Essential Travel Resources for Exploring Pakistan

Finding reliable travel resources for Pakistan can be challenging, but there are valuable insights available if you know where to look. Here are some recommended sources to help you plan your trip:

Travel Guides:

1. Pakistan Traveller by Tim Blight: The most comprehensive and recent guide.

2. Insight Guides: Detailed guide published in 2020.

3. Lonely Planet and Pakistan – Culture Smart: Good, but slightly outdated.

Are some also good resources, but a bit outdated.

Facebook Groups:

1. Female Pakistan Travelers

2. Backpacking Pakistan

3. See You in Pakistan

Are some good groups for travellers to get information and ask questions about traveling in Pakistan.

Pakistani Blogs and Vlogs:

1. Salman Rashid: Extensive writings on archaeological sites.

2. Kamran on Bike: Pakistani cyclist, photographer, and videographer sharing global travel experiences.

International Blogs and Vlogs:

1. Lost With Purpose by Alex: Information and stories from a female traveler’s perspective.

2. Intentional Detours by Samantha: Insights from another female traveler.

3. Urban Duniya by Tim Blight: Cultural explorations of Pakistan.

4. Against the Compass and The Broke Backpacker: Coverage on Pakistan.

5. Eva zu Beck (Polish traveler) and Rosie Gabrielle (Canadian biker): Diverse vlogs on Pakistan.

6. Migrationology and The Food Ranger: Great series of videos on Pakistani food.

Books about Pakistan:

1. Books on Partition by Saadat Hasan Manto: Historical context.

2. Moth Smoke and The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid.

3. A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif.

4. My Feudal Lord by Tehmina Durrani.

5. Travel Books by Salman Rashid.

6. Pakistan: A Hard Country by Anatol Lieven.

These resources will provide you with a wealth of information, making your journey through Pakistan more informed and enjoyable. Happy travels!