KKH Silk Route South Bound
Overview
Join us on an adventure on the modern-day Silk Road through the Karakoram Highway--the highest paved road in the world. After you enter Pakistan from Tashkurgan, China, we will travel south through awe- inspiring mountain ranges and pristine natural beauty, witnessing ancient cultures and world heritage sites that had flourished on the caravan route that links Central and South Asia. Designed for travelers crossing into Pakistan by land, this adventure offers the opportunity to explore the country from north to south, with the option to continue onward to India by land or other destinations by air.
Itinerary At Glance
Services Included
Neat and clean hotel/guesthouse/wooden huts accommodations as available in the region
All land transportation (mini-bus, Landcruiser/jeep, car)
Professional licensed guide
Three meals and drinking water
Admission tickets to historical sites on the itinerary
Toll fee
Taxes
Services Not Included
International airfare
Travel insurance
Pakistani visa (we can provide assistance with the required documents for application)
Tips for the guides and drivers
Notes For the Trip
Average Drive-in driving sections 5hrs, maximum 7hrs per day.
You need to bring: good shoes, light rain-proof jacket, multiple layers of warm and early summer clothes as you will be going in different terrains and weather condition regions during this trip, backpack for carrying your own water and personal belongings and water flask.
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.
You are advised to obtain a health insurance from your home country that covers your health costs in case you face any emergency situation.
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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