Northern Pakistan Adventure / INDUS CARAVAN (Pvt)Ltd.

Northern Pakistan Adventure

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

10Days

Late June - Mid October

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This is the most recommended tour of northern Pakistan for those who can afford long vacation. The Karakoram Highway, the Indus River, Skardu, Hunza, the Khunjerab Pass, the Shandur Pass crossing, the Kalash Valley, and views of the high peaks of the Himalayan, Karakoram, Hindu Kush range. The journey will take you to the "Roof of the World". Discover the "spectacular scenery of mountainous Pakistan".

Itinerary

01 Fly from Islamabad to Skardu. Head to Shigar Valley after arrival. (In case of flight cancellation, travel overland to Chilas to spend a night and arrive in Skardu in the afternoon of the second day.)
02 Enjoy a visit to Sarfranga Desert and Khaplu Valley
03 A full-day excursion trip to Deosai National Park. There might be chances to encounter the Himalayan brown bear and long-tailed marmot, all at an altitude of approximately 4,200m. Enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the world's 9th highest peak, from Shoesar lake.
04 Take the Skardu Road along the Indus River to the Karakoram Highway. You can see Nanga Parbat from the junction. Then, drive north on the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, the center of Hunza.
05 A full-day excursion in Karimabad (Baltit Fort, Altit Village, Nagar Valley, etc.) In the evening, enjoy the view of the Karakoram range in the sunset from Duikal hill.
06 Full day visit Upper Hunza and the Khunjerab Pass on the border with China. Enjoy the beautiful mountains and spectacular scenery where the Wakhi people lives.
07 Drive south from Hunza on the Karakoram Highway along the Gilgit River into the Ghizer Valley and to Gupis.
08 From Gupis, cross the Shandur Pass, where the world's highest polo tournament is held, and enter the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Drive to Ayun, a town on the banks of the Chitral River.
09 Full day to visit the Bumburet and Rumbur valleys where the Kalash people lives.
10 Drive back to Islamabad through Lowari Tunnel.

Information

Best time to visit
Late June - October

Itinerary
It is possible to adjest the itinerary according to your preferred region and duration. We also recommend that you travel overland from Islamabad to Skardu via Chilas and Astor Valley as an example.

Tour Price
Please contact us for price quotation based on the number of days, number of people, accommodation and vehicle type.

Other
Please plan your travel schedule with enough time to spare. The flight from Islamabad to Skardu is a mountain flight and its operation is dependent on the weather. In case of flight cancellations, it takes two days to get Skardu.

Disclaimer

Please note that no transport and rooms reserved at this stage. We will be thankful if you could give us tentative dates of the visit so that we can reserve the transport and hotels accordingly