Pakistan has an ancient culture that is well preserved to this day. It is this delightful combination of historic past and modern facilities that makes the country so fascinating. Visit its open markets, museums, forts and gates or experience the local cuisine in chic restaurants. Away from urban centres, Pakistan boasts of majestic mountains, placid lakes, diverse national parks and the world's highest desert. Add beautiful beaches and you will be spoiled for life, making the country your next favourite destination. Visitors booked on flights to Pakistan will probably land at one of the following international airports: Benazir Bhutto, Allama Iqbal or Faisalabad International Airports. British Airways, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Gulf Air are some of the major airlines that operate in the country.
The capital city of Islamabad is the political seat of Pakistan. A modern metropolis, it is home to beautiful mosques, intricate forts and old monuments. Enjoy shopping malls, museums and art galleries. Visit the spectacular Margalla Hills or swing by at the Pir Sohawa Resort. The country's major city offers a range of activities you can do from exploring savoury Pakistani dishes to discovering exquisite nature. Karachi, the second most important city, is the economic powerhouse of the country. It is a vibrant metropolis boasting of a diverse culture and multi-ethnic people. If you want to feel the pulse of the nation, this is the place to visit with its incessant streams of movement, lovely parks, mosques, museums, incredible restaurants and buzzing cafes.
