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Pure Pakistan incl Shandur Festival

19 days
From Lahore to Islamabad
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lahore

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Walled City of Lahore
    • Exploration of Wazir Khan Mosque area
    • Evening visit to Fortress market

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Fortress market area (not included)
    Landmarks
    Walled City of Lahore
    Wazir Khan Mosque
    Badshahi Mosque
    Shahi Hammam
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  2. Day 2

    Lahore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lahore Museum
    • Exploration of Royal Fort
    • Exploration of Royal Mosque grounds
    • Visit to Shalimar Garden
    • Indian and Pakistani border guard flag ceremony at Wagah
    Landmarks
    Lahore Museum
    Lahore Fort
    Royal Mosque
    Shalimar Garden
    Wagah Border
  3. Day 3

    Lahore to Islamabad

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Raj Katas Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Monal restaurant (optional, not included)
    Landmarks
    Raj Katas Temple
    Salt Range
  4. Day 4

    Islamabad to Ayun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Lowari Tunnel
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rumbur Village, Kalash Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Rumbur Village
    • Cultural exchange with local Kalash family
    Landmarks
    Rumbur Village
  6. Day 6

    Bamburait Village, Kalash Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Bamburait Village
    • Visit to Kalash Museum
    • Exploration of Karakal Village
    Landmarks
    Bamburait Village
    Kalash Museum
    Karakal Village
  7. Day 7

    Kalash Valley to Mastuj

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Royal Mosque Fort (Shahi Mosque) in Chitral
    Landmarks
    Chitral
    Royal Mosque Fort
  8. Day 8

    Shandur Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Shandur Polo Festival - highest polo ground in the world
    • Folk music and dancing
    • Optional trout fishing at nearby streams and lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Trout fishing at nearby streams and lakes
    Landmarks
    Shandur Pass
  9. Day 9

    Shandur to Phander

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final Shandur Polo match between Chitral and Gilgit teams
    Landmarks
    Phander Village
  10. Day 10

    Phander to Gilgit to Minapin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Viewing of Karga Buddha and Buddhist rock carvings in Gilgit area
    Landmarks
    Karga Buddha
    Gilgit
  11. Day 11

    Minapin to Karimabad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Minapin village
    • Hike to Pisan Glacier
    • Visit to Altit Fort
    • Visit to Baltit Fort
    Landmarks
    Pisan Glacier
    Mount Rakaposhi
    Altit Fort
    Baltit Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Nagar Valley to Duiker

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoper Village
    • Visit Hoper Glacier
    • Visit Altit village and fort
    • Panoramic views and sunset at Duiker
    Landmarks
    Nagar Valley
    Hoper Village
    Hoper Glacier
    Altit village
    Altit Fort
    Rakaposhi Mountain Range
    Batura Range
  13. Day 13

    Upper Hunza Valley to Passu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sunrise breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Attabad Lake
    • Visit Passu Glacier
    • Stop at Khunjerab Pass
    Landmarks
    Attabad Lake
    Passu Glacier
    Khunjerab Pass
    Passu village
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  14. Day 14

    Passu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Passu village
    • Visit to Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    • Hike to Lake Borit
    Landmarks
    Passu
    Batura Peak
    Shisper Peak
    Passu Cathedral
    Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    Lake Borit
  15. Day 15

    Fairy Meadows

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jeep drive to Tato village
    • Trek to Fairy Meadows (approximately 2-3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Donkey transport for luggage (approximately $1 per kg, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Fairy Meadows
    Nanga Parbat
    Raikot Bridge
  16. Day 16

    Fairy Meadows to Beyal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Fairy Meadows to Beyal (approximately 7 km, 3-4 hours one way)
    • Trek from Beyal to Base Camp (approximately 7 km, 3-4 hours one way)
    Landmarks
    Beyal
    Nanga Parbat Base Camp
  17. Day 17

    Fairy Meadows to Naran

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek back to jeep (approximately 1-2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Babasur Pass
    Kagan Valley
  18. Day 18

    Naran to Islamabad

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Taxila archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Taxila
    Bhir Mound
    Sirkap
    Sirsukh
  19. Day 19

    Islamabad

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Faisal Mosque
    • Visit Daman-e-Koh
    Landmarks
    Faisal Mosque
    Daman-e-Koh
    Margalla Hills
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