Lindsay Brown

Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway Lindsay Brown 6th edition

Synopsis:

This guidebook includes tales of the native culture, from the pornographic cinemas in Lahore to catching crabs in Karachi. Details on excursion by jeep or steam train up the Khyber Pass are included, as are critical listings of places to stay.

Pakistan is a country for the truly intrepid. Whether you´re trekking in mind-blowing mountainscapes, experiencing life in a Pashtun village, standing awestruck in front of one of the world´s biggest mosques or wandering through fabled bazaars - be prepared for a warm-hearted welcome, and expect the unexpected. You´ll need a reliable companion, and this guidebook is it.


COVER THE COUNTRY - We do, from Karachi to Peshawar and up the Karakoram Highway into China

GET INFORMED about Pakistan´s history, politics and culture with chapters written by experts in their field

FIND YOUR WAY with the help of 90 easy-to-use maps, including customised itinerary maps

GET HIGH - Our experts give you details on Pakistan´s best treks

KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE - Vital safety tips, from advice on how to dress to places to avoid