Pakistan Things to Do Tips by JohnniOmani

Lahore offers some of the most mindbending experiences in Pakistan. Qawwali (Islamic Devotional Singing) is mind blowing. Throughout the afternoon numerous local groups peform and many travel great distances to show their talent. It usually runs for four or five hours but two hours sitting cross legged is more than enough. Audience members may throw money at the qawwali group as they perform. Friends many shower rupees over each other and the atmosphere is intense. Thursdays nights tourists flock to the Shrine of Baba Shah (few tourists but crushing local conditions) and going alone can be extremely intimidating. Hypnotic drumbeats cause Sufis to sway and whirl in a frenzy state. It is an experience that any traveler will cherish yet be in awe of and it is a must to any trip to Lahore.

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From the moment you step in Pakistan you will notice the colorful trucks on the major highways that are highly decorated with designs ranging from flowers to birds. They stand out like a sore thumb and they make for some great pics. If you get the chance you should really sit down with some of the local people especially in Pindi and they will not only show you how their craft is done but you will have a chance to sit down with a local and experience daily life in Pakistan. I highly recommend it and it is a great way to spend the afternoon.

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Directions: Ask people in Pindi where to go and they will lead you the right places.

Instead of writing dozens and dozens of tips I will write one list that is easy to read and to the point.

1. Khyber Pass - depending whether or not the security situation is stable this journey has to be one of the most incredible , dangerous and pulse quickening rides you can go on , period. If you get to Peshawar go the Rose Hotel and ask about going and ask about the security situation. You will love it!

2. Lahore - Lahore has too many good things to mention from Mughal architecture to gardens to zoos to Islamic singing. Lahore is def one of the most fascinating cities in South Asia. It was an absolute pleasure to visit.

3. Peshawar - Afghans in the bazaars, burkas everywhere,storybook markets, smugglers bazaar on the doorstep not to mention the Khyber Pass is near makes this city one of favorite travel experiences ever.

4. Wagah - You can feel as though you are watching an international cricket match at the border closing making this place a great place to see nationalism in action.

5. Pindi and Islamabad - Visit these twin sisters cities that geographically are only kms apart but in reality leaps and bounds apart. Pindi is traditional and poor in a lot of areas but Islamabad is posh and wealthy.

6. The Himalayas - Dont have to describe this one, if you have seen them from Nepal or India you know what I mean.

7. Uch Sharif - Incredible shrine and great setting makes this place an easy day trip from Multan.

This is my list for now and when I return to Pakistan next year I will go to the Kalash valleys to see the unique culture and old city bazaar and to the Northern areas along the KKH.

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Address: Bahawalpur (Punjab), Thar (Sindh) and Baluchistan