Pakistan is a country of ancient civilizations, fascinating legends and myths, beautiful landscapes and just a great place to spend your vacation with benefit and pleasure! Take a 10-day trip with me and you won't regret it!
On the 1st day of the tour, we meet at 10 pm immediately after your flight arrives. After meeting you, I will take you to the Grand Islamabad Hotel, where you will have a delicious dinner!
Day 2: Islamabad – Skardu
This day we will start with a hearty breakfast at 8 am and fly to Skardu. On the way, we will see beautiful lakes, known for its beauty and picturesqueness. We are sure to take a lot of beautiful pictures.
A little later we will go for lunch nearby and stop for the night at the Baltistan Resort, in a hotel with all necessary amenities.
Day 3: Skardu – Khaplu
On the 3rd day of our tour we will refresh and gain strength with a delicious breakfast, after which head to the Khaplu Valley. The way to this amazing place will take about 3-4 hours.
In the Khaplu Valley, we will climb the imposing and formidable Karakoram Mountains!
After a productive day, we will stop for the night at Karakoram Lodge.
Day 4: Khaplu – Shigar
Having refreshed ourselves in the morning, we move towards new experiences in the Machulu Valley. Meet the locals; learn about their culture and listen to the most interesting stories and legends about this place.
Further on the program, our group will visit the Mantoka Waterfall, after which we will move towards the Cold Desert, which is 2 hours by car from Khaplu.
After the beautiful desert landscapes, we go to the Shigar Fortress, whose ancient walls, which are over 800 years old, keep many legends and stories.
And we will spend the night in the Space Hotel.
Day 5: Shigar – Skardu
After breakfast, we set ourselves a new goal – a trip back to Skardu. Upon arrival in the city, we will visit Satpara Lake, which is located at an altitude of 2636 meters. It is a natural reservoir that supplies water to the entire district.
After the lake, we will visit the bazaars and markets in Skardu, where you will find the most exotic goods.
Stop for a night's rest will take place in the Baltistan Resort.
Day 6: Skardu
We will get up early, have breakfast at 8 am and go to the Chunda Valley, which is very close to Skardu. We will spend some time in this picturesque place, and then we will go to have lunch at Balti Cusine, where we will rest and replenish our strength to go back to the hotel.
Day 7: Skardu – Chilas
This day starts with a hearty breakfast. Today our program includes a visit to Chilas. This small town, high up in the mountains, will give our group a new experience and the best place to stay in the region along the Indus River.
Rest and overnight will take place in Shangrilla Chilas or a similar place.
Day 8: Chilas – Besham
On this day, we will have breakfast earlier than usual – at 7 am, in order to be in time for the city of Besham – a major transport hub in the region and a place where many Buddhist monks lived.
Overnight stay at the Hilton Besham.
Day 9: Besham – Islamabad
At 8 am we leave for Islamabad through the Swat Valley. We will make a few short photo stops along the way.
Upon arrival in Islamabad, we will visit a large market; check in at the Grand Islamabad Hotel, where we will stay for the night.
Day: 10: Islamabad shopping day
Have breakfast and go shopping! Departure from the hotel at 21 pm. You will be escorted to the airport; this is where the tour comes to an end!
Included: accommodation as noted in tour itinerary (double rooms); full board meals dinner, lunch, breakfast & box lunch; transport of A/C comfortable Toyota Land Cruiser, Grand Cabin, Mini Bus; sightseeing and attraction entrance fees, as noted on the tour itinerary; complimentary water bottles, dry fruits & snakes during travel; tour guide.
Not included: plane tickets, alcohol, soft drinks, domestic flights.
Discount for children under 11 years old who share a room with their parents 20% for the whole tour.
Contact me and I will provide you with all the information about the hotels.