Top 10 Places to Visit in Pakistan in 2026
June 16, 2026 · 8 min read
From Hunza Valley to Neelum Valley, here are the top 10 places to visit in Pakistan in 2026, with tips on what makes each destination special and how to plan a visit.
Pakistan's Natural Beauty Is Hard to Beat
Pakistan is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth: five of the world's fourteen 8,000m peaks, alpine lakes, ancient forts and lush green valleys. Whether you have a week or just a long weekend, here are the top 10 places to visit in Pakistan in 2026, all of which can be booked as guided tours with The Trekkerz Pakistan, the best tour and travel agency in Pakistan.
1. Hunza Valley
Famous for its dramatic peaks, Attabad Lake, and historic forts like Baltit and Altit, Hunza Valley is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan, and one of the safest and most welcoming for tourists.
2. Skardu
Skardu is the gateway to the Karakoram's highest peaks, including K2. With Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake and the nearby Deosai Plains, Skardu offers some of the most unique scenery in the country.
3. Swat Valley
Often called the "Switzerland of Pakistan," Swat Valley combines lush green hills, rivers and hill stations like Kalam, Mahodand Lake and Malam Jabba, Pakistan's premier ski resort.
4. Naran & Saif ul Malook Lake
Naran is the base for visiting the stunningly turquoise Saif ul Malook Lake, along with Lake Saiful Muluk, Babusar Pass and Lulusar Lake, a must for first-time visitors to Northern Pakistan.
5. Neelum Valley
Located in Azad Kashmir, Neelum Valley is known for its dense pine forests, the Neelum River and villages like Keran and Arang Kel, offering a quieter alternative to the more crowded northern routes.
6. Murree & Nathiagali
For a short getaway from Islamabad or Lahore, Murree and Nathiagali offer pine forests, colonial-era charm, Mall Road shopping and easy access to Ayubia National Park.
7. Deosai National Park
Known as the "Land of Giants," Deosai is one of the highest plateaus in the world, covered in wildflowers during summer and home to the Himalayan brown bear. It is best visited as part of a Skardu tour.
8. Attabad Lake
Formed after a landslide in 2010, Attabad Lake's vivid blue-green water against the Karakoram mountains makes it one of the most photographed spots on a Hunza Valley tour.
9. Khunjerab Pass
The highest paved international border crossing in the world, Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan to China and is a highlight of any Hunza itinerary, especially in summer when wildlife like Marco Polo sheep can be spotted.
10. Combined Hunza & Skardu Circuit
If you can only do one big trip this year, consider combining Hunza and Skardu into a single circuit. It covers most of the highlights on this list in one well-planned itinerary, available both by road and by air.