Great Northern Jeep Safari - II

Arrival at Rawalpindi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi.

Departure for Gilgit by road via Karakoram Highway, overnight stay at Besham

Morning departure for Gilgit (9 hours drive), overnight stay at Gilgit.

Day trip to Naltar, hiking and fishing. Overnight stay at Gilgit.

Leave for Hunza valley 4 hours drive to Gulmit Village. Overnight stay at Gulmit (Hunza). 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 hours walk from the road, which dominates the whole valley. This valley 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.

Drive upto Batura glacier, 50 miles short of China border. Visit Hoper village on the way, where one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rakaposhi chain and Barpu glaciers. Overnight at Karimabad (Hunza).

Drive back to Gilgit, overnight stay at Gilgit.

Morning departure for Astore, the valley of the famous Nanga Parbat (26660 ft.). Overnight stay at Rama Lake camping.

Rest day at Rama Lake. Trout fishing and hiking (NAWO Rest House).

Leave for Skardu (known as little Tibet) via Deosai Plains if possible. Huge grass plateau on 14000 ft. Overnight stay at Skardu (8 hours drive).

Day trip to Shigar valley which is the gateway to the Karakoram peaks including K-2 the second highest in the world. Overnight stay at Skardu.

Leave for Khaplu valley, fruit rich valley surrounded by majestic Karakoram peaks (4-5 hours drive). Overnight at NAWO Rest House, Khaplu.

At Khaplu, visit village folks, hiking etc.

Drive back to Skardu. Overnight at Skardu.

Visit Satpara Lake. Half an hour drive. Trout fishing. Afternoon leave for Kachura Lake. Overnight at Shangri-La/Skardu.

At Kachura, trout fishing and hiking. Overnight stay at Shangri-La/Skardu.

Fly back to Rawalpindi/Islamabad. One hour flight over Karakoram and Himalayan range. Overnight stay at Islamabad/Rawalpindi.

Day trip to Murree. Drive back. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad.

Sightseeing at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A visit to Taxila museum and the sites. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Departure for home destination.