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Chitral Gilgit Road Story

Overview

This itinerary transport you through four culturally distinct valleys of Northern Pakistan, from Swat, Kalash, Ghizer, to Hunza. Immerse in the cultures of the Kalasha people, enjoy the thrilling drive to the highest polo ground in the world, encounter high altitude lakes, sparkling rivers, and fresh mountain trout fish. Unwind with breathtaking snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and historical forts in Hunza.

Itinerary At Glance

  • Day 1: Arrival at Islamabad airport, hotel transfer

  • Day 2: Drive to Swat (255 km, 5hrs), ovenight in Swat

  • Day 3: Drive to kalash (250km, 8hrs), overnight in Kalash Valley

  • Day 4: Explore Bumburet and Rumbur, overnight in kalash valley

  • Day 5: Drive to Reshun village (90km, 3hrs 40minutes)

  • Day 6: Drive to Phandar valley (6 hrs and 140km), via shandur national park, overnight phandar

  • Day 7: Drive to Hunza valley (265km, 7hrs and 30minutes)

  • Day 8: Half day rest Visits to Baltit and Altit fort

  • Day 9: Excursion of Attabad Lake & upper Hunza, sovenir shopping

  • Day 10: Hunza to Naran drive (315km 6hr & 30 mints)

  • Day 11: Afternoon Islamabad arrival (280 km 6hrs) Overnight Islamabad

  • Day 12: Mid-day hotel checkout, afternoon excursion of Islamabad and airport transfer

  • Services Included

    Neat and clean hotel/guesthouse/wooden huts accommodations as available in the region

    All land transportation (mini-bus, Landcruiser/jeep, car)

    Hotel transfers within the itinerary

    Professional licensed guide

    NOC ( at times if required)

    Admission tickets to historical sites on the itinerary

    Three meals and drinking water

    Toll fee

    Taxes

    Services Not Included

    International airfare

    Travel insurance

    Visa to Pakistan (we will help provide supporting documents)

    Tips for staff and drivers

    Notes For the Trip

    Road conditions vary in this part of the mountains. This may result in longer travel times. In case of unavoidable road blockage that prevents travel, we will be responsible for managing your lodging and food during this extra time. However, you will need to cover the expenses for the extra days.

    Average Drive-in driving sections 5hrs, maximum 7hrs per day.

    Any additional services beyond the itinerary or possible changes during the tour will incur extra charges, and these changes should be discussed with the guide beforehand.

    You are advised to obtain a health insurance from your home country that covers your health costs in case you face any emergency situation.

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