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Karakorum Highlights

15 days
Start and end in Islamabad
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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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. Day 1

    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
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
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  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    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
  15. Day 15

    Rawalpindi to Islamabad Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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