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Khunjarab Pass-Taftan Overland Tour Pakistan Spring Blossom Sightseeing Tour Tour Highlights • Karakoram Highway –Old Silk Route • Eye-Catching Beauty of Nanga Parbat-8125m • Famous Indus River & visit Junction of Karakoram, Himalaya, Hindukush • Hunza Valley and views of snowcapped Rakaposhi 7788m • Explore Little Tibet , valleys of Baltistan • Famous – Khunjerab Pass 11 NIGHTS HOTEL, 12 DAYS SIGHTSEEING US$650/PAX FOR A GROUP OF 6-9 SOFT HIKING US$700/PAX FOR A GROUP OF 4-5 MAX. ALTITUDE – 4733M / 15,528FT Key Destinations: Islamabad- Karakoram Highway - Gilgit- Hunza Khunjerab Pass- Ghizer Valley- Phander Lake-Skardu-Khaplu-Shigar www.snowland.com.pk PK: +92(0)3335105022 [email protected] 2 | Page Pakistan Autumn Sightseeing Tour TOUR BACKGROUND This exciting tour will take you to the dramatic and enchanting valleys of the Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral) of Pakistan. Lush green fertile valleys with high quality delicious fruit are fed by springs and glacial streams flowing from the lofty snow capped mountains. Karakoram Highway and River Indus is a constant Feature of the region. The best time of year to visit mountain valleys (Hunza, Gilgit) are April to October. From spring to autumn the valleys are more attractive, all three fabulous seasons have their own unique charm, which cannot be described in words but can only be felt. TOUR OVERVIEW DEPARTURE MONTH: APRIL 2018 Date Day Activity Time Height Accommodation 10 April Day 1 Arrive Islamabad 1 hour 635m Guest House 11 April Day 2 Drive to Chilas (on KKH) 10 hrs 1280m Hotel 12 April Day 3 Drive to Hunza 6 hours 1,500m Hotel 13 April Day 4 Hunza and Explore Town-Gulmit-Borith Lake Full day 2500m Hotel 14 April Day 5 Drive to Khunjerab Pass and Drive to Gilgit Full day 4800m Hotel 15 April Day 6 To Gakuch/Yaseen Ghizer-Phander Lake 6 hours 2500m Hotel 16 April Day 7 Drive to Skardu 8 hours 2500m Hotel 17 April Day 8 Drive to Khaplu Valley and Back to Skardu Full Day 2500m Hotel 18 April Day 9 Shigar valley Exploration Full Day 2500m Hotel 19 April Day 10 Drive back to Besham 15 hours 635m Hotel 20 April Day 11 Drive to Islamabad Full Day Guest House 21 April Day 12 Fly Back to Home Tour Ends DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1: Islamabad Arrival One of our guides will meet the group at the airport. After completing the formatlities the group will further drive to Hotel/Guest House. KEY DESTINATION DETAILS: Islamabad is new capital 47 years old well-planned city of Pakistan is lush green at the footsteps of Potwar hills. Visit one of the biggest Shah Faisal mosques in the world; also an interesting round trip combines a tour of Shakespearian Park with a visit to Lok versa, the institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage. Rawalpindi is a lively, bustling city with the crowded streets and colorful bazaars, thorough it lacks the grand monuments; nonetheless, the bazaar should appeal to anyone with the desire to see the real Pakistan. TEMPERATURE 25°C ACCOMODATION IME LEVATION MEALS : NIL DISTANCE 20 KM T 1 E HOTEL DRIVING HOURS 635 M 3 | Page Pakistan Autumn Sightseeing Tour Day 2: Drive to Chilas on Karakoram Highway (KKH) Leave early morning after an early breakfast for Chilas. We will drive by the Indus River on KKH. At Juglot, there is the opportunity to stop to enjoy view of three Mountain Ranges (Himalaya, Karakoam and Hindukush) Junction. KEY DESTINATION DETAILS: KHH is eighth wonder of the world. It is the highest paved international road in the world. It connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,733 m/15,397 ft. It connects China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions and serves as a popular tourist attraction. Due to its high elevation and the difficult conditions in which it was constructed, it is also referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World. The route of the KKH traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road. TEMPERATURE 20°C ACCOMODATION MEALS BREAKFAST DISTANCE 480 KM TIME 15 ELEVATION HOTEL DRIVING HOURS 1280 M Day 3: Drive to Hunza Early Morning the group will drive to Hunza via Gilgit on Karakoram Higwayto Hunza valley. TEMPERATURE 15°C ACCOMODATION MEALS BREAKFAST DISTANCE 300 KM TIME 7 ELEVATION HOTEL DRIVING HOURS 2500 M Day 4: Sightseeing of Hunza & Borith Lake /Suspension Bridge Today, the group will explore Hunza town, bazar, visit Baltit Fort and further drive to Gulmit to explore borith lake and suspension bridge. KEY DESTINATION DETAILS: The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley, situated north/west of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres. The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi). Aliabad is the main town, while Baltit and Altit are popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains. The people are cheerful, friendly, fair-skinned and blue or green eyes. Almost all speak Brushaski and in upper Hunza they speak Wakhi. The miracle of the Hunzakuts longevity, supposedly resulting from their mostly vegetarian diet of cereals and fruits From Hunza Valley. Panoramic views of Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak 7266m, Spantik Peak 7027m,Ultar 7388 Lady Finger 6000m. Baltit fort, one of the high valleys between China and Indian subcontinent. Facing Rakaposhi Peak, one of the highest mountain peaks in the world, Baltit Fort is poised majestically above Karimabad, the present day capital of Hunza (Baltit was the capital of the old state of Hunza, and is now included in the Karimabad settlement area). Located on the rocky upper level of the Hunza hill and surrounded by Ultar Bar to the east, the Hyderabad Har to the west, Mount Ultar and its subsidiary range to the north, the Fort 4 | Page Pakistan Autumn Sightseeing Tour offers breathtaking views of the magnificent high mountains as well as a bird’s eye view of the villages in the valley. Baltit Fort has great historical, cultural and symbolic value to the local community. Historically, it was the seat of the Mirs of Hunza, a family that ruled the region for centuries. Culturally, with some buildings dating back to 12th century, it is a record of the architectural evolution of the area. The main building is an impressive stone structure with intricately detailed timber features. Its architecture is a significant example of Pakistan’s diverse heritage, reflecting distinct Tibetan influence as seen by the presence of a Tibetan ‘sky-light’ in the roof. Socially, the fort and the surrounding settlements are valuable symbols and reminders of man’s creativity and persistence in overcoming an unfavorable and hostile natural environment for the purpose of survival. Duiker valley called Roof of the world; from the top you have very close scenic view of Lady Finger (6000m) Ultar SAR 7300m, and very nice view of Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak 7200m, Gooden Peak 7027m, and Dastagil SAR. Gulmit Situated in the spectacular karakoram mountains on the old silk route about 140 kms from Gilgit, 45 kms from Karimabad Hunza and 136 kms from Khunjerab pass the Chinese border in the west banks of upper Hunza river and border on China Gulmit is the most visited region of Gojal Upper Hunza Valley. It is the gateway to five valleys, Shimshal Valley, Chipursan Valley, Misgar Valley, Boibar Valley & Khunjerab. Adding more to the beauty of Gulmit, standing at the Northern end of the Valley, is Mountain Tupopdan. Inspired by its unique structural attributes tourists have promoted the peak by giving it new names, some call it "Passu Cones" and other "Passu Cathedral" mount Tupopdan is the most photographed peak of the region. It is a Valley of nine colours Mountains surrounding in its unique images. It has a unique place on the world map with a rich history and deep-rooted culture. Gulmit is surrounded by some of the world most famous peaks, glaciers and lakes such as Shisper peak 7611 meters, Gulmit Tower 5810 meters, Passu Cathedral, Passu Cones 6106 meters. Attaabad Lake: January 2010 there was huge landslide in Hunza just 35 km before Passu village and it blocked KKH and Hunza River and became 35 km long artificial Lake towards upper Hunza. May/June 2010 Local government and private sector brought boats for passengers, goods and to transport vehicles. We have safe boat facilities therefore Trade and tourist traffic didn’t stop between Pakistan and China. Foreign tourists enjoy lot to cross the long blue Lake in the mighty mountains of Hunza Valley. Borith Lake Borith Lake is a beautiful lake in the village of Borith near Gulmit and Gojal valleys of upper Hunza, Gilgit- Baltisan Pakistan. It can be accessed from the Husseini Village near the Gulkin Village. It can be accessed from Husseni Village through 2 km unpaved road or it can be accessed directly from the Gulkin Village passing directly through glacier with a tracking route of 2-3 hour. The lake becomes home of of the thousand of migratory birds from the southern Pakistan, Central Asia and South China. TEMPERATURE 10°C ACCOMODATION MEALS: BREAKFAST DISTANCE 20 KM TIME 2 ELEVATION CAMP/GUEST HOUSE DRIVING HOURS 2500 M 5 | Page Pakistan Autumn Sightseeing Tour Day 5: Drive to Khunjerab Pass and drive Back to Gilgit and Ghizer We will visit Khunjerab pass and after the excursion drive back to Gilgit to drive further to Ghizer KEY DESTINATION DETAILS: Khunjerab Pass elevation 4,733m is a high mountain pass in the Karakoram Mountains in a strategic position on the northern border of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region and on the southwest border of the Xinjiang region of China.
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