Gap Year in Pakistan
Forget Route 66. Instead take a meandering journey past lakes and mountains, bikers and backpackers, ice-caps and deserts, yaks and crocs: the world’s highest road awaits you. The Karakoram Highway is more dramatic, more diverse, and far more delicious.
As with any destination, before planning a trip to Pakistan it is advisable to consult the Foreign Office travel pages. NGOs and tourist centres and sporting events including Islamabad airport have been targeted by bombers in the recent past.