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Pakistan in Pictures

Landscapes, living cultures and moments along the journey.

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Moments from the Frontier

A visual journey through Pakistan’s changing seasons, mountain landscapes, living cultures and architectural heritage. Explore the places and everyday moments that give the country its character.

Autumn in Pakistan

Golden poplars, russet hillsides and quiet village scenes reveal a different side of northern Pakistan as the seasons turn.

Explore related itineraries: Hunza & Skardu in Autumn · Hunza & Ghizer in Autumn

Sheep grazing beside autumn trees and stone walls in northern Pakistan.
Pastoral life in autumnSheep grazing beside autumn trees and stone walls in northern Pakistan.
Turquoise water, autumn foliage and a suspension bridge in northern Pakistan.
Mountain rivers in autumnTurquoise water, autumn foliage and a suspension bridge in northern Pakistan.
Red autumn foliage above a rocky mountain river valley in northern Pakistan.
Russet colours above the riverRed autumn foliage above a rocky mountain river valley in northern Pakistan.
Autumn poplars lining a braided river beneath steep mountain slopes in northern Pakistan.
Golden trees beside turquoise waterAutumn poplars lining a braided river beneath steep mountain slopes in northern Pakistan.
Cloud shadows move across a mountain valley lined with golden poplars in northern Pakistan.
Light across the autumn valleyCloud shadows move across a mountain valley lined with golden poplars in northern Pakistan.

Spring & Blossom

Blossoming orchards and fresh green terraces bring colour to Pakistan’s mountain valleys, where village life follows the rhythm of the land.

Explore related itineraries: Hunza in Blossom · Blossom in Hunza & Skardu

Spring blossoms beneath snow-covered mountains in Chundah Valley, near Skardu.
Blossom in Chundah ValleySpring blossoms beneath snow-covered mountains in Chundah Valley, near Skardu.
A blossoming orchard and cultivated fields beneath snow-covered mountains near Skardu.
Blossom beneath the mountainsA blossoming orchard and cultivated fields beneath snow-covered mountains near Skardu.
Children climbing a blossoming tree in Hussainabad Broq, in the Skardu region.
Spring in Hussainabad BroqChildren climbing a blossoming tree in Hussainabad Broq, in the Skardu region.
Blossom branches above a rocky river valley on the approach to Shimshal.
Blossom on the approach to ShimshalBlossom branches above a rocky river valley on the approach to Shimshal.
Blossoming trees and green poplars among village terraces in the Sost–Misgar region of Upper Hunza.
Spring in Upper HunzaBlossoming trees and green poplars among village terraces in the Sost–Misgar region of Upper Hunza.
A resident holding a tool beneath blossoming trees in Hopar Valley, Hunza.
Orchard life in Hopar ValleyA resident holding a tool beneath blossoming trees in Hopar Valley, Hunza.

Trekking & Hiking

From village footbridges and desert walks to mountain viewpoints and expedition camps, Pakistan rewards those who explore on foot.

Explore related itineraries: K2 Base Camp · Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi · Patundas Ridge · Rush Lake · Shimshal Pass · Shimshal Valley · Tirich Mir · Batura Glacier

A group pauses on Masur Rock, with the Skardu valley stretching below.
Masur Rock, SkarduA group pauses on Masur Rock, with the Skardu valley stretching below.
Yellow expedition tents pitched among rocks beneath snow-covered Karakoram peaks in Pakistan.
A camp in the KarakoramYellow expedition tents pitched among rocks beneath snow-covered Karakoram peaks in Pakistan.
A walker crossing the suspension bridge at Zarabad in Upper Hunza.
Crossing Zarabad BridgeA walker crossing the suspension bridge at Zarabad in Upper Hunza.
Guests walking across the sand dunes of Sarfaranga, near Skardu.
Walking in Sarfaranga DesertGuests walking across the sand dunes of Sarfaranga, near Skardu.

Culture & Everyday Life

Meet Pakistan through its markets, craft traditions and everyday encounters. These photographs bring the people and details of the journey into focus.

Explore related itineraries: Chilam Joshi Festival · Chilam Joshi & Beyond · Hunza Culture & Cuisine · Balochistan Culture

A footwear seller at his stall in Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar.
Raja Bazaar, RawalpindiA footwear seller at his stall in Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar.
Decorated trucks displaying the vivid painting and craftsmanship of Pakistan’s truck-art tradition.
Truck art, RawalpindiDecorated trucks displaying the vivid painting and craftsmanship of Pakistan’s truck-art tradition.
A man wearing a pakol decorated with flowers amid a gathering in northern Pakistan.
A moment of celebrationA man wearing a pakol decorated with flowers amid a gathering in northern Pakistan.
Street vendors and visitors gathered beside a small shop and cart in Pakistan.
At the neighbourhood stallStreet vendors and visitors gathered beside a small shop and cart in Pakistan.
A resident beside a painted wall and doorway in Shigar, Baltistan.
A street moment in ShigarA resident beside a painted wall and doorway in Shigar, Baltistan.
A richly decorated vehicle at a bus station in Peshawar.
Colour on the road, PeshawarA richly decorated vehicle at a bus station in Peshawar.

Heritage & Architecture

Historic mountain forts and distinctive civic landmarks offer a glimpse of Pakistan’s architectural character, from Baltistan to Islamabad.

Explore related itineraries: Ancient Indus Civilisation · Buddhist Heritage · Islamabad & Lahore · Taxila & Peshawar · Islamic Heritage · Mughal Heritage · Hindu Heritage · Sikh Heritage · Southern Heritage & Punjab · South East Pakistan

Guests outside the stone entrance of Kharpocho Fort above Skardu.
Kharpocho Fort, SkarduGuests outside the stone entrance of Kharpocho Fort above Skardu.
Visitors crossing the courtyard of Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
Faisal Mosque, IslamabadVisitors crossing the courtyard of Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
Faisal Mosque and its slender minarets overlooking Islamabad as evening settles over the city.
Islamabad at duskFaisal Mosque and its slender minarets overlooking Islamabad as evening settles over the city.

Mountains & Wild Landscapes

Glacier ice, sweeping valleys and changing mountain light capture the scale and contrasts of Pakistan’s northern landscapes.

Explore related itineraries: Hunza & Fairy Meadows · Hunza & Baltistan · Hunza, Skardu & Fairy Meadows · Kashmir & Ratti Gali · Shogran, Naran & Hunza · From the Indus to the Karakoram · The Northern Pakistan Collection · Hunza, Skardu & Fairy Meadows Retreat · Cycling the Karakoram · Northern Pakistan by Motorbike · A Private Honeymoon in the Mountains

Jagged glacier ice beneath the rocky mountain walls near Passu, Upper Hunza.
The ice of Passu GlacierJagged glacier ice beneath the rocky mountain walls near Passu, Upper Hunza.
A river and green valley floor beneath rugged mountains and summer clouds in northern Pakistan.
A wide mountain valleyA river and green valley floor beneath rugged mountains and summer clouds in northern Pakistan.
Clouds gathering around steep, jagged mountain peaks in northern Pakistan.
Peaks beneath gathering cloudsClouds gathering around steep, jagged mountain peaks in northern Pakistan.
Warm evening light touching a range of snow-covered peaks in northern Pakistan.
Evening light on snowy peaksWarm evening light touching a range of snow-covered peaks in northern Pakistan.
A broad mountain river winding beneath sunlit rock walls in northern Pakistan.
A river through the mountainsA broad mountain river winding beneath sunlit rock walls in northern Pakistan.
Blue mountain ridges fading into cloud and haze across a wide view in northern Pakistan.
Layers of distant mountainsBlue mountain ridges fading into cloud and haze across a wide view in northern Pakistan.

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