Company Overview

About our logo

The logo design is based on the Indus stamp that was once used in the Indus Valley Civilization period. It’s the symbol of Pakistan with a design of the Markhor- the national animal; the Indus River; K2, the highest peak of Pakistan, along with the moon and star representing Islam.

Responsible Tourism

Being Responsible and Thoughtful of the Natural Environment - Initiatives being Undertaken at Indus Caravan to Engage in Responsible Ecotourism Leave Behind a Beautiful Pakistan for Future Generations

Blessed with nature, Pakistan has many unique and beautiful sights, from the Karakoram mountain range to the Arabian Sea. Its mountains and deserts are home to many rare species—among them the ibex, snow leopards, and even Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor. Many migratory birds also pass through the Indus River system in the spring and autumn. During the winter, migratory birds arrive from Siberia and Central Asia.
Unfortunately, overexploitation of natural resources due to economic growth, uncontrolled development of tourism, and environmental pollution have led to the loss of habitats and impacted the natural beauty of Pakistan.
Indus Caravan thoughtfully operates tours by taking the following measures:

• We reduce our use of packaged and plastic products. We make sure to install mineral water servers on moving vehicles to eliminate the use of individual plastic bottles.
• We promote garbage collection activities at national parks and our camping sites, to ensure a cleaner atmosphere.
• We honor local traditions by being respectful of religious and cultural values when visiting any local village.
• We promote smaller group sizes to reduce the impact of resources on local communities.
• We educate our groups for cultural/religious sensitivities and taboos to avoid offensive behavior or miscommunication with local residents.
• We respect socially and religiously significant places while taking pictures or communicating, both as a group and as individuals.
• We promote fair observation and photography by keeping a proper distance from wildlife.
• We promote awareness for the protection of wildlife among local residents, so as to enhance the value of ecotourism and provide economic benefits.

We are making these efforts and ask that our customers understand and cooperate in order to sustain the healthy development of tourism in Pakistan. If you have a concern or suggestion for improving your tour, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to expanding our efforts to promote environmental conservation together with you and the communities of Pakistan.

Our Team

Adnan Saeed
CEO

A native of Abbottabad, Adnan Saeed was brought up in the multicultural city of Peshawar, which influenced him to decide to work in a diverse environment. He has more than 14 years of experience in the service industry, mainly in the hospitality sector. Being CEO of Indus Caravan, he is responsible for tours of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and also manages the Hashupi Resort and Indus Caravan Residency. Adnan is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindko, Pashto, and Punjabi. Along with being a service industry professional, he works closely and effectively with all stakeholders by using his communication and managerial skills.

Ejaz Sohail
Managing Director

Hailing from Faisalabad, Ejaz Sohail has been living in Islamabad for the last 35 years. A business graduate, he chose tourism as a profession due to his interest in culture and adventure. He joined the tourism industry in 2005 and worked in the operations department. He now has 20 years of experience in managing tours, correspondence, and operational matters.

Mariko Sawada
Director

Mariko Sawada is a well-known name in the tourism industry and has been promoting Pakistan’s culture and landscape since 1992. Along with being the President of Saiyu Travel Japan, she has a keen interest in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and hopes to stimulate the tourism industry of both countries. Her areas of expertise include launching new programs, birdwatching, managing wildlife tours, and coordinating special interest tours. She is also the main author of our website’s blog, Re:Discover Pakistan & Afghanistan.

Saleem Ullah Baig
Tour Guide

Saleem Ullah Baig is a resident of Hunza, which, being a popular tourist destination, gave him exposure to tourism in his early years. Saleem obtained his Japanese advanced diploma in 2002 and has since accumulated over two decades worth of experience working as a senior JSG. He is especially skilled at working with special interest groups in the Shimshal area of upper Hunza.

Rehmat Ali
Tour Guide

A native of Hunza, Rehmat Ali is a multilingual guide with a high command of English and Japanese. He has been working in the tourism industry since 2003 as a cultural guide, with a special interest in Gandhara sites, including its sculptures and petroglyphs along the Indus Valley.

Muhammad Abid

Tour Guide

Hailing from Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Aabid completed a Japanese language course in 2002, after which he worked as a JSG and interpreter with many Japanese NGOs in Pakistan. Abid has highly advanced knowledge of the petroglyphs on the bank of the Indus river.

Faisal Shah
Tour Guide

Hailing from the Haripur district in Hazara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Shah has over 20 years of experience working in the Japanese language, including tour and media coordination. In January 2025, Faisal joined an experienced team of Indus Caravan Japanese-speaking guides.

(Amin) Ghazi Karim
Mountain Guide

Amin is a native of Karimabad, Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan, where he grew up watching tourists visit his village. He has been involved in adventure tourism since 2001, covering the Hunza region, the Baltoro Glacier mountains, and the Hindu Kush.

Rashid Ahmed
Mountain & Tour Guide

A graduate of Tourism and Hospitality, Rashid chose the hospitality sector as a way of life after falling in love with the beauty of his motherland, Ghizer. In winters, he is an active guide at the mud volcanoes of Balochistan.

Noor Khan
Mountain Chef

Noor Khan worked in hotels and restaurants for 15 years before becoming an adventure chef twelve years ago. He specializes in Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Pakistani cuisine. Noor loves to cook in the mountains of the Hunza region and the Baltoro glacier.

Hasrat Baig
Mountain Chef

Hasrat Baig learned many things in life quite early by going to Pamir from his village of Shimshal. That journey made him a mountain chef, as he enjoys serving a variety of cuisines to tourists. He also worked in Shiretoko Serai hotel in Hokkaido, Japan, where he elevated his cooking proficiency.

Nadeem
Mountain Chef

Nadeem comes from Hunza and has worked in Italian and continental restaurants across Karachi and Lahore for more than 10 years. Now, he is working as a mountain chef and a resident chef in the Indus Caravan residency.

Waheed Qureshi
Office & Mountain Assistant

Working as an office and field assistant, Waheed helps the operation department make tours smoother and hassle-free. He ventures out to provide help at camps in the mountains, in Balochistan, and in other parts of the country.

Akhtar Nawaz
Driver

Akhtar Nawaz is a reliable name in the tourism industry and has been taking tourists across Pakistan as a driver for more than thirty years.

Babar Khan
Driver

Babar Khan has been working in the tourism industry for fifteen years as a driver. He is a knowledgeable expert who drives everything from sedans to coasters.

Ajab Gul
Driver

Ajab Gul belongs to a Pashtun family from Swat. He has a vast fifteen years of experience as a driver in Gulf states and Pakistan. He is mainly in charge of 4WD.