Pakistan · Skiing

6-Day Skiing Tour of Pakistan with Naltar Valley and Nanga Parbat

6 Days Round trip from Islamabad Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy skiing in Naltar Valley, one of Pakistan's oldest ski resorts
02 See the famous rock painting at Shahtayal
03 Take in views of the Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush ranges
04 View Nanga Parbat, Pakistan's second-highest mountain
05 Stroll through the village of Naltar
06 Visit the historic city of Taxila

Embark on a 6-day tour of Pakistan to enjoy skiing in Naltar Valley, Gilgit. Along the way, marvel at the three great mountain ranges - Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush - as well as Nanga Parbat, admire the famous rock painting at Shahtayal, stroll through the village of Naltar, and visit the historic city of Taxila before returning to Islamabad.

Along the way, marvel at the three great mountain ranges - Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush - as well as Nanga Parbat, admire the famous rock painting at Shahtayal, stroll through the village of Naltar, and visit the historic city of Taxila before returning to Islamabad.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Islamabad, Taxila, Gilgit, Chilas, Besham, Nanga Parbat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Islamabad to Chilas via the Karakoram Highway

After breakfast at 6 am, drive to Chilas, the first district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
On the way, stop at scenic sites for sightseeing and photography.
Enjoy views of the great Indus River and the KKH.
Have lunch at Besham, the midway point between Islamabad and Chilas.
See the famous rock painting at Shahtayal in the KPK area.

Overnight stay at Chilas Shangri-La.

Day 02

Chilas to Naltar with Mountain Viewpoints

Drive to Naltar.
On the way, stop at the viewpoint of Pakistan's second-highest mountain, Nanga Parbat, at 8,125 m.
Your next stop is at the meeting point of the three great mountain ranges: Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush.
Have lunch at Gilgit and transfer by 4-wheel Land Cruiser to Naltar.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.
In the evening, visit the ski area to plan for the next day.

Day 03

Full-Day Skiing in Naltar

After breakfast, start skiing.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the evening, walk around the village.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04

Another Full Day of Skiing in Naltar

Enjoy skiing throughout the day and visit the viewpoint of Naltar Valley in the evening.

Overnight in a hotel.

Day 05

Naltar to Besham with Nanga Parbat Views

After breakfast, drive to Besham.
On the way, view Nanga Parbat and the three great mountain ranges.
Have lunch at Chilas and continue the drive to Besham.

Overnight at a Besham hotel.

Day 06

Besham to Islamabad via Taxila

After breakfast, drive to Islamabad.
On the way, visit Taxila before reaching Islamabad.
After a short visit to the capital, enjoy dinner at a Pakistani local restaurant.
Drive to the airport to return home.

Where this trip takes you

Naltar Valley, Nanga Parbat, Karakoram Highway, Indus River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport and road transfers in an AC coach and van for Borith Lake
All hotel accommodation at the destinations listed in your tour plan
All meals during the tour
Services of an English-speaking guide, including food and accommodation
Tickets for Altit and Baltit Museum and Khunjerab National Park
Toll taxes and parking fees
Visa support letter

What's Not Included

International and domestic airfare and airport tax
Excess baggage weight
Personal sports kits
Personal clothing and equipment
Extras at hotels such as drinks, laundry, and phone calls
Insurance liability and other costs under force majeure conditions, medical aid, helicopter rescue coverage, etc.

What to bring

Your personal ski or ice hockey kits
Personal medicine
Clothes
Some high-quality food

Know before you go

We will inform you about the best time.
Most of you may not be aware of the skiing opportunities that Pakistan has to offer. Though skiing is in its initial stages in Pakistan, there are various skiing spots that you can go to. For skiing enthusiasts worldwide, Pakistan offers some fine skiing destinations with stunning scenic vistas. These skiing destinations include Malam Jabba, Naltar in Gilgit, Astore, Nathiagali, etc. However, of all the destinations, Malam Jabba, some 300 kilometres from Islamabad, offers excellent skiing opportunities. Most of these famous ski destinations in Pakistan have good facilities; a couple of chair lifts, great sliding, and great alternative winter activities are available.
Naltar in Gilgit: Naltar Valley skiing. We start our journey from Naltar in Gilgit. Naltar lies in the Gilgit Karakoram range and is known as one of the oldest skiing resorts in Pakistan. It is 40 km from Gilgit and can be reached by jeep. It is a forested village known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery. Here is a base camp of the Pakistan Air Force, and ski competitions are held at Naltar under the supervision of PAF. There are ski lifts under the 'Ski Federation of Pakistan'.

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