A completeβand honestβguide to female travel in Pakistan, from one of the most experienced foreign solo female travelers to blog about the countryβ¦ me! After almost one year of independent traveling through Pakistan as a solo female, with friends, and with men both foreign and local, I can tell you that Pakistan is worth it.
Basically, women in Pakistan are treated like second-tier citizens. Not humans capable of doing things themselves. While men roam the streets, women are meant to stay at home. Very rarely will you see women publicly hanging out the way men can. Times are changing. Traveling in Pakistan as a woman means diving headfirst into this pool of patriarchy. Despite what you may have heard, Pakistan is generally a safe place to travel.
These days, many women come to Pakistan for all kinds of travel. Trekking in Pakistan , cultural tours, bicycle or motorcycle quests⦠women do it all! Adventurous and experienced female travelers, by all means, go. See this post for more on whether or not Pakistan is right for you.
There are some definite plus points such asβ¦. Almost a fair trade for the hassle we have to deal with on the reg, right?
People will go even more out of their way to help you. In segregated spaces such as conservative homes, male travelers cannot enter spaces occupied by women ex. But you can! Having tea in a room full of menβa typical situation for foreign women.
