Is Pakistan safe for solo female travelers?

While Pakistan may be an intriguing spot for solo female travelers due to its rich culture and stunning landscapes, it's vital to exercise caution. Though violent crime is not common against tourists, incidents of harassment can occur, particularly for women. It's highly recommended to respect local customs, covering up with local attire and avoid venturing out at night alone. Moreover, it's safer to travel to well-known tourist spots, and avoid politically or militarily sensitive areas. However, many women have traveled solo in Pakistan and have had positive experiences. The key is to be aware of your surroundings, be respectful of the local culture, and take common-sense precautions to safeguard your security.

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How safe is Pakistan for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Natalia

Natalia

Russia

Pakistan, Solo travel

But it's amazing people and food in Pakistan!!! Only what I didn't like you always should pass that checkpoints and show your passport and visa... Majority of my travels was North Pakistan like Gilgit, Chitral. Most not comfortable things was in the north because of landslides and you should wait when we clean up and you some kind of stuck and if you have airplane or bus... you are going to be waiting until you can go by the road... It was unexpected slowly 🥴

Posted: October 21, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Kainat

Kainat

Pakistan

Islamabad, Couple travel

It was a great experiences being on this side of Pakistan never had a chance before to explore this city but now as I'm living here full time it's so much to explore and enjoy in here hope to find some good friends here too 💕

Posted: May 14, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
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Chitral, Group travel

Last year I went to Chitral (the Kalash valley) to be more exact and sad to report but the government has to do a lot to promote safe solo travel for women. I attended the chilam Joshi festival and although I went with a travel group, still at times I felt a bit unsafe amongst the locals. Also, the festival has become very commercialised... I wouldn't going as a solo woman traveller but women can go with a group.

Posted: March 16, 2024
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How safe is Pakistan for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 39 local experiences

Local crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 39 local experiences

Nameer

Nameer

Islamabad

I have lived in Islamabad for 33 years. I have traveled alone during the day and night and haven't felt unsafe. I try to stick to more populated areas though, and steer clear of lesser populated areas

Posted: February 9, 2026
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Islamabad

It's kinda a safe place, but I never travel solo here so I can't say, you can get cabs all the time plus cafes are cool overall pretty good people do travel solo and wander around, I just never did that here

Posted: February 8, 2026
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Karachi

Not much if you are not accompanied by locals, locals know there way around so it’s safe with them. There are a lot of safe neighbourhoods, you just need to know and have knowledge about where you are going

Posted: October 7, 2025
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Safety in Pakistan

Hospitality Exchange in Pakistan

Hadiqa

Hadiqa

Islamabad Capital Territory

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am fun loving adventurous single mom. I have a daughter shes 4 years old , she is just like me active and energetic. I Love to travel and making new friends . I prefer travelling with some partner rather then solo trips. I love to meet local people to learn more about the culture and the history . I live in Azad Kashmir and islamabad , i am always travelling , kashmir is the nothern area of pakistan and i love to host at my place either its islamabad or kashmir. Kashmir has breathtaking views , mountains , waterfalls and so much more . Islamabad also has its own beauty as it is the capital and well maintained country of pakistan .

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Batool

Batool

Islamabad Capital Territory

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Yo girlies A lazy broke explorer here! From Pakistan and managing to explore less crowded places around. Always up for quick meetups 🚶‍♀️

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