Frequently Asked Question
Unfortunately, most state advisories and media (print or electronic) have advised against visiting Pakistan. These negative reports have caused tourists to believe that Pakistan is an unsafe destination. However, many of the criticisms of Pakistan’s safety are not accurate, and it is a safe place to travel. While there have been shootings in Pakistan, this problem is isolated to the area along the Afghan border. This area has been declared a ‘no-go area’ for foreign nationals to travel. All travel involves some degree of risk, but Pakistan in no more dangerous than other developing countries. People of Pakistan are typically very hospitable, friendly, warm welcoming and peace-loving.
Pakistanis are generally known as warm welcoming and friendly people. Therefore, we believe that it is safe for solo females to visit Pakistan, but we still encourage solo females to go on a guided tour with reputable company. Furthermore, women must be mentally prepared that staring is common in the country. We advise against going out late at night and visiting the homes of strangers. We advise that any traveller be in their hotel room after dark.
To find a reputable tour operator, we suggest deep study of any ground tour company before you sign up for a tour. Topics to explore include whether the company is genuine and staff of the company is truly professional. Also, try to get a referral from friends, colleagues or relatives. It is also possible to ask the company for some contact details of their past clients. It may be best to talk to past clients on the phone.
Group traveling is often the most cheap and fun way to travel for tourists. If your budget is limited, we suggest that you consider travelling in a group. Group travel allows for splitting of large costs, such as hotel rooms, transport, and guides. However, some tourists just want to travel by themselves because they want flexibility in their trip. It is true that group tour program are more difficult to alter because of one traveler.
