As record heat bears down on Pakistan, greener (and cooler) pastures are no doubt on everyone’s minds. With Eid holidays too looming around the corner there isn’t a dearth of places to get to this summer. Plenty sporting and leisure events are also set to begin their summer schedules, leaving much to plan for.
Here are a few destinations to help you beat the heat: Tokyo, Japan If a frenetic, cosmopolitan city is on your wishlist, look no further than Tokyo – home to artisanal coffee, impeccable service, unique shopping, sushi and much more. Take in the iconic Shibuya Crossing – the popular pedestrian scramble – as well as lakes and mountains. Japan’s Mount Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo.
Commonly called ‘Fuji-san,’ it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A roundtrip ticket from Karachi to Tokyo is coming to approximately Rs250,000 - Rs350,000 on an online ticketing platform for dates between June 15-20. Vancouver, Canada British Columbia’s natural beauty is known the world over, and this laid-back Canadian coastal city has everything to offer – cedar-filled forests, the Pacific Ocean, coastal mountains and even a ski resort replete with a stunning town, Whistler.
Outdoor activities are highly encouraged, such as hiking, paddleboarding, sailing. Take the popular sea planes to the islands, a skyline tour or for a day trip. A roundtrip ticket from Karachi to Vancouver begins at Rs450,000 on an online ticketing .
