Trip Details
We traverse almost all of the western Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindukush Ranges driving and walking along the some splendid areas of the Karakorum.
We also have magnificent views of the Naked Mountain “Nanga Parbat 8126m” Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran (7327m) and Trichmir (7706m), the highest of the Hindukush. This is a combination of different adventures through the legendary valleys of Hunza and the black Kalash. The trip is unforgettable for its beauty and the people with a rich cultural background. From Gilgit, we drive upstream the Ghizar River and over the Shandur Pass (3720m) into Chitral Valley. From Chitral we jeep to the south to the Kalash Valley of Birir, Bumburat and Rumbur. This is the home of Kafir-Kalash, a primitive pagan tribe, whose ancestry is enveloped in the mystery through often mentioned as, descendants of Alexander the great.
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Arrival at Islamabad international Airport – Sightseeing |
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A pleasant drive to Shogran in beautiful Kaghan Valley at 2400m. |
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To Naran the centre of Kaghan Valey and superb place for hikes and fishing. |
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Day free for fishing and visit to the legendary lake Saiful Maluk at 3212m. |
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A spectacular ascend on jeeps to Babusar Pass (4173m) provides views of whole Kaghan Panorama. Drive steep down hill for 50kms to Chilas. |
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Across KKH and Indus River through Astore gorge to beautiful Rama at (3480m. |
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Descend to Astor and continue to Chilum at the foot of Deosai Plateau. |
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Today’s drive will be a life-time memory of driving through a treeless wilderness at 4000m, knee deep in summer grass with beautiful wild flowers, whistling marmots and grazing yaks. Descend down through narrow Satpara gorge to the deep blue Satpara Lake. |
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Day free for local visit or walking on sand dunes of Skardu and local bazaars. |
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Full day excursion to Talish Village in Hushe Vallay to view Amazing Masherbrum Peak. |
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An adventurous 10-11 hours drive to Hunza via Gilgit with magnificent panorama of the mighty Indus River, squeezed between high cliffs of the Haramosh and Rakaposhi ranges fighting its way through deep gorges. |
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Free to explore about legendary Hunzakuts (the people of Hunza) known for their longevity and t visit Alit & Baltit Forts. |
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Excursion to historical Khunjerab Pass at 4733m, border between Pakistan & China with en route stop at Gulkin Glacier, Passu Glacier and Khunjerab National Park. |
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Drive back to Gilgit en route visiting hopar village to walk on hopar glacier. |
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On the footsteps of the Marcopolo to Punial Valley than to spectacular drive to the Phandar Lake, full of golden trout. A paradise for anglers. |
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Day free for fishing, walking & hiking around Phndar Village. |
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Ascent to Shandur Pass at 3724m. The highest polo field in the world with beautiful mountains panoramas. Continue drive to Mastuj once the capital of little “Bolor Kingdom”. |
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Journey to Chitral, a central town and staring point of the side valleys. |
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Drive to Kafir-Kalash, visit three villages, Birir, Rumbur & Bamburat. |
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Drive back to Islamabad. Rest.
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