North Pakistan Jeep Safari
During the course of this trip you will travel across the western Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountains, and some areas of the Karakorums. You will also have excellent views of Nanga Parbat (8126m), Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran (7327m), Golden Peak (7027m), Ultar Peak (7388m), and Tirich Mir (7706m). It is an adventurous trip, driving and walking through various valleys, visiting sites, bazaars, historical places, and museums.
Note: If required, Deosai, Skardu, and Shigar valleys can be added to the programme. Deosai is famous for wild flowers and butterflies.
Itinerary:
Day 1 |
Drive to Shogran in Kaghan valley at 2400m, (6-7 hrs, hotel) |
Day 2 |
Continue journey to Naran, the centre of Kaghan valley for hiking and fishing (3-4 hrs, hotel) |
Day 3 |
Free Day for fishing and visiting Saiful Maluk Lake at 3212m (camp) |
Day 4 |
Travel by jeep to Babusar Pass (4173m) and then downhill about 50kms to Chilas (6-7 hrs, hotel) |
Day 5 |
A 5-6 hrs drive on the Karakorum Highway and a side road to Rama Lake at 3480m (camp) |
Day 6 |
Coming down to Astor, continue to Chilum (camp) |
Day 7 |
Driving through an area of more than 4000m and coming down through Satpara you will reach Satpara Lake, Skardu (hotel) |
Day 8 |
Free Day for hiking and fishing (hotel) |
Day 9 |
Excursion to Shigar valley which is full of fruits and crops (hotel) |
Day 10 |
8 hrs drive to Hunza via Gilgit (hotel) |
Day 11 |
Free Day to explore Hunza and visit forts (hotel) |
Day 12 |
Excursion to Khunjerab Pass (4733m), back to Gulmit (hotel) |
Day 13 |
Drive to Punyal valley via Gilgit (hotel/camp) |
Day 14 |
A 5-6 hrs drive to Phandar Lake (camp) |
Day 15 |
Free Day for fishing (camp) |
Day 16 |
Drive by jeep to Shandur Pass (3734m). Here is the highest polo ground in the world. From here drive to Mastuj, once the capital of the Bolor kingdom (camp). |
Day 17 |
Road journey to Chitral (5-6 hrs, hotel) |
Day 18 |
Drive to Kafir Kalash valley (hotel/camp) |
Day 19 |
Road journey to Swat via Lowari Pass (3234m), 8hrs (hotel) |
Day 20 |
Visit to Gandhara sites and bazaar. Drive to Peshawar (hotel) |
Day 21 |
Visit of Peshawar city and its museum. Drive to Islamabad (hotel) |
Day 22 |
Day free for rest and shopping (hotel) |
Day 23 |
Fly home (end of services) |
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