Pakistan Complete Guide 2026: Lahore, Hunza, Karakoram, Skardu, Mohenjo-Daro, Taxila
Browse more guides: Pakistan travel | Asia destinations TL;DR Pakistan in 2026 surprised me. The country runs 881,913 square kilometres from Karakoram peaks to the Arabian Sea, with two UNESCO Indus Valley sites. I spent three weeks across Lahore, Hunza, Skardu, and southern ruins. Indian passport holders need a licensed operator package and a 30-day e-visa at USD 60. Plan April-October, budget USD 50-120 per day mid-range. Why Visit Pakistan in 2026 I had been circling Pakistan on my map for years before I booked. The country runs 881,913 square kilometres (33rd largest) and holds 240 million people (fifth most populous). K2 sits at 8,611 metres, the second highest summit on Earth, and four of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 metres rise inside these borders. The post-2022 stabilization made several regions more practical to visit. For Indian passport holders the e-visa route reopened, but only through licensed operators in package form. My operator handled paperwork, itine...