Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway (Country Guide) (Paperback)

by Sarina Singh (Author), Lindsay Brown (Author), John Mock (Author), Kimberley O'Neil (Author) "Pakistan's attractions are as diverse as they are intriguing..." (more)
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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005


Product Description
Pakistan is a country for the truly intrepid. Whether you're trekking in mind-blowing mountainscapes, experiencing life in a Pashtun village, standing awestruck in front of one of the world's biggest mosques or wandering through fabled bazaars - be prepared for a warm-hearted welcome, and expect the unexpected. You'll need a reliable companion, and this guidebook is it.

• COVER THE COUNTRY - We do, from Karachi to Peshawar and up the Karakoram Highway into China
• GET INFORMED about Pakistan's history, politics and culture with chapters written by experts in their fields
• FIND YOUR WAY with the help of 90 easy-to-use maps, including customised itinerary maps
• GET HIGH - Our experts give you details on Pakistan's best treks
• KEEP OUT OF TROUBLE - Vital safety tips, from advice on how to dress to places to avoid

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Product Details

• Paperback: 440 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6 edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864427093
• ISBN-13: 978-0864427090
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a great country, December 23, 2005

By	M. Z. Amin (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pakistan is among the tourism world's best kept secrets, and this book throws open those secrets very well. Lonely Planet has always been good with detail and comprehensive coverage, and that trend continues with its coverage on Pakistan.

Without the off-the-beaten track records, I would have missed some of the greatest historical and cultural artifacts that Pakistan has to offer. And the guide truly works as you trek up north into Pakistan's majestic mountains that offer the most mind-blowing natural beauty - even India's Kashmir area is nothing compared to the rugged and untouched beaty of the Swat River Valley all the way to whitewater rafting areas in Gilgit.

So when you head to Pakistan, definitely take this book along.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 7th edition publcication date is May 2008, June 8, 2008

By	J. Mock "Lonely Planet author" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway (Country Guide) (Paperback)

The first five reviews listed here pre-date the May 2008 publication of the 7th edition of the guidebook, and refer to comments on earlier editions. Please submit reviews only on this edition of the guidebook, not on previous editions. Amazon should correct this oversight. Contributing authors, John Mock & Kimberley O'Neil

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful details and descriptions, November 27, 2005

By	Yaar (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I found this book very helpful in getting to know this exotic country, full of adventure and culture.

I recommend this book highly to folks who want to know about the indus valley culture and Pakistan.