Travel advisory · PakistanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Pakistan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Afghanistan border areas · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Bajaur · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- Balochistan province · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK, US
- India border areas · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, UK
- Karakoram Highway, Mansehra to Chilas · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand, UK
- Khyber (tribal agency) · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, New Zealand, US
- Kurram · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- Line of Control area · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK, US
- Mohmand · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- North Waziristan · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- Orakzai · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- South Waziristan · avoid all travel · Spain, UK
- Iran border areas (within 10 km) · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Germany
- Tribal areas (former FATA) · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
Also named by one government: Bannu (UK), Buner (UK), Charsadda (UK), China border areas (within 10 km) (Canada), Dera Ismail Khan (UK), Hangu (UK), Karak (UK), Kohat (UK), Lakki Marwat (UK), Lower Dir (UK), N45 Highway, Mardan to Chitral City including Kalash valley (UK), Peshawar city (UK), Punjab province excluding Faisalabad-Lahore-Islamabad zone (France), Swat (UK), Tank (UK), Upper Dir (UK), Balochistan tribal areas (Italy), Chitral district (Canada), Dera Ghazi Khan (UK), Faisalabad-Lahore-Islamabad zone (France), Karachi (Canada), Malakand (UK), Mardan (UK), Nowshera (UK), Shangla (UK), Sindh province north of and including Nawabshah (UK), Swabi (UK)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider Travel | Jun 16, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country; partial warnings for named regions (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Le reste du territoire est déconseillé sauf raison impérative | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Pakistan
Pakistan's main draw is the north: the Hunza and Skardu valleys, which sit below K2 and Nanga Parbat. Most trips start in Lahore, whose Mughal-era old city is the lowland start.
Pakistan sits in South Asia, with India to the east, Afghanistan to the west and China to the northeast. The north is the main reason to go, where the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges meet. Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, has the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, both from the Mughal era. Karachi, on the Arabian Sea, is the country's largest city.
A trip here suits travelers who like mountain scenery, old cities and long road journeys. Many itineraries start in Lahore or Islamabad, the capital, and then climb north toward Gilgit-Baltistan. Spring and early autumn suit most of the country. The high passes open in summer and are often closed by snow in winter. Allow at least two weeks to cover one city and the north without rushing.
Five things to know before Pakistan
- Apply for the e-Visa before you fly
Tourists need a visa applied for in advance through the official portal, visa.nadra.gov.pk. UK government advice gives no processing time, so apply well before you fly and check the current rule for your passport. Visas and entry
- Check which regions your government advises against
The UK advises against all travel to Balochistan, most of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, some sections of the Karakoram Highway and areas near the Afghan border. Plan a route your insurance will cover. UK travel advice
- Travel north between May and October
The Khunjerab Pass to China and the high roads open only in the warmer months, and snow and landslides close them the rest of the year. Allow buffer days for road closures.
- Book the Islamabad to Gilgit or Skardu flights flexibly
Flights over the mountains cancel often in poor weather. The road alternative is long and parts of it run through areas covered by travel advice, so check the route before you commit. Getting around
- Dress conservatively everywhere
Loose clothing covering arms and legs is the norm, and women usually carry a scarf. Ask before photographing people, especially women, and near military sites.
Pakistan travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The e-Visa, processing times and passport validity.
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhat policies say about regions under travel advice.
Read the guideGetting aroundMountain flights, road routes north and hiring a driver.
Read the guideMoney and costsRupees, ATMs in the north and cash for mountain villages.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMSIM registration and data coverage in the valleys.
Read the guide
When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Cool, foggyJanuaryClear
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, foggy
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh21°Low8°MildFebruaryClear
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchClear9 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°SpringMarchClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh31°Low17°WarmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh35°Low22°Hot; north opensMayClear
Best
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot; north opens
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh38°Low26°HottestJuneClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- JulyRain20 rainy daysHigh34°Low26°MonsoonJulyRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 233 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- AugustRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low25°MonsoonAugustRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 287 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Monsoon
- SeptemberClear10 rainy daysHigh33°Low23°North at its bestSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
North at its best
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low18°Autumn colorOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Mild, dryNovemberClear
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, dry
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low8°CoolDecemberClear
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Islamabad, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Pakistan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 46%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Pakistan
04:22 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today26°14°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed26°14°4%Wednesday: Clear. High 26°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Thu25°14°8%Thursday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri26°12°1%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Sat26°13°0%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun25°14°0%Sunday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon25°14°2%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 2%.
Updated 02:18 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 276.7 PKR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Pakistan FAQ
Do I need a visa for Pakistan?
Yes. Apply for the visa in advance through the official portal, visa.nadra.gov.pk, and check the current rule for your passport. UK government advice gives no processing time, so apply early.
Is it safe to travel to Pakistan?
It depends on the region. The UK advises against all travel to some areas, including Balochistan and much of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while many visitors travel in Gilgit-Baltistan in the north. Read your government's current advice and check your insurance.
When is the best time to visit northern Pakistan?
May to October, when the mountain roads and the Khunjerab Pass are open. Late September and October add autumn color in Hunza with fewer visitors.
How do I get from Islamabad to Hunza?
By a short flight to Gilgit or Skardu and then road, or by a road journey of about two days. Some road sections are covered by UK advice against all travel, so check the current map and your insurance before you choose.
Can women travel in Pakistan?
Yes, many do, often with a local guide or on group trips. Dress conservatively, carry a scarf and expect a lot of attention in rural areas.