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Luxury Pakistan to China Tour: From Karakoram to Pamirs

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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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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Islamabad

    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 5* (Marriott Hotel Islamabad ), Hotel 5* (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
  3. Day 2

    Islamabad to Gilgit

    Islamabad to Gilgit
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Marriott Hotel Islamabad)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ramada Hotel Gilgit), Hotel 5* (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

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

    Hunza

    Hunza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

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

    Hunza

    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
  6. Day 5

    Hunza - Sost

    Hunza - Sost
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fortune One Sost)

    Included Activities

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

    Sost to Tashkurgan

    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
  8. Day 7

    Tashkurgan

    Tashkurgan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Kashgar to Bulunkul

    Kashgar to Bulunkul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Tashkurgan - Hunza - Gilgit

    Tashkurgan - Hunza - Gilgit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (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
  11. Day 10

    Gilgit to Skardu

    Gilgit to Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Rivage Resort Shigar)

    Included Activities

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

    Skardu

    Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (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
  13. Day 12

    Skardu - Khaplu

    Skardu - Khaplu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (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
  14. Day 13

    Khaplu - Skardu

    Khaplu - Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (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
  15. Day 14

    Skardu to Islamabad

    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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Where You'll Stay

  • Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi

    Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi

    Hotel 5*
    day 1

  • Marriott Hotel Islamabad

    Hotel 5*
    day 1

  • Ramada Hotel Gilgit

    Hotel 4*
    Days 2, 9

  • Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza

    Hotel 5*
    Days 2, 3

  • Moksha Resort Gulmit

    Resort
    day 4

  • Fortune One Sost

    Hotel 3*
    day 5

  • Kai Tu Sheli Hotel Tashkurgan China

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel

    Hotel 5*
    Days 7, 8

  • Rivage Resort Shigar

    Hotel 4*
    Days 10, 11

  • Serena Khapulu Palace

    Hotel 5*
    day 12

  • Avari Hotel Skardu

    Hotel 4*
    day 13
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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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  • Perry5.0•October 2025
    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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    • Suspension bridge over a river with rocky cliffs.
    • Stunning blue lake with mountainous terrain and two people admiring the view.
    • Wooden cabins near a river set against snowy mountains.
    • Old fortress perched atop a rugged hill with 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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  • Sadiqa5.0•August 2024
    Led by Bakhsh
    An amazing experience. Culturally enriching.
    • Group of people posing in front of a colorful wall.
    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Gypsy Traces and Tours
    Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again.
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