Pakistan's Karakoram Highway
Pakistan
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Islamabad
Islamabad
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About this tour
This overland adventure carves through lush valleys, snakes across high mountain passes and travels alongside creaking glaciers. With show-stopping scenery and plenty of walking included, prepare to be inspired by the Karakoram's warm, welcoming people and its rich tapestry of history. Hunza Valley - Explore the forts, castles and bazaars of the ancient Kingdom of Hunza Nanga Parbat - See this 8,000m+ peak up close on a walk to the base camp Karakoram Range - Travel from Islamabad into the mountains along the iconic Karakoram Highway
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Tour ID 221911
Tour length 14 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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Day 1: Trip starts in Islamabad afternoon orientation tour of the capital
Day 2: Drive into the mountains and onto Naran, in the Kaghan Valley
Day 3: Join the Karakoram Highway and drive into the Astore Valley, crossing Babussar Pass
Day 4: Drive into the Upper Rupal Valley for a walk up to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3550m)
Day 5: Drive up and across the Deosai Plateau to Skardu, stopping at Satpara Buddha and Satpura Lake
Day 6: Full day exploring the towering forts and villages of the Skardu Valley
Day 7: Re-join the Karakoram Highway and drive to Gilgit, the heart of the Karakoram region
Day 8: Drive to Karimabad, explore the mighty Baltit Fort and take in sunset over the Hunza Valley
Day 9: Full day exploring the Hunza Valley with a walk to glaciar viewpoints
Day 10: Leave the Karakoram Highway and drive to the small town of Gupis
Day 11: Explore the remote Yasin Valley by 4WD and on foot
Day 12: Drive to Naran via the Babusar Pass
Day 13: Drive back to Islamabad, visiting UNESCO site of Taxila and then explore Rawalpindi
Day 14: Trip ends in Islamabad
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