https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog Travel guides and tips for Northern Pakistan. en https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-hunza-valley https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-hunza-valley Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT When is the best time to visit Hunza Valley? A month-by-month guide to weather, cherry blossom, autumn colours, the Khunjerab Pass and what to pack for each season. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/hunza-vs-skardu https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/hunza-vs-skardu Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hunza or Skardu? A clear, honest comparison of scenery, drive time, things to do, food and budget to help you choose the right Northern Pakistan trip — or do both. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/how-many-days-in-skardu https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/how-many-days-in-skardu Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT How many days do you need in Skardu? A practical breakdown — from a quick 4-day fly-in to a full 8-day Hunza-Skardu circuit — with what you can realistically see in each. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/fairy-meadows-trek-guide https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/fairy-meadows-trek-guide Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A complete guide to the Fairy Meadows trek below Nanga Parbat — the famous jeep track, the hike to Beyal Camp and base camp viewpoint, difficulty, best season and costs. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/is-northern-pakistan-safe https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/is-northern-pakistan-safe Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Is Northern Pakistan safe for tourists in 2026? An honest look at safety in Gilgit-Baltistan and the north — for solo travellers, women and families — plus practical tips. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/kumrat-vs-naran https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/kumrat-vs-naran Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kumrat or Naran for your next trip? Compare scenery, crowds, accessibility, things to do and best season to pick the right Northern Pakistan weekend escape. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/autumn-colours-hunza https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/autumn-colours-hunza Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT When do the autumn colours peak in Hunza Valley? A guide to Hunza's golden October — when to go, where to see the best foliage, and how to photograph it. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/best-places-to-visit-northern-pakistan https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/best-places-to-visit-northern-pakistan Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 12 best places to visit in Northern Pakistan — Hunza, Skardu, Naran, Fairy Meadows, Deosai, Khunjerab, Naltar, Kumrat and more — with what each is famous for and when to go. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/saif-ul-malook-lake-guide https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/saif-ul-malook-lake-guide Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A complete guide to Lake Saif-ul-Malook near Naran — how to get there, the jeep track, the fairy legend, best time to visit, altitude and what to expect. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/khunjerab-pass-guide https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/khunjerab-pass-guide Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Everything to know about the Khunjerab Pass — the world's highest paved border crossing. When it's open, how to get there from Hunza, altitude tips and what to see. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/naltar-valley-guide https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/naltar-valley-guide Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A guide to Naltar Valley near Gilgit — the jewel-coloured Naltar (rainbow) lakes, pine forests, the ski resort and how to get there by jeep. Best time and what to expect. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/what-to-pack-northern-pakistan https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/what-to-pack-northern-pakistan Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical packing checklist for Northern Pakistan — clothing, gear, documents and essentials by season, for trips to Hunza, Skardu, Naran, Fairy Meadows and beyond. https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/deosai-national-park-guide https://www.weekendvikings.com/blog/deosai-national-park-guide Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A guide to Deosai National Park — the world's second-highest plateau near Skardu. Sheosar Lake, brown bears, summer wildflowers, how to get there and the best time to visit.