I'd like visit your great country. I have few questions: -About the Kalash festival, it seems beautiful but one week to see it is not boring? -I think there are one festival at Kalash per season, that's right? -i'd like visit mountains because i like hiking and great landscapes but i'm 54 and not especially an athlet. Which tour i can add with Kalash festival? -Is it possible afterwards to use my Paki visa to visit from Islamabad to the south by my own or your government forbids that?

Kalash community celebrates 3 festivals every year. Chilam Joshi Festival - May 13 - 16, Uchal Festival - August 20 - 22, Choimus Festival - December 15 - 22. These are amazing festivals which are unique and nothing like the rest of Pakistan. You do not have to attend the full festival. Attending it for a day or two is enough and we usually keep 2 days of the itinerary to participate in the event. We are happy to offer tour which combines Kalash valley visit combined with hikes and treks and also explore the beautiful nature in Northern Pakistan. You will get a 03 months visit visa in which you can explore the whole north and south of Pakistan and there is no any restrictions on the south travel.

Am interested in taking this tour to Pakistan. I am trying to apply for Visa to Pakistan, but one of the requirements for Visa application is to get an invitation letter. Can you provide me with an invitation letter so i can use to apply for the Visa since my purpose to visit Pakistan is to attend this tour?

A letter of invitation for Pakistan is complimentary for the guests joining the tour. We are bound to share a letter of invitation to the tourists who confirm the tour.

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Airport to Shigar
Airport to Shigar
Start point
Skardu Town, Leh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Fly from Islamabad airport, 06:00 - 07:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cold Desert
- Visit Amburique Mosque
- Visit Shigar Fort
- Explore Shigar Valley
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Amburique Mosque
Shigar Fort
Shigar Valley
Day 2
Shigar to Khaplu
Shigar to Khaplu
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Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Khaplu
- Visit Manthuk Waterfall
- Visit Chaqchang Mosque
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Manthuk Waterfall
Chaqchang Mosque
Day 3
Khaplu to Shangri-La Resort
Khaplu to Shangri-La Resort
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shangri-La Resort
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
Optional Activities
- Hike to Kharpocho Fort
- Explore Skardu Bazaar
Landmarks
Kharpocho Fort
Skardu Bazaar
Shangri-La Resort
Upper Kachura Lake
Day 4
Skardu to Islamabad
Skardu to Islamabad
End point
Skardu, Leh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Skardu , 07:00)

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Cold Desert
Amburique Mosque
Shigar Fort
Shigar Valley

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Manthuk Waterfall
Chaqchang Mosque

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Kharpocho Fort
Skardu Bazaar
Shangri-La Resort
Upper Kachura Lake

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Al5.0•October 2026
Five of us from Canada had a guide and driver in nice van . Both were very accommodating in our travels for about 3...
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Rachel4.8•September 2026
As a solo female traveler who has visited over 50 countries, finding a trekking company that delivers a pure,...
As a solo female traveler who has visited over 50 countries, finding a trekking company that delivers a pure, hiking-focused itinerary can be challenging. I specifically wanted an active trip combining Patundas Meadows and Rakaposhi Base Camp, and Exploria absolutely exceeded every expectation from day one. Communication before booking with Amjad and Arif was phenomenal - they were instantly responsive, reassuring and put all my pre-trip concerns to rest. Once on the ground in Pakistan, the level of personalized care was unmatched. I was paired with Aftab, a wonderful guide who went above and beyond, even inviting me to his family's wedding to ensure I felt completely welcome and safe. On the trekking days, my constant companion was Jalal - an absolute superstar who served as my specialist cook, guide, and porter all in one! He handled my specific dietary needs flawlessly, cooking exceptionally clean meals while lugging gear up the mountain. They curated a strictly active adventure tailored to my pace, featuring incredible highlights like tackling the challenging Passu Glacier crossing, exploring Patundas Meadows, adding thoughtful walks through Hunza, and even hitting Rakaposhi base camp twice! To wrap it all up, Majid ensured my final days in Islamabad were completely seamless and secure. Between Amjad, Arif, Aftab, Jalal and Majid, Exploria delivered a world-class adventure. If you want a raw, authentic and meticulously tailored mountain expedition in Pakistan, they are the absolute gold standard. I would use them again in a heartbeat!Show more
Mark4.0•August 2026
We traveled to Islamabad, Skardu, Hunza, and Lahore with Exploria. It was one of the most beautiful trips we have...
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Louise
Asked on September 7th, 2025
I'd like visit your great country. I have few questions: -About the Kalash festival, it seems beautiful but one week to see it is not boring? -I think there are one festival at Kalash per season, that's right? -i'd like visit mountains because i like hiking and great landscapes but i'm 54 and not especially an athlet. Which tour i can add with Kalash festival? -Is it possible afterwards to use my Paki visa to visit from Islamabad to the south by my own or your government forbids that?
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- ExploriaOperator•Written September 2025
  Kalash community celebrates 3 festivals every year. Chilam Joshi Festival - May 13 - 16, Uchal Festival - August 20 - 22, Choimus Festival - December 15 - 22. These are amazing festivals which are unique and nothing like the rest of Pakistan. You do not have to attend the full festival. Attending it for a day or two is enough and we usually keep 2 days of the itinerary to participate in the event. We are happy to offer tour which combines Kalash valley visit combined with hikes and treks and also explore the beautiful nature in Northern Pakistan. You will get a 03 months visit visa in which you can explore the whole north and south of Pakistan and there is no any restrictions on the south travel.
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  Louise
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  I'd like to travel with you between 7 and 10 days for Kalash festival (2 days) and trekking to look beautiful views. I think i'm too old (54 yo) to hike very hard even i love that. I thought about Skardu land but perhaps you have a better suggestion for me. If it's possible, i'd like to make the trip in end of 2025, but it's too late, perhaps we can do that at end 2026 too.
- ExploriaOperator•Written September 2025
  54 is a perfect age for the light hikes in the beautiful north, so highly recommended to do some of the hikes in Hunza and Skardu. December is a good time to explore the north, but it will be cold in the high mountains; all the major landmarks will be open. It is recommended to explore in October or November for a better weather window if the Kalash festival is not mandatory.
- ExploriaOperator•Written September 2025
  August is a good time to explore Hunza, Skardu, and Chitral Valley. We can create a personalised tour based on your travel preferences and dates. If you can take out around 12 days, it's very manageable to cover Skardu, Hunza, and Chitral (Kalash) comfortably. Obtaining a Pakistan visa is also very easy and convenient. You can apply online for an e-visa prior to arrival, and in most cases, it is issued within 24 hours.
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  Louise
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Yes, I can find 12 days in the north and 12 days also towards the south, which will make me about 25 days in Pakistan. When you talk about personalized tour, is it with a group? A guide? Is accommodation included? And transportation on the road and in the air? What is included and what is not? Of course, I need an idea of the price. Your idea of a private tour scares me a bit because I think if I travel in a group of travelers, Pakistani or foreign, it will cost me less than going on a private tour.
- ExploriaOperator•Written September 2025
  The cost of a 12-day tour will be around USD 3000 on a private basis and USD 2500 for a group tour. We can also revise the cost on your budget.
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  Louise
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  I would ideally like to travel with you for about 8 days on Hunza, Skardu and Chitral. As I want to reduce costs, I do not have the financial means to assume a costly logistics alone, so I willingly accept to be included in a single group or in a 1st group then a 2nd group for the 3 places. Without even talking about money, meeting travelers like me is cheaper but also more fun. I would like to include one or two days in the festival we were talking about. In this case, I can come travel in August (2026) so that the dates coincide.
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Marilyn
Asked on September 1st, 2022
Am interested in taking this tour to Pakistan. I am trying to apply for Visa to Pakistan, but one of the requirements for Visa application is to get an invitation letter. Can you provide me with an invitation letter so i can use to apply for the Visa since my purpose to visit Pakistan is to attend this tour?
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- ExploriaOperator•Written September 2022
  A letter of invitation for Pakistan is complimentary for the guests joining the tour. We are bound to share a letter of invitation to the tourists who confirm the tour.

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