Traveling
can be expensive; much more so if one adds costly lodging to the list
of expenditures. When we pack our bags for a holiday and are looking to
undo our stress, the last thing we want to deal with is a transportation
ordeal. Those travelling to or taking a trip inside Pakistan are
in luck. The country has not only amazingly low priced, but also highly
amusing transport solutions available.
Public transport in Pakistan translates
into four broad categories –trains, buses, taxis and auto rickshaws.
All of these modes of transport ease the worries of the traveler out on
the roads. Pakistan Railways provide reasonably priced inter-city and
even selected international train services to those who want to use
them. While the tracks that had been laid down by the British years and
years ago, the Railway Ministry
has renovated the tracks which has improved their services. From
battered old railway services, which were little pleasure to travel in,
one can now find comfortable and much more modern trains. The modern
services are light on the pocket and heavy in terms of the value they
provide.
For
the more adventurous road trippers, Pakistan has a wide variety of
buses. These are an especially popular choice for people visiting the North or high mountainous areas.
It takes the skill of a driver who knows his routes well to safely
transport enthusiastic passengers up swerving roads and winding paths
etched into mountains. Going from one city to another in Pakistan has
been made easy by express services such as the Daewoo and similar
ones. These are well-equipped, comfortable rides which are divinely
priced and operate 24 hours every day. In fact, buses have become a
preferred mode of transport because of the ease and high standards of
maintenance.
Using
public transport is a smart choice not just for inter-city travelling,
but also moving around within cities. It is the mark of authentication
of one’s Pakistani nationality to travel by bus or take a rickshaw ride.
Remarkably, Pakistan’s traditional buses and rickshaws are not simply
means of commuting but also a visual treat. The unique style of
decorating trucks, buses and rickshaws has transformed into its own form
of art. A striking array of colours, images and designs is the first
outstanding appeal that draws one to a bus stand, or invites passengers
to experience the rush of a rickshaw.
In almost every city of Pakistan a traveler would readily find a cheap accommodation
place and a bus that takes him or her to the desired destination for a
very small sum. For those who like travelling solo, there is the ever
exciting opportunity to get into a rickshaw and move around
inexpensively and with ease. The freedom to stick one’s head out of a
rickshaw and feel the wind is a joy everyone must experience. A fun
aspect of this exercise is that one can always negotiate fares with the
driver, and the better one is at the art the more value one can derive
out of the experience.
However,
some people like to use the familiar transport solution that taxis
offer. Again, these are easy to find and are the best alternative to
using your own car. Fares depend on the length and extent of use and
even these can be negotiated. Some bargaining is a necessity and will
often achieve good results. A look into the various commuting methods
reveals just that Pakistan is a good place as far as tourist friendly
country both for local and international travelers and its public
transportation is a narrative of the country itself. Know Pakistan better and its transport system by visiting the most popular cities of country. Book a hotel online and plan your journey now!
