Why We Had To LEAVE Pakistan 🇵🇰 Honest Opinion On The Country as TOURISTS

Why It Matters

The story highlights infrastructure gaps that can jeopardize tourism in remote regions, urging operators and policymakers to improve transport reliability and digital connectivity to sustain visitor growth.

Key Takeaways

• Snow forecast forces travelers to reroute from Skardu to Islamabad.
• Carakurum Highway restricts foreign drivers to daylight hours only.
• Serena hotel offers traditional wooden rooms at £47 per night.
• Simifi eSIM promo solves connectivity challenges for international tourists.
• Northern Pakistan cuisine impresses visitors with walnut‑rich dishes.

Summary

The video chronicles a travel team’s unexpected detour in northern Pakistan after a snow forecast threatens their scheduled flight from Skardu. Faced with potential cancellations, they decide to stay overnight in Gilgit and embark on the notoriously risky Carakurum Highway to reach Islamabad for an international connection.

Key insights include the fragility of air travel in the region—Skardu’s airport frequently shuts down due to weather—forcing tourists to rely on a daylight‑only highway that bans foreign drivers after dark. The team highlights the Serena hotel’s traditional wooden architecture, complimentary minibar, and a surprisingly low rate of £47 per night, while also promoting Simifi’s eSIM service to bypass local SIM hassles.

Memorable moments feature the call to prayer echoing from the balcony, a detailed tour of handcrafted woodwork, and a culinary showcase of local dishes like walnut‑filled chapati and apricot‑oil baroot. The hosts also note the hospitality of hotel staff and the cultural richness of Gilgit‑Baltistan’s food, describing it as possibly the best cuisine in Pakistan.

The episode underscores the need for more reliable transport alternatives and clearer regulations for foreign travelers on critical routes. It also illustrates how digital tools like eSIMs can mitigate connectivity barriers, while affordable, culturally immersive lodging can turn logistical setbacks into memorable experiences for tourists.

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In this video we say goodbye to Pakistan after an incredible 6 weeks, it was a tough and difficult journey to get back to Islamabad ......

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This Northern Pakistan series is dedicated to our beloved friend and guide, Shah Doulat who tragically lost his life on the mountains before we were able to share this series. Founder of Summit Experts, an incredible Mountaineer and a funny, witty, clever and genuine guy. Thank you for sharing a piece of your region with us for 7 days.