- Paperback: 660 pages
- Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2nd Revised edition edition (April 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1566910692
- ISBN-13: 978-1566910699
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 13 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #74 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Asia > Pakistan
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The second edition of a MOON TRAVEL HANDBOOK which provides information and advice for visitors to Pakistan, from an outline of Pakistani culture, history and geography to such practicalities as visas, accommodation, restaurants and transportation. Last published in 1989.
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The Indus River forms the axis of Pakistan and, with its tributaries, drains the entire country, apart from the sparsely populated western province of Balochistan. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The Indus River forms the axis of Pakistan and, with its tributaries, drains the entire country, apart from the sparsely populated western province of Balochistan. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky and Informative,
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This review is from: Pakistan Handbook (Moon Travel Handbooks) (Paperback)
The previous reviewer is pretty wide of the mark IMO - Isobel Shaw is British and knows northern Pakistan better than almost anyone. Though over ten years old now, this guide is full of essential information, and her concerns with your safety are more relevant than ever.
This is a fabulous country to visit - do go!!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
All Too American,
By Christian Cormier (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pakistan Handbook (Moon Travel Handbooks) (Paperback)
Although this guidebook does contain useful information, its tone and focus on American readers quickly become annoying. By insisting too much on safety issues and suggesting too many addresses for Western tourists only, this book does not invite you to go and explore for yourself a different culture. As for the graphics and maps, they are very poor. Finally, the lack of hands-on tips is also very disappointing. Instead, I would definetely recommend the Lonely Planet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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The Journey Home For The First Time,
By marianne waseem - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pakistan Handbook (Moon Travel Handbooks) (Paperback)
My journey home to Pakistan started a little over five years ago when I married a Pakistani national who had immigrated to the United States in the early nineties. The decision to visit my family back home in Lahore City was one that took nearly five years to make. After securing my flight at the height of the summer travel season and I might add the hottest time of year in that part of the Indian subcontinent I desparately sought out the most comprehensive travel guide I could find. Isobel Shaw's book is informative and a godsend to a novice traveller to the Indian subcontinent such as my self. From her descriptions of famous landmarks to the locations of hotels and hospices she gives an accurate account of what to expect. The index of Urdu phrases came in handy on several occasions as I do not speak or read the language and was often dependent on my husband's translating capability. The maps and descriptions of the different regions allowed us to the luxury of travelling to areas of Pakistan I might never have seen otherwise. My only regret is that we were unable to see more of Kashmir than the border checkpoint. Due to my blonde hair and western features the border guards were relunctant to let us in. Perhaps next time I shall be allowed to travel in that region. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Shaw's guidebook to anyone travelling in Pakistan. It is an informative and enjoyable book on the people and the country of Pakistan.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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impressive at the least,
By Nafees Sharif - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pakistan Handbook (Moon Travel Handbooks) (Paperback)
This book can provide plenty of help and guide for anyone traveling to Pakistan, foreigners in particular (she mentioned a few things in Lahore, my hometown, which even I did not know). I picked the book from my father's bookshelf to kill my time and ended up reading all of it. She explains most things about the local culture extremely well, without the usual negative tone that most other authors unconsciously get into (no offence for anyone please).
For me if a book gives you the information that you need and makes you read more than what you initially planned, is a five star, so is this one! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Archaeology,
By Andrew Selkirk - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pakistan Handbook (Moon Travel Handbooks) (Paperback)
We visited North Pakistan, looking at the archaeology, and this guidebook was excellent- it covered virtually everything.
We ordered it from London, and it arrived very promptly - and cheaper than the price quoted by amazon.co.uk! |
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