Added: 01/21/2006 |
Flights to Islamabad - you can obtain this information in Islamabad EmbassyPakistan is a special interest destination. Its main attractions include adventure tourism in the Northern Areas, cultural and archaeological tourism as found in Taxila, Moenjodaro, Harrappa, and early Muslim and Mughal heritage of Multan, Lahore, Thatta, Peshawar, Swat. Besides this, birds watching Jeep safaris, desert safaris, trekking and mountaineering are readily available tourist specialized products.
When Pakistan was founded in 1947 it comprised two territories on either side of the expanse of India. It was in this unusual circumstance that Pakistan International was formed. Despite wars and economic trouble, the carrier survived to grow and prosper. Today it maintains a sizeable international route network, in addition to its services closer to home, with a modern and expanding fleet. Islamabad Embassy presents all necessary information about traveling by air, by train and other ways from various countries and over Pakistan.
More than 25 airlines fly to Pakistan from over 40 countries. Most of the flights arrive at Karachi, but flights to Islamabad are presented by the following companies PIA, British Airways, Saudia and China Xinjiang Airlines. PIA, Indian Airlines, Saudia and Thai Airways fly direct to Lahore. PIA has direct flights to Islamabad from the main Mediterranean and European cities, as well as New York, Toronto and Nairobi. It also runs a Far East Network from Tokyo, Beijing, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. PIA also has flights to Tashkent and Almaty from Islamabad and Lahore.
PIA serves 38 domestic airports with scheduled connections including multiple daily flights between major cities of Punjab like flights to Islamabad, Multan, Lahore, and Peshawar. Two private airlines, Aero Asia and Bhoja Air, also serve Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad. PIA has daily flights to Islamabad.
Pakistan has an extensive network of roads and highways, linking every town. There are several highways like Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road) between Lahore and Peshawar and Indus Highway linking Peshawar with the Southern Punjab. A landmark has been achieved with the completion of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway, which has opened the remote area of the Salt Range for visitors.
You will find all types of public transport in Punjab ranging from Taxis, auto-rickshaws, vans to tongas (horse & cartridge) and mini-buses, which are used for traveling within the city/town/village limits, whereas air-conditioned, non air-conditioned and deluxe types of buses, vans and coaches regularly ply between major cities and tourist destinations.
Transport Wing of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab provides comfortable transport system to the different tourist destinations on regular and seasonal basis. The transport system is equipped with a fleet of luxury A/C buses and operated from Tourist Information Centers located in the heart of major cities of Punjab. Advance booking is available round the clock at the terminals, booking is also be made on telephone. \
Pakistan has over 12,700 kilometers of railways, including 8,500 kms inherited from the British. Main line runs from Karachi to Peshawar connecting important tourist places like Moenjodaro, Sukkur, Bahawalpur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Taxila and Peshawar. There are several daily trains running on these lines, however, Shalimar Express (Lahore-Karachi) and Railcar (Lahore-Rawalpindi) have more comfortable air-conditioned compartments for travelers. Pakistan Railways allow a 25% concession in all classes, to foreign tourists and 50% discount for foreign students (both for groups and individuals).
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