Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad

   • Warm welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
   • Day tour to Daman e Koh, Lok Versa, and Monal Hill Resort (if arrival is during the day).

   Dinner at Serena Hotel and overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Air Safari to Shigar

   • Air Safari from Islamabad to Skardu, flying over the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush.
   • Visit Shangri-La Resort for a high tea and photography session.
   • Lunch at Concordia Restaurant and visit Jurbusso Lake and Zharba Tso Lake.

   Overnight stay at Serena Hotel Shigar Fort.

3. Day 3: Relaxation in Basha Valley

   • Drive to Chutron Hot Spring in Basha Valley.
   • Take a bath in mineral-rich hot water, known for its therapeutic benefits.
   • Explore terraced fields, orchards, and local culture.
   • Visit Gulab Pur rest house and Shigar River.

   Return to Serena Hotel for an overnight stay.

4. Day 4: Journey to Khaplu

   • Visit the Shigar Fort Museum and orchard along the Shyok River.
   • Drive to Khaplu Valley and explore the 700-year-old Chaqchan Mosque.

   Overnight stay at Serena Khaplu Palace Hotel.

5. Day 5: Exploration in Skardu

   • Visit Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang Valley.
   • Lunch at Concordia Restaurant.
   • Afternoon visit to Shangri-La Resort and Kachura Lake for boating or hiking.

   Overnight stay at Shangri-La Resort.

6. Day 6: Adventure in Deosai Plains

   • Depart for Deosai National Park, the second-highest plateau in the world.
   • Explore flora and fauna, including Himalayan Brown Bears and rare birds.
   • Visit Sheosar Lake and stop at Satpara Lake.
   • Visit Manthal Buddha Rock Carving.
   • Return to Shangri-La Resort for an overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Cultural Exploration in Gilgit

   • Travel to Gilgit with a lunch stop at Astak Nullha.
   • Afternoon arrival in Gilgit and transfer to Serena Hotel.
   • Explore local markets or visit the Kargah Buddha archaeological site during the evenings.

8. Day 8: Discovering Hunza Valley

   • Drive to Hunza via the ancient Silk Route.
   • Visit the Chalt geological site, where the Eurasian and Indian plates converge.
   • Explore Altit and Bultit forts in Hunza.
   • Visit the Karimabad bazaar for local handicrafts and souvenirs.

   Overnight stay at Darbar e Hunza.

9. Day 9: Excursion to Khunjerab Pass

   • Full-day trip to Khunjerab Pass, the highest border crossing in the world.
   • Spot wild animals like yaks, ibex, and Marco Polo sheep.
   • Visit a 700-year-old mosque and enjoy a traditional lunch.

   Return to Darbar e Hunza for an overnight stay.

10. Day 10: Scenic Drive to Gilgit

    • Drive back to Gilgit and visit Attabad Lake, formed by a 2010 landslide.
    • Enjoy activities such as boating and jet-skiing at the lake.
    • Stop at Rakaposhi Viewpoint for a scenic lunch.

    Overnight stay at Serena Hotel.

11. Day 11: Departure to Islamabad

    • Fly from Gilgit to Islamabad or drive by road (12-hour journey).
    • Stop at Raikot Bridge to view the Indus River and Basha Diamer Dam site.

    Overnight stay in Islamabad.

12. Day 12: Departure to Homeland

    • Check out from the hotel and reflect on the journey.
    • Depart for your homeland, carrying cherished memories of Northern Pakistan’s beauty and culture.