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A 9 day culturally immersive journey across the highlands of North Pakistan
Tour Description
Tour Description
Have you been longing to experience the achingly beautiful landscapes of North Pakistan?
This journey is specifically designed to witness some of the most iconic landscapes, ancient settlements, and off-the-beaten locations, but we also focus on learning about the communities and taking time to connect with the places we visit.
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Tour Type: Sightseeing and Exploration
Max no. of people: 10-12
No. of Days: 9 (Fly back on day 10)
Itinerary
Itinerary
Travelling through Gilgit Baltistan is an adventure in itself. We thoughtfully plan every detail, creating a well-paced journey so you can immerse yourself in the experience while we handle the logistics behind a journey of a lifetime.
Day 1- Land in SKARDU
Day 1- Land in SKARDU
Today you will land in Skardu, settle in your hotel and head out to visit the Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Blind Lake.
Day 2- Move towards Hunza
Day 2- Move towards Hunza
Today we wake up early and head towards Hunza via the Jaglot- Skardu road. We’ll stop along the way to stretch our legs and take in the sights at the junction of the three great mountain ranges; the Himalaya, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram; as well as at the iconic Rakaposhi Viewpoint.
Tonight, we settle in Gulmit Village.
Day 3- Explore the area
Day 3- Explore the area
We wake up and have breakfast, then head out to explore Gulmit; the most progressive village in the region. We’ll walk and explore the area on foot, visit its oldest house, and stop by a women-run carpet weaving centre.
Later, we make our way to the Hussaini Suspension Bridge before heading toward Borith Lake. There, we’ll have just the right amount of time to complete the short but scenic Passu Glacier trek and return before sunset to enjoy a cup of tea by the lake.
Day 4- Passu Cones and khunjerab pass
Day 4- Passu Cones and khunjerab pass
Today, we set out for Khunjerab Pass (4,693m), stopping along the way at the Passu Cones viewpoint and Glacier Breeze Hotel for stunning views and their delicious apricot cake.
Day 5- Explore Karimabad Bazaar and forts
Day 5- Explore Karimabad Bazaar and forts
Today, we play tourist and spend the day visiting the popular Altit and Baltit forts, dining at a women-owned café, and roaming around the Karimabad Bazaar for some souvenir shopping. At sunset, we head to Duiker to catch a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks, including Rakaposhi, Ultar and Lady Finger.
We’ll be back in time for dinner in Karimabad town once again.
Day 6- Move towards skardu
Day 6- Move towards skardu
It is a mesmerizing sight to wake up to the view of a 7,000er, let alone the Queen of the Karakoram, Rakaposhi.
Today we have breakfast and leave for Skardu, our home for the next few days. Skardu is the gateway to K2, and is often the base for some of the regions most challenging treks.
We settle into the city and rest tonight.
Day 7- Deosai OR BASHO Excursion
Day 7- Deosai OR BASHO Excursion
We head towards Deosai national park, visit Sheosar lake and hopefully spot some Marmots along the way!
Alternatively, we visit the scenic Bashu Valley and spend the day exploring it.
Day 8- Visit Kachura lakes and soq valley
Day 8- Visit Kachura lakes and soq valley
Today we spend an easy day visiting the Kachura Lakes and SOQ Valley.
Day 9- Explore Khaplu Valley
Day 9- Explore Khaplu Valley
Today we visit Khaplu Valley and explore the Khaplu Fort, Chaqchan Mosque, venture on a short hike up to Thoksiqar Mosque and then head back to our hotel in Skardu.
Day 10- Fly Back to Lahore
Day 10- Fly Back to Lahore
All good things must come to an end. Today, we say our goodbyes and fly back home.
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