Here are our top recommendations for female visitors to Pakistan. Please take note that they were carefully ordered in terms of importance. Please read the crucial advice below if you haven't already read our article, "Is Pakistan safe for solo female travellers?"
Tips for Solo Females Visiting Pakistan
- Keep a scarf in your bag in case you visit a religious building/area.
- Avoid Public Display of Affection (PDA) for example kissing, intimate touching, etc. This applies to both men and women.
- Don’t give out your Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp/email address/phone number to men (including guides, porters, etc.) you don’t know well.
- If you use tampons – bring plenty with you.
- Always make sure someone knows where you’re going if you plan a stroll in Islamabad.
- Don’t be afraid to be rude if a man is making you uncomfortable. e.g. proximity, stares, etc.
- Never rush into a relationship/marriage with someone you don’t know.
- Do not get involved in a religious debate or question. You can purchase books on that.
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- Avoid over-eating (you’ll always be offered food) – You don’t want to get sick!
- Seek your guide’s help while shopping/negotiating.
- Trust your guide’s advice.
It is always preferable to stay with friends or acquaintances when visiting Pakistan. Get invited through local, authorised tour operators that, at the very least for their own good and out of responsibility, will see to your safety. Most likely, they will give it their all. Write to us for suggestions on appropriate attire for tours! Depending on the location you choose to visit, we will provide you recommendations. The suggestions won't be made public until they have undergone a thorough classification.
By the way, we also maintain a very small list of female guides for solo female travelers. Have you read our answers to questions on solo female travel to Pakistan?
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