Sample Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Arrival at Rawalpindi. You will be met at the airport and transported
to your designated hotel along with your luggage. Afternoon, city tour
(in case of morning arrival).
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Day 02 |
Trip by coach to Taxila to see the Buddhist heritage of the ancient city.
Afternoon, drive around Islamabad's lower Margalla hills. Overnight stay
at Rawalpindi Hotel.
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Day 03 |
Departure for Peshawar by road. Arrival at Peshawar. Check in at Hotel.
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Day 04 |
Morning city tour of Peshawar. Tour includes visits to Peshawar Museum.
Qissa Khawani Bazaar (or street of storytellers). Afternoon tour of Khyber
Pass. This historic pass has served as the gateway to the major conquerors
of Indo-Pak. Overnight stay at Peshawar.
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Day 05 |
Departure by coach for Swat. En route stop at Takht-i-Bahi which is an
ancient Buddhist monastery dating back to 540 A.D. Check in at Motel in
Saidu Sharif. Afternoon visit to Swat Museum, overnight stay in Saidu Sharif.
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Day 06 |
Departure for Miandam and Kalam. Lunch at Kalam. Group returns to Miandam
for overnight stay.
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Day 07 |
Coach departure over Shangla Pass to Besham and onwards to Gilgit with
packed lunch. Afternoon visit to Shatial and Chilas. Overnight stay in
Gilgit.
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Day 08 |
Full day sightseeing of Gilgit including its bazaars.
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Day 09 |
Departure for Hunza. Sightseeing all along the route which is surrounded
by some of the tallest mountains in the world and dominated by the Rakaposhi
peak. Hunza is itself known for the longevity of its residents. Group visits
famous forts. Overnight stay at Karimabad/Aliabad.
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Day 10 |
Day excursion to upper Hunza Valley upto Sust village and back to Karimabad
for the night.
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Day 11 |
Departure for Gilgit. Afternoon witness Polo match especially arranged
for the group. Overnight stay in Motel Gilgit.
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Day 12 |
Leave for Skardu, Overnight in Skardu (5-hrs. drive).
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Day 13 |
Visit Satpara lake and Kachura lake. Overnight stay in Skardu.
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Day 14 |
Visit Shigar Valley with packed lunch. Overnight stay in Skardu.
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Day 15 |
Departure for Chilas (8 hrs drive). Overnight stay at Motel in Chillas.
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Day 16 |
Leave for Rawalpindi (10-hrs. drive). Overnight stay at Motel in Rawalpindi.
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Day 17 |
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your destination
flight.
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