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Getting Around by
Air
Most domestic
services are
operated by Pakistan
International
Airlines (PK)
(website:
www.piac.com.pk).
Other airlines are
Aero Asia (website:
www.aeroasia.com)
and Bhoja Air
(website:
www.bhojaair.com.pk).
There are many daily
flights between
Islamabad, Karachi,
Lahore, Multan,
Peshawar and Quetta.
Air transport is the
quickest and most
efficient means of
travel.
Getting Around by
Water
Traffic along the
Indus River is
almost exclusively
commercial. Many
goods are carried to
Punjab and the north
from the main port
at Karachi.
Getting Around by
Rail
Much of Pakistan’s
extensive rail
network is a legacy
of British rule. The
main line, from
Karachi to Lahore,
Rawalpindi and
Peshawar, has
several daytime and
overnight trains.
Most other routes
have several daily
trains. Even
first-class
compartments can be
hot and crowded.
Travel in air
conditioned coaches
is advised, as are
reservations on
long-distance
journeys and
overnight service.
Children under three
years of age travel
free. Children aged
three to 11 years
pay half fare.
Pakistan Railways
offer concessions
for tourists (on
presentation of a
certificate issued
by PTDC), excluding
Indian nationals
travelling by rail.
A discount of 25 per
cent is offered to
individuals and
groups, and 50 per
cent for students.
Details are
available from
railway offices in
Pakistan. For more
information contact
Pakistan Railways (www.pakrail.com).
Approximate rail
times
Karachi to Lahore is
20 hours, to
Rawalpindi is 28
hours and to
Peshawar is 32
hours; and Lahore to
Rawalpindi is five
hours.
Getting Around by
Road
Traffic drives on
the left. The
highway network
between cities is
poorly maintained.
Caution should be
taken when driving
at night as roads
are badly lit. It is
advised that
tourists to Pakistan
travel with local
drivers or guides.
When driving it is
advised to keep
doors and windows
locked at all times.
Bus: Regular
services run between
most towns and
villages. Lahore–Rawalpindi–Peshawar
has an hourly
service.
Air-conditioned
coaches/buses are
recommended for long
distances. Advance
booking is advised.
Car hire: Available
in major cities, as
well as at Karachi,
Lahore and
Rawalpindi airports.
Most hotels can book
cars for guests.
Documentation: An
International
Driving Permit or
own national licence
is required.
Urban
Extensive bus and
minibus services
operate in Lahore,
Karachi and other
towns, although
services can be
crowded. Taxi:
Reasonably priced
and widely
available, they are
by far the most
efficient means of
urban travel. Note
that they may not
operate after sunset
during Ramadan.
Auto-rickshaws are
also available.
Journey Times
Departure tax
PKR20-40 for
internal flights.
Children under two
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