ASSALAMU ALAIKUM - Hello
AAP KAISE HAIN? - How are you?
MAIN THEEK HOON - Fine
KYA AAP NE KHAANA KHAYA? - Have you eaten?
MERA NAAM....HAI - My name is....
SHUKRIYA - Thank you
UMEED HAI HUM DOBARA MILEBGE - Hope we meet again
The Pakistani Rupee is
a closed currency so you will not be able to buy this before you arrive.
Pakistan has a mostly cash-based economy and, whilst you may be able to use
Visa / Mastercard in larger shops in cities, you should not rely on being able
to pay by card. It
is
advisable to travel with US
Dollars as these
are
widely accepted at currency exchange offices. It is very important that bills
be new (less than 10 years old), crisp and untorn. We recommend changing
currency in Islamabad rather than at the airport as you will get a much better
exchange rate. Your
hotel is located in the Blue Area, Islamabad’s business district, and there are exchange offices within waking distance of hotel. Your guide will be happy to assist you
in finding these should you need them to. Alternatively, you may be able
to exchange a small amount of currency at the hotel reception, but expect to pay a higher exchange
rate.
You will need to budget for meals
in Islamabad
and Skardu as well as any souvenirs.
Depending on your tastes, you can eat for as little as $3 / £2, or treat yourself to a three course meal for around $20 / £15. If
you are relying on a credit or debit card for emergency funds, make sure you
tell your card issuer that you will be using it abroad, or you may find that it
won't work when you really need it.
