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11-Day Tour Of Eastern Pakistan Through Silk Road From Islamabad
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Rural Experience, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Arrive in Islamabad and see the famous Indus River that was vital to the Ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. Admire the views of three mountain ranges from Nagaparbat, visit the Yasin Valley, the Khalti Lake and enjoy an excursion to Hussaini, Ghulklin, and Gulmit village. Explore Sost and Hoper before choosing between Naran Valley and Gilgit Besham.

Highlights
  • Enjoy the view of the Great Indus river
  • Visit the famous rock painting at Shahtayal 
  • Admire the view of Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush
  • Spot Ibex and other mountain animals
  • Pay a visit to the attractive Yasin Valley
  • Explore the Hoper village and Glacier
  • Visit the marvellous Kargah Buddha 
  • Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad expand_more
    • Arrive late at night in Islamabad and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Islamabad - Chilas expand_more
    • After breakfast at 6 am, drive to Chilas, the 1st district of Gilgit Baltistan.

    • On the way, stop for sightseeing and photography.

    • Enjoy the view of the Great Indus river and the KKH.

    • Have lunch at Besham, midway between Islamabad and Chilas.

    • Visit the famous rock Painting at Shahtayal in KPK.

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 3: Chilas – Gahkuch expand_more
    • Drive to Gahkuch - the district headquarter of Ghizar.

    • On the way, stop at the viewpoint of Pakistan, the second-highest mountain of Nagaparbat 8125m.

    • Stop to embrace the three great mountain ranges of the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush.

    • Have lunch at Gilgit and drive to Gakuch.

    • Stop for a mountain and river with a small village on the way.

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 4: Gakuch- Yasin Khalti Lake - Phander expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Yasin Valley, one of the most attractive and natural valleys, which is 62 km from Gakuch.

    • After lunch at Yasin Valley, return to Khalti Lake and stay overnight at Phander. 

    • Enjoy great views throughout the day.

  • Day 5: Khalti Lake - Karimabad, Hunza expand_more
    • Enjoy a morning view of the river and lake, have breakfast and drive to Gilgit. 

    • Arrive at Gilgit for a short rest and tea stop.

    • Drive to Hunza.

    • Have lunch at Rakaposhi viewpoint and drive to Karimabad.

    Overnight at Hunza.

  • Day 6: Karimabad Hunza - Passu Gojal expand_more
    • Today, enjoy the sunrise at 4 am.

    • After the exciting activities, enjoy your breakfast.

    • Drive to Gulmit, the winter resort of rulers of Hunza, which is especially famous for the winter migratory bird hunt.

    • En route to Gulmit, observe the famous Ultar peak from Ganish and then proceed to Gulmit.

    • Go on a short excursion to Hussaini, Ghulklin, Gulmit village and have a nice view of Passu glacier and Gulkin glacier.

    Overnight at Passu.

  • Day 7: Passu - Khunjerab - Hunza expand_more
    • In the morning, drive to the border of Pakistan and China above 4000m.

    • Take a short rest at the top and on the way, see ibex and other mountain animals.

    • On arrival, visit Sost, the border town, where the Pakistan Custom office and Cost Port, and the business place of China and Pakistan are located.

    • Have lunch at Sost and drive back to Hunza for an overnight stay.

  • Day 8: Karimabad Hunza - Hoper Nager- Karimabad expand_more
    • Drive to Hoper village and Glacier for a day's excursion. This is a small natural village.

    • Visit Balti Aliti forts and woman carpet centre with your Pakistani guide in the afternoon.

    • Walk to the Glacier and back to Hoper Village for lunch.

    • After lunch, return to Karimabad for overnight.

  • Day 9: Karimabad - Naltar - Gilgit expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to the Naltar Valley, a small and lovely valley, the ski resort in Gilgit Baltistan. 

    • Change your transport and visit Naltar in a 4-wheel jeep.

    • After visiting Naltar valley, drive back to Gilgit.

    • In the evening, visit Kargah Buddha with your Pakistani tour guide.

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 10: Gilgit - Naran or Besham expand_more
    • You have two options: 1st option is Gilgit Besham, the way which you used to come up. 2nd option is Naran Valley, in which you will go through Babusar pass, which is a 4173m mountain pass. Enjoy at the lovely green valley with lunch and meadows. 

    Overnight at Naran.

  • Day 11: Naran/Besham - Islamabad expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Islamabad. 

    • On the way, visit Taxila and then finally, reach Islamabad.

    • After a short visit to the capital, enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant. 

    • Drive to the airport at 8 pm.

What's Included
  • Road transfer in Toyota Coaster AC with 19 seaters+7 Jump seat for 12 Person

  • Toyota Coaster Saloon 21 seaters + 6 Jump seats for 18 people

  • 4-wheel drive jeep for Naltar Valley

  • Hotel accommodation-twin sharing

  • All meals during Tours

  • Services of English-speaking guide from Islamabad to Islamabad

  • Enters fee of Altit and Baltit forts and Khunjerab National Park toll taxes and parking fee etc

  • Mineral water during the meals

What's Excluded
  • International & domestic airfare and airport tax

  • Personal nature clothing/equipment

  • Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls

  • Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid, helicopter rescue coverage etc

Know before you go
  • This price is based on 18 people, and we can offer these packages in all seasons. If you want to increase or decrease the number of days, we can arrange a tour according to demand.

Meeting Point

Islamabad Airport Road, Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 18 USD 780 Per Person

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USD 780 / person