| Sample
Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrival
at Rawalpindi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi.
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| Day
02 |
Departure
for Gilgit by road via Karakoram Highway, overnight stay at Besham
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| Day
03 |
Morning
departure for Gilgit (9 hours drive), overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day
04 |
Day
trip to Naltar, hiking and fishing. Overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day
05 |
Leave
for Hunza valley 4 hours drive to Gulmit Village. Overnight stay
at Gulmit (Hunza). The valleys of Hunza and Nagar are some of the
most beautiful valleys in the northern parts of Pakistan. The people
of this area are known for their legendary good health, longevity
and hospitality. Rakaposhi accessible only by 4 to 5 hours walk
from the road, which dominates the whole valley. This valley is
full of apricots, apples, grapes and peaches. After 4 hours drive
through this beautiful valley, we will reach Gulmit village, a lovely
remote village of Hunza.
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| Day
06 |
Drive
upto Batura glacier, 50 miles short of China border. Visit Hoper
village on the way, where one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of
Rakaposhi chain and Barpu glaciers. Overnight at Karimabad (Hunza).
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| Day
07 |
Drive
back to Gilgit, overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day
08 |
Morning
departure for Astore, the valley of the famous Nanga Parbat (26660
ft.). Overnight stay at Rama Lake camping.
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| Day
09 |
Rest
day at Rama Lake. Trout fishing and hiking (NAWO Rest House).
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| Day
10 |
Leave
for Skardu (known as little Tibet) via Deosai Plains if possible.
Huge grass plateau on 14000 ft. Overnight stay at Skardu (8 hours
drive).
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| Day
11 |
Day
trip to Shigar valley which is the gateway to the Karakoram peaks
including K-2 the second highest in the world. Overnight stay at
Skardu.
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| Day
12 |
Leave
for Khaplu valley, fruit rich valley surrounded by majestic Karakoram
peaks (4-5 hours drive). Overnight at NAWO Rest House, Khaplu.
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| Day
13 |
At
Khaplu, visit village folks, hiking etc.
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| Day
14 |
Drive
back to Skardu. Overnight at Skardu.
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| Day
15 |
Visit
Satpara Lake. Half an hour drive. Trout fishing. Afternoon leave
for Kachura Lake. Overnight at Shangri-La/Skardu.
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| Day
16 |
At
Kachura, trout fishing and hiking. Overnight stay at Shangri-La/Skardu.
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| Day
17 |
Fly
back to Rawalpindi/Islamabad. One hour flight over Karakoram and
Himalayan range. Overnight stay at Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
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| Day
18 |
Day
trip to Murree. Drive back. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad.
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| Day
19 |
Sightseeing
at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A visit to Taxila museum and the sites.
Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Departure for home destination.
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