"Pakistan" Top 5 Page for this destination Pakistan by Rumi-fan

Pakistan Travel Guide: 4,627 reviews and 7,833 photos

My time in Pakistan

Raja Bazaar - Rawalpindi.

Camel man in Punjab

Encounter with a camel

This gentleman was happy to oblige the tourist with a pic. I was impressed by the traditional dress and in particular the headress of this old man. The camel wanted to get to know me a little better so decided to lick my ear.

This dry area is in Punjab region around 1 hour from Islamabad. Time seems to have stood still in this region with farmers sowing crops by dispersing seed from a bowl held under the arm; water is drawn from the well; women washed clothes in the river and and men laze their time away under the cool of the trees discussing life (and cricket).

The clash of old and new can be seen in the young men who are all holding mobile phones to their ears while they sow crops or draw water.

My beautiful Trucks.

These colourful trucks are my favourites. The often have a dozen men hanging off the sides and sitting on the roof. Once I saw a man lying on the front bumper bar. The trucks mostly have a verse of poetry or a proverb written across the back.

I never saw a "semi-trailer" or "road train" as we know them in Australia. All goods appear to be transported by these lovely trucks, or by carts pulled by a horse of donkey.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Unequaled hospitality; very cheap, good quality consumables; amazing landscapes.
Cons:Big cities polluted; too much litter around the environment.
In a nutshell:Look beyond the media image of Pakistan and you will find some of the world's beautiful people and scenery.

Last visit to Pakistan: Oct 2008
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2009
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Comments (22)

TrendsetterME May 6, 2012 at 10:17 PM Report Abuse

Hey Victoria, great pages of "Pakistan", with helpful tips and nice photos .. :)
angiebabe May 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM Report Abuse

I love both henna designs on your hands! my moroccan family used to do my hands or feet each time i visited and it takes forever but is beautiful!Hi have enjoyd a rtn to yr pgs to see yr tips again and some new ones since thanks!
joiwatani May 6, 2009 at 6:51 AM Report Abuse

Love cable cars!
Arkeolog Apr 3, 2009 at 4:24 AM Report Abuse

Hi Victoria, Your Pakistan page looks fantastic. I liked your tips and photos as usual. Greetings from a beautiful spring day of Istanbul. Bora
Faiza-Ifrah Feb 7, 2009 at 5:36 PM Report Abuse

you reminded me of shopping and so many other things from pakistan. you have posted very nice tips and pictures - very personal indeed.
aussirose Sep 13, 2008 at 5:53 PM Report Abuse

Wow! What a fantastic holiday Vicky. So much to comment on here :o) Your henna tatoos look lovely....and I had a laugh with you at your rickshaw experience :o) Loved the read! Cheers xx
besal Aug 31, 2008 at 4:43 AM Report Abuse

Good to know you enjoyed your visit to Pakistan...and are coming back for more. Have a safe and enjoyable stay in Pakistan. Amir
Maxus Aug 2, 2008 at 8:01 AM Report Abuse

cheers for the Pakistan info, I may be visiting later this year so it's useful stuff, thanks.
cachaseiro Jan 1, 2008 at 5:09 PM Report Abuse

very nice photos and tips :O)
Balam Oct 9, 2007 at 5:13 AM Report Abuse

Your Pakistan tips are interesting. I bet it was a great experience.