Trips Pakistan

Karakoram Highway Adventure

An Amazing Overland Journey through the Great Mountain Ranges of the World (Himalaya, Karakoram & Hindukush) via the Karakoram Highway

This overland safari of 22 days takes you to the Northern Areas of Pakistan, a land with welcoming people; a land that homes some of world’s highest mountains and longest glaciers also it inhibits some of untouched cultures of the world.

The tour is a blend of culture, history and spectacular views of mountains and experience. Taxila, Peshawar and Takht-e-Bhai, together combined is a marvelous experience of history while from Dir onwards, it is an incredible overland adventure, while at Kalash, Chitral and Hunza we'll experience untouched cultures.

Overall this is an not-to-be-missed journey over the entire length of the Karakoram Highway !

Highlights

• Kaghan Valley: great natural beauty with mountains, lakes, waterfalls, & glaciers in pristine state; suffered from 8 Oct 2005 earthquake
• Lake Saif-ul-Maluk (3224m): one of the highest lakes in Pakistan with spectacular surrounding scenery
• Fairy Meadow: best place to see Nanga Parbat (8125m), 9th highest in the world and 2nd highest in Pakistan
• Rama Lake: lies on top of the beautiful Astore valley
• Deosai Plateau (4115m): one of the highest plateau in the world, snowbound from Nov-May and gorgeous in spring with wildflowers & butterflies
• Skardu: gateway to some of the highest and most beautiful mountains on earth, ie K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrums, Trango Towers etc.
• Karimabad: capital of Hunza, one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan and offers spectacular views of many mountain such as Rakaposhi (7788m)
• Passu: a small village where the famous Batura glaicer is situated, beside the Karakoram Highway
• Khunjerab Pass (4693m): main border crossing between Pakistan & China, marks the end of Karakoram Highway as well as its highest point
• Gilgit: one of 2 hubs for mountaineering expeditions to the Karakorams; also an important city on the Silk Road through which Buddhism was spread from India to the rest of Asia
• Taxila: UNESCO World Heritage Site, an important archaelogical site containing the ruins of the Gandhara city and the university of Takshashila, an important Verdic/Hindu and Buddhist centre of learning from the 5th century to 2th century

Included

• Accommodation in standard hotels on twin sharing basis
• Meal Plan: Breakfast only in hotels
• Full board during camping
• English speaking experienced guide
• Assistant Guide (for groups above 07 members)
• Air-conditioned mini van for group members
• Soft top non air-conditioned Willy jeep for kitchen & camping equipment
• All road taxes
• Entrance fee at sites and museums
• Camping fees
• Two men 3-season tents during camp nights
• Mattresses, Mess tent, Toilet Tent
• Cook & Helper (for groups above 04 members)
• Kitchen tent and Kitchen utensils during camp nights
• Boats, camels etc. and all other applicable transport

Excluded

• 2-way international economy class return airfares between Singapore & Islamabad
• All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
• Pakistan travel visa, if applicable
• Tipping & gratuities to guide & driver
• Personal travel insurance, pre-trip medical immunizations, and all expenses of a personal nature