EXPLORE Amazing Journey Of 8 Days Tour Highlights Manthoka Waterfall Palace Fishing at Hidden Resort Cold Desert Fort Deosai Plains Bear Sighting Chinies Graveyard Suspension Bridge

The Travel Explorers www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 01 FLIGHT – HALF DAY EXCURSION OF MANTHOKA WATERFALL

Arrival at airport and transfer to Gowari. (A small village on the way to Khaplu). Arrival in Gowari and transfer to hotel. Check in and free time for lunch. In Gowari there’s a resort on the riverside, newly build as well, a perfect place for those who are interested to experience accommodation on country side, covered area of resort is almost 130 Acre. (500,000 Square meters). The best part in this resort is Organic Food. Directly from Farms-to-table; may seem too buzzy to hold any real meaning, but the rise in sustainably farmed and foraged food is not just a trend—for some, it’s a way of life. Eating here means less pollution, better quality food and on top of everything purity is guaranteed. Resort also offers its customers to choose & pick of your liked vegetables or fruits from their farms. Afternoon visit of Manthoka water fall. This waterfall is approx. 180 feet high from ground. A beautiful place, it’s the largest waterfall in Pakistan. Its take around 90 minutes to get there from resort. You can have tea while gazing upon mighty waterfall. Evening return to Gowari.

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 02 FULL DAY EXCURSION OF KHAPLU

Full day excursion of Khaplu. Its almost 1 hours’ drive from Gowari to Khaplu Village. There you’ll get to explore Khaplu Palace, a unique and architectural heritage, build in Mid-19th Century, now it’s a hotel; managed by Serena. Meticulously renovated 200-year- old palace considered one of the finest existing examples of a royal residence in . Onsite museum is one of the best in – Baltistan. You’ll also get to visit historical Chanqchun mosque also called Khaplu Khanqah, built in the 18th century by Sufi scholar Mir Mukhtar Akhyar. The UNESCO-awarded tomb of the saint “Astana Mir Muhammad”. Later drive to Saling village to marvel at the rock carvings and one of ’s largest Buddhist Stupas. There is also a Fish Farm. You can have lunch there with your own catched fish. Evening return to Gowari. Overnight at hotel.

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 03 –TRANSFER-DEOSAI. Breakfast at hotel & Morning visit of Shigar Valley. Shigar Valley is an awe-inspiring valley present at the distance of 42 Km from Vale of skardu. This valley is drained by River Shigar. This Shigar valley is a gateway to famous peaks like . On the way to Valley we stop at Cold desert an unbelievable miracle of nature. Desert surrounded by mountains and along with the river. There you’ll get to visit . It’s a breath-taking and stunning fort in the Shigar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. 400-year-old fort and the 17th century Palace of the Raja of Shigar, which, along with the more recently added "Old House" and "Garden House. Lunch in Shigar Fort Residence by Serena. After Lunch journey continiues towards Deosai plains. Late evening arrival in Deosai & Overnight at Camps.

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 04 DEOSAI

There you will visit Sadpara Lake & Sheosar Lake too. The best time to visit Deosai is summer season when it's covered with the millions of flowers and butterflies. The view of the Karakorum Range from the top is breathtaking. The Park famous for its unique flora and fauna, but also for its stunning scenic views of the snow-clad mountings and streams. It’s also called the roof of the world. The most gorgeous picnic spot in the region is undoubtedly the Sheosar Lake with its quiet and peaceful surrounding; the plains are also home to numerous kinds of animals and birds. Two the highly suggested things do in Deosai are Bear Sighting & Fishing. This can be managed by our company upon request. Lepords and Markhoors are also found at Deosai Valley which are very difficult to spot in a day visit. Overnight at Camps in Deosai.

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 05 FISHING-TRANSFER-RAMA

After Breakfast free time for fishing. Later transfer to Rama. Arrival in Rama and transfer to Hotel. Free time in the evening. Overnight at hotel

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 06 RAMA LAKE EXCURSION

After breakfast move to explore Rama Meadows & Rama Lake. Rama Valley is considered as one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan. Featuring flowing green meadows, striking trees and blooms, a pristine lake, we guarantee you that Rama Meadows are picture-perfect destination. Rama Meadows is a perfect place to have some alone time and connect to nature. The never ending landscapes, beautiful trails, thick forests and calmness can be seen in the captured photos. Rama Lake is at the foot of Chongra Peak which is part of peak system. Nanga Parbat is world’s 9th highest mountain with altitude of 8126m (26,660 ft). Rama Lake is located, encircled by greenery and oak trees. This valley is dense forested with large cedar, pine, juniper and fir trees, above the sea level Rama Lake is about 3300 meters and is covered by snow for almost 7-8 months of the year. Lake is almost on 2 hours trek from Rama Valley. Evening return to Rama and overnight at hotel.

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 07 RAMA – GILGIT

After breakfast transfer to Gilgit. Arrival in Gilgit and transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon visit Chines Graveyard, Locally known as China Yadgar, the Chinese graveyard (The memorial Park) is the final resting place of mighty Chinese engineers and workers who sacrificed their lives during construction of the mighty Highway (KKH) in the 1960s and 1970s. The cemetery is located in Danyore Town, .Free time for shopping at NLI market and walk on old suspension bridge over . Overnight in Hotel

www.thetravelexplorers.com DAY 08 TRANSFER-FLIGHT.

After Breakfast Transfer to Airport for Flight back to

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The Travel Explorers INCLUSIONS

Return Air Ticket ( ISB---KDU/GIL---ISB) 02-Nights in Skadru Hotel 02-Nights in Camps 02-nights in Rama Hotel 01-Night in Gilgit Hotel Mathoka Waterfall Visit Khapllu and Saling Village visit Shigar Valley and Cold desert Camping, Bear Sighting and fishing Deosai Plains Rama Meadwos and Lake excursion Chines Graveyard and suspension Bridge visit Meal Plan : Full Board (as per itinerary) Transport by Car/Jeep Entrance fees , taxes and service charges English Speaking Guide Services

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