Given below are our top tips for female travelers visiting Pakistan. Please note that they have been chosen carefully in order of importance. If you have already read our piece “Is Pakistan safe for solo female travelers?”, please continue reading the important tips below.
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.
Note: It is always better to be hosted in Pakistan by friends or acquaintances. Last but not the least, get invited through local designated tour operators who at least for their own sake and responsibility, ensure your safety. Most probably they will do it with all their heart. For recommendations about tour outfits, write to us! We will make recommendations depending on where you want to visit. The recommendations will be made public only after a thorough categorization.
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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