Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is a very sparsely populated high-mountain area in the north of Pakistan. is considered to be the capital of tourism in Pakistan. It has the range of some of the highest mountains in the world, including K2.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTED : Islamabad-Swat- Besham -Peshawar-Gilgit-Phander-Hunza-Sost-Khunjrabpass Sakrdu-Khaplu-Shiger-Deosai -Astore-
Explore Top Destinations Gilgit Hunza and Skardu
Day 1: Islamabad – Besham – Chilas (470km/11-12hrs)
We depart early and drive to Besham via Thakot Moterway After a short break at Besham, we resume our drive on Karakoram Highway, along River Indus. We will make photo stops at Shatial Rocks with ancient graffiti’s on it. We reach Chilas and transfer to hotel for night stay.
Day 2: Chilas – Gilgit – Excursion Karimabad (350km/8-9hrs)
From Chilas we travel on towards Gilgit. We shall cross the Indus River at Raikot Bridge and along the way we will have a few Nanga Parbat view points from the road including the famous point where we shall see all three mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush) including the confluence of Gilgit River into the Indus. From here we reach Gilgit and check-in our hotels.
Day 3: Gilgit – Hunza 0r Nagar (70kms/4hrs)
After breakfast at hotel, we will drive towards our Hunza destination, Crossing several villages of Nagar and Hunza states, we arrive at Karimabad, the capital town of Hunza Valley Visit Altit Baltit fort and Local Bazar Over Night Hotel.
Day 4: Karimabad – Khunjerab Pass (340kms/9-10hrs)
Today we will make an excursion to the Sino-Pak border at Khunjerab, crossing the villages of Gulmit, Passu and Sost en route. Khunjerab is the highest point on KKH at 4734 meters and considered as the highest trade route in the world. In the evening we will return to Karimabad and stay there for night.
Day 5: Hunza Nagar – Skardu ( 290 km 10hrs )
After Breakfast will start a short tour of Nagar Hoper Glacier then we travel on towards Skardu and on the way make a stop at Nanga Parbat View Point and confluence of the world’s 3 highest mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush) including the confluence of Gilgit River into the Indus.
Day 6: Skardu – Excursion to Deo-Sai Plains (160kms/7-8hrs)
From Skardu, we move towards Deo-Sai stopping briefly at Satpara Lake. Then it is a constant climb to more than 4000 metres to reach the plateau. We shall stop at Bara Pani Bridge for tea break and try to reach Shausar Lake (depending upon weather conditions) before returning to Skardu.
Day 7: Skardu – Excursion to Shigar Valley (100kms/5-6hrs)
After breakfast we leave for Shigar valley, a contrast of greenery as well as desert known as the Cold Desert Shigar. Crossing the River Indus and driving through a sandy land, we reach in green and fertile Shigar Valley. At Shigar, we will visit the old mosque and Shigar Fort residence. We return back to Skardu in evening and stay there for
Day 8: Skardu – Chilas – Besham (450kms/12hrs)
After breakfast we check out and start our return journey following the Indus River. We reach the KKH and drive to Chilas for a rest and lunch break. After lunch we continue our journey towards Besham for night stay.
Day 9: Besham – Swat (1000kms/3hrs)
After breakfast we check out and start our tour to Swat Nestled in Hindu Raj, a sub range of Hindukush Mountains, s a unique combination of history, culture and archaeology as the place was one of the most important centres of Gandhara Civilization Visit Museum and Buddhist Stupa”s Over Night at Hotel.
Day 10 : Swat Takhet-Bhi-Peshawar( 200km-5 Hr )
Breakfast at Hotel Drive 170 Kms to Peshawar. Visit Takht Bhai the most well preserved monastery of Pakistan. On arrival transfer to Hotel Overnight at Hotel:
Day 11 : Full Day Peshawar Tour :
After Breakfast tour of walled city of peshawar Visit Museum , qissa khawani Bazar the street of story tellers kabli gate: khyber pass -Mahbat khan Masque over night transfer in hotel Islamabad.
Day 12: Islamabad -Peshawar -Home
Drop to airport for your International Flight from Peshawar or Islamabad .