Itinerary

1. Day 01: Arrival

   Today we will receive you at Islamabad Airport and give a short briefing before transferring you to the hotel. The remaining day will be spent driving around the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for sightseeing. In the evening, we will return to the hotel.

2. Day 02: North Pakistan from Islamabad

   Today, we will embark on our journey by a special Jeep to North Pakistan from Islamabad-Abbottabad city-Mesehra-Thakot via Hazara Motorway-Connect to Karakorum Highway –Besham –Lunch –Indus Kohistan-Patton, Dassu –stop at Shitiyal 2nd-century rock carving Basham Dame project-Chilas.

3. Day 03: Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush

   Chilas-Thalpa rock carving –Nanga Parbat killer mountain view –stop at the world's three greatest mountain ranges, The Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush –Chinese Engineers' Graveyard- World continental plates- Old Silk Road -Rakaposhi viewpoint-Hunza-Karimabad, visit Baltit Fort and local sightseeing –meet local people and photography. Drive to Duiker village for Sunset Photography of 7000m mountain panoramas and down Nagar and Hunza valley view.

4. Day 04: Altit Fort-Atta Abad Lake

   Today, we visit Altit Fort-Atta Abad Lake-take a boat ride –Husseni Suspension bridge-Passu corn-Borth Lake-Passu Ghar for a short trek view of the Karakoram mountains-pretty walk in the village –Passu and meet local Wakhi men for local photography.

5. Day 05: Passu Village

   Passu village view-Batura wall-small cozy village Khyber –Sost Bazzar-Khunjerab National Park-Pak/China border highest Jeep paved 4790m. Enjoy the highest pass and take pictures. Drive back to Nagar lower Minapin Gateway to towering mountains.

6. Day 06: Minapin – Chalt and Chaprote Valley

   Minapin–Chalt and Chaprote valley-beautiful Gappa meadows and see high pasture with livestock- Gappa glacier is one of the fastest-growing out of the polar region. Hike to the snout of the glacier-drive back to KKH, and stop at the pitch of the old Silk route. Enjoy the stunning view of the mountains and lush alpine meadows. Drive back to Gilgit—evening leisure time.

7. Day 07: Skardu Valley

   Today, in the morning, we depart for Skardu valley on the most thrilling road along the Mighty Indus River. Stop at Astak Nalla/water stream for Lunch. Continue the drive to Skardu. En route, stop for sightseeing. The total journey distance is 200 km. Upon arrival in Skardu, transfer to the hotel. Evening leisure time. Dinner at Food Street in Skardu Bazaar.

8. Day 08: Katapana Desert

   Drive to Katapana Desert –enjoy the pretty walk on Indus dunes and photography –later drive to Kachura village and Lake-. Lunch at upper Kachura lakeside. Drive back to Skardu for a city tour –drive a Jeep in the Sarafranga cold desert –visit Ambroqu Mosque in the 14th century in Shigar Valley –visit Shigar Fort built by the Amcha Khan family in the 17th century. Meet the local people visiting their houses. Overnight stay at the hotel. Arrange the local traditional Baltit Dance and enjoy the local foods.

9. Day 09: Traditional Bazzar

   Drive to Skardu –visit the traditional Bazzar-visit Katpana desert –Deosai road- Karpoch Fort and take a view of the Indus river for photography. Evening back to the Hotel.

10. Day 10: Deosai National Park

    Today, heading to the world's largest plateau, Deosai 4500m Altitude –Deosai National Park is for eye views of sky-touching mountains- stop at Bara pani and Chutta pani and take a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat 8125m from this high part. Stop at SheoSar sparkling lake in the lush green amidst wildflowers and meadows. Spend plenty of time at the world's highest plain, then drive to Astor Valley for an overnight stay.

11. Day 11: Gilgit

    In the morning, drive to Gilgit along the Atore river. En route, stop for sightseeing, stop at three Greatest Mountain ranges of the World, The Karakorum, The Himalayas, and The Hindu Kush, stretching from Afghanistan –to Nepal –to Ladakh. Drive to Gilgit and visit the old suspension bridge built by Great Britain in 1936 and take a pretty walk in the Kashmiri traditional Bazar and Gilgit city tour-visit 7th-century Tibetan Buddha figure hand on the cliff—dinner Riverview side.

12. Day 12: Astor Valley

    Today, heading to the world's largest plateau, Deosai 4500m Altitude –Deosai National Park is for eye views of sky-touching mountains- stop at Bara pani and Chutta pani and take a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat 8125m from this high part. Stop at SheoSar sparkling lake in the lush green amidst wildflowers and meadows. Spend plenty of time at the world's highest plain, then drive to Astor Valley for an overnight stay.

13. Day 13: Upper Chitral Mastuj

    Drive to Upper Chitral Mastuj and Parwak valley via the wonderland of Shandu National Park 3734m and the land of sparkling lakes en route. Stop at Khalti Lake, walk on the suspension bridge, stop at Phunder Lake and take a pic of Shandu Polo ground and stunning view of the Hindu Kush mountains.

14. Day 14: Mastuj –Parwak Valley

    Mastuj –Parwak valley-cross Kabul river-Parwak village and Boni village home of the Hindu Kush highest mountain Trichmir 7600m. Stop at each enchanting valley of upper Chitral valley. Visit Chitral Bazzar-Chitral Fort, Jamia Mosque, and Chitral Handcraft Bazzar-Meet local culture of the Chitrali people, back to the hotel.

15. Day 15: Chitral –Ayun village-Kalash

    Chitral –Ayun village-Kalash beautiful Rambur valley. Attending festivals and ceremonies of indigenous people of Kalasha enjoy the men and women dancing –meeting with people, visiting local houses and observing their unique culture. Drive back to the Bomboret Valley for an overnight stay.

16. Day 16: Kalash

    Today, the whole day will be spent exploring Kalash culture and attending Kalash folk music and dancing. Bomboret –. Visit Kalasha's old wooden Boxes graveyard, meet local people, and visit local houses to enjoy the Kalasha culture –Museum, back to the Hotel.

17. Day 17: Bomboret Valley – Ayun Village - Loweri Pass/Tunnel

    Bomboret valley –Ayun village-Loweri pass/tunnel-Upper and Hindu Raj mountains tour-lower Dir –Swat Valley. Evening leisure tour.

18. Day 18: Swat Valley

    Today, the whole day will be spent on local sightseeing in Swat valley-visit Batkhara stupa –Mingora Bustling Bazzars-White Palace summer settlement of the king of Swat Valley. Visit Shingardar stupa in Barikot village and Drive to Peshawar's oldest city /Optional-Sightseeing.

19. Day 19: Islamabad

    Drive to Islamabad en route, visit and Stop at Taxila Museum and transfer to Islamabad. Visit Faisal Mosque –Saidpur village oldest village of Islamabad-Hindu Temple- Damon e Kho viewpoint -Pakistan monument, Heritage –Bustling Bazaar of Rawalpindi.

20. Day 20: Departure

    Today, early in the morning, we transferred to the Airport to catch the flight.