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Itinerary
When you arrive at the airport in Islamabad, a member of our staff will be there to greet you and drive you to your hotel. Start your journey this afternoon by visiting the Institute of Folk Heritage (Lok Versa), showcasing various costumes and artifacts from all over Pakistan. Then, move on to the Faisal Mosque, a spectacular structure built in the 1970s. Later, enjoy a visit to Saidpur Village and the Margalla Hills for stunning views of the city.
- Altitude: 540 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Dinner
Drive through the Northwest Frontier to the picturesque Swat Valley. Take the GT Road via Saidu Sharif, Butkhela, Chakdara, and Malakand Pass. Visit the Swat Museum, showcasing exquisite Gandharan antiques, and explore the Buddhist site of Butkara.
- Altitude: 980 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey through the Lowari Pass to Chitral and proceed to Ayun Valley. Stay in a serene fort surrounded by a farm and orchard. Explore the picturesque area and enjoy the variety of roses in the surroundings.
- Altitude: 1,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel/Fort
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Balanguru village in Rumbor Valley, home to the Kalash community. Learn about their unique culture, religion, and way of life.
- Altitude: 1,800 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the scenic Bumburet Valley, the most fertile and picturesque among the Kalash valleys. Interact with Kalash families to learn about their traditions and gradual assimilation into contemporary society.
- Altitude: 1,900 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave the Kalash Valleys and drive to Chitral. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this conservative mountain town. Witness a mountain polo match if available.
- Altitude: 1,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Drive to Mastuj
Travel 110 km northeast to Mastuj via Tirich Mir and BoniZong. Explore Mastuj village and admire the views of the surrounding valleys.
- Altitude: 2,375 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross the Shandur Pass (3,800 m) and enjoy a picnic lunch at the Langer plains. Continue to Yasin Valley, known for its breathtaking scenery.
- Altitude: 2,400 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive through the beautiful terrain of Northern Pakistan to Gilgit. Stop at various points for photography and refreshments.
- Altitude: 1,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey up the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad. Stop at Rakaposhi Viewpoint for lunch and breathtaking views of the mountain.
- Altitude: 2,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Baltit Fort, a 15th-century structure restored by UNESCO, and enjoy a water channel trek with stunning valley views. Spend leisure time exploring Karimabad town.
- Altitude: 2,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a day trip to Nagar Valley, Hoper Glacier, or Attabad Lake, formed by a massive landslide in 2010. Enjoy a boat ride and marvel at the surrounding peaks.
- Altitude: 2,500 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner