Himalayas

Karakoram Highway

Silk Road

richly-decorated buses

Pakistani territory is located in two climatic zones - subtropical climate very dry - and the mountain highlands of the country - tropical monsoon climate - the Indus Plain

Average air temperature in June is:
- 25 ° C - Punjab
- 40 ° C - Sindh and Balochistan
- Max. 54 ° C - Thar Desert
In winter, temperatures are falling in Sindh to 16 ° C and 8-12 ° C in Punjab. Mountain areas are listed minus temperatures, declining even to -40 ° C.

To the north - spring / fall, or to the south and the center of the country - from October to May.

Pakistan is a Muslim country whose laws and customs are based on the traditions and principles of Islam. Not sanctioned marriage sexual relations, homosexuality, pornography and the possession and consumption of alcohol punishable by imprisonment. Philip should behave, although here!

During Ramadan, should be from sunrise to sunset the public to avoid eating, drinking and smoking. The activities of offices and public institutions during Ramadan, and many religious holidays are greatly reduced. It is recommended to respect the Muslim traditions concerning the wearing of garments covering the body shape, and applies to women in particular.

Islam (Arabic: الإسلام‎ al-’islām) is the monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Arabic: الله‎, Allah), and the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah comprised of Hadith) of Muhammad, the last Prophet of Allah. In addition to referring to the religion itself, the word Islam means 'submission to God', 'peace', and 'way to peace'. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim.

"Assalamo Alaikum" is the most important turning point in Pakistan, meaning "peace be with you". This phrase mkona win the favor - and this is needed when you want to show that he respects the culture of Islam. These few words you will be able to help in many situations.

Dress in Pakistan is important - people do not discover the body and wear scanty clothing is poorly perceived.

White women are known to the inhabitants of Pakistan, often with erotic films and videos, so may have a distorted conception of morality, residents of western countries.

Women should not respond to strangers in the street men, which demonstrates the bad woman who is responsible.

Very much. When we fail to get along in English, you can safely try to sign language - the Pakistanis are polite and patient.

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If someone contacts you first, you responded, "Wa Sallam Alleikum". To turn your friends is simple - "Sallam".

Thank you - Shukriya ". Goodbye - Khudaa Haafiz.

Need to arrange a visa before leaving the Embassy of Pakistan. The passport must be valid at least for the period of validity. Exceeding the limit of validity, a crime punishable by imprisonment. Customs officers are not beloved, but very corrupt, and only create problems customs officers from Iran, but safer to drive in from India.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
st. Starościńska 1 M.1-2
02-516 Warsaw
tel. 849 48 08, 849 49 38
Fax 849 11 60
E-mail: parepwarsaw@wp.pl

Embassy
Diplomatic Enclave II, Street 24, G-5 / 4, Islamabad
Address box.: P. About. Box, 1032
tel. (0-09251) 2279-491, 22794942.2279493
Fax:. (0092-51) 2279498, 2825442
E-mail: polemb@isb.comsats.net.pk

Polish Consulate in Karachi
6-D, 1st Gizri Lane, Phase IV,
Defence Officers' Housing Authority, Karachi
tel. (0-09221) 587 9593, 5879594
Fax:. 587 9592
www.polandconsulatekarachi.com
E-mail: consulrp@sat.net.pl

There is no obligation meldunkowego.

You have to watch, not to exceed the term of validity.

Tip medical costs from 7 to $ 15, dental filling 30 to $ 50, day in the hospital from about. $ 80. In Islamabad, practically the only hospital is recommended for foreigners Shifa Hospital, Karachi and Aga Khan Hospital. Prior to the adoption of these hospitals should pay a deposit for a stay in an amount approximately. $ 250, or present a valid health insurance. All medicines are generally available in pharmacies

Purchase of life insurance and communications is desirable but not mandatory. Policies are considered well-known international insurance companies. It is suggested that the option to include insurance covering medical expenses outside of Pakistan and transport patients for treatment to another country.

Ambulance - 16

Compulsory vaccination is not required since arriving from Europe, but it is hygiene, and exercise particular caution because of the risk occurring in Pakistan endemic infectious and parasitic diseases. Raw vegetables, fruits, water and food of unknown origin may be the cause of acute food poisoning. In some areas there is a risk of malaria in Pakistan. WHO recommends the use of water purification tablets for human consumption and soaking fruits and vegetables before consumption in solutions of disinfectants. Drinking is to drink bottled mineral water or boiled water. Due to the non-standard production and storage of food should check the quality or the expiry date of products (and drugs) before they purchase. In large urban agglomerations, there is considerable environmental pollution.

Please note that consular assistance in remote areas of restrictions can be seriously hampered.

- Foreigners in Pakistan may fall victim to crime, not only crime (especially in Karachi and other large urban agglomerations), but terrorists (bombings, attacks, kidnappings).

- The shares are targeted against individuals and institutions identified with the interests of anti-terrorist coalition and Western culture broadly understood as the Christian churches and schools, western restaurants and clubs and other gatherings of foreigners.

- In connection with the conflict between Sunni and Shiite terrorist attacks are exposed to a Muslim place of worship.

- In addition, avoid staying in areas of street demonstrations and rallies against the background of political, ethnic or religious, which often take a very violent temper.

- In areas remote from the cities there are kidnapping tourists for ransom.

- It is recommended to avoid traveling at night

In 1947, British India split into Muslim Pakistan (East and West) and the majority Hindu India. This division has never been fully accepted. In 1971, the third war between India and Pakistan led to the separation of East Pakistan and create a separate state - Bangladesh. Still ongoing dispute over Kashmir. In 1998, in response to Indian nuclear weapons testing, Pakistan conducted its own tests.

Do not think the security services. Usually you can squeeze in even more trouble.

Do not use the cheapest, improvised beds and offers casual acquaintances.

Go to China is the highest situated abroad in the world, Kunjerab Pass, at an altitude of 5,000 m above sea level. Due to the location of the border is closed in mid-November and opens again in mid-April, depending on the amount of snow.

Afghanistan - Khyber Pass

India - Wagha Border. from Lahore, from the main railway station, all-day bus towards the border with India

Iran - with Quety goes direct bus to the border town

Pakistan has four international airports (Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad).

Tailored to run in the regular trains in India

There are buses from India and Iran.

Is honored and normal international, state driver's license, but for stays of over six months to obtain the provisions recommended by the local driving license. In Pakistan, left hand drive.

On Pakistan's Domestic Airlines fly at affordable prices. Since visitors are sometimes charged an additional fee.

Cheap, fast, safe and convenient means of transportation. And quite timely. Trains are mostly fine, although well ask whether there is air conditioning. There are no trains in the mountains.

Country covered by a dense network of bus routes. Buses depart from the main terminals, and on major routes usually run several times a day. Bus trip across the country along or across $ 12. Women sit in front of buses and the men behind.

You can rent a car, but rather with a driver, what, and so for foreigners is the only sensible option in the absence of the prevailing rules of the road.

On the main routes to move a little bit cheaper than buses, minibuses - but have a very low comfort.

Internet Cafes are usually in hotels, although the Internet is very slow and outdated computers - frequent interruptions in the signal.

In larger cities, free Internet hours ok. 40 pkr / hour. Wi-fi hard to meet.

Air Mail delivers a letter to Eastern Europe in the 4 to 5 days. Main post offices in larger cities are open 24 hours a day.

1 rupee pakistńska (PRE) = 100 Paisa

Major credit cards and travelers checks are accepted.

Water 1l. 22

Coca Cola 0,3 l. 10

Coca Cola 1,5 l. 50

cornflakes 50

Italian ice cream 10

tea 25 pc box. 30

Breakfast from 20

Toilet Paper 1915-1918

soap 45

Internet 1h average 30 from 10

Postcard 10

Nestle milk 1.5 l 45

450g yoghurt. 27

Nescafe Coffee 25g. 35

small package of dates 10pcs. 10

public toilet 3

grilled food on the street 5-10

You can supply the food in the supermarket, buy only the best products sealed Imported. Do not buy drinks from the ice because the ice may be some syf P

hand-wrought lamps of brass or bronze

Kashmir shawls imported from the paszminy

handmade jewelry (especially in Lahore)

spices

glass bracelets.

In smaller places, better to have cash with you, especially in smaller denominations.

In smaller places, better to have cash with you, especially in smaller denominations.

Pakistan Youth Hostels Association brings together 16 shelters across the country.

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Motels & Hotels

Block B-4, F-7 Markaz, Bhitai Road, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan

Tel: (51) 920 3223.

Website: www.tourism.gov.pk

Pakistan Youth Hostel Association

Shaheed-e Millat Road, Aabpara, Sector G-6 / 4, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: (51) 282 6899 or 4628 or 5559 or 5427th

U.S. $ 2-15 per night

Use of private accommodation can be dangerous - so is discouraged.

The food is pretty monotonous and mostly available only a few dishes. The basis is dal - boiled lentils, sabzi - cooked vegetables, Mutton - Kozina is the most popular type of meat. All this is usually eaten with wholemeal flour podpłomykami.

Let us try to avoid the local eateries, where probably no hygiene is not observed.

If there is no cutlery, and often not there, eat only the right hand! Unable to reach for food with his left hand, finally at home plate can help himself with his left hand.

At home, meals are usually eaten sitting on the ground, then you do not follow the directions under the foot towards his guests, no one try to touch your feet or shoes, it is very offensive.

There is no pork, yellow cheese, sausage. Be careful of hygiene in restaurants and purchased water

Sights from the list of UNESCO:

* 1980 - Archaeological ruins of Mohenjo Daro

* 1980 - Taxila

* 1980 - Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i Bahia and the remains of the city, and Shahram Bahlol

* 1981 - Historic Thatta

* 1981 - Fort Szalimar and Gardens in Lahore (endangered)

* 1997 - Rohtas Fort

Archeological

* Harappa

* Mohenjo-daro

* Taxila

Sufi Night - dervishes, followers of the mystical branch of Islam, to bring dance into a deep trance and connect with God. Dervishes Night is held every Thursday on the outskirts of Lahore. It starts at midnight and lasts until five in the morning.

Worth seeing mangrove forests, lakes and beautiful mountains.

Pakistan Day - National Day (March 23, the anniversary of the proclamation of the republic)

Ashura - the feast of Shiite self-flagellation to boys and men on the streets and temples.

Eid-ul-Azha - the killing of animals on the streets of Ibrahim and Isaac.

Eid-ul-Fitr - after Ramadan, celebrated food and gifts in the family.

Rabi-ul-Awal - Prophet Mohammed's birthday.

spring festival of Basant in Lahore (mid February)

There are clubs in larger cities, but the people of Western civilization are not welcome. There are also foreign clubs, but after leaving the club this can be contracted unnecessary problems with local people. In Pakistan rather not party a

The two portfolios, one of the safest and passport, the other with fine and invalid documents.

Masks or bandanas - tons of dust on the streets.

Cannabis is so common that they are treated as weeds.