| Sample
Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Overnight stay. |
| Day 02 |
Leave for Skardu by air. The one hour flight to
Skardu is one of the most beautiful flights in the world. Sightseeing at
Skardu. Overnight at Skardu. |
| Day 03 |
Leave for Khaplu valley, 4 hours drive. A beautiful
Balti village full of fruits and surrounded by lofty Karakoram peaks.
Overnight at Khaplu (Rest house/Camp). |
| Day 04 |
Khaplu - sightseeing, hiking etc. |
| Day 05 |
Leave for Skardu. Overnight stay at Skardu. |
| Day 06 |
Day trip to Shigar valley, gateway to the famous
Karakoram Peaks including K-2, world's 2nd highest mountain, Gasherbrum
chain and numerous other Peaks. Overnight stay at Skardu. |
| Day 07 |
Morning visit to Satpara Lake. This lake is known for
its scenic beauty and excellent trout fishing. In the afternoon leave
for Kachura lake. Overnight stay at Shangri-La/Skardu. |
| Day 08 |
Early morning departure for Gilgit 6 hours drive
through Indus Gorge. Overnight stay at Gilgit. |
| Day 09 |
Leave for Hunza, driving along the Hunza river on the
Karakoram Highway which links China with Pakistan. The valleys of Hunza
and Nagar are some of the most beautiful valleys in the northern parts
of Pakistan. The people of this area are known for their legendary good
health, longevity and hospitality. Rakaposhi accessible only by 4 to 5
hrs. Walk from the road, dominates the whole valley. This area is full
of apricots, apples, grapes and peaches. After 4 hours drive through
this beautiful valley, we will reach Gulmit Village, a lovely remote
village of Hunza, overnight at Gulmit. |
| Day 10 |
Visit Batura glaciers, 45 minutes drive from Gulmit.
50 miles short of China border visit Hoper village from where one can
enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rakaposhi chain and Barpu glaciers.
Afternoon departure for Gilgit. Overnight at Gilgit. |
| Day 11 |
Day trip to Naltar, 3 hours drive, a lush green
valley surrounded by Hindukush range, glaciers and pine trees. This
place is known for its wild life like Markhor, Ibex and snow Leopards.
Overnight at Gilgit. |
| Day 12 |
Morning departure for Phander Lake, 9 hours drive.
Along the Gilgit river with beautiful scenery of Ghizr valley. Besides
it scenic beauty, Phander lake is well known for its trout fishing. This
is one of the best fishing spots in Pakistan. Overnight Camping. |
| Day 13 |
Rest day at Phandar lake (fishing, hiking). Overnight
camping. |
| Day 14 |
Leave for Chitral via Shandur Pass. After 8 to 10
hours drive reach Chitral. Overnight at Chitral. |
| Day 15 |
Leave for Kalash valley, 2 hours drive to village
Bamburet. The people inhabiting these valleys are the primitive Pagan
Tribes of Pakistan, who are known as Kafir Kalash. They are known for
their own ancient culture and religion. Overnight at PWD Rest House. |
| Day 16 |
Morning visit to village Birir, and hiking, etc.
Afternoon leave for Chitral. Overnight Chitral. |
| Day 17 |
Day trip to Garm Chashma, known for its hot springs
and mountain scenery of Hindukush range. Overnight at Gilgitl. |
| Day 18 |
Morning departure for Peshawar by air. Sightseeing
tour of Peshawar and vicinity. Overnight stay at Peshawar. |
| Day 19 |
Morning visit to Khyber Pass, the prime attraction of
Peshawar. |
| Day 20 |
Leave for Swat valley. Sightseeing and visit to
Museum situated between Mingora and Saidu Sharif. It has a rich
collection of Gandhara art. |
| Day 21 |
Morning departure for Miandam. This is an exciting
tourist resort of great natural beauty. On the way visit Madian and
Bahrain, with beautiful terraced fields, wild flowers, studded slopes
and fruit laden trees. Overnight stay at Miandam. |
| Day 22 |
Leave for Kalam. The last destination of Swat valley,
which is ideal for hiking, trekking and trout fishing. Overnight at
Kalam. |
| Day 23 |
Departure to Saidu Sharif which is a 4 hours drive.
Overnight at Saidu Sharif. |
| Day 24 |
Morning departure for Balakot. Overnight at Balakot. |
| Day 25 |
Leave for Kaghan valley, one of the most beautiful
valleys of Pakistan with lush green valley lakes and rivers full of
trout fish, and above all the Majestic Himalayan Mountains. Overnight
stay at Shogran/Camping. Shogran is 7750 ft. above sea level. |
| Day 26 |
Morning departure for Naran driving along the river
Kunhar. Naran serves as base camp for the whole Kaghan Valley. Overnight
stay at Naran. |
| Day 27 |
Visit Lake Saifulmuluk, 6 miles from Naran. |
| Day 28 |
Visit Lalazar for trekking and hiking etc. |
| Day 29 |
Afternoon departure. Overnight stay at Balakot. |
| Day 30 |
Arrival at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Overnight stay. |
| Day 31 |
Sightseeing Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Taxila.
Departure for home destination. |
