The Mad Hatters

✨ Throwback to one of our most cherished adventures: For Women by Women Tour of Pakistan 2019! ⛰️🍃

For 20 unforgettable days, we journeyed through Pakistan’s breathtaking landscapes, connecting with inspiring women and experiencing the heartfelt hospitality that makes this country so special. From moments of pure friendship to daring new experiences, this trip became more than just travel—it was about growth, sisterhood, and soul-deep connections.

Here are some highlights:
1️⃣ Striking a pose in a pre-partition mansion, Rawalpindi
2️⃣ Exploring on foot at the iconic Wagah Border, Lahore
3️⃣ Braving the hustle of Rawalpindi traffic on a Qingqi!
4️⃣ Taking a colorful ride on a rangeela rikshaw in the Walled City, Lahore
5️⃣ Immersing ourselves in the bustling bazaar vibes
6️⃣ Taking in the beauty of Jamia Masjid, Rawalpindi
7️⃣ Marveling at the grandeur of Badshahi Mosque
8️⃣ Strutting our way through old Lahore
9️⃣ Chatting with local street vendors in Rawalpindi
🔟 Feeling the energy of the joyous crowds at Wagah Border

It was truly a journey of a lifetime, marked by laughter, learning, and the powerful bonds of sisterhood. 💫

Why Pakistan Needs More Women in Tourism?
When women lead in tourism, everyone benefits! 🌟 These slides reveal the unique perspectives women bring to the travel industry. Our travel community has seen this impact first-hand during their journeys. Empowering women in tourism is a game-changer!

🌟 Calling all amazing women! 🌟 We're on the lookout for dynamic female tour guides to lead our epic tours. 🚶‍♀️💃 If you're passionate about travel and love creating unforgettable experiences, this is the role for you!

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

✨ Guiding our awesome tours, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our fabulous clients. 🗺️✨

✨ Understanding and fulfilling our clients' needs, ensuring they have the most incredible time on their journey. 💁‍♀️❤️

✨ Coordinating with our vendors and partners, ensuring everything runs smoothly and seamlessly. 🌟🤝

✨ Being the ultimate problem solver! Handling any issues or conflicts that may arise on the tour with grace and a positive attitude. 💪✨

✨ Preparing for the unexpected! Creating contingency plans to tackle any unforeseen circumstances that might pop up during the tour. 🌦️⚡

✨ Embracing adventure! Being available for overnight and multi-day tours, ready to explore new horizons with our fantastic clients. 🌙✈️

✨ Keeping things in check. Handling financial reporting for the tours, ensuring everything is accounted for and transparent. 💰📊

Think you've got what it takes? We'd love to have you on board!

Apply now through the link in our bio. 📝👆 Or, if you know someone perfect for this role, help us spread the word and tag them in the comments below. 🙌🗣️

Join our incredible team of trailblazing female tour guides and let's create unforgettable memories together! ✨🌍

Apply Here: https://themadhatters.pk/jobs/



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Vaisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib captured by Kamran On Bike on our Sikh Heritage tour last year.

The beautiful mountains of Pakistan captured through the lens of .raymakers

Had a wonderful time showing .raymakers a bit of Pakistan!

📸 .raymakers

People of the mountains captured by .raymakers in Ghizer valley, Pakistan.

We have a few vacancies open and encourage all travel enthusiasts to apply for any of the following positions. We are looking for someone who is as much passionate about travel as we are, and can help us take our vision forward!

- Tour Lead/Guide (multiple positions)
- Social Media Manager (1 position)
- Customer Relationship Manager (1 position)

We do not have a very strict eligibility criteria, but these roles will require the following skills:
– strong communication
– people management
– management/scheduling/planning
– performing under pressure
– confidence
– thinking out of the box
- managing finances (for some roles)
– Good command on English (for some roles)

If you think you will be a good fit then fill out our application form, or share it with someone who you think will be good at it. We are based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, but these roles can be managed virtually. You can start working immediately after selection.

Apply here: www.themadhatters.pk/jobs

In September 2022, we had the pleasure of leading the first group tour of Intrepid Travel in Pakistan, and it was so much fun. Looking forward to leading more tours for them in the coming years. We already have some confirmed groups for 2023 and 2024.

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries did an amazing job of capturing all the experiences we had on the September tour in a 4-part documentary series, which is now live on YouTube. Click here to watch: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_ubgzYiPgtcG2Xvd44xGAD_mbcpMBSS

Food diaries from Pakistan captured by .raymakers

Happy to announce that has finally decided to operate tours in Pakistan, and .pk is going to be their on-ground partner in the country!

They initially reached out to me in 2019, and had decided to operate multiple tours in Pakistan in 2020, which had to be called off due to the pandemic.

After years of waiting for the tourism industry to get back on track, we ran a pilot tour in Pakistan in 2022, which was a huge success and gave them the confidence to run multiple itineraries in the country from 2023.

Yayyy! Exciting times coming ahead!

Read their blog about running tours in Pakistan: www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/meet-aneeqa-the-tour-leader-forging-new-paths-in-pakistan/

Beautiful pictures of kids from Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan captured by .raymakers

People and places of Pakistan captured by .raymakers somewhere on the Karakoram Highway while traveling to Gilgit Baltistan!

Had the pleasure of participating in a tourism panel organized by last year! The theme of the discussion followed around finding sustainable solutions for developing tourism in Pakistan, which is very much the need of the hour.

Beautiful glimpses from Rawalpindi captured by .raymakers on one of our tours!

Visiting the samadhis (tombs) located inside Government Islamia College in Lahore on the Sikh Heritage Tour!

There are 3 samadhis at this location. One is of Chand Kaur, who was the wife of Kharak Singh and mother of Naunehal Singh.

One belongs to Gulab Kaur, who was the wife of Naunehal Singh.

The third one is of Maharani Nakain Kaur, who was the wife of Ranjit Singh and mother of Kharrak Singh.

📸 Kamran On Bike

Visiting Princess Bamba’s grave in Lahore on the Sikh Heritage Tour.

Princess Bamba was the last surviving member of the family that had ruled the Sikh Empire in Punjab. She was the eldest daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh and his Egyptian first wife Bamba Müller.

📸 Kamran On Bike