Golfer’s Paradise
Rawalpindi Golf Course:
It is Eighteen (18) holes, challenging course. Major tournaments of the country are organized by the Rawalpindi Golf Club, located near Ayub National Park on G.T. Road, Rawalpindi. It has one of the most beautiful surroundings.
Islamabad Golf Course:
It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background, having grass and water channels around the fair-ways as well as around the greens, and the golfer has really got to be careful in playing his shots.
Kabal (Swat) Golf Course:
It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background. This is an old golf course, constructed by the Wali of Swat for recreation during holidays in the valley.
Bhurban Golf Course:
This golf course is located at a distance of about 15 Km from Murree Hills. It is a 9 hole course at a height of 6000 ft. above sea level, with a picturesque background. It is one of the most challenging courses with small hills erected around. Major tournaments of the country are held here.
Lahore Golf Course:
It is an 18 hole very well maintained course. Most of the major tournaments of the country are held here. Leading professional golfers belong to this Golf Club.
Karachi Golf Course:
Golf as a game is being taken up enthusiastically in Karachi. The fact that so many excellent golf courses have been built in different parts of the city demonstrates the popularity the game enjoys.
Arabian Sea Country Club:
This club consisting of Golf and Swimming Pool Complex is set amidst scenic and picturesque surroundings. It’s specially designed 18-hole golf course is rated among the best golf courses available in the country.
Karachi Golf Club:
Karachi Golf Club is the oldest golf club of Karachi and has played a pivotal role in popularizing the game of golf. The original Golf Club started as a subsidiary of Sindh Club in 1888 and within three years had become an independent entity. Through a concerted effort the entire course was turfed, landscaped and planted with trees, providing the largest green area in greenery-starved city of Karachi. Presently, the 27-hole golf course is spread over 250 acres of land and is the only one of its kind in Pakistan.
Other Golf Courses: includes 18-hole golf courses of Carlton Hotel, off Zulifqar Street 1, Defence VIII and Dreamworld Family Resort, adjacent to Gulshan-e-Maymar, off Super Highway.
Peshawar Golf Course:
It is an 18 hole course with a picturesque background having grass and water channels around the fair-ways as well as around the greens, and the Golfer has really got to be careful in planning his shots.
Shandur Golf Course:
The highest golf ground in the world is located at 13000 ft. This course is infrequently used and is maintained by the Chitral Scouts.
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Facilities
A tourist tent village with restaurant facilities is sprung up during the tournament. Merchants from Peshawar, Chitral and Gilgit set up souvenir and folk craft shops.
How To Reach
The Shandur Pass lies almost midway between Chitral and Gilgit on a jeep road, travelling on which, is adventurous, to say the least. One can get to Chitral or Gilgit by Pakistan International’s daily flights from Peshawar or Islamabad. There are daily two flights from both destinations, subject to good weather. Visitors planning to go by air must expect adjustment of minimum 01 day in their itineraries just in case the weather does not permit flights to operate.
Access to Chitral by road is either from Peshawar or from Islamabad. Both these routes join up in lower Swat valley near Chakdara, from where you proceed via Dir over 3,118 meters high Lowari Pass and on to Chitral. It will take about 11 hours for a direct ride, otherwise, a stopover in Dir is recommended. From Dir, you shift to 4x4 jeeps for your onward journey to Chitral and on to Shandur. From Chitral side, travellers can also enjoy overnight stay at Mastuj whereas from Gilgit side, Gupis and Phandar are suitable places for an overnight halt.
While travelling by road from Islamabad, along the Karakoram Highway (the Silk Route), visitors may like to spend the night by the side of the mighty Indus, at Besham.
Accommodation
For visitors to Shandur, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has set up its motels with all facilities like, attached toilet/bathroom, hot/cold water, restaurant etc, at Panah Kot (Dir), Chitral, Bamburet (Kalash Valley), Mastuj, Phandar, Gupis, Besham (KKH), Barseen (KKH) and Gilgit. There are many private hotels and Inns as well. On the Pass, a tent village with all facilities is set up.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: (Rawalpindi-Chitral, 365 Kms – 11 hours drive)
Assemble at Flashman’s Hotel, Rawalpindi and leave for Chitral at 09:00 hours by a Toyota Hilux (4x4) via Dir and Lowari Pass. Overnight stay at PTDC Motel Chitral.
Day 02: (Chitral-Bamburet-Chitral, 40+40 Kms – Day excursion)
After breakfast embark on a day excursion to Bamburet (Kalash Valley). Return back to Chitral for overnight stay at PTDC Motel.
Day 03: (Chitral-Shandur, 145 Kms – 4/5 hours drive)
Today we head for Shandur. After settling in our tents, watch an afternoon Polo match. Overnight camp at Shandur.
Day 04: (Shandur-Phandar, 53 Kms – 3/4 hours drive)
Watch the thrilling Polo final between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit. After the ceremonies, departure for Phandar (fishing opportunity). Overnight stay at PTDC Motel Phandar.
Day 05: (Phandar, Day at leisure and fishing)
Just relax or go on a hike or fishing in Phandar lake. Overnight stay at PTDC Motel Phandar.
Day 06: (Phandar-Gilgit, 117 Kms – 4/5 hours drive)
Continue to Gilgit through spectacular valleys and mountains via Gupis. Overnight stay at PTDC Motel Gilgit.
Day 07: (Gilgit-Hunza-Gilgit round trip, 105+105 Kms – 06 hours drive)
After breakfast, leave for Hunza Valley. We shall drive along Hunza River on the KKH with splendid views of Rakaposhi (7,788 m). Visit Baltit Fort, Karimabad etc. Return to Gilgit for overnight stay at PTDC Motel.
Day 08: (Gilgit-Rawalpindi, 625 Kms – 16 hours)
Early morning departure for Islamabad. Enroute view Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), rock carvings and inscriptions at Chilas and Shatial. Arrival Rawalpindi/Islamabad late in the evening.
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Package Includes:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast (in PTDC Motels at Chitral, Phandar, Gilgit and Besham, in tents for one night at Shandur), Transport (Toyota Hilux 4x4 and/or jeeps as per condition of the road), one lunch and one dinner at Shandur.
Not included:
Lunches & dinners (except those at Shandur), laundry, phone calls, tips, soft drinks/mineral water, optional jeep excursions, fishing equipment, (available on hire) etc.
Bookings
For further information, booking and planning your visit to Shandur, please contact PTDC.
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Mountain Biking
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad. You will be met at the airport and transported to your designated hotel along with your luggage.
Day 2: Travel by coach to Mansehra. Overnight stay in hotel at Mansehra.
Day 3: Bike trip (50 km) Mansehra to Balakot. Night in hotel at Balakot.
Day 4: Bike trip (30 km) Balakot to Shogran. Night in hotel Shogran.
Day 5: Bike trip to (40 Km) Shogran to Kaghan.
Day 6: Bike trip (26 Km) Kaghan to Naran.
Day 7: Trip to Lake Saif-ul-Muluk, hiking or biking (25 km). Night in hotel at Naran.
Day 8: Bike trip (30 Km). Naran to Burawai. Camping at riverside.
Day 9: Bike trip (25 km), Burawai to Lake Lulusar. Camping at riverside.
Day 10: Bike trip (30 Km), Lake Lulusar to Babusar Pass and downhill to Babusar village. Camping by rest house.
Day 11: Bike trip (40 km). Babusar village to Chilas. Night in hotel at Chilas.
Day 12: Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, Hunza. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad.
Day 13: Leisure day at Karimabad.
Day 14: Bike trip (11 Km) Karimabad to Gilgit. Overnight stay in hotel at Gilgit.
Day 15: Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Raikot Bridge. Trip to Fairy Meadows, Hiking or biking (21 Km). Camping in Fairy Meadows.
Day 16: Leisure day. Camping in Fairy Meadows.
Day 17: Downhill from Fairy Meadows hiking or biking to Raikot Bridge (21 Km). Transfer by Coach via Karakoram Highway to Barseen. Overnight stay in Barseen.
Day 18: Transfer by Coach at Karakoram Highway from Barseen to Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in hotel at Rawalpindi.
Day 19: Sightseeing of Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in hotel at Rawalpindi.
Day 20: You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your destination flight.
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White Water Rafting
The rivers of Pakistan are spread like a net through its length and breadth. Right from the heights of the Karakorams, the Himalayas and the Hindukush, Pakistani’s rivers change their courses and flows until they all meet the mighty Indus, at different points, which ultimately falls into the Arabian Sea. These rivers are ideal for all types of water sports like rafting, canoeing, boating and sailing. Following rivers in the Northern Pakistan, are open for water sports, besides the Indus, the Ravi and the Chenab in NWFP, Punjab and Sindh Provinces;
• Indus (from Jaglot to Thakot)
• Kunhar (from Naran to Kaghan)
• Swat(from Bahrain to Saidu Sharif)
• Pankora (from Dir to Batkhela)
• Hunza (from Aliabad to Gilgit)
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Sports Tourism in Pakistan
