Tour the North Pakistan

Islamabad: Arrival Islamabad and city tour of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Federal Capital      Islamabad is a new city modeled on the pattern of many new and modern western   capitals Half day   city tour of Islamabad, Shah Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Museum, Daman-e-Koh etc if your arrival is early morning to Islamabad could be possible to continue to Naran  stay night  6-8 hours Rawalpindi – is a bustling town strategically located between the Punjab and Azad Kashmir. It has a strong colonial influence and possesses a large military cantonment with the headquarters of the Pakistan Army. It is the sister city of Islamabad, and is essentially the older sister of Islamabad. To locals, Old bazaars, such as the Raja Bazaar, retain their oriental character, with artisans who still create in the old-fashioned way: designing jewelry, pounding out copper and brass items, fashioning cane baskets, hand-carving walnut furniture

Drive to Chlias/ Hunza Karimabad: it is 10-12 hours driving over Babusar Pass (4100m) with many stops for photographs Lulu Sar Lake in Naran and many stunning villages with green land, snow, avalanches fallen along the road in early spring season, Nanga Parbat 8125 m the second highest peak in Pakistan and 9th in the world, Rakaposhi 7788 m and Haramosh 7434 m. You will stop on the Junction point of the three great mountain ranges (Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalaya) with view of the meeting point of the mighty Indus River and Gilgit River. Your arrival in Hunza will add joy of your holidays with extraordinary contrast of landscape, snow-capped mountains, historical forts and tourist friendly people. You can stay overnight stay in Karimabad with significant views of Rakaposhi and Diran Peak from your hotel’s room. If you stay at Duikar( Eagal Nest) the view is more interesting and exciting.

Visit to Khujerab Pass 4700 m: In Hunza we will start our day by visiting fairy-tale like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a landmark built about 900 years ago, in 2004 tentatively enlisted UNESCO’s World Heritage. After visit of Baltit Fort, we will walk along Barbar irrigation channel with striking view of Karakoram mountains adds more essence to our journey. After lunch at a traditional Hunza home, we will visit Altit Fort and Duiker. We will witness the mesmerizing sunset view at Eagle’s Nest Duiker and an awe-inspiring view of Hunza. Duiker is situated at an altitude of 2935 meters high above sea level.  Drive to Gulmit for overnight.      the border between Pakistan and China it is 7 to eight hours driving on the 8th wonder of the world Karakorum Highway along Atta Abad Lake, Gulmit, Passu and the dry port Sust it is fascinating day. We leave early in the morning from Karimabad and visit to the pass  drive back Passu stay overnight there

Drive to Birghal Ishkoman. On the way visit Gilgit city is both accessible by road and by air; the road, journey along the path of the ancient silk route, is an unforgettable experience through winding valleys and tumbling waterfalls. We will visit Kargah Buddha, a rock carving beside the Kargah Nullah (steam) 6km west of Gilgit along the old road to Punial, is the most popular short outing from Gilgit. The Buddha figure is about 3m tall and looks down protectively over Gilgit. It was carved in the 7th century and its workmanship reveals a talented master. After lunch drive to the west of Gilgit towards the land of the Lakes Ghizer District. It has amazing landscape, rivers, lakes and hospitable welcoming people. You can visit to the villages of Ishkoman and overnight stay in the guest house with hospitable people, if you are interested in music there will be musical night with local musicians. We hope you will enjoy the trip these parts are less visited because that has not been advertised as the other parts of north Pakistan. Once you visit hope enjoy and be satisfied of your travel.

Drive to Phunder Valley: four to five hours driving along the beautiful villages of Punial, Gupis and Phunder with spectacular views all the way on Shundur Road which goes to Chitral over 3,730 meters pass with vehicle.  You can enjoy trout fishing in the crystal clear river of phunder and the lakes around it is an exciting visit to this valley you can experience the local culture visiting the village if possible visit some old traditional houses it is worth to visit and explore unique culture.

Drive Gilgit/Chilas: 6-7 hours on the same route went up to Ishkoman passing through Gahkuch the district head quarter of the Ghizer.

Drive/fly to Islamabad: The flight is depends on the weather condition if you are lucky enough to have this flight of 45 minutes over the giant mountain Nanga Parbat. Other wise drive on the Karakorum Highway or Naran Kaghan Valleys opposite to your travel up to Gilgit and Hunza. The Karakorum High way is worth to visit once on your trip. The mighty Indus River flows alongside the Karakorum High Way. You pass through Kohistan, Abbotabad, Mansehra, Taxila: Taxila: Sightseeing of ruins: Jaulian Monastery, Taxila Museum. Taxila is only about 30 kilometers from Rawalpindi, a little off the main highway. Steeped deep in history, the excavations at Taxila take you back 2,500 years into the world of Buddha, Alexander, Asoka and of course the Emperor Kanishka whose imprints are visible to this day. It is here that the world's most interesting civilizations took roots. It is here that you find endless images of Buddha. You find these in stone and in stucco. Important stages of Buddha’s life are depicted in the numerous panels that have been uncovered here. This great man of peace is depicted in exquisitely carved sculptures and statues glorifying him and his life. Each one of these sculptures is a collector's pride & visit truck & bus painting workshop.