Visit Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan. Explore the Lahore Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Mughal-era palaces and gardens), see the Badshahi Mosque (one of the largest mosques in the world, built in the 17th century), stroll through the Walled City (historic old town with bustling bazaars like Anarkali), and sample local dishes like nihari and halwa puri at Food Street.
Experience the contested Himalayan region
Climb Karakoram valleys, wander Mughal gardens, and buzzing bazaars of Pakistan
Visit Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Explore the Faisal Mosque (one of the largest mosques in the world with a modern design and capacity for 300,000 worshippers), hike in the Margalla Hills National Park (offering trails with views of the city and wildlife like monkeys and leopards), and see the Pakistan Monument (a flower-shaped structure symbolizing national unity with a museum inside).
Visit Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub. Explore the historic Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum (white marble tomb of Pakistan's founder), wander through the bustling Empress Market (Victorian-era market with diverse food and goods), and relax at Clifton Beach (popular seaside promenade with camel rides and food stalls).
Visit the ancient Buddhist monastery of Takht-i-Bahi in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site, dating from the 1st century CE, features a main stupa, monastic cells, and meditation courtyards perched on a hilltop with sweeping views of the surrounding valley. Explore the intricate stone carvings and imagine the lives of monks who once studied here.
Explore Pakistan's ancient Buddhist civilization
Infobox
