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Pakistan: Where Mountains Touch the Sky and Hospitality Steals Hearts
Interesting facts about Pakistan allow you to better know and understand the country that borders Afghanistan, Iran, China and India. It is where you can climb the second highest mountain peak in the world and eat nihari.
Interesting facts about Pakistan are good to know whether we plan to travel there or not. Especially if we have fears or prejudices about the country and its people. What is worth knowing about Pakistan? Is Pakistan safe? It’s time to discover one of the world’s most enigmatic countries.
Is it safe in Pakistan?
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a shadow fell over Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. Few people wanted to travel there. This is slowly changing. The security situation in Pakistan has improved significantly over the past few years. As a result, more and more tourists are visiting the country, although still not in crowds. Travelers are particularly fond of Pakistan’s mountainous north, where the Himalayas meet the Karakorum range. Backpackers are attracted there not only by the scenery, but also by the famous Pakistani hospitality.
Although there are more and more tourists in Pakistan, the tourism infrastructure is just developing. As a result, the country retains its authenticity. There…