Travel Tips
Climate Pakistan has well defined seasons. From March to April is spring. Summer starts from May and goes up to September during which the temperature is high (38 to 45C). Autumn starts in October and continuous until remains until the end of November, winter starts in December and lasts until February. Time zone Pakistan standard time is GMT plus five (5) hours, the year round. Credit Cards Big hotels and stores accept most Credit Cards Liquor The import of liquor is not allowed in the country. Tap Water Avoid drinking tap water. Use of bottled mineral water is recommended. Currency The Rupee is the currency notes/bills have Rs. 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10&5 denominators. The approved money changes will change any international currency into local rupees. Electric Voltage 220 V, 50Hz AC Telephone calls Public Call Offices (P.C.Os) are available all over the country. Local and international calls can be made easily. Trains Pakistan Railways allow discount of 25% to all foreigners and 50% to students on the production of student's card and valid passport. Some useful websites Kaghan valley tourism http://www.visitkaghan.com Pakistan tourism Development corporation (PTDC) http://www.tourism.gov.pk Pakistan international Airline (PIA) http://www.piac.gov.pk Pakistan railways http://www.pakrail.com Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab http://www.tdcp.punjab.gov.pk