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25 Days Pakistan Butterfly Expedition: From the Himalayas to the Karakoram

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Islamabad

    Islamabad
    Start point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (International arrival, 07:10)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly observation in Talhar Valley and Margalla Hills
    • Explore forest trails and natural habitats
    Landmarks
    Talhar Valley
    Margalla Hills
  3. Day 2

    Islamabad to Chitral

    Islamabad to Chitral
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Chitral
  4. Day 3

    Chitral

    Chitral
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly exploration at Gol National Park
    • Photograph butterfly species in forests, meadows, and mountain habitats
    Landmarks
    Gol National Park
  5. Day 4

    Arkeri Valley

    Arkeri Valley
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly survey in Arkeri Valley
    • Explore alpine landscapes, streams, and wildflower areas
    Landmarks
    Arkeri Valley
  6. Day 5

    Besti Gol, Chitral

    Besti Gol, Chitral
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly observation in Besti Gol Valley
    • Explore mountain forests and meadows
    Landmarks
    Besti Gol Valley
  7. Day 6

    Chitral to Booni

    Chitral to Booni
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly photography and nature observation in Mastuj Valley
    Landmarks
    Mastuj Valley
  8. Day 7

    Uthol Zani Pass

    Uthol Zani Pass
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly survey at Uthol Zani Pass
    • High-altitude mountain habitat exploration
    Landmarks
    Uthol Zani Pass
    Hindu Kush Mountains
  9. Day 8

    Zabiu Pass

    Zabiu Pass
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly survey at Zabiu Pass
    • Explore alpine meadows and rocky mountain terrain
    Landmarks
    Zabiu Pass
  10. Day 9

    Laspur Valley

    Laspur Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly surveys in Laspur Valley
    • Explore villages, forests, and open meadows
    Landmarks
    Laspur Valley
  11. Day 10

    Shandur Pass - Phandar Valley

    Shandur Pass - Phandar Valley
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Alpine grassland exploration at Shandur Pass
    Landmarks
    Shandur Pass
    Phandar Valley
  12. Day 11

    Phandar Valley to Darkut Valley

    Phandar Valley to Darkut Valley
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Landscape exploration in Ghizer Valley and Darkut Valley
    Landmarks
    Ghizer Valley
    Darkut Valley
  13. Day 12

    Darkut Valley

    Darkut Valley
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly survey in Darkut Valley
    • Explore meadows, streams, and glacier-fed habitats
    Landmarks
    Darkut Valley
  14. Day 13

    Darkut Valley to Gilgit

    Darkut Valley to Gilgit
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Ghizer Valley
  15. Day 14

    Gilgit to Shimshal Valley

    Gilgit to Shimshal Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Shimshal Valley
    Karakoram Mountains
  16. Day 15

    Shimshal Valley

    Shimshal Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly survey in Shimshal Valley
    • Explore alpine pastures, river valleys, and mountain habitats
    Landmarks
    Shimshal Valley
  17. Day 16

    Shimshal Valley to Sost

    Shimshal Valley to Sost
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning butterfly observation in Shimshal Valley
    Landmarks
    Upper Hunza region
  18. Day 17

    Khunjerab Pass

    Khunjerab Pass
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day butterfly survey at Khunjerab National Park and Khunjerab Pass
    Landmarks
    Khunjerab National Park
    Khunjerab Pass
  19. Day 18

    Khunjerab Valley

    Khunjerab Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly surveys in Khunjerab Valley
    • Photography and biodiversity documentation
    Landmarks
    Khunjerab Valley
  20. Day 19

    Sost to Skardu

    Sost to Skardu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Indus Valley
  21. Day 20

    Deosai Plains National Park

    Deosai Plains National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day exploration of Deosai Plains National Park
    • Alpine grassland exploration with wildflowers and butterfly observation
    Landmarks
    Deosai Plains National Park
  22. Day 21

    Deosai Plains National Park

    Deosai Plains National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly exploration in Deosai Plains
    • Alpine habitat exploration
    Landmarks
    Deosai Plains National Park
  23. Day 22

    Deosai Plains National Park

    Deosai Plains National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Butterfly observation and photography in Deosai Plains
    • Wildlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Deosai Plains National Park
  24. Day 23

    Skardu to Naran

    Skardu to Naran
    Meals
    Breakfast
  25. Day 24

    Naran to Islamabad

    Naran to Islamabad
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kaghan Valley
  26. Day 25

    Islamabad

    Islamabad
    End point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Intranational Departure )

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