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This 16-day itinerary takes you on a journey through some of the most picturesque and historic sites in northern Pakistan. You’ll start your adventure in Islamabad, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel upon arrival. The room will be booked from the previous night for your convenience.
The second day will see you flying to Skardu and visiting the local bazaar before heading to the historic Shigar fort. You’ll spend a day exploring the many historic monuments in the area before driving to Khaplu on the fourth day. You’ll spend the night at the historic Khaplu palace and explore the village of Machulu the following day.
On the sixth day, you’ll drive back to Skardu and visit the K2 Museum before continuing on to the beautiful Shangrilla Resort. The next day, you’ll drive to Gilgit, where you’ll spend the night before taking a morning drive to Hunza on day eight. Here you’ll visit the historic Baltit Fort and bazaar before an excursion to the stunning Hopper village.
You’ll visit the Altit Fort and village before continuing on to Duikar on day ten. The next day, you’ll take a scenic drive to Gulmit and visit Borith Lake before continuing on to Passu. On day twelve, you’ll explore the Khunjerab National Park, while day thirteen will see you returning to Gilgit for a night at the Serena Hotel.
On day fourteen, you’ll take a scenic drive to Naran via the Babusar Pass, stopping en route to visit the historic city of Taxila. The following day, you’ll continue on to Islamabad for your outbound flight. This itinerary is perfect for anyone looking to experience the rich history and natural beauty of northern Pakistan.
Included/Exclude
- Pakistani visa assistance and airport transfers.
- Transportation from arrival at Islamabad to departure:
- For group size 4–5 members: Toyota air-conditioned van (Hiace).
- For group size 6+ (including Tour Leader): Toyota air-conditioned mini bus (Toyota Coaster).
- Transport in the North by 4x4 air-conditioned Land Cruiser (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX/TZ), 3 passengers per vehicle.
- Domestic airfare as per itinerary, plus road transfers in case of flight cancellation.
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary: Best available hotels in each town on double (sharing) occupancy basis.
- Meals:
- American Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Morning tea/coffee break (10–11 AM).
- Evening tea/coffee break (4–5 PM).
- Mineral water (Nestlé or Aquafina) during lunch and dinner.
- Mineral water available all day, including in rooms and during sightseeing/travel.
- Picnic box on long travel days with snacks, dry fruits, nuts, soft drinks, and mineral water.
- All entry fees to museums, forts, national parks, toll taxes, and applicable service taxes.
- Services of government-licensed, experienced, English-speaking guides and drivers, including porters and support staff as needed during the trip.
- Gratuities at hotels, restaurants, and other service locations during the trip.
- Free accommodation, meals, transport, and above-mentioned services for one Tour Leader.
- Cost of COVID-19 PCR tests and required documentation for return journey.
- Personal insurance, medication & clothing
- International airfare
- Pakistan visa fees
- En route hotels, meals, ground arrangements and services not noted in the itinerary
- Meals not noted in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to bottled water in hotels, additional beverages, laundry, room service, telecommunication, etc.
- Customary end-of-trip gratuities
- Additional expenses incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
- Any ground arrangements and services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Insurance
- Food & Drinks
- Tickets
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Islamabad, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Room will be booked from previous night. PM sightseeing.
Hotel: SERENA Islamabad
Fly to Skardu, Visit Skardu Bazzar and drive to Shigar fort.
Hotel: SHIGAR FORT
Day at Shigar to visit historic monuments.
Hotel: SHIGAR FORT
Drive to to Khapulu. Overnight at historic Khapulu palace.
Hotel: KHAPULU PALACE
Day to explore Khapulu to visit Machulu village.
Hotel: KHAPULU PALACE
Drive to Skardu, Visit K2 Museum and continue to Shangrila Resort.
Hotel: Shangrila Resort
Drive to Gilgit.
Hotel: Serena Gilgit
Morning Drive to Hunza. Afternoon visit Baltit Fort & Bazzar.
Hotel: Megpai/Serena Hunza
Excursion to Hopper village.
Hotel: Megpai/Serena Hunza
Visit Altit Fort & village and continue to Duikar.
Hotel: Eagle’s Nest
Drive to Gulmit. Visit Borith lake and continue to Passu.
Hotel: PASSU AMBASSADOR
Excursion to Khunjerab National Park.
Hotel: PASSU AMBASSADOR
Continue to Gilgit. O/N at Serena.
Hotel: SERENA GILGIT
Drive to Naran, via Babusar Pass.
Hotel: GRAYWALL RESORT
Continue to Islamabad. Enroute visit historic city of Taxila.
Hotel: SERENA ISB
Transfer to airport for out bond flight
4.6
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4.2
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.