Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Islamabad
IslamabadIncluded Activities
- Afternoon tour of Islamabad including Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Heritage Museum
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Islamabad before tour starts (for morning arrival flights)
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Heritage Museum 
- Day 2
Islamabad to Naran
Islamabad to Naran- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Khagan valley
- Explore Jaulian Buddhist monastery ruins
- Visit Sirkup Old City ruins
- Explore Naran Bazaar
Landmarks Jaulian Monastery Sirkup Old City Kunhar River - 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 to Raikot Bridge
- Trek to Fairy Meadows (2-3 hours, 5km, approximately 650m elevation gain)
Optional Activities
- Hire horses for trek to Fairy Meadows (approximately 3000 Rs per person, approx. GBP 13 / USD 18)
Landmarks Babussar Pass Lalusar Lake Raikot Bridge Nanga Parbat 
- Day 4
Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Beyal Camp (2-3 hours) with return hike to Fairy Meadows
- Wildlife spotting
- Stargazing at Fairy Meadows
Optional Activities
- Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3967m, 500m ascent, 8-9 hour round trip from Beyal Camp, suitable for fit and experienced trekkers)
Landmarks Beyal Camp Nanga Parbat Base Camp Nanga Parbat - Day 5
Fairy Meadows to Tarashing
Fairy Meadows to Tarashing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike back down from Fairy Meadows to Tato (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Drive through Astore Valley to Tarashing
Landmarks Astore Valley Tarashing Glacier - Day 6
Tarashing to Rupal Valley
Tarashing to Rupal Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek in Rupal Valley to Herrligkoffer Base Camp (3550m, approximately 8km, approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks Rupal Valley Tarashing Glacier Herrligkoffer Base Camp Rupal Village - 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 - Day 8
Skardu (Shigar Valley Day Trip)
Skardu (Shigar Valley Day Trip)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shigar Fort), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Shigar Valley
- Visit Amborik Mosque
- Lunch at Shigar Fort
- Hike to Khorpocho Fort
Landmarks Shigar Valley Amborik Mosque Shigar Fort Khorpocho Fort - Day 9
Skardu to Gilgit
Skardu to Gilgit- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Gilgit along Indus river
- Stop at Katchura Lakes
- Visit Kargah Buddha
- Visit old British cemetery
- Visit Gilgit bazaar
Optional Activities
- Watch a polo match (if available during visit)
Landmarks Katchura Lakes Kargah Buddha Rakaposhi - Day 10
Gilgit to Passu (Hunza Valley)
Gilgit to Passu (Hunza Valley)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Indian and Chinese influenced cuisine)
Included Activities
- Drive on Karakorum Highway to Hunza Valley
- Walk from Borith Lake to Passu Glacier viewpoint (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Swim in Borith Lake saline waters
Landmarks Rakaposhi Borith Lake Passu Glacier Ultar Lady Finger Diran 
- Day 11
Passu to Karimabad (Hunza Valley)
Passu to Karimabad (Hunza Valley)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Visit Gulmit village
- Visit Pamiri Musical School
- Visit local museum
- Visit KORGAH weaving center
- Visit Baltit Fort
Optional Activities
- Purchase hand-woven textiles from KORGAH weaving center
Landmarks Hussaini Suspension Bridge Gulmit village Pamiri Musical School KORGAH weaving center Baltit Fort 
- Day 12
Karimabad to Gupis
Karimabad to Gupis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Hindu Kush Mountain Range to Gupis
- Views of Gupis Valley
Optional Activities
- Trout fishing at Phander Lake
Landmarks Hindu Kush Mountain Range Gupis Valley Phander Lake - Day 13
Gupis to Mastuj
Gupis to Mastuj- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Shandur Pass (3720m)
- View Tirich Mir mountain
Optional Activities
- Visit highest polo ground in world (matches in July)
Landmarks Shandur Pass Tirich Mir - Day 14
Mastuj to Chitral
Mastuj to Chitral- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (At Kabuli Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Chitral bazaar
- Dinner at Kabuli Restaurant
Landmarks Chitral Bazaar Tirich Mir - Day 15
Chitral (Garam Chashma)
Chitral (Garam Chashma)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Garam Chashma hot sulphur springs
Optional Activities
- Bathe in hot sulphur springs
Landmarks Garam Chashma - Day 16
Chitral to Rumbur (Kalash Valleys)
Chitral to Rumbur (Kalash Valleys)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rumbur village
- Meet Kalash people
Landmarks Rumbur village - Day 17
Rumbur to Bumburet
Rumbur to Bumburet- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Nuristani village
- Visit Bumburet village
- Visit Kalash Museum
Landmarks Nuristani village Bumburet village Kalash Museum - Day 18
Rumbur to Chitral
Rumbur to Chitral- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (With views during hill walk), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace at Birmoghlasht (2743m)
- Short hill walk with lunch and views
- Visit Old Mosque
Landmarks Summer Palace Birmoghlasht Old Mosque - Day 19
Chitral to Islamabad
Chitral to Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Chitral to Islamabad (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Road journey from Chitral to Islamabad (if flight not possible - payment collected locally)
Landmarks Chitral Islamabad - Day 20
Islamabad (Taxila and City Tour)
Islamabad (Taxila and City Tour)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taxila Museum
- Visit Jaulian monastery remains
- Explore Rawalpindi old city and Raja Bazaar
- Visit silver and gold bazaars
- Visit Daman-e-koh viewpoint
- Visit Shah Faisal Mosque
Landmarks Taxila Museum Jaulian monastery Rawalpindi Old City Raja Bazaar Daman-e-koh Shah Faisal Mosque 
- Day 21
Islamabad (Departure)
Islamabad (Departure)- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra nights in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Lahore Extension (Fort, Mosque, and Gardens)
