📅 General Essentials (For All Months)

• Travel Documents: Passport, visa, copies (digital and physical)
• Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and internationally accepted debit/credit cards
• Electronics: Mobile phone, charger, power bank, universal adapter, and camera
• Personal Items: Toiletries, prescription medications, sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50+), insect repellent
• Reusable Water Bottle: For hydration during long journeys
• Daypack: For daily essentials during excursions
• Notebook/Pen: For taking notes and recording experiences

☀️ Spring & Early Summer (March – Mid-April)

• Clothing:
  • Light layers (cotton shirts, long-sleeved tops)
  • Light jacket or fleece (for cool mornings and evenings)
  • Comfortable pants/jeans or long skirts (for cultural sensitivity)
  • Scarf/shawl (for religious sites and modesty)
  • Closed-toe shoes (for uneven terrain at archaeological sites)
• Optional:
  • Lightweight rain jacket (occasional spring showers)
  • Sunglasses and a light hat for sun protection

☀️ Peak Summer (Mid-April – October)

• Clothing:
  • Lightweight, breathable fabrics (cotton/linen shirts, loose trousers, dresses)
  • Short sleeves (except when visiting religious sites—carry a light scarf for coverage)
  • Comfortable sandals or open-toe shoes (for walking in the heat)
  • Sun hat or cap (for strong sun protection)
• Optional:
  • Cooling towel (for hot areas like Mohenjo-Daro and Cholistan Desert)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+) and insect repellent (for outdoor excursions)
  • Swimwear (for hotel pools in major cities)

Note: Temperatures can reach 40°C (104°F) in southern Pakistan (e.g., Mohenjo-Daro, Bahawalpur). Pack accordingly for extreme heat.

🍁 Autumn (October – November)

• Clothing:
  • Light layers (cotton shirts during the day)
  • Light jacket or cardigan (for chilly evenings)
  • Comfortable closed-toe shoes (for archaeological and city sites)
  • Scarf/shawl (for religious and cultural sites)
• Optional:
  • Moisturizer and lip balm (for drier air in northern regions)
  • Light gloves (for cooler evenings in late November)

❄️ Winter (December – February)

• Clothing:
  • Warm layers (thermal base layers, sweaters, or fleece jackets)
  • Insulated windproof jacket (for cold mornings and nights)
  • Woolen scarf, gloves, and beanie (especially for Rohtas Fort and northern areas)
  • Thick socks and closed-toe shoes or insulated boots (for comfort and warmth)
• Optional:
  • Hand warmers (for colder regions)
  • Moisturizer and lip balm (to prevent dry skin)

Note: Temperatures in northern and central Pakistan can drop to 5°C (41°F) or lower during winter nights. Southern Pakistan remains milder.

📸 Special Equipment (Optional, Year-Round)

• Binoculars: For birdwatching in Hingol National Park
• Camera Gear: Extra batteries, memory cards, lens cleaning kit
• Guidebooks/Maps: For deeper exploration of UNESCO sites