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The journey
Explore the northern mountains of Pakistan on a 10-day horse riding journey through Fairy Meadows and the Nanga Parbat region. This tour combines scenic drives along the Karakoram Highway and through Kaghan Valley with horseback rides through pine forests, alpine pastures, and remote mountain trails. Along the way, experience the enduring role of horses in the culture of Gilgit-Baltistan, where they are still used for riding, polo, travel, and carrying loads between seasonal pasturelands. The route also includes Islamabad, Chilas, Babusar Pass, and Naran, with breathtaking views of rugged terrain and the Nanga Parbat glacier system.
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Day by day
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or take an evening city tour to Faisal Mosque and the Margalla Hills lookout.
Depart early for a long drive north along the Karakoram Highway (KKH) or via the Hazara Motorway. Enjoy views of the Indus River gorge before arriving in Chilas.
Drive from Chilas to Raikot Bridge and board local 4x4 jeeps to Tato village. Mount your horses for the scenic ride up through pine forests to the alpine pastures of Fairy Meadows.
Enjoy a light 2-3 hour ride on horseback deeper into the valley toward Beyal Camp. Experience closer views of the Nanga Parbat glacier system and serene wilderness.
Ride up to the German Viewpoint / Nanga Parbat Base Camp for face-to-face views of the giant ice wall (8,126 m). Return to Beyal Camp by late afternoon.
Ride on horseback back from Beyal Camp to Fairy Meadows. Use the afternoon to unwind, explore the village settlements, or take photos at sunset.
Ride on horseback down for 1-2 hours to Tato village, transfer to mountain jeeps back to Raikot Bridge, then join the main highway and drive back to Chilas.
Drive over Babusar Pass (4,173 m) into Kaghan Valley. Stop for panoramas at the pass before descending to Naran town.
Continue travelling south along the Kaghan River via Balakot and Abbottabad, arriving back in Islamabad for your final night.
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your return home or onward flight.
The route
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Logistics
Your 10 days run from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
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