Gilgit–Hunza–Nagar–Khunjerab Pass
This program allows you to discover the regions in different dimension. The highlight of this trip is HUNZA VALLEY. The Hunza is comprises of number of villages. Karimabad is the main center of Hunza Valley is like stage setting. The attractive Valley is encircled with mountains as Ulter Peak 7238 m, Rakaposhi 7788 m, Diran Peak 7256 m and Golden Peak 7027 m, undoubtedly the most prominent and well known mountains in Gilgit/Hunza area. Hunzakuts are famed for long lively some to over 100 years. Until 1974 Hunza was an independent kingdom, greatly isolated from the rest of the country until the completion of the Karakuram Highway to CHINA in 1978.
We will travel on the Karakuram Highway, 8th wonder of the world, also called the old Silk Road, which was also used by Marco Polo. The Karakuram Highway leads to China via Khunjerab Pass 4733 m, opened in 1982. It is the world highest paved boarder crossing. This is modern wonder of the world, 900 km in length with its end trail into China also known as a friendship Highway between China and Pakistan. This program gives you unique experience by sightseeing of towns sites with different tribes and wonderful nature where Himalayas, Karakuram and Hindu-Kush ranges meet together.
On return you will turn to the Swat Valley from Besham and leave the Karakuram Highway. You will make sightseeing in Swat, visit to the Museum and other sites.
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Arrival to Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, in the rest of time sightseeing of Islamabad and Rawalpindi |
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Departure for Besham 6-7 hrsl |
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Continue to Gilgit (1500m) 6-7 hrs |
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Full day excursion to Naltar Valley (2987m) 25km |
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Deparutre for Karimabad (2400m) 100km |
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Visit to Baltit and Altit Forts, local Bazaar |
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Jeep drives to Duikar (3000m) 1hrs |
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Departure to Sust (2770m) 2-3 hrs |
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Proceed to Khunjarab Pass (4730m) 2-3 hrs and drive back to Karimabad 3-4 hrs |
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Excursion to Hoper (2790m) in Nagar Valley, a cross the Karimabad |
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Departure for Chilas (1220m) 5-6 hrs |
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Drive to Swat Valley Islamabad 8-9 hrs |
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Continue to Islamabad via Taket Bahi and Taxila |
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Departure from Islamabad (drop to airport) |
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