OVERVIEW
This long Jeep Safari takes you along the KKH across the Northern Areas and to the exotic Chitral Valley touching all three mountain ranges. One can come by various panoramic views: from lofty mountains to gushing rivers, from lush green fields to dense Jungles the and from beautiful lakes to the highest metalled border between China and Pakistan, Khunjarab pass. The sites in between are worth the visit–glaciers, forts, markets, and the highest polo ground in Shandur while traveling to Chitral via Gilgit. One can imagine the lifestyle of people and the hospitality living in various parts of the Northern Areas and Chitral. Visiting the Kalash tribe in Chitral is a vital part of the journey. Looking into historic sites and clusters of wooden-made homes gives an unexpected panorama for the first-timers. Their burial sites and their culture are diametrically different from the rest of the area. Their rituals, some of them they usually offer twice a week while dancing surrounded by villagers, are a good pass time.
- No. of Days: 21
- Season: March - September
- Max Altitude: 4737M
- Region: Himalaya/Karakoram
- Zone: Open
- Cellular Access: Yes
- Internet Access: Yes
Day 1: Arrival at Islamabad. (Hotel)
Day 2: Drive to Naran. (Hotel)
Day 3: Day Excursion to Lake Saiful Maluk and back to hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Chilas via Babussar Pass . (Hotel)
Day 5: Drive to Gilgit, visit Local Bazar. (Hotel)
Day 6: Drive to Hunza. visit Local Bazar and Baltit Fort. (Hunza)
Day 7: Day Excursion to Khunjerab Pass ( 4734 m), back to Gulmit . (Hotel)
Day 8: Day Hike to Gulkin Glacier and to Valley . (Hotel)
Day 9: Drive to Gilgit , afternoon visit to Kargah Buddah. (Hotel)
Day 10: Drive to Phander. (Camp)
Day 11: Drive to Mastuj.(Camp)
Day 12: Drive to Chitral via Shandur Pass (3734 m). (Camp)
Day 13: Bamburet and Berir (Kalash valley). (Camp)
Day 14: Day hike in Kalash valley and back to campsite.
Day 15: Drive to Swat via Lowari Pass (3345 m). (Hotel)
Day 16: Visit swat Museum, Budhkara and Local Bazar .(Hotel)
Day 17: Drive to Peshawar through Malakand Pass.(Hotel)
Day 18: Day Excursion to Khyber Pass and back to Hotel.
Day 19: Drive to Islamabad, In route Visit Taxila Meuseum. (Hotel)
Day 20: Free day in Islamabad.
Day 21: Fly Homeland, end of services
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Accommodation as per the list provided.
- Private air-Conditioned transport for all ground transfers
- Meals, breakfast, lunch, Dinner in hotels.
- Entrance fees to museum and sites during tour
- Tips at hotel and airport.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
- International airfares.
- Personal Insurance
- Extras at hotels, like drinks, laundry, personal phone calls, etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned at above given programme.