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The journey
Discover Pakistan's rich heritage and dramatic mountain landscapes on this 9-day journey from the Mughal grandeur of Lahore to the high-altitude wonders of Hunza and Khunjerab Pass. Walk through the Old City's bustling bazaars and iconic mosques, explore historic fortifications and ancient Buddhist archaeological sites, and experience the cultural contrast between Rawalpindi and modern Islamabad. Travel north along the legendary Karakorum Highway with scenic stops for rock drawings, river valleys, and unforgettable viewpoints, then spend time in Hunza with excursions to Passu, glaciers, and the Khunjerab border region before returning to the capital for a twin-cities tour.
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Day by day
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.
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Your 9 days finish where they began, in Islamabad.
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