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Karakorum Highway & Chitral Valley

21 days
Start and end in Islamabad
4.5
894 traveler reviews
Karakorum Highway & Chitral Valley - Encounters Travel
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Tour Operator:
Encounters Travel
Max group size:
20
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
234331
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Highlights

  • Explore Islamabad's modern marvels and Faisal Mosque
  • Trek to Fairy Meadows for stunning Nanga Parbat views
  • Discover ancient Buddhist ruins in the Khagan Valley
  • Cross the thrilling Hussaini Suspension Bridge
  • Visit the vibrant bazaars and historic forts of Hunza

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Islamabad, afternoon city tour
  2. Day 2 Islamabad to Naran via the Jaulian Monastery & Sirkup Old City. Visit Naran Bazaar
  3. Day 3 Cross the Babussar Pass. Hike to Fairy Meadows
  4. Day 4 Free time or treks in the mountains around Fairy Meadows
  5. Day 5 Hike down to Tato, drive to Tarashing
  6. Day 6 Hike to Nanga Parbat-Herrligkoffer Base Camp
  7. Day 7 To Skardu via Desosai National Park
  8. Day 8 Day trip to the Shigar Valley
  9. Day 9 Skardu to Gilgit via Katchura Lake
  10. Day 10 Hunza Valley, Borith Lake, Passu Glacier View
  11. Day 11 Passu to Karimabad
  12. Day 12 Drive to Gupis
  13. Day 13 Drive to Mastuj via the Shandur Pass
  14. Day 14 Drive to Chitral
  15. Day 15 Day trip to Garam Chashma
  16. Day 16 Drive to the Rumbur Valley. Learn about the Kalash People
  17. Day 17 Nuristani village & Bumburet Valley
  18. Day 18 Summer Palace visit, Birmoghlasht
  19. Day 19 Chitral to Islamabad flight
  20. Day 20 Visit Taxila and Islamabad
  21. Day 21 Departure from Islamabad
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Number of tours

81

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...

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Customer Reviews

  • Bethany
    · August 9th, 2024
    Amazing guide! Very fun, helpful and informative. Well organized itinerary.
  • Satish
    · July 25th, 2024
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Dates & Availability

21 days
Karakorum Highway & Chitral Valley
From Islamabad to Islamabad

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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