Peshawar and Northern Journey

Peshawar and Northern Journey

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Overview

  • Duration:12 days 11 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Guided tour
  • Language:English, Mandarin
Experience the best of Pakistan’s history, culture, and natural beauty on this 12-day adventure. Begin in Islamabad with visits to Gandharan Buddhist sites in Taxila and the vibrant Peshawar bazaar, followed by Swat Valley’s historic treasures.

Head north to Gilgit to see the ancient Kargah Buddha before exploring Hunza’s iconic Baltit and Altit Forts, Duiker viewpoint, and stunning attractions like Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, and Hopper Glacier. The journey concludes with a scenic drive through Naran, a farewell dinner in Islamabad, and a city tour before your departure. A perfect blend of heritage and nature awaits

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Highlights

  • Pakistan’s history, culture, and natural beauty on this 12-day adventure
  • Visits to Gandharan Buddhist sites in Taxila and the vibrant Peshawar bazaar
  • Head north to Gilgit to see the ancient Kargah Buddha
  • Duiker viewpoint, and stunning attractions like Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, and Hopper Glacier

Includes/Excludes

  • Most neat and clean hotel/guesthouse/wooden huts accommodations available in the region
  • All land transportation (mini-bus, Landcruiser/jeep)
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Three meals and drinking water
  • Admission tickets to historical sites on the itinerary
  • Toll fee
  • Taxes
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Pakistani visa (we can provide assistance with the required documents for application)
  • Tips for the guides and drivers

Itinerary

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Starting at

Islamabad airport arrival transfer to hotel. (Rest day and Pakistani cuisine lunch and dinner)

Day 2

Excursion of Gandharan Buddhist pilgrimage Taxila, drive through Peshawar bazar, overnight in Peshawar.

Day 3

Excursion of Gandharan Buddhist pilgrimage Taxila, drive through Peshawar bazar, overnight in Peshawar.

Day 4

Drive to Gilgit (330km, 7-8hrs)

Day 5

Kargah nala Buddha visit, drive to Hunza (100km, 2hrs) stopovers in between

Day 6

Cultural heritage tour of Baltit Fort and Altit Fort and Duiker view point

Day 7

Excursions of Attabad lake, Hussaini suspension bridge, Gulmit village, Passu cones, Borith lake

Day 8

Explore hopper village (2900m), hopper glacier and afternoon souvenir shopping

Day 9

Drive to Naran/Besham (6 hrs, 315 km) overnight in Naran

Day 10

Drive to Islamabad (6 hrs, 250 km)

Day 11

Rest day and dinner at maragalla hills with Islamabad night view

Finishing at

Mid-day hotel checkout, lunch, afternoon city excursion and drop at Islamabad airport for international flight (overnight)

Extra Services

Childcare services

Childcare services

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$35.00/person
Photography

Photography

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$22.00/package

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