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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
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
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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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)
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