Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Islamabad
Islamabad- Start point
- Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Daman-e-Koh viewpoint over the Margalla Hills
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Daman-e-Koh Margalla Hills - Day 2
Islamabad to Gilgit
Islamabad to Gilgit- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Karakoram Highway Babusar Pass - Day 3
Gilgit to Karimabad
Gilgit to Karimabad- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Rakaposhi Viewpoint (7,788m) in Ghulmet for panoramic vistas
Landmarks Karakoram Highway Rakaposhi Hunza Valley - Day 4
Karimabad
Karimabad- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore UNESCO-awarded 800-year-old Baltit Fort
- Explore 1,000-year-old Altit Fort
- Walk through Karimabad Bazaar with local Wakhi crafts and gemstones
Landmarks Baltit Fort Altit Fort Karimabad Bazaar - Day 5
Karimabad to Shimshal
Karimabad to Shimshal- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD jeep drive through Shimshal River gorge
Landmarks Shimshal River - Day 6
Shimshal to Zardgarben
Shimshal to Zardgarben- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Shimshal to Zardgarben (3,810m)
Landmarks Karakoram - Day 7
Zardgarben to Purien-e-Ben
Zardgarben to Purien-e-Ben- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Zardgarben to Purien-e-Ben (3,322m)
- Day 8
Purien-e-Ben to Shuijerab
Purien-e-Ben to Shuijerab- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Purien-e-Ben to Shuijerab (4,080m)
- Day 9
Shuijerab to Shuwerth
Shuijerab to Shuwerth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Shuijerab to Shuwerth (4,420m)
- Experience Shimshal Pamir Plateau with views of Manglik Sar (6,050m)
Landmarks Shimshal Pass Shimshal Pamir Plateau Manglik Sar - Day 10
Shuwerth
Shuwerth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience traditional Wakhi herding culture at Shuwerth
Optional Activities
- Visit shepherd stone huts at Shuwerth
- Hike toward neighboring glacier viewpoints
- Day 11
Shuwerth to Purien-e-Ben
Shuwerth to Purien-e-Ben- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Shuwerth back to Purien-e-Ben via Shuijerab
- Day 12
Purien-e-Ben to Zardgarben
Purien-e-Ben to Zardgarben- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Purien-e-Ben to Zardgarben (3,810m)
- Day 13
Zardgarben to Shimshal
Zardgarben to Shimshal- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Wakhi celebratory dinner with cultural music evening)
Included Activities
- Yak riding and trekking from Zardgarben to Shimshal Village
- Traditional Wakhi celebratory dinner
- Cultural music evening
- Day 14
Shimshal to Passu
Shimshal to Passu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4WD jeep drive back through Shimshal gorge to Passu
- Visit Husseini Suspension Bridge
Landmarks Passu Cones Husseini Suspension Bridge - Day 15
Passu to Gilgit
Passu to Gilgit- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit 7th-century rock-carved Kargah Buddha
- Explore historic Central Bazaar of Gilgit
Landmarks Kargah Buddha Central Bazaar of Gilgit - Day 16
Gilgit to Islamabad
Gilgit to Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Karakoram Highway - Day 17
Besham to Islamabad
Besham to Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Taxila Archaeological Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Shop for souvenirs at Saidpur Village
Landmarks Taxila Archaeological Ruins Saidpur Village - Day 18
Islamabad
Islamabad- End point
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
