Karakorum Highlights
15 days
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Begin your adventure in Islamabad, the modern capital of Pakistan, with visits to the impressive Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument, and the Heritage Museum. Then, journey northward along the scenic Khagan Valley to Naran, a vibrant mountain town known for its colorful bazaar. Experience ancient history at the Jaulian Monastery and Sirkup Old City, explorin...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
Begin your adventure in Islamabad, the modern capital of Pakistan, with visits to the impressive Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument, and the Heritage Museum. Then, journey northward along the scenic Khagan Valley to Naran, a vibrant mountain town known for its colorful bazaar. Experience ancient history at the Jaulian Monastery and Sirkup Old City, exploring Buddhist ruins and a bustling Kushan-era city.
Cross the Babusar Pass and marvel at sweeping mountain vistas before reaching Fairy Meadows, a legendary destination with breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat. Spend time trekking to Beyal Camp or venturing further to Nanga Parbat Base Cam
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNaran
End CityTaxila
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels, guesthouses and cabins
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Transport in rugged 4x4 vehicles
- Visa invitation letter
- Sightseeing tours in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Various guided mountain hikes throughout the route
- Pakistani clothes (Shalwaar Chemise)
- Meals - 3 meals per day
- Tea & Coffee morning & afternoon
- Loca English speaking guide
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Islamabad, afternoon city tour
This morning we will welcome you to Pakistan at Islamabad airport and transfer you to your hotel. At 2pm your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you on an afternoon tour of Pakistan's modern capital. Our visits will include the huge Faisal Mosque, which is the 6th...
OVERNIGHT:
Islamabad hotel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
Extra night in Islamabad - pre-tour (EXPAIS)
Single Room Supplement (PASGHK)
Guide & Transport for extra day - Islamabad (EXPAGI)
DAY 2: Islamabad to Naran via the Jaulian Monastery & Sirkup Old City. Visit Naran Bazaar
We leave modern Islamabad this morning and start our drive up into the hills to the north. Our journey takes us along the photogenic, 160km-long Khagan valley, which is embraced by the forested peaks of the lesser Himalayan range. Along the way we visit the Jaulian Mona...
OVERNIGHT:
Hotel in Naran
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 3: Cross the Babussar Pass. Hike to Fairy Meadows
Prepare for some serious hairpin bends today as the road climbs up to the Babussar Pass (4175m) and then descends again towards Chilas, situated on the banks of the mighty Indus River. En-route we'll stop for a break at Lalusar Lake. We continue up the Karakorum Highway ...
OVERNIGHT:
Fairy Meadows Huts
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 4: Free time or treks in the mountains around Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows (3300m) is one of the most picturesque places in the world, and the start of some fantastic mountain trekking routes. There are two options today. The easier choice is a 2-3 hour trek through dense prime forest, and then through birch trees and along shallo...
OVERNIGHT:
Fairy Meadows huts
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 5: Hike down to Tato, drive to Tarashing
We'll leave Fairy Meadows reluctantly this morning and after breakfast hike back down to Tato (approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours), pick up our vehicles again, and then drive on to Tarashing, through the magnificent, pine forested Astore Valley which feels reminiscent of Austrian ...
OVERNIGHT:
Tarashing guest house
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 6: Hike to Nanga Parbat-Herrligkoffer Base Camp
We have another stunning mountain trek today. We'll start by driving from Tarashing (2911m) into the the Rupal Valley, following the Tarashing (or Chhungphar) glacier's lateral moraine before crossing it and continuing to Rupal Village. From there we hike through small s...
OVERNIGHT:
Tarashing guest house
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 7: To Skardu via Desosai National Park
Our route today takes us through the Deosai National Park. These plains are a contrast to the steep valleys we've traversed so far, and lie between the Indus River and the souther extension of the Himalayas. The altitude averages 3800m, and the undulating green, flower-f...
OVERNIGHT:
Skardu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 8: Day trip to the Shigar Valley
We take a day trip from Skardu to the fertile Shigar Valley today. We'll cross the Indus River, and head up the Shigar River which is surrounded by wide flat sand banks, deposited when the water levels are high. The lush green valley is a great contrast, and is well know...
OVERNIGHT:
Skardu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 9: Skardu to Gilgit via Katchura Lake
After breakfast we'll drive back to the main Karakorum Highway and the town of Gilgit. The road hugs the banks of the Indus river all the way, and we can see various stretches of white water rapids. We'll make a stop on the way at the Katchura Lakes, and look out for the...
OVERNIGHT:
Gilgit Hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 10: Hunza Valley, Borith Lake, Passu Glacier View
We drive north again today on the newly reconstructed Karakorum Highway. Passing under the shadow of Rakaposhi, our two hour journey leads us to the former kingdom of Hunza, called “the epitome of mountain grandeur” by Eric Shipton. It is a fairy tale land surrounded by ...
OVERNIGHT:
Passu Hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 11: Passu to Karimabad
A short drive and walk after breakfast this morning brings us to the world famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge. Considered the second longest man made hanging bridge in the world, this stretches for several hundred metres across the Hunza River, with widely spaced wooden b...
OVERNIGHT:
Karimabad hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 12: Altit Fort & Village, Duikar viewpoint
We'll take a walk around Karimabad this morning, following the main water channels. We can also visit the bazaar in Karimabad and if we're lucky, watch a polo match in the town. We'll also visit Altit Fort and Altit village. Like Baltit Fort, Tibetan architectural tradit...
OVERNIGHT:
Karimabad hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 13: Karakorum Highway to Besham or Naran
We have a long drive back down the Karakorum Highway today, enjoying a different perspective to the mountain views we saw on the way up. Heading to Gilgit, we'll see the jnction of the three highest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalay, Karakorum and the Hindu Kush....
OVERNIGHT:
Besham or Naran hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 14: Return to Islamabad via Taxila
Our final descent out of the mountains today crosses low lying hills on twisting roads to reach the 'Grand Trunk Road', built orginally by the British to link Peshawa in the West to Calcutta in the East.
We'll stop on the way at Taxila, once an important seat of Orient...
OVERNIGHT:
Rawalpindi hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 15: Departure from Islamabad
Your time is free today until we transfer you back to Islamabad airport for your flight home.
Extra nights and additional guiding and transport are available in Islamabad or Rawalpindi if you would like to extend your stay, perhaps to add on a visit to Lahore to see the Fort, Mosque and Gardens. Please contact us for details.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Lahore Extension
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Last Updated: 6/19/2024
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What's excluded
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Drinks, snacks & tips
- Other personal expenses (eg. laundry)
- Optional excursions
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