Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad

   • Arrive in Islamabad and check into your hotel.

   • Take a half-day city tour.

   • Visit Shah Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Pakistan.

   • Explore Lok Virsa Museum showcasing local culture.

   • View the Pakistan National Monument.

   • Enjoy panoramic city views from Daman-e-Koh.

   • Visit Golra Sharif Rail Museum.

   • See external views of Parliament House, President House, Prime Minister House, and Supreme Court of Pakistan.

   Stay overnight in Islamabad.

2. Day 2: Islamabad to Naran

   • Depart for Taxila.

   • Visit Taxila Museum featuring antiques and artifacts from the Gandhara civilization.

   • Explore Julian Buddhist Stupa and Monastery.

   • Walk through Dharmarajika Stupa and Complex, ancient Buddhist ruins.

   • Continue travel toward Naran.

3. Day 3: Naran to Fairy Meadows

   • Drive to Raikot Bridge via Babusar Pass.

   • Enjoy breathtaking views at Babusar Pass.

   • Transfer to jeeps for the ride to Tato Village.

   • Hike approximately three hours to reach Fairy Meadows.

   Stay overnight in Fairy Meadows.

4. Day 4: Explore Fairy Meadows

   • Explore the beautiful Fairy Meadows and its scenery.

   • Hike toward Nanga Parbat base camp if snow conditions allow.

   • Relax and enjoy views of the ninth highest peak.

   Stay overnight at Fairy Meadows.

5. Day 5: Fairy Meadows to Astor

   • Descend from Fairy Meadows to Astor.

   • Explore the peaceful natural beauty around Astor.

   • Rest and prepare for journey to Deosai Plateau.

6. Day 6: Astor to Deosai Plateau

   • Travel to Sheosar Lake in Deosai National Park.

   • Visit Bara Pani and Chota Pani.

   • Photograph diverse flora and fauna.

   • Enjoy the serene environment of Deosai Plateau.

   Stay overnight nearby.

7. Day 7: Deosai Plateau to Skardu

   • Visit Sadpara Lake.

   • Optionally explore Manthal Buddha carvings.

   • Travel to Skardu and check into accommodation.

   • Explore Upper Kachura Lake and Kachura Choq.

8. Day 8: Skardu Exploration

   • Visit Katpana Desert (Cold Desert).

   • Explore Kharpocho Fort.

   • Discover Sarfaranga Cold Desert.

   • Enjoy scenic beauty of Skardu.

9. Day 9: Skardu to Karimabad (Hunza)

   • Drive along Indus and Hunza Rivers to Karimabad.

   • Enjoy scenic views of Indus River.

   • Visit Nanga Parbat viewpoint.

   • See the meeting point of Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges.

   • View Rakaposhi Peak from Ghulmet.

10. Day 10: Central Hunza Exploration

    • Visit historic Baltit Fort.

    • Explore Karimabad Bazaar.

    • Walk along Barbar Water Channel.

    • Visit Altit Fort and Altit Village.

    • Watch sunset from Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint (Duiker).

11. Day 11: Nagar and Upper Hunza

    • Explore Ganish Cluster, oldest settlement in Hunza Valley.

    • Visit Hopar Nagar for views of Golden Peak, Ultar Peak, Hunza Peak, and Lady Finger.

    • See historic Dong Rock Inscriptions.

    • Visit Atta Abad Lake.

    • Explore Gulmit Village and local culture.

    • Cross Hussaini Bridge, one of highest suspension bridges.

    • View unique Passu Cones mountain peaks.

12. Day 12: Upper Hunza to Gilgit and Gupis

    • Drive to Gilgit and visit Kargah Buddha carvings.

    • Enjoy scenic drive along Ghizer River.

    • Continue to Gupis visiting charming villages along the way.

13. Day 13: Gupis to Mastuj

    • Travel to Mastuj via Phander and Shandur Pass.

    • Stop at Phander Lake, stunning high-altitude lake.

    • Cross Shandur Pass, world’s highest polo ground.

    Stay overnight in Mastuj.

14. Day 14: Mastuj to Chitral

    • Drive to Chitral and check into hotel.

    • Explore Chitral Bazaar.

    • Visit historic Shahi Mosque.

    • Enjoy views of Tirich Mir, highest peak in Hindu Kush.

15. Day 15: Chitral to Bumburet Kailash

    • Visit Chitral Gol National Park in morning.

    • Drive to Bumburet via Rambur Valley.

    • Explore natural beauty of the area.

16. Day 16: Explore Kailash Valley

    • Visit Kailash Museum and learn local culture and history.

    • Explore traditional houses to experience local lifestyle.

    • Visit sacred spiritual places in the valley.

17. Day 17: Kailash to Mingora Swat

    • Drive from Kailash to Mingora in Swat Valley.

    • Visit Swat Museum to explore collections of Gandhara art.

18. Day 18: Mingora Swat to Peshawar via Takht-e-Bhai

    • Travel to Peshawar.

    • Stop at Takht-e-Bhai Monastery and other Gandhara sites: Butkara Stupa, Shingardar Stupa, Amluk Dara Stupa, Najigram Stupa.

    • Continue journey to Peshawar.

19. Day 19: Explore Peshawar

    • Visit Peshawar Museum with Buddhist art collections.

    • Explore Mahabat Khan Mosque, Mughal-era architecture.

    • Wander through Qissa Khawani Bazaar, the “Bazaar of Storytellers.”

    • Visit Sethi House to admire Mughal Central Asian architecture.

    • View Qila Bala Hissar fort from outside.

20. Day 20: Peshawar to Islamabad Departure

    • Drive back to Islamabad.

    • Prepare for onward travel or departure.