Explore the Heart of Pakistani Tourism: Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO)

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Gandhara, take the main road towards Islamabad. Follow the signs for Islamabad and merge onto the M1 motorway. Continue on the M1 for about 30 kilometers. Take exit 23 towards Gulberg Greens. Once you are on the Gulberg Greens road, continue straight until you reach the Gulberg Empire Civic Center, which is on your left. Park your car at the parking area of the Civic Center. The Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) is located on the 3rd floor, Office No 315.

• Public Transportation

  To reach PATO using public transport, head to the nearest bus station in Gandhara. Look for buses or vans that are heading towards Islamabad. The journey to Islamabad will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at the main bus terminal in Islamabad, take a taxi or ride-sharing service to Gulberg Greens. Provide the driver with the address: Office No 315, 3rd Floor, Gulberg Empire Civic Center, Executive Block Gulberg Greens, Islamabad. The taxi fare should be around PKR 300-500.

• Ride-sharing

  If you prefer using a ride-sharing app like Careem or Uber, open the app and set your pickup location in Gandhara. Enter the destination as Gulberg Empire Civic Center, Executive Block Gulberg Greens, Islamabad. The estimated fare for this trip should be around PKR 800-1200, and it will take approximately 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.