Travelling to Northern Pakistan with Kids
Safety tips, easy itineraries, and family-friendly hotels in Gilgit Baltistan.
Northern Pakistan is wonderfully family-friendly — safe, welcoming and full of wonder for kids. This guide covers easy itineraries, safety and family-friendly stays for travelling Gilgit Baltistan with children.
Is it safe for families?
Yes. Gilgit Baltistan has a very low crime rate and famously hospitable people, and it is a popular choice for family travel. Standard precautions — like checking road and weather conditions — are all that's usually needed.
Easy family itineraries
Base yourself in Hunza and mix gentle sightseeing — the forts, Attabad Lake boating, Karimabad bazaar — with short outings. Avoid packing too many long single-day drives; flying into Skardu or Gilgit is a great way to skip the longest road sections with kids.
Family-friendly stays
Look for resorts with space to roam, such as the lakeside properties at Attabad or Shangrila in Skardu. Many hotels offer family rooms and can arrange simple kid-friendly meals.
Tips for travelling with kids
Break long drives into shorter legs, carry motion-sickness remedies and snacks, pack warm layers for cold evenings, and ascend gradually so children adjust to the altitude comfortably.
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Kumail Abbas
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