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Places: 2 major cities, 4 smaller cities, 1 village, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pak-China Border, Multiple Lakes and Valleys, Karakoram, Himalayan & Hindukush mountain ranges, a Glacier visit
Activities: Many ! (Please see detailed itinerary)
Team: Story of Style Host (Hina), Local Tour Guides, and drivers
Trip Overview
Duration: 12 days
Group Size: 8 to 20
Meals: Half-board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Stay: 4 and 5 Star Hotels
Trip Actvities
Visit ancient mosques, forts, and villages
Tour the modern cities including Lahore and Islamabad
Excursions around Hunza
Travel through the towering mountain ranges
Walk to beautiful lakes and historical forts
Enjoy the bustling bazars and shopping centers
Explore the different architectures
Fly from Gilgit to Islamabad
Travel to the World’s highest border
Relive the Mughal era through a village stopped in time
Enjoy local cuisines
Trip Inclusions
Accommodation in Double/ Twin rooms in hotels with breakfast and dinner
All transfers and transport services
Air tickets from Gilgit to Islamabad
Local English speaking guide throughout trip
Entrance fees to the sights and
Museums
Trip Exclusions
Personal insurance and any items
not mentioned above
Tips for the guides and driver
Any other activities not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
Full board
Trip Itinerary
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When you reach Lahore, Pakistan you shall be welcomed by our representative.
Enjoy a convenient, and hassle-free transfer to your accommodation.
Check-in at the hotel to relax and unwind.
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We would have breakfast early in the morning to start the day! The first stop on your trip is the Old City's magnificent Lahore Fort. It is around 4 Km from the city center and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will also witness Sheesh Mahal, which is housed in the Lahore fort's Shah Burj Block. Two hours are estimated to be spent exploring. We will later travel to Badshahi Masjid, one of the biggest mosques in the world and a potential UNESCO World Heritage Site. The distance between the mosque and the Lahore fort is 500 meters. It should take about an hour to explore the mosque.
We will later go to Masjid Wazir Khan, which is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. Estimated time to explore is 1-2 hours.
We are then going to the Pakistan-India border to see the end of the day procession.
We will later go to Lahore’s well-known food street, which offers a breathtaking view of Badshahi Masjid. Foodies love coming to this particular culinary street. This would take one to two hours, roughly.
The day ends with Check-in at the hotel.
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We would have breakfast early in the morning to start the day!
After exploring Lahore's shopping, culture, and history, it's time to buckle up and go to Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. This city is sometimes referred to be the “most beautiful capital city”. We will take the motorway, which is a popular route for intracity travelers, to Islamabad. It will be a comfortable trip that takes four to five hours.
We are going to check into the hotel when we get to Islamabad. We would next proceed to the Faisal Mosque, one of Islamabad's most well-known tourist destinations. Although we can observe the mosque up close, please be aware that entry is prohibited, with the exception of Jummah prayer. We will also go to the Pakistan monument, which stands for the Pakistani people's unity.
After the tours, we will go to Saidpur settlement, a Mughal era village, and end the day with a restaurant dinner.
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We would begin the day with breakfast early, as always!
We will take the picturesque Hazara Motorway to Naran. The trip would take more than five to six hours. After traveling for about four hours, we will stop at the Kiwai waterfall during the trip. Our primary objective is to reach Naran Valley; although, we will make brief stops en route. We will check into the hotel in Naran after arriving, and then we will travel to Lake Saif ul Malook.
One of Pakistan’s highest elevation lakes, Lake Saif ul Malook, is situated above treeline, i.e., you won't find any trees there because the environment is unsuitable for vegetation over a particular altitude. It should be noted that the trip to Lake Saif ul Malook involves riding in traditional jeeps, which can be somewhat bumpy. Nevertheless, the ride is safe because the location sees thousands of visitors each day.
In the evening, we will check in and unwind at the hotel before continuing on our tour the next day.
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We will start the day with breakfast early in the morning.
We're going to travel to beautiful northern Pakistan today, which has some of the highest peaks on the planet.
We will first travel through Babusar, stopping at Lulusar Lake on the way to Babusar Pass, which is 13,690 feet above sea level. Please be aware that this is a mountain pass and that we will first ascend and traverse into Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan.
Returning to the route, we would cross through Babusar pass, but first we would stop briefly at the Mountain Pass to take in the breathtaking scenery. A tiny water stream will give rise to enormous water streams. You would first encounter the mountains from this location. After passing through a few hours of lush vegetation, we will eventually arrive at Chillas, which has an exceptionally hot environment. Chilas is tucked away between the Hindukush, Himalaya, and Karakoram mountain ranges. A Few Points to Remember: The trip from Naran to Lulusar Lake takes about one hour and thirty minutes, while the whole distance is approximately 114 kilometers, though actual travel time may vary.
We would spend the one night in Gilgit.
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You should be aware by now of what to expect in the early morning—breakfast!
After breakfast, we would travel to Hunza, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Pakistan. It will take us more than two hours to get from Gilgit to Hunza.
Fun fact: The Karakoram Highway is sometimes referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
We would take the KARAKORAM HIGHWAY, which appears as N35 on Google Maps, and you would start to see the rugged towering mountains.
We would spend a brief time at Junction Point, the meeting place of the world's three tall mountain ranges, namely the Hindukush, the Himalayas, and Karakoram.
We would also make a stop at Rakaposhi Viewpoint to witness the might of Rakaposhi, which stands at 25,551 feet and is the 27th highest mountain in the world.
Later on, we will travel to Karimabad, a well-known tourist destination in Hunza, where we will see the Wood and Stone Structure Baltit Fort and the Café de Hunza.
Baltit Fort Fact: The Hunza state's rulers resided in Altit Fort, a historic stronghold, where they held the title “Mir”. The fort is the oldest structure in Gilgit Baltistan, estimated to be 1100 years old. Similarly, the monarchs eventually relocated to the 800-year-old Baltit fort.
In Hunza, the day ends with a night stay.
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Starting day with early morning breakfast.
On this day, we shall be visiting the must visit places in Hunza like the Attabad lake.
Fact: Attabad lake was formed after a massive landslide in 2010, resulting in Attabad village being inundated. You would see trees submerged in water during boating.
Afterwards, we shall visit Hussaini bridge which is Pakistan’s longest hanging bridge (Which connects Hussaini village to Zara-abad village) and a visit to Passu cones (Also known as cathedral cones by some people).
Later, we will check-in at the hotel and night stay the hotel.
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After the customary early morning breakfast, we are going to the Khunjerab Pass, which is also the boundary between China and Pakistan, on this particular day.
Three to four hours is the estimated travel time to the border. We will arrive in Sost, also referred to as the dry port. We will travel further north and begin to gain elevation after our little stay there.
After our quick stop at Khunjerab Pass for an entry check, we would ride over numerous mountains and see snow in the distance.
Khunjerab Pass Fun Fact: The boundary separating China and Pakistan is also known as the world’s highest border.
We will later depart after spending the night at Khunjerab Pass and return to Hunza.
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The day starts with early morning breakfast.
On this day you shall be visiting Eagle’s nest from where you would have aerial view of Hunza and Nagar. Likewise, we shall visit Altit fort. The fort is believed to be 1100 years old, making it the oldest monument in Gilgit Baltistan. The rulers later moved to Baltit fort, which is 800 years old.
We shall also visit the Hopper Glacier, and rest of the time would be for shopping.
Our night stay will be in Gilgit and we would travel back to Gilgit in the evening.
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Time to head back to the big cities of Pakistan. After breakfast, we will head to the Gilgit Airport and take a domestic flight via Pakistan International Airlines plane to Islamabad International airport.
The flight time to Islamabad from Gilgit is generally 1 hour and 15 mins.
Following our arrival in Islamabad, we shall check in the hotel.
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On Day 11, we shall depart for Lahore and the remainder of the day can be utilized for shopping.
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This is departure day. Airport Transfers provided.
Have a safe journey back !