Pakistan · Islamabad Capital
A green capital beneath the Margalla Hills
Best time to visit: Year-round
Pakistan’s calm, leafy capital is usually where journeys north begin. The Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument and the hilltop viewpoints of Daman-e-Koh are all minutes apart.
9 days · Pakistan · Oct – Apr
A nine-day pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib, Kartarpur, Panja Sahib and the gurdwaras of Lahore, with comfortable stays and a Punjabi-speaking guide.
$2,450 $2,790 per person
USD · about CA$3,381
10 days · Pakistan · Apr – Oct
Ten days up the Karakoram Highway to Hunza, Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass on the China border, with a night facing Nanga Parbat.
$2,890 per person
USD · about CA$3,988
6 days · Pakistan · Oct – Mar
Six days of forts, mosques, gardens and food: Lahore’s Walled City, Rohtas Fort, Gandharan Taxila and the capital.
$1,690 per person
USD · about CA$2,332
8 days · Pakistan · May – Sep
Eight days in Baltistan: lakes, a cold desert, a royal fort and the wildflower plains of Deosai, the “Land of Giants”.
$2,650 per person
USD · about CA$3,657
Luxury hotel
Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Islamabad
A garden hotel at the foot of the Margalla Hills, known for its Islamic-inspired architecture.
