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Karakorum Highlights

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Start and end in Islamabad
4.5 (897 reviews)
  • Ancient stone carving on a rock face with some vegetation around.
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  • Person photographing the scenic landscape of mountains and forest.
  • Mountain road winding through a valley with snowy peaks.
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Islamabad

    Islamabad

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon tour of Islamabad
    • Visit to Faisal Mosque
    • Visit to Pakistan Monument
    • Visit to Heritage Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Extra night in Islamabad before tour starts
    Landmarks
    Faisal Mosque
    Pakistan Monument
    Heritage Museum
  3. Day 2

    Islamabad to Naran

    Islamabad to Naran
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Khagan Valley
    • Visit Jaulian Monastery ruins
    • Visit Sirkup Old City ruins
    • Exploration of Naran Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Jaulian Monastery
    Sirkup Old City
    Kunhar River
    Naran Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Naran to Fairy Meadows

    Naran to Fairy Meadows
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Babussar Pass
    • Stop at Lalusar Lake
    • Drive along Karakorum Highway
    • Trek to Fairy Meadows

    Optional Activities

    • Horse hire for trek to Fairy Meadows
    Landmarks
    Babussar Pass
    Lalusar Lake
    Raikot Bridge
    Nanga Parbat
  5. Day 4

    Fairy Meadows

    Fairy Meadows
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Campfire after dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Beyal Camp or Base Camp
    • Wildlife spotting at Fairy Meadows
    • Stargazing at Fairy Meadows
    Landmarks
    Beyal Camp
    Nanga Parbat Base Camp
    Nanga Parbat
  6. Day 5

    Fairy Meadows to Tarashing

    Fairy Meadows to Tarashing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike down to Tato
    • Drive through Astore Valley to Tarashing
    Landmarks
    Astore Valley
    Tarashing Glacier
  7. Day 6

    Tarashing to Herrligkoffer Base Camp

    Tarashing to Herrligkoffer Base Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Rupal Valley
    • Trek through settlements and pastures to Herrligkoffer Base Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Tarashing village to meet locals
    Landmarks
    Rupal Valley
    Rupal Village
    Herrligkoffer Base Camp
    Tarashing Glacier
    Nanga Parbat
  8. Day 7

    Tarashing to Skardu

    Tarashing to Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Deosai National Park
    • Stop at Satpura Lake
    • Visit Manthal Buddha
    Landmarks
    Deosai National Park
    Satpura Lake
    Manthal Buddha
  9. Day 8

    Skardu

    Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shigar Fort), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Shigar Valley
    • Cross Indus River
    • Visit Amborik Mosque
    • Lunch at Shigar Fort
    • Late afternoon hike to Khorpocho Fort
    Landmarks
    Shigar Valley
    Shigar River
    Amborik Mosque
    Shigar Fort
    Khorpocho Fort
  10. Day 9

    Skardu to Gilgit

    Skardu to Gilgit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Indus River to Gilgit
    • Stop at Katchura Lakes
    • Visit Kargah Buddha
    • Visit old British cemetery
    • Explore bazaar in Gilgit

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Polo match if available
    Landmarks
    Katchura Lakes
    Kargah Buddha
    Rakaposhi
  11. Day 10

    Gilgit to Hunza Valley

    Gilgit to Hunza Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with Indian and Chinese influences)

    Included Activities

    • Drive north on Karakorum Highway
    • Walk from Borith Lake to Passu Glacier viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Borith Lake
    Landmarks
    Rakaposhi
    Hunza Valley
    Ultar Mountain
    Lady Finger Peak
    Diran Mountain
    Borith Lake
    Passu Glacier
  12. Day 11

    Hunza Valley

    Hunza Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    • Cross Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    • Visit Gulmit village
    • Visit Pamiri Musical School
    • Visit KORGAH weaving center
    • Visit Baltit Fort
    Landmarks
    Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    Hunza River
    Gulmit Village
    Pamiri Musical School
    KORGAH Weaving Center
    Baltit Fort
    Ultar Glacier
  13. Day 12

    Karimabad

    Karimabad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Karimabad and water channels
    • Explore Karimabad bazaar
    • Visit Altit Fort
    • Explore Altit village
    • Visit CIQAM Project
    • Drive to Duikar village for sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Polo match if available
    Landmarks
    Karimabad
    Altit Fort
    Altit Village
    Duikar Village
  14. Day 13

    Hunza Valley to Besham or Naran

    Hunza Valley to Besham or Naran
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive down Karakorum Highway
    • Visit Shatial petroglyphs and inscriptions
    Landmarks
    Shatial Petroglyphs
    Indus Valley
    Kaghan Valley
  15. Day 14

    Besham/Naran to Rawalpindi

    Besham/Naran to Rawalpindi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through lowlands to Grand Trunk Road
    • Visit Taxila ruins
    • Walking tour of Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi
    Landmarks
    Grand Trunk Road
    Taxila
    Raja Bazaar
  16. Day 15

    Rawalpindi to Islamabad Airport

    Rawalpindi to Islamabad Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lahore Extension (Fort, Mosque, and Gardens)
    • Extra nights in Islamabad or Rawalpindi

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