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Chitral Gilgit Road Story

Overview

This itinerary will first transport you to from Islamabad to Swat, via a scenic drive through Swat Valley. Immerse in two full days of festivities in the Kalash Valley, and emerge with unforgettable experiences of Kalasha culture. This will be followed by an enchanting and thrilling drive to Mastuj and Khalti Lake, where you can encounter sparkling rivers and eat mountain trout fish. The road continues to the breathtaking Hunza Valley, where you will explore the historical Baltit and Altit forts, marvel at the sapphire waters of Attabad Lake, and the picturesque Passu Cones. Enjoy a relaxing day of souvenir shopping in the lanes of Karimabad before a special 2700m high farewell dinner at the Duikar view point. The journey concludes back in Islamabad, where you can wind down to explore the city and enjoy delicious cuisine while wrapping up cherished memories of the colorful Kalash festivals and the majestic beauty of Northern Pakistan.

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

    Hotel transfers

    Domestic flight

    Transport to Islamabad-Hunza and Hunza-Islamabad

    Climbing permits

    Pollution fee

    Camping arrangements and camping fees (kitchen tents, mess tents, member tents)

    Camp food

    Porters (two porters each member allowing 40 kg, additional weight is charged per kg)

    Mountain guide and kitchen staff

    Services Not Included

    Travel insurance

    Visa to Pakistan (we will help provide supporting documents)

    Tips for staff and drivers

    Sleeping bag

    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.

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    12 days

    Sightseeing-cultural Tour

    Privately guided

    March-November