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Pakistan is a country for the truly intrepid. Whether you"re trekking in mind-blowing mountainscapes, experiencing life in a Pashtun village, standing awestruck in front of one of the world"s biggest mosques or wandering through fabled bazaars - be prepared for a warm-hearted welcome, and expect the unexpected. You"ll need a reliable companion, and this guidebook is it.
Cover The Country - We do, from Karachi to Peshawar and up the Karakoram Highway into China
Get Informed about Pakistan"s history, politics and culture with chapters written by experts in their fields
Find Your Way with the help of 90 easy-to-use maps, including customised itinerary maps
Get High - Our experts give you details on Pakistan"s best treks
Keep Out Of Trouble - Vital safety tips, from advice on how to dress to places to avoid
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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005
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Synopsis
Discover Pakistan &the Karakoram HighwayTravel the Karakoram Highway along the route of the fabled Silk Road
Come face to face with ancient Indus Valley civilizations at Moenjodaro
Answer the call of a million-dollar mosque with rocketing minarets and tent-like design
Wind along narrow roads from Peshawar to the legendary Khyber Pass
In This Guide:
Six authors beating every possible path for over 70 weeks of research
Packed with detail, including history and culture analysis, safety advice and the best Himalayan treks
Comprehensive coverage of the entire country and beyond, from Karachi into China's Kashgar
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