The tourist season in Pakistan is from 10 to February of the following year, and other periods are off-season. According to the exchange rate, it is RMB: Pakistani rupee =1:18.11959.
I. Visa fees
Visas for Pakistan can be processed at consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Prepare the following materials:
Visa application form, ID card, passport and its photocopy, two photos of 35mm*45mm ID card, employment certificate, letter of guarantee or invitation letter issued by Palestinian travel agency. Submit the materials to the embassy for review and collection.
As for the handling fee, official website said: "The handling fee for Pakistani tourist visas is different. If the applicant applies for a tourist visa to Pakistan in person at the China Embassy or Consulate in Pakistan, there is no need to pay the fee. Because Pakistan and China signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption fees, holders of private passports are exempt from visa fees when applying for visas. "
If an intermediary is needed, the fee is not set by the other party. 300 yuan can be done online. Although it will cost more money, it will be much more convenient than handling it yourself. The subject can refer to it by himself.
Second, the transportation cost.
At present, there are few domestic flights to Pakistan. A more convenient plan is to fly directly from Urumqi to Lahore or Islamabad at a price of about 2,000 RMB (including tax). There is little difference between off-season and peak season air tickets, so we can estimate that the round-trip air ticket is around 4000 RMB. If you arrive in Islamabad or Laga and want to go to Karachi, this fee needs to be calculated separately.
Within Pakistan: Traffic in Pakistani cities is congested and chaotic, and taxis are of low grade and low price. People usually travel by bus, taxi and private car.
Motorcycles, horse-drawn carriages and mule carts are called Tongas locally and can stop at any time. They can take three or four people, which is suitable for sightseeing in the city. After 7 days, the approximate price can be estimated around 500 yuan.
From 20 10 to 20 10, the overall consumption level in Pakistan is not high, and the accommodation cost is really average. Ordinary hotels in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi cost around RMB 80- 100, while BB and youth hostels are cheaper. The accommodation price of a three-star hotel is around 200 yuan (Karachi will be more expensive).
Off-season prices fluctuate by about 20% on this basis. It is worth reminding that no matter where you live, you must pay attention to safety.
Third, hotel accommodation.
Pakistan is an Islamic country, so it is unrealistic to eat pork. Pakistan's overall diet is spicy, and there are usually more stews. The staple food is a kind of wheat pancake called Chabati.
If you just want to eat enough and don't make excessive demands on your diet, basically 50-80 yuan a day is enough. It should be noted that Batie Restaurant still has a "tradition" of tipping. There are many schemes to save money and many schemes to spend money. The subject can think independently.
The price of food is set around 600 yuan.
: 20 10-20 10 Pakistan's famous scenic spots are: the boundary pillar of the Hongqilafu Pass (tickets to 80 yuan), the Badshahi Mosque (free), the Faisal Mosque (free), the Lahore National Museum (400 rupees =23 yuan RMB, if you need to take photos, you need to pay extra) and Lahore Castle (500 rupees =
Fourth, gourmet catering.
As for shopping, Pakistan's carpets, cashmere and wool fabrics, silver or brass plates, vases, wood carvings, ivory, dolls with ethnic flavor, utensils made of camel viscera, etc. It can be counted as a local product of Pakistan.
In the local area, you can go shopping on Zaiunnisa Street, AHaloon Road and MAZinnah Road. Except for shops set up by the government, which don't bargain, other shops had better bargain to avoid being cheated. There is no consumption tax for local products, and 30% is added for imported goods.
In scenic spots and shopping areas, it is almost 1000 yuan.
Four, scenic spots tickets and shopping
To sum up, the cost of going to Pakistan is about 7 100 yuan in the off-season and 7,300 yuan in the peak season. This price is still very low for outbound travel.
Pakistan can pay in Pakistani rupees and dollars. It is estimated that by the end of the year, Pakistan can pay with Alipay, and WeChat payment may have to wait for some time.
All ATMs in Pakistan basically support Visa and Master bank cards, and few support UnionPay. However, Citibank in major cities can use UnionPay cards to withdraw cash in Pakistan, which will be collected by domestic card-issuing banks or local ATM acceptance institutions in Pakistan. Please pay attention to the screen prompt of the ATM.
Safety always comes first. Karachi is a relatively safe big city in Pakistan. It is recommended to visit here or other big cities, but don't go to remote areas. But the consumption level is higher than Islamabad and Lahore, and the flight cost will be higher. One-way trip is about 3500 RMB.