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Travel through Pakistan from Lahore's historic monuments and bustling bazaars to the dramatic mountain landscapes of Gilgit, Hunza, and Khunjerab Pass. This 9-day journey combines Mughal architecture, archaeological heritage, and scenic drives along the Grand Trunk Road and Karakorum Highway. Along the way, visit forts, mosques, museums, and traditional towns while meeting friendly people and experiencing the culture of northern Pakistan. The tour culminates at one of the world's highest border crossings between Pakistan and China.
Travel through Pakistan from Lahore's historic monuments and bustling bazaars to the dramatic mountain landscapes of Gilgit, Hunza, and Khunjerab Pass.
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Meet your guide upon arrival at Lahore airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Lahore, visiting Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Delhi Gate Bazaar, and Wazir Khan Mosque. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, continue your tour of Lahore. Later, drive to Islamabad via the GT Road, with en-route visits to Rohtas Fort and Mankiala Stupa. On arrival in Islamabad, check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Besham. On the way, visit the Taxila Museum and the archaeological site of Jaulian. Lunch will be taken en route, and you will stop at Thakot Bridge for pictures. Dinner and overnight at Besham Hilton Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive on the Karakorum Highway to Gilgit, stopping at different photo points and the Shatial rock drawings along the way. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Gilgit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Hunza via Rakaposhi Point, with breathtaking views of Rakaposhi and the Hunza Valley en route. Enjoy tea at the foot of Rakaposhi. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a full-day excursion to Khunjerab Pass. Visit Passu Peak and the glacier, and stop at Hussaini Bridge and Sost town. Return for an overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Besham. Overnight at the hotel.
Drive to Islamabad, visiting Abbottabad and Mansehra en route. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning tour of Islamabad. Explore the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, including Shah Faisal Mosque, an excellent model of modern Muslim architecture, Shakarparian View Point, the Folk Heritage Museum, and Raja Bazaar. Lunch will be at Shakarparian View Point. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Where this trip takes you
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Rakaposhi, Khunjerab Pass
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Your 9 days finish where they began, in Islamabad.
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