Pakistan is a typical South Asian country, located at the northern end of the Indian subcontinent, with a very long culture and history. It is the center of ancient Indian civilization. Pakistan has a good relationship with China and is known as the "Batie". The cost of traveling to Pakistan is still high. Here is a brief introduction to the related expenses.

The tourist season in Pakistan is from October to February, and other periods are off-season. According to the exchange rate, it is RMB: Pakistani rupee =1:18.11959.

visa fees

visas for Pakistan can be handled 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: "Tourist visas are handled in different ways in Pakistan, and the handling fee is also different. If the applicant goes to embassies and consulates in China, Pakistan to apply for a Pakistan tourist visa in person, 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. 3 yuan can do it 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, transportation costs

At present, the number of domestic flights to Pakistan is very small. A more convenient plan is to fly directly to Lahore or Islamabad by Urumqi, and the price is about 2 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 about 4 RMB. If you arrive in Islamabad or Lagar and want to go to Karachi, this fee needs to be calculated separately.

in Pakistan: the 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 they 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 5 yuan.

In p>21-21, the overall consumption level in Pakistan was not high, and the accommodation expenses were really average. Ordinary hotels in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi cost around 8-1 RMB, while BB and youth hostels are cheaper. The accommodation price of a three-star hotel is around 2 yuan (Karachi will be a little more expensive).

the off-season price fluctuates by about 2% on this basis. It is worth reminding that no matter where you live, you must pay attention to safety.

III. 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 5-8 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 for himself.

the price of food is set around 6 yuan.

: In 21-21, Pakistan's famous scenic spots include: the boundary pillar at the Khirlafu Pass (ticket to 8 yuan), Badshahi Mosque (free), Faisal Mosque (free), Lahore National Museum (4 rupees =23 yuan RMB, if you need to take photos, you need to pay extra), Lahore Castle (5 rupees =28 yuan) and Shalimar Park (free). 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 3% is added for imported goods.

in scenic spots and shopping areas, it's almost like 1 yuan.

IV. Tickets for scenic spots and shopping

To sum up, going to Pakistan probably costs 7,1 yuan in the off-season and 7,3 yuan in the peak season. This price is still very low for outbound travel.

Pakistan can pay in Pakistani rupees and US 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, but 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 by 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 is about 35 RMB.