Bordering Afghanistan, China and India, Northern Pakistan is a region of both great ethnic diversity and immense natural beauty and remains practically undiscovered by tourism.
Whether wandering the Storyteller's bazaar in the heart of Peshawar's old town - haggling with turban-headed Pathans for a Bukharan carpet or Kashmiri shawl - travelling up the infamous Khyber Pass or walking through scented pine forests with pagan shepherds high in the Hindu Kush, it's a fascinating and beautiful land, sure to fill the heart of even the most seasoned traveller with a sense of wonder and joy. Among the varied tribes of the Northwest Frontier, hospitality is a creed that fills your days with warm experiences as well as sweet green tea.
Pakistan, and in particular the Northwest Frontier, gave rise to WILD FRONTIERS more than a decade ago. Since then we have run countless trips through the region – for both group travellers and tailor-made clients – and we consider this our spiritual home… we even have our own hideaway built on land given to us by the Kalash.
Group Adventure Tours and Tailor-Made Holidays in Pakistan.
With such knowledge and experience of travel in the region, in August 2003, we were asked by the BBC to act as a consultant on the Michael Palin show 'Himalayas' by helping to organize the first two episodes of the fabulous five part series, through northern Pakistan and north India. Michael did almost exactly as you will do on a trip to Pakistan with WILD FRONTIERS.
2009 Update
As you can see, Pakistan is a country close to our hearts. Having run trips here for more than a decade, we understand the political complexities of travelling to this fascinating country and our paramount consideration has always been the safety of our clients. We still believe however that most areas in Pakistan - particularly around Chitral and the mountains of the north - pose little or no danger within the current climate (which is agreed by the British Foreign Office), and our itineraries therefore focus on these locations.
As such we are confident our clients can experience the fantastic landscapes, local hospitality and emotions of a country plagued by negative press but teeming with new friendships in safety and comfort. We led more than 10 successful trips in 2007, and the same again last year. We expect to do so again this year.
