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Travelling in Pakistan in Winter

Winter closes most of the high mountains, but the lowlands and the desert come into season. These are the programmes with a published best time in December, January or February.

Programmes in season from December to February

Programmes in season from December to February
ProgrammeBest timeDaysStarts from
Cholistan Camel SafariOctober to March (cooler months)7Bahawalpur (arrive via Islamabad or Lahore)
Fishing in Pakistan | Freshwater Fishing in PunjabJune-December7Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Kalash Festival14th – 15th May/19th – 20th August/7th – 22nd December11International Airport, Islamabad

What to know about winter

  • The camel safari's published season is October to March, the cooler months in the Cholistan Desert.
  • The Kalash programme lists a December festival date (7–22 December).
  • The TDCP Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally is held at Derawar Fort each February.
  • Heritage cities such as Lahore and Karachi are cooler in winter; ask the team about winter dates for the cultural tours.