07 Day Trek Through Islamabad, Hunza, Karimabad & Khunjerab Pass from Lahore

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Duration

7 DAYS

Group Type

PRIVATE

Language

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Overview

Experience the confluence of the highest mountain ranges of the world: the Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush in wonderful Pakistan!

Highlights

Boating at Attaabad Lake
Khunjerab Pass (Pak China Border)
Borith Lake
Passu & Hussaini suspension bridges
4/5 hrs Trek to Passu Glacier
Bulblike Music School Gulmit.
Altit & Baltit Forts
Rakapushi View Point
View Point of three big Mountains ,

What's Included

Inclusions

Accommodation on a twin-share basis at standard category hotels in towns.
Meals: half board;
Transport: Air conditioned transport on Karakoram Highway, soft top 4x4 jeeps for Hunza excursions
tips & Portage at airport & hotels; entrance fees at sites & museums; English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Domestic/International airfares and airport taxes
Travelling insurance
Entree fees for site and parks
Meals: Lunch & Dinner soft drinks
any extra exp not included in the package
Travelling insurance

Itinerary

Arrive Lahore - Full Day City Tour

Welcome reception on arrival at the cultural capital of Pakistan, and transfer to the hotel. Full day city tour - The historic city of Lahore has been the capital of Punjab for the last ten decades and boasts of the best collection of architecture and history. Drive to the Tomb of Mogul Emperor Jehangir and his beloved Queen Noor Jehan adjoining the Caravan Sarai (resting place) of Emperor Akbar. Pay homage at the shrine of the learned Sufi Saint who came here in the 11th century: Daâta Hajveri. Witness the landmark of Lahore the historic Baâdshahi mosque, an intricate artwork of red sandstone and white marble. Enter the Lahore Fort, a mosaic of Moghul architecture, with its Palace of Million Mirrors. We choose Delhi gate to enter the old walled city of Lahore, walking through the crowded bazaar enter the Wazir Khan Mosque, an artistic display of multicolour mosaic of glazed tiles and fresco painting. In the evening visit the historic Shalimar Garden with its 414 fountains. Dinner at local Famous Food Street Overnight at hotel/GH

Lahore - Islamabad

Visit of Moghul monuments: The 17th-century Badshahi Mosque, with marble domes and red sandstone arches. The fort of Lahore is rightly called a mosaic of Moghul architecture as it displays the taste of all the Moghul Emperors. Lahore Museum is reputedly the best in the country, with a statue of fasting Buddha: a masterpiece of art. Transfer to bus station for your Journey to Islamabad, overnight hotel. (4/5 Hrs Drive)

Fly Gilgit Chilas/ Narran / Hunza (Karimabad)

1st Option: Take a flight to Gilgit. Morning drive to Islamabad international airport for flight to Gilgit. Pick up from GilgiAirportrt drive to Hunza Karimabad, Drive on KKH we reach Gilgit and visit the 7th century Buddha carved into the rock. In ancient times the Kargah Valley was used by Buddhist monks as a route to and from Taxila. Our tour continues along the breathtaking Hunza Valley where we will be able to see the original Silk Route used by both traders and monks. En route, we will make a short stop at the Rakaposhi (7788m) viewpoint before arriving at Karimabad, the capital of the Hunza Valley. Overnight at Hotel. (2-3hour drive, 110 km) 2nd Option: If flight canceled we will drive toward KKH to Chilas / Narran if flight canceled we will take car / Van drive to Besham/ Chilas / Narran begin the 28km drive to Taxila, the ancient capital of Buddhist Gandhara civilization which is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites on the sub-continent. Here we will visit the ruins of a former city (Sirkup), a hill-top former monastery (Julian) and the splendid site museum that contains artifacts excavated from the sites. Among these are gold and silver coins from the time of Alexander the Great (326 BC). After lunch, we head towards the Karakoram Highway (KKH) via the beautiful lush green valleys of Mansehra District Besham/ Chilas/ Narran . Overnight at a motel. (8-9 hour drive, 3500 km)