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Sample Itinerary
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| Day 01 |
Arrival at Rawalpindi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi.
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| Day 02 |
Departure for Gilgit by road via Karakoram Highway, overnight stay at
Besham
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| Day 03 |
Morning departure for Gilgit (9 hours drive), overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day 04 |
Day trip to Naltar, hiking and fishing. Overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day 05 |
Leave for Hunza valley 4 hours drive to Gulmit Village. Overnight stay
at Gulmit (Hunza). The valleys of Hunza and Nagar are some of the most
beautiful valleys in the northern parts of Pakistan. The people of this
area are known for their legendary good health, longevity and hospitality.
Rakaposhi accessible only by 4 to 5 hours walk from the road, which dominates
the whole valley. This valley is full of apricots, apples, grapes and peaches.
After 4 hours drive through this beautiful valley, we will reach Gulmit
village, a lovely remote village of Hunza.
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| Day 06 |
Drive upto Batura glacier, 50 miles short of China border. Visit Hoper
village on the way, where one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rakaposhi
chain and Barpu glaciers. Overnight at Karimabad (Hunza).
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| Day 07 |
Drive back to Gilgit, overnight stay at Gilgit.
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| Day 08 |
Morning departure for Astore, the valley of the famous Nanga Parbat (26660
ft.). Overnight stay at Rama Lake camping.
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| Day 09 |
Rest day at Rama Lake. Trout fishing and hiking (NAWO Rest House).
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| Day 10 |
Leave for Skardu (known as little Tibet) via Deosai Plains if possible.
Huge grass plateau on 14000 ft. Overnight stay at Skardu (8 hours drive).
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| Day 11 |
Day trip to Shigar valley which is the gateway to the Karakoram peaks
including K-2 the second highest in the world. Overnight stay at Skardu.
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| Day 12 |
Leave for Khaplu valley, fruit rich valley surrounded by majestic Karakoram
peaks (4-5 hours drive). Overnight at NAWO Rest House, Khaplu.
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| Day 13 |
At Khaplu, visit village folks, hiking etc.
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| Day 14 |
Drive back to Skardu. Overnight at Skardu.
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| Day 15 |
Visit Satpara Lake. Half an hour drive. Trout fishing. Afternoon leave
for Kachura Lake. Overnight at Shangri-La/Skardu.
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| Day 16 |
At Kachura, trout fishing and hiking. Overnight stay at Shangri-La/Skardu.
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| Day 17 |
Fly back to Rawalpindi/Islamabad. One hour flight over Karakoram and Himalayan
range. Overnight stay at Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
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| Day 18 |
Day trip to Murree. Drive back. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad.
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| Day 19 |
Sightseeing at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A visit to Taxila museum and
the sites. Overnight stay at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Departure for home destination.
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