Best Road Trips in Pakistan

Aug 16, 2026⏱ 7 min read

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Beyond our broader Driving Guide, here's a focused ranking of Pakistan's most rewarding road trips.

The Karakoram Highway (Islamabad to Hunza/Skardu): Pakistan's single most celebrated drive, following the dramatic Indus gorge past Nanga Parbat, one of the great mountain highway journeys anywhere in the world.

The Makran Coastal Highway (Karachi to Gwadar): A completely different character, coastal cliffs, Hingol National Park's otherworldly rock formations, and long stretches of undeveloped Arabian Sea coastline.

Islamabad to Naran via Babusar Pass: A dramatic high altitude crossing connecting Kaghan Valley to Chilas, offering an alternative summer route into Gilgit Baltistan.

The Grand Trunk Road (Lahore area): A historic route rather than a scenic mountain drive, offering a genuine connection to South Asia's oldest overland trade route.

Our honest ranking: The Karakoram Highway is unmatched for scenic drama; the Makran Coastal Highway is the best choice for something completely different from mountain scenery.

See our Pakistan Road Trips guide and Driving Guide for practical planning detail.

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