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Northern Pakistan Adventure

The Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush
- Following the Ridges of the World

Gilgit-Baltistan & Kyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

13Days

Jun - Oct

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The northern part of Pakistan where the three major mountain ranges of the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush meet, is chock-full of spectacular, jaw-dropping vistas. Take part in this exciting trip, which will take you through northern Pakistan by land. From the foot of Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the world's 9th tallest mountain, we will cross the Deosai Plateau, a veritable “Garden in the Sky,” to Skardu in the Indus Valley. Afterward, we will visit Hunza and Upper Hunza, and then on to the Khunjerab Pass (4,700m) in the Pamir Plateau, which forms the border with China. Next, we will continue eastward, crossing the Shandur Pass and heading to the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. We will visit the valley of the Kalash, encounter a beautiful indigenous group, and get an excellent view of the highest peak in the Hindu Kush, Tirich Mir (7,708m).

Itinerary

01 01. From Islamabad, we will cross the Kaghan Valley and the Babusar Pass (4,170m) to the city of Chilas on the Karakoram Highway.
02 From Chilas, we will drive through the Astor Valley to the Deosai Plateau. On the drive up to the Deosai Plateau, you will have a view of Nanga Parbat (8,126m). We’ll pass through Sheosar Lake and Balapani, and then drive to Skardu/Shigar in the Indus Valley.
03 Enjoy a stay in Skardu/Shigar. Visit the Sarfaranga, a cold desert, the Indus Valley view from Hussainabad, the Skardu market, the Mantar Rock Buddha, etc.
04 A full-day visit to the Khaplu Valley. Enjoy the scenery of the villages on the Shyok River, a tributary of the Indus. If time permits, we will also visit the Hushe Valley further in, where you can see the Karakoram rock peaks and Masherbrum (K1, 7,821m).
05 From Skardu/Sigar, we will drive along the Indus River to the Karakoram Highway. From there, we’ll head north to Karimabad, the center of Hunza.
06 A full-day visit of Hunza Valley, including Baltit Fort, Altit village, and Naggar Valley. In the evening, you can view the high peaks of the Karakoram, including both Spantik and Rakaposhi, from Duiker Hill.
07 Travel from Hunza to Passu, in Upper Hunza. On the way, we will take you to Attabad Lake, the suspension bridge at Hussaini, and on a hike along the Passu glacier. This drive through the mountainous scenery of Upper Hunza is exceptionally beautiful.
08 From Passu, we will visit the Khunjerab Pass (4,700m), near the border with China. We will also visit the Wakhi village in Upper Hunza.
09 We will travel down the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit, and from Gilgit to Gupis in the Ghizer Valley.
10 From Gupis, we’ll cross the Shandur Pass to Ayun. Here you will see the tallest peak in the Hindu Kush, Tirich Mir (7,708m).
11 Travel from Ayun to the Kalash Valley. Visit Bumburet Valley and then head onward to Rumbur Valley.
12 We will spend the whole day visiting the village of Kalash in Rumbur Valley.
13 We will cross the Lowari Tunnel and head for Islamabad.

Information

Best time to visit
Mid June - Early October

Itinerary
＊This itinerary may be affected by snowfall on the Babusar Pass, Deosai Plateau, and Shandur Pass, and can therefore only be completed from mid-June to early October. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change depending on the amount of snowfall in a given year.
＊The accommodation in Hunza can be changed to Duiker Hill.

Tour Price
Please contact us. We will provide you with a quote based on your requirements, such as number of days, itinerary, number of people, accommodations, etc.

Other Notes
Driving hours on “the Shandur pass route” from Gilgit to Chitral may be restricted due to the construction of the new road. In such cases, our travel time will be adjusted accordingly.

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