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Luxury Pakistan to China Tour: From Karakoram to Pamirs

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Start and end in Islamabad
5.0
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  • Group of people posing with a tour banner in front of a mountainous background.
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  • Northern Pakistan has some of the world's most spectacular and dramatic mountainous landscapes, as well as unique history and culture.

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  • Stunning blue lake with mountainous terrain and two people admiring the view.
  • Snow-capped mountains with a lake in the foreground.
  • Expansive valley with a winding river and rugged mountains.
  • Traditional balcony with wooden beams against a clear blue sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Islamabad

    Start point
    Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Marriott Hotel/ Your Hotel in Islamabad, 06:00 - 07:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Islamabad), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Hotel Islamabad ), Hotel (Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monument of Pakistan
    • Visit Lok Virsa Museum
    • Explore Daman e Koh Islamabad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local Markets
    Landmarks
    Monument of Pakistan
    Lok Virsa Museum
    Daman e Koh
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  2. Day 2

    Islamabad to Gilgit

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Marriott Hotel Islamabad)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Hotel Gilgit), Hotel (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kargah Buddha Rock
    Landmarks
    Kargah Buddha Rock
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  3. Day 3

    Hunza

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Hunza
    • Explore Gojal (Upper Hunza)
    Landmarks
    Rakaposhi
    Ultar Sar
    Hunza Peak
    Gojal
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  4. Day 4

    Hunza

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Moksha Resort Gulmit)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Attabad Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Boating at Attabad Lake
    • Jet-skiing at Attabad Lake
    • Fishing at Attabad Lake
    Landmarks
    Attabad Lake
  5. Day 5

    Hunza - Sost

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fortune One Sost)

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Karakoram Highway
    • Visit Qalandarchi fort at Misgar Valley
    Landmarks
    Qalandarchi fort
    Misgar Valley
    Khyber Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Sost to Tashkurgan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kai Tu Sheli Hotel Tashkurgan China)

    Included Activities

    • Cross into China
    • Travel to Tashkurgan
    • Interact with Chinese Tajiks (ethnic Pamiris)
    Landmarks
    Tashkurgan
    Kashgar
  7. Day 7

    Tashkurgan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamir Mountains
    • Experience local Pamiri culture
    Landmarks
    Pamir Mountains
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  8. Day 8

    Kashgar to Bulunkul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kongur Tagh Mountains
    • Travel to Bulunkul
    • Explore Yashilkul Lake
    Landmarks
    Kongur Tagh
    Yashilkul Lake
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  9. Day 9

    Tashkurgan - Hunza - Gilgit

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Hotel Gilgit)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Karimabad
    • Visit Juglot
    • Visit Passu village and suspension bridge
    Landmarks
    Karimabad
    Rakaposhi
    Nanga Parbat
    Ultar Sar
    Juglot
    Passu suspension bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Gilgit to Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rivage Resort Shigar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Skardu
    • Visit Satpara Lake
    Landmarks
    Satpara Lake
  11. Day 11

    Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rivage Resort Shigar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Basho Valley
    • Visit Manthokha Waterfall
    • Visit Shigar Fort
    • Visit Shigar Valley

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 jeep tour of Basho Valley
    Landmarks
    Basho Valley
    Manthokha Waterfall
    Shigar Fort
    Shigar Valley
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  12. Day 12

    Skardu - Khaplu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Serena Khapulu Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Khaplu Valley
    • Visit Shayok River and Indus River confluence
    • Visit Masjid Chaqchan
    • Visit Khaplu Palace
    Landmarks
    Khaplu Valley
    Shayok River
    Indus River
    Masjid Chaqchan
    Khaplu Palace
  13. Day 13

    Khaplu - Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Avari Hotel Skardu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sailing Fish Farm
    • Enjoy Trout Fish at Sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at local market for gifts and souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Sailing Fish Farm
  14. Day 14

    Skardu to Islamabad

    End point
    Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Marriott Hotel/ Your Hotel in Islamabad, 16:00 - 17:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Islamabad for personal activities
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  • Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi

    Hotel
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  • Marriott Hotel Islamabad

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Ramada Hotel Gilgit

    Hotel
    Days 2, 9

  • Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza

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    Days 2, 3

  • Moksha Resort Gulmit

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  • Fortune One Sost

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    day 5

  • Kai Tu Sheli Hotel Tashkurgan China

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    day 6

  • Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel

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  • Rivage Resort Shigar

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  • Serena Khapulu Palace

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  • Avari Hotel Skardu

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  • Wooden cabins near a river set against snowy mountains.
  • Suspension bridge over a river with rocky cliffs.
  • Old fortress perched atop a rugged hill with mountains.
  • Stunning blue lake with mountainous terrain and two people admiring the view.
  • Group of people posing in front of a colorful wall.

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    October 14th, 2025
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    I was on the Gypsy Traces and Tours Luxury Pakistan to China Tour. Northern Pakistan has some of the world’s most...
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    • Stunning blue lake with mountainous terrain and two people admiring the view.
    • Suspension bridge over a river with rocky cliffs.
    • Old fortress perched atop a rugged hill with mountains.
    • Wooden cabins near a river set against snowy mountains.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Gypsy Traces and Tours
    Thank You Mr Perry Ponto, we are humbled by your positive feedback and encouraging remarks. It is our utmost endeavour to send back a satisfied customers and we thank God for that. Wish you a happy journey through Middle East and Canada. Thank you for choosing 'Gypsy Traces &Tours"as your service provider. With best regards. Zahid Hussain CEO
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    August 13th, 2024
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    An amazing experience. Culturally enriching.
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    Traveled in July 2023
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