Lonely Planet Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway

Pakistan is a country for the truly intrepid. Whether you’re trekking in mind-blowing mountainscapes, experiencing life in a Pashtun village, standing awestruck in front of one of the world’s biggest mosques or wandering through fabled bazaars – be prepared for a warm-hearted welcome, and expect the unexpected. You’ll need a reliable companion, and this guidebook is it.

Cover The Country – We do, from Karachi to Peshawar and up the Karakoram Highway into China

Get Informed about Pakistan’s history, politics and culture with chapters written by experts in their fields

Find Your Way with the help of 90 easy-to-use maps, including customised itinerary maps

Get High – Our experts give you details on Pakistan’s best treks

Keep Out Of Trouble – Vital safety tips, from advice on how to dress to places to avoid