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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Day 1
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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Cold Desert
Amburique Mosque
Shigar Fort
Shigar Valley
Day 2
Shigar to Khaplu
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Breakfast
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- Drive to Khaplu
- Visit Manthuk Waterfall
- Visit Chaqchang Mosque
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Manthuk Waterfall
Chaqchang Mosque
Day 3
Khaplu to Shangri-La Resort
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Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shangri-La Resort
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
Optional Activities
- Hike to Kharpocho Fort
- Explore Skardu Bazaar
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Kharpocho Fort
Skardu Bazaar
Shangri-La Resort
Upper Kachura Lake
Day 4
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
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Kharpocho Fort
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Catherine
September 14th, 2025
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September 6th, 2025
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July 23rd, 2025
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I booked a 2 weeks trip with Exploria.pk . What a fantastic trip ! And everything went smoothly. Spectacular...
I booked a 2 weeks trip with Exploria.pk . What a fantastic trip ! And everything went smoothly. Spectacular scenery , beautiful hikes and short treks . I did the Rakaposhi basecamp and Nanga Parbat basecamp trek . Both short treks were amazing . The Karakoram Highway ride to the Khunjerab pass was also spectacular. The driver/guide Rachid was a nice easygoing guy . Despite having a negative travel advice , i didn't feel unsafe in the north of Pakistan . On the contrary , I felt safer than in other Asian countries and most Latin American countries I've visited . Also the people in North Pakistan are very friendly. If you are looking for adventure , spectacular roadtrip and scenery , high mountains , glaciars , beautiful hikes and treks : look no further . Go to Pakistan and consider Exploria.pk as your tour operatorShow more

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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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before April 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Exploria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Shigar to Khaplu

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