Pakistan
20 Best Things to Do in Pakistan
Pakistan's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 289 tracked Pakistan places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Badshahi Mosque
Religious site · LahoreFree entryThe Badshahi Mosque, located in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the largest and most iconic mosques in the world.
Read our full guide →Lahore Fort
Museum · LahoreLahore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a sprawling complex of palaces, gardens, and halls that reflect the grandeur of Mughal emperors.
Read our full guide →Port Grand
Entertainment · KarachiPort Grand is a lively waterfront entertainment complex situated along Karachi's harbor, offering a mix of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.
Read our full guide →PAF Museum
Museum · KarachiThe PAF Museum, located on Shahra-e-Faisal Road in Karachi, is a premier attraction for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
Read our full guide →Mazar-E-Quaid
Landmark · KarachiFree entryMazar-e-Quaid is the iconic final resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, located in the heart of Karachi.
Read our full guide →Wazir Khan Mosque
Religious site · LahoreThe Wazir Khan Mosque is a 17th-century Mughal mosque in Lahore's Walled City, renowned for its intricate faience tile work called kashi-kari and elaborate frescoes covering interior surfaces.
Read our full guide →Ayub National Park
Park & nature · RawalpindiAyub National Park, also known as Ayub Park, is a large national park on the Grand Trunk Road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Read our full guide →Lal Haveli, Rawalpindi
Landmark · RawalpindiLal Haveli is a historic red mansion in Rawalpindi, originally built as a royal residence. Its distinctive red facade and ornate architecture draw visitors who are keen to explore its regal past.
Read our full guide →Kalyan Das Temple
Religious site · RawalpindiKalyan Das Temple is a 19th-century Hindu temple in Kohati Bazaar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is known for its tall shikhara-like towers and interior murals and painted panels.
Read our full guide →Shakarpariyan Hills
Park & nature · IslamabadFree entryShakarpariyan Hills is a popular natural escape in the heart of Islamabad, located near the Zero Point interchange.
Read our full guide →Kumhar Mandi
Neighborhood · MultanKumhar Mandi is a centuries-old neighborhood in Multan dedicated to pottery, where skilled artisans (kumhars) create traditional Multani pottery using age-old techniques.
Read our full guide →Saint Mary's Cathedral, Multan
Religious site · MultanSaint Mary's Cathedral in Multan is a historic Catholic church distinguished by its Gothic Revival architecture.
Read our full guide →Vans Agnew Monument
Landmark · MultanThe Vans Agnew Monument stands on the site where British officers William Vans Agnew and Lieutenant Anderson were killed by rebellious Sikh troops in April 1848.
Read our full guide →Madina Town
Neighborhood · FaisalabadMadina Town is a sprawling residential suburb in Faisalabad, known for its lively bazaars, religious sites, and dense population.
Read our full guide →Sadhar
Neighborhood · FaisalabadSadhar presents a rural slice of life on Faisalabad's periphery, where visitors can experience the region's agricultural heart.
Read our full guide →Lyallpur Museum
Museum · FaisalabadLyallpur Museum offers a deep dive into the cultural and historical fabric of Faisalabad and its surrounding region.
Read our full guide →Panj Tirath
Religious site · PeshawarPanj Tirath, meaning 'five pools,' is an ancient Hindu temple complex in Peshawar, Pakistan, with origins tracing back to the Gandhara civilization.
Read our full guide →House of Dilip Kumar
Historic site · PeshawarThe House of Dilip Kumar in Peshawar is the birthplace of the iconic Bollywood actor, now converted into a museum.
Read our full guide →Shahi Bagh
Park & nature · PeshawarShahi Bagh, meaning 'Royal Garden,' is a historic park that once belonged to the Mughal gardens of Peshawar.
Read our full guide →Saudi Pak Tower Building
Landmark · IslamabadThe Saudi Pak Tower Building is a prominent skyscraper located in the heart of Islamabad's commercial hub, the Blue Area.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Pakistan?
Badshahi Mosque in Lahore is the most reviewed, with 895 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Pakistan's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore rates highest at 4.7 out of 5 across 220 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Pakistan has the most places to visit?
Lahore, with 3 on this list, ahead of Karachi on 3. The list spans 7 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 3: Badshahi Mosque, Mazar-E-Quaid, Shakarpariyan Hills. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 289 tracked places in Pakistan. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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