Panoramic Karakoram Tour 12 Days / 11 Nights
Best Season – April to November
Tour Highlights:
Panoramic Karakoram tour is going through the most beautiful valley of Hunza and if not exaggeration one of the most beautiful valleys of the world. One may witness the highest peaks of Karakoram mountain range and also some of the highest peaks of the Himalayan Mountain Range. So this is truly panoramic tour of your lifetime.
Tour Itinerary:
Day O1: Arrival Islamabad
We will be received by our company representative at Islamabad airport. After traditional welcome we will be transferred to hotel and check in. In the afternoon we will go for city tour of Islamabad by visiting Shakarparian View Point and the Faisal Mosque. Stay in hotel at Lahore.
Day 02: Islamabad – Besham (270km)
In the morning we will depart for Besham via Karakoram Highway (the longest mountain route). We will also visit Taxila en route, visit the ruins and the museum (famous for Ghandara collections). Stay in hotel at Besham.
Day 03: Besham – Gilgit (335km)
Today we have a fascinating drive for the whole day on KKH, en route view the mighty Nanga Parbat (8125m) and witness the old rock drawings at Shatial. Up on arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Stay in hotel at Gilgit.
Day 04: Gilgit – Karimabad (Hunza) (120km)
Before leaving Gilgit, we will visit the bazaar of Gilgit and then continue for a panoramic tour to Karimabad, en route tea stop in front of Rakaposhi (7788m). Up on arrival we will be transferred to hotel and check in. In the afternoon we will walk through Karimabad Village or free at leisure. Stay in hotel at Karimabad.
Day 05: Karimabad – Nagar – Karimabad (16km)
This is full day to explore the panoramic valley of Hunza. First we will visit Baltit Fort, and then we will take jeep tour to Nagar Valley (16km) to see Hoper Glacier over there. Stay in hotel at Karimabad.
Day 06: Karimabad – Gulmit (30km)
In the morning, we will leave for Gulmit, en route enjoy boat ride on Attabad Lake, up on arrival transfer to hotel and check in. After lunch break, we will go for hiking tour of Gulmit village, also see Borit Lake and then a short walk along Passu Glacier. Stay in hotel at Gulmit.
Day 07: Gulmit – Khunjerab Pass – Duikar (Hunza) (260km)
Today we will depart for Khunjerab Pass excursion (5000m/ the highest mountain pass) with picnic lunch at the Pass. We will also witness some wild life while driving through National Khunjerab Pass. Stay in hotel at Duikar.
Day 08: Duikar – Skardu (280km)
In the morning we will depart for Skardu following Hunza River and onward from Gilgit the river of Indus all the way to Skardu, up on arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 09: Skardu
It is full day to explore the city of Skardu (known as little Tibet) by visiting Sadpara Lake and also visit the local Bazaar of Skardu. Stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 10: Skardu – Islamabad (By Air)
Today we have flight to Islamabad (one hour flight), up on arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Afternoon is free at leisure. Stay in hotel at Islamabad
Day 11: Islamabad – Murree – Bhurbon – Islamabad (70km one way)
We will go for full day excursion for Murree Hills (the largest summer resort of Pakistan), tea break at Bhurbon in one of the most beautiful resorts of Pakistan. Stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 12: Islamabad – Airport (flight out)
After breakfast we will depart for Islamabad airport to catch the flight back home. End of Panoramic Karakoram tour and end of Pakistan Tourism and tours services
Tour Package Price: 780 USD Per Person
Minimum group size is 10 pax
Price Table if group size is less than 10 pax
8+ = 740
6+ = 780
4+ = 860
2+ = 1130
Tour Package Includes:
Hotel stay on twin sharing basis with 3-4 star hotels
Daily breakfast
Air-conditioned luxury transport with fuel and driver wages
English speaking tour guide
Entry fees to monuments as per program
All kind of taxes and parking fees
Porterage and restaurant tips
Domestic flights as per program if any