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The Karakoram Highway
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Country: Pakistan |
Description |
| The
Karakoram
Highway,
8th
wonder
of
the
world
,
Cultural
heritage
and
Gandharan. |
Itinerary |
Day
01
Islamabad-Rawalpindi
(B,
L,D)
Arrival
at
Islamabad
international
airport
meets
and
greet
and
transfer
to
hotel.
At
noon
city
tour
of
twin
cities
Rawalpindi
and
Islamabad
including
the
Raja
Bazaar,
Shah
Faisal
Mosque
(
Asia
biggest
mosque
)
Maman-i-Koh
and
view
of
the
beautiful
margallah
hills.
Day
02
Islamabad
/
Taxila/Besham.(B,L,D)
Depart
for
Besham
en-rout
to
visit
ancient
city
of
Taxila,
including,
Taxila
Museum,
Sirkap
city
ruins
From
(2nd
Bc
to
2nd
Ad)
and
Julian
Buddhist
Monastery.
Latter
proceed
to
Besham.
Terraced
valleys
and
forested
hills
dominate
the
landscape
and
quaint
villages
dot
the
way.
It's
about
7
hours
drive
to
Besham.
Day
03
Besham/
Gilgit
(B,
L,
D)
Journey
on
Karakoram
Highway
8th
wonder
of
the
world
to
Gilgit
,
a
picturesque
village
with
stunning
views
by
the
Indus
river
En
rout
visit
the
harbors
an
ominous
strings
of
Buddhist
inscriptions
on
rock
carving
.
latter
stop
at
Jagalot
to
see
where
the
Mountain
meet,
visit
Karakoram,
Himalayas
and
Hindukush.
Day
04
GILGIT
/
GULMIT
(B,L,D)
The
drive
today
(150km/4hr)
is
probably
the
loveliest
along
Hunza
river
passing
by
picturesque
quaint
villages
with
apricot,
mulberry,
apple
and
peach
orchards
and
tiers
of
poplar
trees.
Lunch
at
Rakaposhi
View
Point
for
its
panoramic
views
over
several
snow-clad
peaks
namely
Rakaposhi
(7788m),
Ultar
Peak
(7388m),
Diran
(7250m)
&
Golden
Peak
(7200m).
You
arrive
at
Gulmit,
a
quaint
little
village
along
Hunza
River
and
nestled
amidst
spectacular
mountains
with
excellent
day
hike
opportunities.
This
afternoon,
visit
to
a
local
family
and
have
tea
with
them.
Thereafter,
you
may
have
a
hand
on
the
"ropeway"
across
River
Indus.
Overnight
at
Silk
route
Lodge |
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Included |
Hotels
Tourist
class
hotels,
meals
on
full
board
basis,
A/c
transport,
Jeep
Excursion
to
Hoper
valley,
Services
of
English
speaking
guide,
entrance
fees
at
site
and
museums,
portage
at
Airport
&
hotels.
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Departure Dates |
| any
day
May
to
Oct. |
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Day
05
Gulmit
Full
Day
(B,L,D)
Morning
visit
Village,
rope
suspension
bridge,
borith
lake
after
noon
free.
Day
06
Gulmit
–
Khunjerab
Pass
-
Hunza
(B,L,D)
Expect
one
of
the
most
spectacular
journeys
as
we
make
the
excursion
to
Khunjerab
Pass.
It’s
about
2
hours
(53km)
to
Sust
where
we
stop
for
photos
at
the
Passu
and
Batura
Glaciers.
The
impressive
Passu
(7200m)
and
Shisper
(7611m)
peaks
stand
just
behind.
Ascend
for
another
3.5
hours
(85km)
through
the
awesome
jagged
mountains
of
Upper
Hunza
climbing
up
to
the
4746m.
This
is
the
world’s
highest
road
and
it
marks
the
border
of
Pakistan
to
China.
The
scenery
is
excellent
on
the
pass.
On
a
clear
day,
Ibex
mountain
goats
may
be
spotted.
Retreat
to
Hunza
after
a
picnic
lunch
by
the
Indus.
Overnight
at
HUNZA
VIEW
or
similar.
Day
07
Hunza
(B,L,D)
Hunza
is
the
centerpiece
for
pristine
natural
beauty
along
the
Karakoram
Silk
Road.
A
morning
walk
along
water
channels
is
a
good
way
to
see
Hunza,
which
only
exists
because
of
its
effective
irrigation
systems.
After
lunch,
we
spend
the
afternoon
exploring
the
bazaar
and
Baltit
fort.
Day
08
Karimabad
/
Chilas
(B,L,D)
Drive
back
to
Chilas
on
the
Karakoram
highway
stop
at
Thalich
see
the
beautiful
view
of
three
Mountains
Nanga
Parbat
8125
M,
Haramosh
(7409M)
and
Rakaposhi
(7788M)
on
arrival
at
Chilas
transfer
to
hotel
for
dinner
and
overnight.
Day
09
Chilas
-
Swat
(B,L,D)
We
detour
off
Karakoram
Highway
on
our
return
journey
via
Swat
–
a
valley
of
greenery.
Drive
about
8
hours
and
spend
the
night
at
Swat
Township,
which
is
an
important
base
for
Buddhist
culture
that
flourished
here
centuries
ago.
Ruins
abound
in
the
surroundings.
Overnight
at
Thames
Hotel
or
similar.
Day
10
Swat
/
Peshawar
Morning
sight
seeing
of
Swat
valley
including
But
kara
Stupa,
and
swat
museum,
en
rout
visit
takthi
–e-Bahi
Buddhist
monastery,
latter
proceed
to
Peshawar
on
arrival
transfer
to
hotel
for
Dinner
and
overnight
Day
11
Peshawar
Morning
excursion
to
Khyber
pass,
after
noon
sightseeing
of
Peshawar
Museum,
bazaar
and
dinner
and
overnight
at
Hotel.
Day
12
Peshawar
/
Islamabad.
Drive
back
to
Islamabad
via
Grand
trunk
road.
On
arrival
at
Islamabad
transfer
to
Hotel.
Afternoon
free
at
leaser
Dinner
and
Overnight
at
hotel.
Day
13
Islamabad/Departure.
Transfer
to
Airport
for
flight back
to
Home. |
Departure |
| Islamabad,
Pakistan |
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Price: $ 1140
Single supplement $ 180
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