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WELCOME TO PAKISTAN! Come and join us on an extraordinary adventure through this amazing country on one of our experience-packed tours. Our tours are designed with incredible, awe-inspring experiences and incredible moments that will live in your memories forever. CONTENTS ADVENTURE TREKS CLASSIC TOURS Throne Room of the Mountain Gods.............................................30 Pakistan Highlights .................................................8 High Peaks Adventure ..........................................12 K2 Basecamp Trek ...................................................34 Travel Through History .........................................16 Himalayas and the REGIONAL TOURS Karakoram ................................................................36 Lahore and South Punjab ....................................20 Pilgrims Path to Karachi and Kalash Valley .............................................................38 Sindh Discovery .....................................................22 Swat and Palace to Fort............................................................40 Kalash Valley ...........................................................24 Day Trips from Islamabad ....................................26 Rush Lake and All inclusive Hunza Valley..............................................................42 Extensions ...............................................................24 INFORMATION SEASONAL TOURS Your Pakistan questions Autumn & Spring in High Peaks ..........................................................28 answered .........................................................44 Booking Conditions.................................................46

Pakistan is the land of the 5,000-year-old Indus Civilization, the land where the Hindu God Shiva’s tears formed an eternal pond that still exists. It is also the land where Greek colonies thrived well after Alexander’s conquest, creating the Greco-Buddhist civilization of Sadiq Garh Mosque Gandhara. This was the most significant Buddhist Dera Nawab Sahib center after Tibet. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born and died here. Thus, it is home to some of the most significant Sikh monuments. Above all, it’s the Islamic civilization that defines Pakistan. Islam came to Pakistan through Sufism. This eclectic mysticism still thrives amongst the Sufi Shrines. Monuments from the Islamic era are among the finest in the world. There is also an amazing diversity of landscape in Pakistan, but the mountains are what make Pakistan so special. Three of the highest mountain ranges come together in Pakistan, which gives it the highest concentration of peaks anywhere in the world. Over 4500 peaks rise above 6,000 meters, making it one of the most spectacular landscapes you’ve ever seen. Your holiday in Pakistan will be Contact filled with memorable experiences as plentiful as Pakistani Chai. 4 www.thewander.travel

Dear Traveler, Crowned by three of the world’s highest mountain ranges in the north and the Indian ocean in the south, Pakistan offers an immense diversity of landscapes, cultures and experiences. Ranging from self-supported hikes through majestic peaks and ancient villages, tribal and rural experiences, journeys through 5,000 years of history. There are many choices for your style of travel. At The Wander Adventures we like to curate authentic, immersive experiences that take you to the heart of local culture and bring you closer to history and culture of Pakistan. Environmental conservation is close to our hearts, so we craft all our trips so that you can experience the wonders of nature responsibly and preserve the delicate surroundings for future generations. Our tailor-made trips are crafted with detailed research, superb itinerary design, and handpicked accommodations. We’ve designed them to include the most interesting routes and must-do experiences. You can book them as they are or tailor them to suit your own personal interests. We aim to provide service that makes your vacation more enjoyable. On most trips we partner with the local community to organize special events that are unique to us. Our extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Pakistan as a destination ensures that you will get the most in-depth advice. This brochure is a brief introduction of what Pakistan has to offer. You will get a glimpse of the incredible mountain landscapes and communities of the High Peaks region, the ancient history of this region, the culture and architecture of Lahore, and Sufi mysticism in Multan and Sindh. Allow us to create an experience of a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you on a Wander Adventure soon! Raza Akhtar Founder & CEO Shah Jahan Mosque

Discover Pakistan with The Wander Adventures From some of the highest mountains in the world to the plains and deserts of Sindh and Punjab. Pakistan has an eclectic mix of history, landscapes, and cultures. Here are some of our favorite destinations.. 6 1 7 3 2 4 5

OUR FAVORITE SIGHTS IN PAKISTAN 1 KARAKORAM NATIONAL PARK 2 LAHORE FORT COMPLEX Highest concentrati on of high peaks in the world, four Peaks above 8,000 meters and some of The 20 hectares complex has 21 monuments, including the 15th century fort with the the longest glaciers outside the polar regions. A treat for climbers, trekkers and nature lovers. longest mural wall in the world; the largest Mughal era mosque and the moselum of Ranjit Singh the ruler of the Kingdom of Punjab. 3 TAXILA WORLD HERITAGE SITE 4 MOHENJO-DARO With 18 sites, from the 5th century B.C. to the 2ⁿd century A.D. Taxila illustrates the different The largest city of Indus Valley civilization from 26th century BCE. stages in the development of a city on the Indus that was alternately influenced by Persia, Greece and Central Asia 5 MAKLI NECROPOLIS 6 KALASH 7 FAIRY MEADOWS UNESCO World Heritage site of Makli is one of the largest Kalash people are spread inabout 20 villages, that until One of the easiest treks with views of Nanga Parbat, funerary sites in the world, housing more than 500,000 to 1 recently were disconnected from civilization. The Kalash the 9th highest in the world, a colossal and magnificent million graves built between 14th and 18th century. valleys are home to a 3,000-year-old civilization. The mountain. Kalash practice their own religion and way of life.

WANDER WITH US Badshahi Mosque Lahore Our original itineraries, whether they are for small group travel or individually created for our clients, are designed as journeys that connect with the local culture and nature. We provide exceptional travel experiences in Pakistan, combining nature, culture and history. Our approach is simple; we want your time in Pakistan to be enjoyable and memorable So, we curate trips that we enjoy, continuously improving on how we have done things in the past. We differentiate ourselves by focusing on the details. Your trip starts at arrival and our job is not done until you are back on the plane. The places you stay, the transport, the short stops, the meals and whether you sleep in a tent or hotel are opportunities for us to make your vacation a little bit more enjoyable. We believe that interaction with local cultures make these experience more rewarding So, we integrate elements of local culture in the form of stays at historical forts, local cuisine and immersive travel experiences. Harvest time in Khaplu Valley Sufi Festival at Madho Lal Shrine Hunza in Autumn

PLAN YOUR TRIP AUTHENTIC EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Pakistan Monument Islamabad TRAVEL EXPERIENCES We aim to include as much as possible PHYSICAL RATING Our itineraries are always designed as so you can enjoy every moment! Value journeys that connect with the local for money has been our ethos from All our tours feature a physical rating to culture and nature. the very beginning; your flights, your help select the right vacation. Every one accommodation, all or most meals, of tours require the ability to walk around Instead of providing an endless menu of touring, visas, transport, and expert sights unaided, while more active tours options, we understand your needs and guides are all included and deliver include longer walks or multi-day treks. concentrate on unique locations that we exceptional value. know and love to share. The timing of our Level 1: A reasonable level of fitness tours is selected to provide an authentic ACCOMMODATION off-the-beaten track experience. Some of is required but its more about spending our tours are only scheduled two or three Where you stay is an important part of time on your feet than covering large times a year to avoid the busy tourist the experience. You can be safe in the distances. You will be getting on and season. We focus on providing you with knowledge that your accommodation off vehicles, walking around sites and a high-quality experience instead of has been hand-picked to best suit climbing steps. delivering cookie cutter tours. the locations you’ll visit. We focus on providing the best accommodation Level 2: The typical day is busier and SMALL GROUP SIZE available to ensure that every part of your experience is memorable. involves more steps or multiple sites We believe that in-order to provide visits every day. The trip might involve the experiences our clients seek, it is In a large city, we will stay at a full service day hikes of 2-3 hours. imperative to keep the group size small five-star hotel, in other places we always with a high guide to client ratio. Our trips look for a place that is comfortable, with Level 3: You should enjoy hiking and have a maximum group size of 12, and we delicious local food and a special local usually have two guides and never exceed touch. feel comfortable hiking 3–6 miles with a 5:1 client to guide ratio. We believe this elevation with elevation gains/losses of allows you to experience the nature and CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP up to 300m(1000 ft) per day. We suggest local culture in an intimate setting and beginning a regular exercise regimen at gives you the personal attention that we If you’d like to explore your destination least 2–3 months prior to departure. further or arrange a stopover on your believe makes our trips a success. flight all you have to do is ask! Our Level 4: You should be comfortable knowledgeable team of experts can help you customize your very own tour or with hiking 5-8 hours each day, up to extension to any tour in this brochure. 18km (11 miles) with as much as 3,000’ elevation gain and loss or high altitude. Level 5: Challenging for fit hikers with experience in multi-day treks in high altitude. These tours are not appropriate for novice hikers or even for experienced but unfit hikers.

PAKISTAN HIGHLIGHTS 20 DAYS FROM PER DAY 2 Lahore Fort LAHORE $5,950PERSON DAY 3 Our tour today begins with the 17th LAHORE ALL INCLUSIVE century Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore’s historic walled city. We continue on to We return to the old city today for a 2 PHYSICAL RATING the Lahore Fort complex, which includes more intimate cultural introduction to the 16th century Fort, the 17th century Lahore. The walled city of Lahore is BEST TIME TO VISIT: Badshahi Mosque and the 19th century known as the cultural heart of Punjab. APRIL - OCTOBER Tomb of Ranjit Singh the Sikh ruler of We have developed this tour around Punjab. Later, we visit the tombs of food, music and architecture of historic TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his queen Lahore. This is a culturally immersive 9 Feel the vibe in Lahore Nur Jehan. experience that you will remember. As 9 Experience high peaks in Hunza we walk we will stop to eat street food 9 K alash tribes ancient way of living at some of the famous places within the 9 Trek to Fairy Meadows 9 Experience layers of history in Taxila PRICE INCLUDES • ALL MEALS • B EST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION (Including hotel for first night in case of early arrival • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • T OURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES DAY 1 Wazir Khan Mosque LAHORE You can take advantage of the morning to recover from your journey. Later we will visit the Lahore Museum passing through the Mall where you will see many Gothic buildings from the British period. We will then visit the Wagah Indian Border to witness the flag lowering ceremony. Its quite a spectacle and attracts many visitors from both sides of the border. You will learn about the history of Pakistan.

historic district. Explore Mughal Havelis we return to our hotel and settle in for a Hunza Valley after tasting delectable halwa puris; visit meal. the Faqir Khanna Museum for a glimpse The area of Swat was an important region into the Sikh Empire period; visit music DAY 5 within Greek-Bactria and a major buddhist schools to see students playing the tabla EXPLORE PESHAWAR center. Buddhist and Ghandhara sites are and flute. Have some fresh Jalebi’s on the littered all over the valley. We will visit way to a dhol performance. We return Today we explore the historic sites of the remains of 2nd century Butkara stupa, to the hotel where the rest of the day is Peshawar. Starting with the Peshawar believed to contain the ashes of Buddha. available to relax or some sightseeing on Museum, known for one of the largest and We continue to Udegram village where your own. We will finish the night with a most extensive collections of Gandhara you will have the option to hike to Raja cultural performance at dinner. art of the Buddhist period.Continue to Gira’s castle, site with a history stretching the 17th century Mahabat Khan Mosque from 1,000 BC to 14th century. DAY 4 and visit Bala Hissar Fort, which has TRAVEL TO PESHAWAR existed since 7th century and has been in DAY 7 continuous occupation ever since. TRAVEL TO CHITRAL After breakfast we will start our journey to the 2,000 year old city of Peshawar. DAY 6 We travel by road to Kalash Valley, Temple complex. Along the way we will EXPLORE SWAT stopping at the Chakdara Museum with stop at Katas Raj temple complex, later its collection of first to seventh century visit the historic Qisa Khawani Bazar (story In the morning will visit the Swat Museum Gandhara Art. The drive will take us tellers bazar), and roam the streets before with its collection of Gandharan statuettes through villages and small towns and we and treasure from the valley of Swat. will reach our destination in the evening, where our first stop is Kalash Valley. Kalash celbrating Chilam Joshi Festival Shandur Polo Festival

Fairy Meadows DAY 8 tournament, the festival is a celebration Baltistan. For those interested there EXPLORE KALASH VALLEY of local culture, music and cuisine. In the will an option to take a cooking class in morning we will watch a polo match played Pakistani cuisine. Birbir, Bumborete and Rumbur valleys are in the free style polo and then continue to locally known as Kafiristan (the land of Gilgit. We will stop along the way to see DAY 12 the infidels). These valleys are home to the 7th century carving of a large standing KHUNJERAB PASS the 3,000 year old civilization of Kalash Buddha known as Kargah Buddha and then people who are spread in about 20 continue to our hotel in Gilgit. Today we head to towards Khunjerab villages. The Kalash practice their own Pass, the land route to Chinese border religion and their cultural practices are DAY 10 and at 4,934m(16,187ft) the highest unique from all other ethnicities.   TRAVEL TO HUNZA VALLEY border crossing in the world. The scenery is beautiful with high peaks all If we are here in time for a Kalash festival. We drive from Gilgit to Hunza Valley, around. Due to the dramatic change in The celebration is a huge party, with lots stopping along the way for views of altitude, we will only take a brief stop of dancing, wine and feasting. We will Rakaposhi before reaching Hunza. In the at the top before heading back. witness the celebrations and you can wear afternoon visit the1,000 year old Ganesh traditional Kalash attire and participate in village. Our next stop is the 700 year Our last stop is Attabad Lake, formed the festivities. old Baltit Fort where the Mir (title of the in 2010 after a landslide that blocked Hunza ruler) resided until the 1950s.  the flow of the river.  We will take a DAY 9 boat ride to our hotel where we spend MASTUJ VALLEY The evening is free to enjoy the local the night. markets and relax at the hotel. Today we head to Chitral town and DAY 13 explore the bazar and the Chitral fort after DAY 11 FAIRY MEADOWS which we will continue to Mastuj. This is EXPLORE HUNZA one of the most beautiful and dramatic We start early today and head to drives as we wind our way up the Mastuj In the morning you will have an option to Raikot bridge from where we will Valley, passing the high peaks of Tirich hike behind Baltit fort along an irrigation travel to Fairy Meadows with views Mir and Boni Zong, before finally entering channel with views of Hunza Valley, the Nanga Parbat Massif (the 9th highest the Yarkund Valley at the top of which surrounding peaks and terraced fields peak in the world). We take Jeeps lies Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor and with views of daily life. The trek ends at over a 17km steep and narrow dirt continues to Shandur Pass. the high point (Eagles nest) where you can road to Tattu village, where the hiking view the entire Hunza Valley. trail to Fairy Meadows begins. This is If we are here at the time of Shandur a well established trail and we walk Festival we will spend the night in In the afternoon visit the 1100 years old through the forest on a gentle climb the festival grounds. A free style Polo Altit fort, the original seat of the Hunza for about 2-3 hours. state and the oldest monument in Gilgit-

Kachura Lake DAY 14 DAY 17 After Taxila we will head over to our NANGA PARBAT BASECAMP SHIGAR VALLEY hotel in Islamabad. You have an option to relax or take an Drive to Shigar Valley where we will stay DAY 19 easy hike to the settlement of Beyal (4hrs at the historic Shigar Fort. The day is for ISLAMABAD roundtrip) and continue the challenge relaxing, in the evening we can go to a to Nanga Parbat basecamp (8 hours private hot spring to relax. After a relaxed morning, visit some of roundtrip). This is the easiest access to the the sights in Islamabad, including Faisal basecamp of an 8,000m peak. DAY 18 Mosque and the National Institute of Folk TAXILA Heritage. You will have time to buy local DAY 15 handicrafts and we will arrange a tour for TRAVEL TO KACHURA LAKES We take an afternoon flight to Islamabad. carpet shopping. In the evening we get Our first stop is the UNESCO world together for a celebration dinner to end an After a leisurely morning retrace our heritage site of Taxila. The origins of Taxila amazing experience. as a city go back to 600 BC, it was an steps, back to to Jhel where we continue important city and it was an important DAY 20 the drive to Raikot bridge. We will switch Buddhist Centre from 5th century BC to FLYOUT transports at the bridge and drive to 6th Century AD.  Taxila Museum is famous Shigar valley. We drive with beautiful for its magnificent collection of Gandhara Our private transport will take you to views of high peaks to our resort at lower Art. the airport. Kachura Lake. Katchura Lakes are two beautiful alpine lakes You will have time Islamabad for an optional hike to upper Kachura lake, for those interested it is possible to go boating and fish for Trout in these lakes. DAY 16 KHAPLU In the morning visit the historic Kharpocho fort and continue on a beautiful drive to Khaplu. Later visit the 18th century Khaplu Khanqah and the 14th century Chaqchan Mosque. and stop for lunch at beautiful restored palace where we will spend the night.

HIGH PEAKS ADVENTURE 16 DAYS FROM PER DAY 2 Deosai Plains TRAVEL TO SKARDU $4,585PERSON DAY 3 We will take an early morning flight to KACHURA LAKES ALL INCLUSIVE Skardu. The flight is about an hour and on the way you will see the foot hills of the Katchura Lakes are two beautiful 2 PHYSICAL RATING Himalayas, leading to Nanga Parbat and as alpine lakes near Skardu. We start our we get closer to landing K2 and Baltoro trip with a visit to the lower Kachura BEST TIME TO VISIT: Glacier. In the afternoon we will visit the lake which is located at a resort. We APRIL - SEPTEMBER historic Kharpocho fort. At the top, we have will have an optional hike to upper views of the surrounding area. We will also Kachura lake, for those interested it TOUR HIGHLIGHTS visit the 14th century Amburiq Mosque in is possible to go boating and fish for 9 Visit three of the highest Shigar Village, a UNESCO award-winning Trout in these lakes. We have lunch mountain ranges in the world site. We will return to our hotel where you here and later will explore Skardu 9 Explore ancient castles in Hunza have an option to further explore the area town for shopping before returning 9 Experience layers of history in Taxila or relax and enjoy the location. to the hotel. In the evening we visit 9 Enjoy a local festival private hot springs and relax before 9 Trek to Fairy Meadows dinner. PRICE INCLUDES • ALL MEALS • B EST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES Chakhchain Mosque Islamabad DAY 1 ISLAMABAD The morning is free to recover from your journey. In the afternoon and we offer an optional walk to the Margalla hills surrounding the capital. Later in the afternoon, the trek leaders will give a full trip briefing. We will conclude our evening with a group dinner, this will be an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and enjoy a restful evening before our journey begins.

DAY 4 On our way to Hunza we stop for Attabad Lake DEOSAI PLAINS views of the great mass of Rakaposhi, In the afternoon we will visit the 1100 the 27th highest mountain in the world years old Altit fort, the original seat This is a long day, we will start after 7,788m (25,551ft). of the Hunza state and the oldest breakfast and head to Deosai Plains, monument in Gilgit-Baltistan. stopping at the beautiful turquoise blue DAY 7 Satpara Lake on the way. EXPLORE HUNZA DAY 8 KHUNJERAB PASS Deosai National Park is a high-altitude n the morning you have an option alpine plateau, the average elevation is to hike behind Baltit fort along an Today we head to towards Khunjerab 4114m(13497ft) making it the second irrigation channel with views of Hunza Pass, the land route to Chinese border highest plateau in the world. We will have Valley, the surrounding peaks and and at 4,934m(16,187ft) the highest lunch at the beautiful Shausar lake and terraced fields with views of daily life. border crossing in the world. The you will have an opportunity to walk in The trek ends at the high point (Eagles scenery is beautiful with high peaks all the area, after spending 3-4 hours in the nest) where you can view the entire around. Due to the dramatic change in area we will drive another 3 hours to reach Hunza Valley. altitude, we only take a brief stop at the Astore, where we will spend the night. top before heading back. DAY 5 Baltit Fort FAIRY MEADOWS We start our day with a leisurely morning at Rama Lake, later we will drive to Raikot bridge for our journey to Fairy Meadows with views of Nanga Parbet. We take Jeeps over a 17km steep and narrow dirt road to Tattu village, where the hiking trail to Fairy Meadows begins. This is a well established trail and we walk through the forest on a gentle climb for about 2-3 hours. We spend the night in Fairy Meadows with beautiful views of Nanga Parbat. DAY 6 TRAVEL TO HUNZA We trace our steps back to Raikot Bridge and head to Hunza, stopping in Gilgit for lunch. Here we will have a chance to visit the famous Kargah Buddha, a 7th century carving of a large standing Buddha.

Our last stop for the night is Attabad festival grounds. Traditionally a polo Phandar Valley Lake, formed in 2010 after a landslide tournament, the festival is a celebration which borders Afghanistan and Tajikistan that blocked the flow of the river.  We of local culture, music and cuisine. we will see impressive views of Trich Mir will take a boat ride to our hotel where In the morning we will watch a polo 7,708 m (25,289 ft) the highest mountain we spend the night. match played in the free style polo and in the Hindukush range. then continue to Mastuj. DAY 9 DAY 12 TRAVEL TO PHANDAR Mastuj was the seat of the principality KALASH VALLEY that governed Northern Chitral and Yasin After a leisurely morning on the banks valleys. We will spend our night in a hotel Birbir, Bumborete and Rumbur valleys of Attabad lake we drive towards located within the historic Mastuj fort. are locally known as Kafiristan (the land Ghizer valley the launching pad for of the infidels). These valleys are home Shandur Pass. Shandur is also known DAY 11 to the 3,000 year old civilization of as the rooftop of the world and is the TRAVEL TO CHITRAL Kalash people who are spread in about birth place of Polo which still played 20 villages. The Kalash practice their amongst villages during the Polo This is a beautiful and scenic drive, as we own religion and their cultural practices festival. start from Mastuj Valley towards Yarkund are unique from all other ethnicities. We Valley and wind down towards Chitral. will visit Kalash villages, meet with locals The 6 hour drive brings us to Phandar, Driving close to the Wakhan Corridor, who are keen to share their culture and where our hotel is located on the banks lifestyle with visitors. Later we will move of Phandar lake. The deep blue lake We will have chance to walk around the Chilam Joshi Festival Kalash Valley lake and relax. DAY 10 TRAVEL TO MASTUJ We take the Shandur Pass to Mastuj, stopping for tea at the top 3,800m(12,467ft). For those interested, there is a chance to walk in the beautiful meadows before getting picked by the jeep. If we are here at the time of Shandur Festival we will spend the night in the

to our hotel in the Kalash Valley where DAY 15 Shandur Polo we spend the night TAKHT-BHAI & TAXILA After a relaxed morning, visit some of If we are here in time for a Kalash festival. We will visit the UNESCO world heritage the sights in Islamabad, including Faisal The celebration is a huge party, with lots sites of Takht-bhai and Taxila. Takht-Bhai Mosque and the National Institute of dancing, wine and feasting. We will is a 7th century Buddhist monastery. of of folk heritage. You will have an witness the celebrations and you have The origins of Taxila as a city go back to opportunity to buy local handicrafts an opportunity to wear traditional Kalash 1500 BC and it remained an important and we will arrange a tour of carpet attire and participate in the festivities. city during the Persian, Indo-Greek and shopping. Kushan periods from 5th century BC After relaxing at the hotel, we will head DAY 13 to 6th Century AD.  Taxila Museum is to the Margalla hills for a celebration SWAT VALLEY famous for its magnificent collection dinner to end an amazing experience. of Gandhara Art.  We travel by road to Swat Valley, DAY 17 stopping at the Chakdara Museum with After Taxila we will head over to our hotel FLY OUT its collection of first to seventh century in Islamabad. The evening is free to relax Gandhara Art. The drive will take us or join an organized shopping trip. Our private transport will take you to through villages and small towns and we the airport. will reach our destination in the evening. DAY 16 ISLAMABAD DAY 14 EXPLORE SWAT Takht Bhai Monestary In the morning will visit the Swat Museum with its collection of Gandharan statuettes and treasure from the valley of Swat. The area of Swat was a major buddhist center; buddhist and Ghandhara historical sites are littered all over the valley. We will visit the remains of 2nd century Butkara stupa, believed to contain the ashes of Buddha. We continue to Udegram village where you have the option to hike to Raja Gira’s castle, site with a history stretching from 1,000 BC to 14th century.

TRAVEL THROUGH HISTORY 19 DAYS FROM PER $4,900PERSON ALL INCLUSIVE 2 PHYSICAL RATING BEST TIME TO VISIT: OCTOBER - APRIL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS  DAY 1 the largest and covers the history of KARACHI the region from the bronze age. We 9 Visit the historic walled city end the day at the Shrine of Mangho of Lahore On arrival in Karachi you will be met and Pir, the patron saint of the African transferred to your hotel. Depending diaspora. The Shrine is known for its 9 Explore ancient Mohenjodaro on your time of arrival the rest of the crocodiles who are considered sacred. 9 Take a desert Safari day is yours to start soaking up the local 9 See ancient Greek cities in Taxila culture. We get together as a group for DAY 3 9 Take a desert Safari dinner where your guide will discuss the MAKLI 9 Eat your way through diverse itinerary. Today we take a two hour drive to Pakistani cuisine DAY 2 Thatta the medieval capital of Sindh. EXPLORE KARACHI We will visit the Necropolis of Makli PRICE INCLUDES a UNESCO world heritage site; a We start our day with a visit to the city of mausoleums built between • ALL MEALS mausoleum of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, the 14th and 18th century. Our next patron saint of Karachi. We continue to stop is the 16th century Shah Jahan • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION National Museum of Pakistan Museum (Including hotel for first night in case of early arrival • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES Dhamal at Lal Shahbaz Shah Jahan Mosque

mosque considered to have the most DAY 5 Kot Diji Fort elaborate tile work in South-Asia. Our MOHENJO-DARO day ends in Hyderabad where we will in are identical to the outlines etched onto spend the night. Drive to Mohenjo-daro, largest city of the five-thousand-year-old seals of the Indus Valley built around 26th century BC Mohenjodaro city civilization. We continue DAY 4 and a UNESCO world heritage site. After to visit the island of Sadhu Belo, famous for RANIKOT a detailed visit of the site and museum we its highly revered Hindu temples. continue to Sukkur stoping at the 18th We drive two hours to explore century Kot Diji Fort on the way. DAY 7 Ranikot fort, considered the largest BAHAWALPUR fort in the world with walls covering DAY 6 32 km. Later we continue to the SUKKUR Our first stop is Uch; founded by Alexander shrine of Lal Shahbaz the most the Great in 325 BCE as Alexandria on eccentric and popular saint in Sindh. In the morning we take a boat trip to see the Indus. Uch today is known for its At sunset we will experience Dhamal, the boat houses of the Mohana people, Sufi Shrines from 12-15th centuries. the ecstatic whirling dance of Sufis. descendants of the first inhabitants of the Spend the day with the locals, listening to Indus valley. The wooden boats they live the stories and legends of these mystics. Later we will visit the Palace of the former Nawab of Bahawalpur. Mohenjodaro Derawar Mosque DAY 8 CHOLISTAN Venture on through the Cholistan Desert to Derawar. Here, enjoy a camel safari to the local villages and meet the local people. Spend the night in a tented desert camp. Enjoy the evening with live folk music.

DAY 9 will have an opportunity to roam the Uch Sharif MULTAN streets before we settle in for a meal Takht-Bhai. Visit the Swat Museum before returning to our hotel. The next with its collection of Gandharan Travel to the vibrant town of Multan, day visit the Bala Hisar Fort in continuous statuettes and treasure from the dominated by its Sufi Shrines and culture. use since the 7th century. Explore the valley of Swat. We will visit the Multan is famous for its handicrafts and Peshawar museum with the largest remains of 2nd century Butkara traditional sweets, we will visit some of collection of Gahdhara art in the world. stupa, believed to contain the ashes the famous places as we walk through of Buddha. Later visit Udegram the streets to the old city fort, and visit DAY village where you will have the Sufi mausoleums covered in white and 15-16 SWAT option to hike to Raja Gira’s castle, blue tile work. In the evening experience site with a history stretching from Sufi music at the shrine. Drive to Swat, stopping at the 1st 1,000 BC to 14th century. century UNESCO world heritage site of DAY 10-12 Mohra Mundra site Taxila DISCOVER LAHORE Discover Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan. Drown in national fervor at the Wagah Border for the flag lowering ceremony. Experience historic Lahore fort complex and many ancient sites. The next day return to the walled city to enjoy a walking street food tour that takes us to historic Haveli’s, cultural museum, music schools and folk performances. End your evenings with a live music or cultural performance. DAY 13-14 PESHAWAR We drive to the 2,000 year old city of Peshawar. Along the way we will stop at Katas Raj Temple complex. Once in Peshawar, we will visit the historic Qisa Khawani Bazar (story tellers bazar), you

DAY 17 Shahi Hamam TAXILA Faisal Mosque Islamabad Our first stop is the UNESCO world heritage site of Taxila. The origins of Taxila as a city go back to 1500 BC and it was an important Buddhist Centre from 5th century BC to 6th Century AD.  Taxila Museum is famous for its magnificent collection of Greek influenced Gandhara Art.  After Taxila we will head over to our hotel in Islamabad. The afternoon and evening are free to relax or join an organized shopping trip. DAY 18 ISLAMABAD After a relaxed morning, you will have a chance to visit some of sights in Islamabad, including Faisal Mosque and the national institute of folk heritage. You will have an opportunity to buy local handicrafts and we will arrange a tour of carpet shopping. After relaxing at the hotel, we will head to the Margala hills for a celebration dinner to end an amazing experience. DAY 19 FLYOUT Our private transport will take you to the airport.

LAHORE & SOUTH PUNJAB 7 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 A devotee at the Shrine of Madho Lal LAHORE $1,900PERSON DAY 3 On arrival in Lahore you will be met and LAHORE ALL INCLUSIVE transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the The next day return to the walled 1 PHYSICAL RATING day is yours to start soaking up the local city to enjoy a walking street food culture. We get together as a group to tour that takes us to historic Haveli’s, BEST TIME TO VISIT: visit the Shrine of famous saint Shah cultural museum, music schools APRIL - OCTOBER Hussain for ecstatic Sufi dance/music and folk performances. End your followed by dinner. evenings with a live music or cultural TOUR HIGHLIGHTS performance. a Eat your way through historic DAY 2 LAHORE DAY 4 Lahore BAHAWALPUR a Immerse yourself in sufism in Our tour today begins with the 17th century Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore’s Our first stop is Uch; founded by South Punjab historic walled city. We continue on to Alexander the Great, in 325 BCE as a Enjoy a Desert Safari on Camel the Lahore Fort complex, which includes Alexandria on the Indus. Uch today a Visit the anciet site of Harappa the 16th century Fort, the 17th century is known for its Sufi Shrines from a Experience layers of history Badshahi Mosque and the 19th century 12-15th centuries. Spend the day with Tomb of Ranjit Singh the Sikh ruler of the locals, listening to the stories and in Taxila Punjab. At sunset, drown in national legends of these mystics. Later we fervor at the Wagah Border for the flag will visit the Palace of the Nawab of PRICE INCLUDES lowering ceremony. • ALL MEALS Bahawalpur. • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION (Including hotel for first night in case of early arrival • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • T OURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES Wagah Border Lahore Street Food Sadiq Palace

Multan Old City Derawar Fort DAY 5 CHOLISTAN Venture on through the Cholistan Desert to Derawar. Here, enjoy a camel safari to the local villages and meet the local people. Spend the night in a tented desert camp. Enjoy the evening with live folk music. DAY 6 MULTAN Travel to the vibrant town of Multan, dominated by its Sufi Shrines and dominant Sufi culture. Walk through the streets to the old city fort. In the evening experience Sufi music at the shrine. DAY 7 HARAPPA We travel to the archeological site of Harappa containing the ruins of the second largest city of the Indus civilization from 25th century BC. Later continue to Lahore for our departure the following day. DAY 8 FLYOUT Our private transport will take you to the airport.

KARACHI & SINDH DISCOVERY 8 DAYS FROM PER culture. We get together as a group for Karachi dinner where your guide will discuss the $1,950PERSON itinerary. DAY 3 ALL INCLUSIVE MAKLI DAY 2 1 PHYSICAL RATING DISCOVER KARACHI Our first stop is the ruins of the city of Banbhore (1st to 13th century). The BEST TIME TO VISIT: We start our day with a visit to the ruins of the fortified walls are still visible. OCTOBER - APRIL mausoleum of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, the We continue our drive to Thatta the patron saint of Karachi. We continue to medieval capital of Sindh. We will visit TOUR HIGHLIGHTS National Museum of Pakistan Museum the Necropolis of Makli a UNESCO world a Karachi the city of 22 million people which covers the history of the region heritage site, a city of mausoleums built a Explore ancient Mohenjodaro from the bronze age. We end the day between 14th and 18th century. Our a Marvel at amazing Shah Jahan at the Shrine of Mangho Pir, the patron next stop is the 16th century Shah Jahan saint of the African diaspora. The Shrine mosque considered to have the most Mosque is known for its crocodiles who are elaborate tile work in South-Asia. Our day a Sleep under the stars in Ranikot Fort considered sacred. ends in Hyderabad where we will spend a Whirl like a dervish at Lal Shahbaz the night. PRICE INCLUDES • ALL MEALS • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION (Including hotel for first night in case of early arrival • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES DAY 1 KARACHI On arrival in Karachi you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local Chaukhundi Tombs Makli .

DAY 4 DAY 6 Shah Jahan Mosque SUKKUR MOHENJO-DARO Sukkur . Ranikot. We start our day with a visit to The day is for guided exploration of the Kalhora and Talpur tombs in Mohenjo-daro. The largest city of Hyderabad. After lunch in a traditional Indus Valley built around 26th century restaurant we start our drive to BC and a UNESCO world heritage site. Sukkur. We stop at Bhit Shah to visit After a detailed visit of the site and the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. museum we continue to the shrine of and sit for some live music played by Lal Shahbaz the most eccentric and the devotes. Later we will stop at the popular saint in Sindh. At sunset we majestic 18th century Kot Diji Fort will experience Dhamal, the ecstatic before reaching Sukkur in the evening. whirling dance of Sufis. DAY 5 DAY 7 EXPLORE SUKKUR RANIKOT In the morning we take a boat We drive two hours to explore Ranikot trip to see the boat houses of the fort, considered the largest fort in Mohana people, descendants of the the world with walls covering 32 km. first inhabitants of the Indus valley. There are three smaller forts inside. The wooden boats they live in are After a bon fire, we spend the night in identical to the outlines etched onto glamping tents under a star filled sky. the five-thousand-year-old seals of the Mohenjodaro city civilization. We DAY 8 continue to visit the island of Sadhu KARACHI Belo, famous for its highly revered Hindu temples. After a relaxed morning, we will drive back to Karachi. Once at the hotel, you After Lunch we will take a hour and have the option to relax or join us for a half drive to Larkana where we spend shopping excursion. the night. DAY 9 FLY OUT Transport to the airport is provided.

SWAT AND KALASH VALLEYS 8 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Swat Valley ISLAMABAD $1,975PERSON Explore the Peshawar museum with the ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your largest collection of Gahdhara art in the journey. In the afternoon and we offer world. In the evening wander through the 2 PHYSICAL RATING an optional walk to the Margalla hills historic Qisa Khawani Bazar (story tellers surrounding the capital. bazar), before we settle in for a meal BEST TIME TO VISIT: APRIL - OCTOBER Later in the afternoon, the trek leaders before returning to our hotel. will give a full trip briefing. We will TOUR HIGHLIGHTS conclude our evening with a group DAY 3-4 a Explore the bazars in Peshawar dinner, this will be an opportunity for TAKHT-BHAI TO SWAT a D iscover Greek infl uenced everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and enjoy a restful evening Drive to Swat, stopping at the 1st century Gandhara civilizat ion in Swat before our journey begins. UNESCO world heritage site of Takht- a Kalash tribes ancient way of living Bhai. Visit the Swat Museum with its a Travel through history in Taxila DAY 2 collection of Gandharan statuettes and a See the amazing Ibex in Gol TRAVEL TO PESHAWAR treasure from the valley of Swat. We will visit the remains of 2nd century Butkara National Park We drive to the 2,000 year old city of stupa, believed to contain the ashes of Peshawar. Visit the Bala Hisar Fort in Buddha. Later visit Udegram village where PRICE INCLUDES continuous use since the 7th century. you will have the option to hike to Raja • ALL MEALS Gira’s castle, site with a history stretching • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION from 1,000 BC to 14th century. • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES Saidpur Village Chitral Valley

DAY 5 practices are unique from all other DAY 8 TRAVEL TO CHITRAL ethnicities. If we are here in time for TAXILA AND ISLAMABAD a Kalash festival. The celebration is We will travel by road to Chitral a huge party, with lots of dancing, We take a morning flight to Islamabad. Valley, stopping at the Chakdara wine and feasting. We will witness Our first stop is the UNESCO world Museum with its collection of first to the celebrations and you have an heritage site of Taxila. The origins of seventh century Gandhara Art. The opportunity to wear traditional Kalash Taxila as a city go back to 1500 BC and it drive will take us through villages and attire and participate in the festivities. was an important Buddhist Centre from small towns and we will reach our 5th century BC to 6th Century AD. Taxila destination in the evening, where our DAY 7 Museum is famous for its magnificent first stop is Kalash Valley. GOL NATIONAL PARK collection of Gandhara Art. DAY 6 In the morning we travel to Chitral After Taxila we will head over to our hotel KALASH VALLEY Gol National Park surrounded by high in Islamabad. The afternoon and evening Hindukush mountains it is the natural are free to relax or join an organized Birbir, Bumborete and Rumbur valleys habitat for Ibex, Snow Leopard, Lynx, shopping trip. are locally known as Kafiristan (the Chakor, Ram Chakor, Pheasant and land of the infidels). These valleys are an assortment of birds and wild DAY 9 home to the 3,000 year old civilization creatures. The rest of the day is free FLY OUT of Kalash people who are spread in to relax in your hotel overlooking the about 20 villages. The Kalash practice Chitral Valley. Our private transport will take you to their own religion and their cultural the airport. Kalash Festival .

DAY TRIPS FROM ISLAMABAD 8 DAYS FROM PER Rohtas Fort . $2,395PERSON from 5th century BC to 6th Century AD. DAY 5 ALL INCLUSIVE We will visit three sites representing TAKHT-BHAI & PANJA SAHIB different periods of history the visit 1 PHYSICAL RATING concludes with tour of Taxila Museum Our first stop is Takht-i-Bhai a 1st- famous for its magnificent collection century Buddhist monastery and an BEST TIME TO VISIT: of Gandhara Art. After Taxila we will archaeological site, listed among the OCTOBER - APRIL head over to our hotel in Islamabad. The UNESCO world heritage sites. Takht-i- afternoon and evening are free to relax Bhai is considered the most imposing TOUR HIGHLIGHTS or join an organized shopping trip. remnant of Buddhism in Gandhara. We 9 Enjoy colonial luxury in Nathia-gali continue to Panja Sahib an important 9 E xperience layers of history in Taxila DAY 3 Gurdwara (Sikh temple) located 65 9 L earn ancient Hindu mythology ROHTAS FORT kilometers from Islamabad. at Katas Raj Rohtas Fort is considered one of the 9 S hop for carpets and handicraft s largest forts in the Sub-continent and is DAY 6-7 recognized as an exceptional example of NATHIAGALI in Islamabad Muslim military architecture in Central and South Asia located. This UNESCO world Nathia Gali is a hill station and resort PRICE INCLUDES heritage is located 2hrs from Islamabad. town located at the center of the Galiyat • ALL MEALS range about two hours drive from • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION DAY 4 Islamabad. The lush green meadows, • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION KATAS RAJ & SALT MINES deep forests of oak and pine, and scenic • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE views are what Nathiagali is famous and The Katas Raj is a complex located 155 loved for. The colonial governors house INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES km away from the city of Islamabad. is now available for stays and makes for a The location is described in detail in DAY 1 Mahabartha and is considered the second perfect luxurious retreat. ISLAMABAD oldest holiest site in Hinduism, attracting flocks of pilgrims every year. Later visit DAY 8 On arrival in Islamabad you will be met Himalayan Salt mines in continues use FLYOUT and transferred to your hotel. Depending since discovered by Alexanders army. on your time of arrival the rest of the Our private transport will take you to the day is yours to start soaking up the airport. local culture. In the evening we offer an optional walk to the Margalla hills surrounding the capital. We get together as a group for dinner. DAY 2 TAXILA The origins of Taxila as a city go back to 1500 BC and it was a Buddhist Centre Katas Raj . Salt Mines Nathiagali

ALL INCLUSIVE EXTENSIONS PRICE INCLUDES • ALL MEALS • HOTEL • T OUR WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING PRIVATE TRANSPORT AND ENTRANCE FEES KHAPLU PALACE 3 DAYS FROM $575 PER PERSON LUXUS ATTABAD LAKE SHAGRILLA KACHURA DARBAR HUNZA 3 DAYS FROM 3 DAYS FROM 3 DAYS FROM $600 PER PERSON $625 PER PERSON $525 PER PERSON SERENA ISLAMABAD SHIGAR FORT PC LAHORE 3 DAYS FROM 3 DAYS FROM 3 DAYS FROM $750 PER PERSON $600 PER PERSON $850 PER PERSON

AUTUMN & SPRING IN HIGH PEAKS 12 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Altit Fort Hunza ISLAMABAD $3,290PERSON Next stop is the 700 year old Baltit Fort ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your where the Mir (title of the Hunza ruler) journey. In the afternoon and we offer resided until the 1950s. There is also 2 PHYSICAL RATING an optional walk to the Margalla hills an opportunity to hike behind the fort surrounding the capital. We conclude our along an irrigation channel with views of BEST TIME TO VISIT: evening with a group dinner. Hunza Valley, the surrounding peaks and SPRING: APRIL - MAY terraced fields with views of daily life. FALL: OCTOBER - NOVEMBER DAY 2 TRAVEL TO HUNZA DAY 4 The High Peaks region is KUNJERAB PASS particularly beautiful during the We take an early morning flight to Gilgit spring and fall. In the spring, The flight is about an hour and on the Today we head towards Khunjerab Pass, cherry and apricot blossoms fill way you will see the foot hills of the the land route to Chinese border and the valleys and brightly colored Himalayas,leading to Nanga Parbat. Have at 4,934m(16,187ft) the highest border foliage lines the hills in the fall. lunch in Gilgit and continue to Hunza crossing in the world. The scenery is The crisp, cool weather makes Valley. On our way to Hunza we will stop beautiful with high peaks all around. Our this a great time to travel. for views of the great mass of Rakaposhi, last stop for the night is Attabad Lake, the 27th highest mountain in the world. formed in 2010 after a landslide that The itinerary is subject to change blocked the flow of the river. as we adjust the tour to valleys DAY 3 with the best foliage colors. KARIMABAD DAY 5 FAIRY MEADOWS PRICE INCLUDES Visit the 1100 years old Altit fort, the • ALL MEALS original seat of the Hunza state and the After a relaxed morning we start our • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan. journey to Fairy Meadows. We stop for lunch in Gilgit at Raikot bridge we take (Including hotel for first night Jeeps over a 17km steep and narrow dirt in case of early arrival) • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

road to Tattu village, where the hiking trail Lakes are two beautiful alpine lakes. Spantik views from Hunza to Fairy Meadows begins. This is a well We will have an optional hike to upper established trail and we walk through the Kachura lake, for those interested it is transport will transfer us to the hotel forest on a gentle climb for about 2-3 hours, possible to go boating and fish for Trout in and once we have settled in it will be night is in a mountain lodge with views of these lakes. time to take lunch. After lunch the Nanga Parbat. rest of the day is free for independent DAY 8-9 sightseeing, shopping or to relax at DAY 6 KHAPLU the hotel. FAIRY MEADOWS In the morning we will visit the historic DAY 11 You have an option to relax or take an Kharpocho fort and continue on a ISLAMABAD easy hike to the settlement of Beyal(4hrs beautiful drive to Khaplu. We stop at the roundtrip) or continue the challenge 18th century Khaplu Khanqah and the After a relaxed morning, you will have to Nanga Parbat basecamp (8 hours Chaqchan Mosque and stop for lunch at a chance to visit some of sights in roundtrip). This is the easiest access to beautiful restored palace where we will Islamabad, including Faisal Mosque the basecamp of an 8,000m peak. spend the night. Next morning hike to and the national institute of folk the 500 year old Thoksikar Fort, located heritage, buy local handicrafts and DAY 7 at a high point with 360 views of Khaplu we will arrange a tour of carpet KACHURA LAKES and Shyok river. The day is to relax and shopping.After relaxing at the hotel, enjoy the serene setting of the Palace. we will head to the Margalla hills for a After a leisurely morning retrace our celebration dinner to end an amazing steps, back to to Jhel where we continue DAY 10 experience. the drive to Raikot bridge. We switch TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD transports at the bridge and drive to DAY 12 We drive to Skardu and take a late ISLAMABAD AIRPORT Shigar valley. The road to our resort has morning flight to Islamabad. Our private beautiful views of high peaks. Katchura This morning transfer to Islamabad airport Kachura Lake Hunza Valley

THRONE ROOM OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS 20 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 K2 . ISLAMABAD $5,875PERSON DAY 3-4 ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from SHIGAR your journey. In the afternoon and we 5 PHYSICAL RATING offer an optional walk to the Margalla After a relaxed morning we drive hills surrounding the capital. Later in the back towards Skardu getting back BEST TIME TO VISIT: afternoon, the trek leaders will give a to our hotel in the evening. Skardu JUNE - SEPTEMBER full trip briefing. We will conclude our is the launching point for most evening with a group dinner. expeditions so it is possible to get Aptly described as ‘the Throne any additional items that you may Room of the Mountain Gods’, DAY 2 need for the days ahead. This time is Concordia, the innermost sanctum DEOSAI for you to relax and prepare for the of the Karakoram has possibly trek ahead. the most spectacular mountain We will take an early morning flight scenery anywhere in the world. to Skardu, after breakfast head to DAY 5 Deosai Plains, stopping at the beautiful TRAVEL TO JHOLA The tour goes to K2 basecamp turquoise blue Satpara Lake on the way. after which we cross Gondogoro We will camp on the lake and take day We leave Skardu by jeep for the pass to Hushe Valley. hikes in the area. 7-hour drive to Jhola, passing through the beautiful Shigar Valley. PRICE INCLUDES Deosai National Park is the second We continue to the confluence of • ALL MEALS highest plateau in the world and perfect the Braldu and Dumordo Rivers and • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION for acclimatization before your trek. follow the banks of Braldu river to our camp at Jhola. (Including full service camping and hotel for first night in case of early arrival) • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES • 12.5kgs(27pounds) porterage of personal gear on trek Deosai Plains Shigar Fort Khuburtse

DAY 6 Grand Cathedral, the Trango Towers Masherbrum HIKE TO PAIJU and the striking Uli Biaho tower and 3400m (11500ft) peak. DAY 9 HIKE TO CONCORDIA Our route follows the Braldu River, the DAY 8 4550m(14927ft) trail alternates between riverbed and the HIKE TO GORO I terraces above. At our high point we have 4223m(13855ft) We wake up to views of Masherbrum views ahead to the snout of the Baltoro (7821m), the 22nd highest peak in Glacier and the granite peaks of the We continue eastwards beside the world. It takes 3-4 hours to get to Trango Towers and Cathedral Peaks. the Baltoro Glacier, we cross two Goro II (4330m) where we will have small side glaciers, and eventually lunch. The final approach to Concordia DAY 7 we can see the Trango Towers and takes us through incredible mountain HIKE TO KHUBURTSE the isolated pillar of the Nameless scenery, as one after another the big 3800m (12468ft) Tower, as we reach Urdukas peaks come into view. We pass Mustagh (3900m) for lunch. Another 2-3 Tower (7284m).Ahead of us Gasherbrum As we progress, the scenery becomes hours of walking brings us to our IV (7925m, 17th) acts like a beacon rugged, wild and even more spectacular. campsite at Goro I. The campsite drawing us on, to right we get peeks Stunning views gradually emerge of is opposite the Yermanendu of Gasherbrum ll (8035m, 14th highest granite peaks on the north side of the glacier which flows down from peak). As we make our way up the glacier. It takes a few hours to cross the Masherbrum pass. Here we will Baltoro, Broad Peak (8051m) comes into glacier. From here we follow a rocky trail spend our first night on the glacier. view above the ridge connecting Marble along the edge of Baltoro to Khuburtse Peak and Crystal Peak on our left. K2 where we have sensational views of the keeps itself hidden until the very moment we reach Concordia when suddenly its Gasherbrum IV Chogolisa

full height is revealed in sweeping lines medial moraine of the Godwin K2 and BroadPeak from Concordia that climb almost 4000 meters from the Austen Glacier. It will take us valley floor to the summit. We make our approximately 3 hours to reach DAY 13 camp at on a moraine ridge surrounded Broad Peak base camp. Here we HIKE TO ALI CAMP on all side by jagged peaks, have an excellent view of K2 in 4930m (16174ft) one direction and in the other DAY 10 you look back at Concordia From Concordia we trek along upper CONCORDIA framed with Mitre Peak and the Baltoro towards Chogolisa at the head bulk of Chogolisa, also known as of the valley, eventually reach the Concordia, the joining of five glaciers is Bride Peak. After lunch we will confluence of this glacier with the West an immense sea of ice covered in stone. continue to K2 basecamp. It will Vigne Glacier which sweeps down from The views here are stunning, K2, Broad take another 2-3 hours to reach the base of the Gondogoro La. Here Peak, Gasherbrum, Mitre Peak, Chogolisa the Gilkey memorial. We will have on the moraine beside the junction we and Sia Kangri are all prominent, dinner and camp here for the make our home for the night at the place along with dozens of smaller peaks. In night. known locally as ‘Ali Camp’ (4800m). preparation for Gondogoro-la crossing, we will organize a skills session on the DAY 12 DAY 14 simple techniques of roped travel and HIKE TO CONCORDIA GONDOGORO-LA moving on fixed lines. 5135m(16847ft) 5585m (18,323ft) DAY 11 Today we take a mostly downhill To avoid risk of rock falls on the decent K2 BASECAMP walk back to Concordia and rest in on the Hushe side, we start very early 5135m (16847ft) preparation for the Gondogoro-la (around 1am). After an early breakfast, crossing. The trip leader will give a we will wear crampons and harnesses The first few kilometers after leaving briefing about what to expect on and set off roped together onto the Concordia are covered with crevasses the crossing and we will revisit our West Vigne Glacier towards the foot and meltwater rivers, after which skills. of the Gondogoro-la pass. After 3-4 reach easy terrain and follow the hours of steep and strenuous ascent (assisted by fixed ropes) we gain the top Heading to Ali Camp Laila Peak

to be rewarded with stunning views of tamarisks, wild roses and junipers set Nanga Parbat views on Islamabad Flight K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums. beside the river. There are views up The descent is much steeper than our to the Charakusa Valley towards K7 crossing on Gondogoro-la, day 16 and 17 ascent route and here we will use fixed (6934m). can be used as contingency days. lines for the majority of the way down. We descend 3-4 hrs to Khuspang camp DAY 16 DAY 18 (4600m). Khuspang is named for the TRAVEL TO KHAPLU TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD turquoise (xhu) flowers which blanket 3050m (10,006ft) this grassy place in summer. We will take the early morning flight to Today is our final day of trekking; 3-4 Islamabad, if unable to fly we will drive DAY 15 hours of easy descent bring us to the Silk Road back to Islamabad Our HIKE TO SAICHO the village of Hushe. Nestled in the private bus will be waiting at the airport 3400m (11,155ft) Hushe Valley the village is the gateway to transfer us to the hotel. The rest of the for many expeditions traveling to day is free for independent sightseeing, After a couple of minutes of easy Masherbrum, K7 and the Charakusa shopping or to relax at the hotel. This walking we get onto the glacier where and Nangma valleys. For those evening we come together again for a we pick our way across the moraine and interested we may have the option of celebratory meal at a local restaurant. ice, finally crossing the glacier. There a short climb to the top of a hillside is a spectacular view of Masherbrum on the edge of the village to gain DAY 19 and the glacier cascading down from unparalleled views of the mountain ISLAMABAD Masherbrum Pass. At this point we have tops of the entire Baltoro. reached the more benign altitude where After a relaxed morning, visit some of things grow and instead of rock and ice DAY 17 the sights in Islamabad including Faisal we have grass. It is a beautiful walk to KHAPLU Mosque and the national institute of folk Shaicho as we pass yak pastures and heritage. Shop for local handicrafts have see the first trees since Paiju. Saicho is a This is a day to rest and recover from fun shopping for hand made carpets. picturesque campsite nestled amongst the long trek. DAY 20 Note: In case we have to wait for the FLY OUT Transfer to Islamabad Airport is provided. Hushe Valley Khaplu Palace

K2 BASECAMP TREK 19 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 K2 . ISLAMABAD $3,350PERSON DAY 6 ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your HIKE TO PAIJU journey. In the afternoon and we offer an 3400m (11500ft) 5 PHYSICAL RATING optional walk to the Margalla hills sur- rounding the capital. Later in the afternoon, Our route follows the Braldu River, the BEST TIME TO VISIT: the trek leaders will give a full trip briefing. trail alternates between riverbed and JUNE - SEPTEMBER We conclude our evening with a group din- the terraces above, as we get to higher ner, this will be an opportunity for everyone ground we will find excellent views of TOUR HIGHLIGHTS to get to know each other. the impressive Paiju Peak. At our high 9 Add a check to your bucketlist point we have views ahead to the snout 9 Spend a night at K2 Basecamp DAY 2 of the Baltoro Glacier and the granite 9 Be amazed by High Peaks DEOSAI peaks of the Trango Towers and Cathe- dral Peaks. in Concordia We take an early morning flight to 9 Eat your way through diverse Skardu, and after breakfast head to DAY 7 Deosai Plains, stopping at the beautiful HIKE TO KHUBURTSE Pakistani cuisine turquoise blue Satpara Lake on the way. 3800m (12468ft). We will camp on the lake and take day PRICE INCLUDES hikes in the area. Stunning views gradually emerge of •ALL MEALS granite peaks on the north side of the • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION DAY 3-4 glacier. It takes a few hours to cross the SHIGAR glacier. From here we follow a rocky trail (Including full service camping and hotel along the edge of Baltoro to Khuburtse for first night in case of early arrival) After a relaxed morning we will drive where we have sensational views of the • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION back towards Skardu getting back to Grand Cathedral, the Trango Towers and • ALL GUIDING SERVICES our hotel in the evening. Skardu is the the striking Uli Biaho tower and peak. • 12.5kgs(27pounds) PORTERAGE OF launching point for most expeditions so PERSONAL GEAR ON TREK it is possible to get any additional items DAY 8 that you may need for the days ahead. HIKE TO GORO I Designed for those who want 4223m (13855ft) to experience K2 basecamp DAY 5 and Epic mountainscape of TRAVEL TO JHOLA We continue eastwards beside the Concordia without the challenge Baltoro Glacier, we cross two small side of Gondogoro-La. We leave Skardu by jeep for the 7-hour glaciers, and eventually we can see the The trip goes to K2 basecamp drive to Jhola, passing through the beau- Trango Towers and the isolated pillar of and returns back to our starting tiful Shigar Valley. Given reasonable road the Nameless Tower as we reach Urdukas campsite of Jhola from where we conditions, we continue to the conflu- (3900m) for lunch. Another 2-3 hours of return to Shigar. ence of the Braldu and Dumordo Rivers walking brings us to our campsite at Goro and follow the banks of Braldu river to I. Here we will spend our first night on Gilkey Memorial our camp at Jhola. the glacier.

DAY 9 tion for Gondogoro-la crossing, we will Ariel view of Karakoram High Peaks . HIKE TO CONCORDIA organize a skills session on the simple 4550m(14927ft) techniques of roped travel and moving DAY 17 - on fixed lines. TRAVEL TO SHIGAR We wake up to views of Masherbrum (7821m), the 24th highest peak in the DAY 11 Start the day with a hike to the campsite world. It takes 3-4 hours to get to Goro K2 BASECAMP 5135m of Jhola where our transport will be wait- II (4330m) where we will have lunch. (16847ft) ing to take us back to Shigar. The final approach to Concordia takes us through incredible mountain scen- The first few kilometers after leaving DAY 18 - 19 ery, as one after another the big peaks Concordia are covered with crevasses ISLAMABAD come into view. We pass Mustagh Tower and meltwater rivers, after which reach (7284m), an imposing monolith of rock easy terrain and follow the medial mo- Take the early morning flight to Islam- Ahead of us Gasherbrum IV (7925m, raine of the Godwin Austen Glacier. It will abad. Days are flexible with sightseeing 17th) acts like a beacon drawing us on, take us approximately 3 hours to reach in and around Islamabad. to right we get peeks of Gasherbrum ll Broad Peak base camp. Here we have an Day 19 is an important contingency day; in- (8035m, 14th highest peak). As we make excellent view of K2 in one direction and case of flight cancellation we will be arriving our way up the Baltoro, the aptly named in the other you look back at Concordia in Islamabad this afternoon so you should Broad Peak (8051m) comes into view framed with Mitre Peak and the bulk of not be planning to fly out on this day. above the ridge connecting Marble Peak Chogolisa, also known as Bride Peak. and Crystal Peak on our left. K2 keeps After lunch we will continue to K2 base- DAY 20 FLY OUT itself hidden until the very moment we camp. It will take another 2-3 hours to reach Concordia when suddenly its full reach the Gilkey memorial. We will have Transfer to Islamabad Airport is provided. height is revealed in sweeping lines that dinner and camp here for the night. climb almost 4000 meters from the valley Gasherbrum IV floor to the summit. We make our camp DAY 12 at on a moraine ridge surrounded on all HIKE TO CONCORDIA side by jagged peaks, t 5135m (16847ft) DAY 10 Today we take a mostly downhill walk CONCORDIA back to Concordia and rest in preparation for the Gondogoro-la crossing. The trip Concordia, the joining of five glaciers (so leader will give a briefing about what to named in 1892 after Place de la Con- expect on the crossing and we will revisit corde in Paris), is an immense sea of ice our skills. covered in stone. In every direction, the views here are stunning, K2, Broad Peak, DAY 13 - 16 Gasherbrum, Mitre Peak, Chogolisa and HIKE TO PAIJU Sia Kangri are all prominent, along with dozens of smaller peaks. In prepara- We retrace our steps back to Paiju Campsite

HIMALAYAS AND THE KARAKORAM 12 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows ISLAMABAD $2,570PERSON DAY 3 ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover NANGA PARBAT BASECAMP from your journey. In the afternoon 4 PHYSICAL RATING and we offer an optional walk to The trail to basecamp passes through the Margalla hills surrounding pine and fir forest along a stream for BEST TIME TO VISIT: the capital. Later the trek leaders about 5km. The vista finally opens JUNE - SEPTEMBER will give a full trip briefing. We up as we reach the small settlement conclude our evening with a group of Beyal. From Beyal we continue An introduction to the culture and dinner. on a trail with views in all directions. high peaks of Pakistan, this trek The trail leads up to the moraine brings together two of the world’s DAY 2 where a ruble covered track leads highest mountain ranges, the TRAVEL TO us to Nanga Parbat basecamp. The Himalayas and the Karakoram in two FAIRY MEADOWS incredible peaks of Nanga Parbat form accessible basecamp treks. a sweeping panorama. Take an early morning flight to PRICE INCLUDES Gilgit, on the way you will see the DAY 4 •ALL MEALS foot hills of the Himalayas, leading HIKE TO FAIRY MEADOWS • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODA- to Nanga Parbat. We continue to Fairy Meadows. At Raikot bridge In the morning there is an option to TION we take Jeeps over a 17km steep trek to camp1 and return. The trek to (Including full service camping and hotel and narrow dirt road to Tattu camp1 is on a steep trail above the great for first night in case of early arrival) village, where the hiking trail to moraine and takes about two hours, all • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION Fairy Meadows begins. This is a along the trek the views are spectacular. • ALL GUIDING SERVICES well established trail and we walk Those who decide to stay will enjoy a • 12.5kgs(27pounds) PORTERAGE OF through the forest on a gentle leisurely morning enjoying the panoramic climb for about 2-3 hours. Spend views, and can explore the area.Later PERSONAL GEAR ON TREK the night at a mountain lodge. we retrace our steps, taking an easy descending path back to Fairy Meadows Nanga Parbat is the western most where we will spend the night. high peak of the Himalayan range. Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest in the world, is a colossal and magnificent mountain. In mountaineering circles it is known as King of the mountains for its size and magnificent profile. The Karakoram Range, in contrast, has the greatest concentration of high peaks along with the longest glaciers outside the polar regions. Amongst these is Rakaposhi, the 27th highest peak in the world. Rakaposhi is well recognized for its beauty than its rank might suggest. Jeep track to Fairy Meadows Nanga Parbat basecamp

DAY 5 Rakaposhi peaks. We spend the night in Rakaposhi Basecamp TRAVEL TO NAGAR camps. 7th century carving of a large standing We retrace our steps, taking an DAY 7 Buddha. The day is free to relax. easy descending path back to Fairy RETURN TO HUNZA Meadows and then on to Jhel where DAY 11 we continue the drive to Raikot We retrace our steps stopping at TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD bridge. We stop in Gulmet for views Rakaposhi view point along the way. The of our next trek Rakaposhi, have a path is an easy descent, we stop for lunch Take the early morning flight to Islamabad, traditional chai and then continue on and then continue on to Minapin where Our private bus will be waiting at the to Nagar where we spend the night. we will take the transport to Hunza. airport to transfer us to the hotel. After lunch the rest of the day is free for DAY 6 DAY 8 independent sightseeing, shopping or to RAKAPOSHI BASECAMP EXPLORE HUNZA relax at the hotel. This is a long day of hiking. We start Visit the 1100 years old Altit fort, the DAY 12 early taking our transport to a bridge original seat of the Hunza state and the ISLAMABAD on the snout of Minapin glacier. The oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan. trail is very steep, initially rising 183m Our next stop is the 700 year old Baltit This is an additional day for sightseeing on switch backs and then easing but Fort where the Mir (title of the Hunza and our trip leader will arrange a group continuing the ascent until we reach ruler) resided until the 1950s. There is tour to see some of the local sights. the summer settlement of Hapakun, an opportunity to hike behind the fort We will have a group dinner with some where we will rest for a couple hours along an irrigation channel with views of entertainment. and have lunch. Continue through Hunza Valley, the surrounding peaks and This is an important contingency day; incase forests and pastures until we get to terraced fields with views of daily life of flight cancellation we will be arriving in the moraine which has been hidden Islamabad this afternoon so you should not from the view until this moment. You DAY 8 be planning to fly out on this day. are rewarded with a panoramic view PASSU CONES AND of the ridge connecting Diran and ATTABAD LAKE DAY 13 ISLAMABAD AIRPORT Altit Fort We head to “Passu Cones” also known as Cathedral Ridge, a series of pointed This morning transfer to Islamabad 6,000 m peaks located next to the airport for your flight home. Karakoram Highway. Enjoy some gentle trekking on the Batura Glacier after Lake Attabad which we will hike across a suspension bridge to Borit Lake. Later we take a short boat ride across Attabad lake to our lake side hotel where we spend the night. DAY 10 TRAVEL TO GILGIT We enjoy a relaxed morning at the lake; in the afternoon drive towards Gilgit. Visit the famous Kargah Buddha, a

PILGRIMS PATH TO KALASH VALLEY 10 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Yasin Valley . ISLAMABAD $2,490PERSON DAY 4 ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your TREK TO GASHUCHI journey. Later in the afternoon, the trek 3 PHYSICAL RATING leaders will give a full trip briefing. We 5-6 hours, climb about 1100m will conclude our evening with a group Walk on Haghost bar glacier a mix of ice BEST TIME TO VISIT: dinner, this will be an opportunity for and scree to Gashuchi, a nice flat, sheltered JUNE - SEPTEMBER everyone to get to know each other. camping site near a pool of water. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS DAY 2 DAY 5 9 Hike an ancient trail TRAVEL TO YASIN VALLEY CROSS THUI PASS 9 Watch a game of polo TO GOLESHI 9 Visit the lost tribes of Kalash Valley In the morning we fly to Giligit and after 9 Experience history in Taxila breakfast we will travel to Yasin Valley. The 5-6 hours, climb about 400m, descend day is yours to relax. You can stroll in the about 1100m PRICE INCLUDES apple orchards or watch a game of Polo. Walk through flower fields to the head • ALL MEALS of the valley and take a donkey path to • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION DAY 3 the top of Thui pass, you can see 5,000m TREK TO RAMANACH and 6,000m peaks in both directions. We (Including full service camping and ho- start the descent from glacier to summer tel for first night in case of early arrival) 5-6 hours, climb about 200m pastures and stop at the shepherd • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION settlement of Goleshi where we will • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE Start the hike from Nialthi village where spend the night. INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES the road ends and start hiking. Walk • 12.5kgs(27pounds) porterage through fields of barley and millet, with DAY 6 of personal gear on trek water falls tumbling down the mountains. TRAVEL TO MASTUJ We stop at shepherd summer settlements This trek offers unmatched diversity and continue to our campsite. 3-4 hours descend 700m. of cultural experiences and It’s an easy walk down Gazin river to the connection with local cultures. The first part of this trip takes us on an ancient pilgrims path from Ghizer valley, surrounded by 6000m peaks. We cross Thui Ann pass to Chitral valley, where we take day treks to visit villages of the Kalash people who have maintained their traditions and religion over centuries. Yasin Village Polo in Yasin Village Nialthi Village .

Yarkhun river, past villages and shepherd 20 villages. The Kalash practice their Chimrain Peak Swat Valley settlements to the village of Wasam. Our own religion and their cultural practices transport will be waiting for us to drive are unique from all other ethnicities. We Buddha. Later we drive to the UNESCO us to Mastuj village, where we spend the will visit Kalash villages, meet with locals world heritage site of Taxila. Taxila was night within the walls of Mastuj Fort. who are keen to share their culture and an important city in Bactria, we will visit lifestyle with visitors. Later we will move archeological sites from the Bactrian DAY 7 to our hotel in the Kalash Valley where and Buddhist periods before heading to TRAVEL TO CHITRAL we spend the night Islamabad. This is a beautiful and scenic drive, as we DAY 10 DAY 12 start from Mastuj Valley towards Yarkund TRAVEL TO SWAT ISLAMABAD Valley and wind down towards Chitral. Driving close to the Wakhan Corridor, We will travel by road to Swat Valley, After a relaxed morning, you will have which borders Afghanistan and Tajikistan stopping at the Chakdara Museum with a chance to visit some of sights in we will see impressive views of Trich Mir its collection of first to seventh century Islamabad, including Faisal Mosque and 7,708 m (25,289 ft) the highest mountain Gandhara Art. The drive will take us the national institute of folk heritage. in the Hindukush range. In Chitral the day through villages and small towns and we You will have an opportunity to buy local is free to relax at our heritage hotel. will reach our destination in the evening. handicrafts and we will arrange a tour of carpet shopping. DAY 8-9 DAY 11 TRAVEL TO KALASH VALLEY TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD After relaxing at the hotel, we will head to the Margalla hills for a celebration Birbir, Bumborete and Rumbur valleys Visit the Swat Museum with its collection dinner to end an amazing experience. are locally known as Kafiristan (the land of Gandharan statuettes and treasure of the infidels). These valleys are home from the valley of Swat. Continue to DAY 13 to the 3,000 year old civilization of see the remains of 2nd century Butkara FLYOUT Kalash people who are spread in about stupa, believed to contain the ashes of This morning transfer to Islamabad airport where your tour ends. Rumbur Village Kalash Valley Hindukush Heights Chitral

PALACE TO FORT 10 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Khaplu Palace ISLAMABAD $1,950PERSON DAY 3 ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your KHAPLU journey. In the afternoon and we offer an 3 PHYSICAL RATING optional walk to the Margalla hills This morning you have an option to hike surrounding the capital. Later the trek to the 500 year old Thoksikar Fort, located BEST TIME TO VISIT: leaders will give a full trip briefing. We will at a high point with 360 views of Khaplu JUNE - SEPTEMBER conclude our evening with a group dinner, and Shyok river. The hike takes about forty this will be an opportunity for everyone to minutes one-way and is a good way to get TOUR HIGHLIGHTS get to know each other. acclimated to the altitude. Later in the day 9 Balt istan the land of impossible we will visit the nearby 14th century Ch- Peaks DAY 2 aqchan Mosque and the majestic Khaplu 9 Treks starts from a historic Palace TRAVEL TO KHAPLU PALACE Khanqah, built in the 18th century. and ends at a Fort 9 Hike through villages and shepherd We take an early morning flight to Skardu. DAY 4 settlements The flight is about an hour and incredibly THALLEY VILLAGE & OLMO 9 Enjoy traditional Balti cuisine scenic, on the way you will see the foot hills of the Himalayas, leading to Nanga After a relaxed morning we drive towards PRICE INCLUDES Parbat and as we get closer to landing, K2 Thalley Valley. Our destination is Thalley and Baltoro Glacier. We go to the Khaplu village where we leave our jeeps and • ALL MEALS Palace hotel where you can relax before walk along Thalley river and through lunch. The rest of the day is yours to relax cultivated fields, towards the summer • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION and get acclimated to the altitude. settlement of Olmo. (Including full service camping and ho- tel for first night in case of early arrival) DAY 5 THALLEY BASECAMP • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION Thaley Village Churning butter • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES • 12.5kgs(27pounds) porterage of personal gear on trek We have curated this itinerary for those looking for an incredible experience, without the complications of extreme adventure. Luxury, adventure, mountains and culture all combined into one amazing journey. Shigar and Shyok valleys of Baltistan were home to ancient kingdoms of Khaplu and Shigar. These valleys are connected by a pass named Thalley La (4,572m). In Khaplu we stay at the now restored Khaplu Palace, a mid 19th century Palace and one of the finest examples of Balti architecture. We cross Thalley La and walk down hill to Shigar Valley, where we stay at the restored 17th Shigar Fort heritage hotel.

Today is a day to enjoy the panoramic The path is well maintained and the walk Shigar Fort views, and explore the area. We is easy going down hill. The path crosses walk through rolling pastures to the the river twice and goes through shepherd possible to go boating and fish for Trout or shepherds settlement of Dubla Khan. settlements, until we finally get to the hike to upper Kachura lake. We stop here for lunch, then continue jeep road. The town of Shigar is another to the last shepherds settlement also hours walk from here. The hike ends at the DAY 9 known as basecamp. historic Shigar Fort hotel. TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD DAY 6 DAY 8 We will take the early morning flight to HIKE TO DASERPA EXPLORE SKARDU Islamabad, if unable to fly we will drive the Silk Road back to Islamabad We will walk a zig-zagging donkey We start our day with visit to the 14th Our private bus will be waiting at the path for about 3-4 hours to the top century Amburiq Mosque in Shigar Village, airport to transfer us to the hotel and of Thalley pass 4,814m(15,796ft). a UNESCO award-winning site. Later visit once we have settled in it will be time There are views of Masherbrum range the historic Kharpocho fort in Skardu, to take lunch. After lunch the rest of the and Mango Gusor peak both above built on the foundation of an earlier 15th day is free for independent sightseeing, 6,000m(20,000ft). After spending century fort. According to some accounts, shopping or to relax at the hotel. sometime here we start our descent this location has always had a fort and towards Shigar. We walk on a grassy during Buddhist times a monastery. DAY 10 ridge, past side streams and herds of At the top, we have views of the ISLAMABAD AIRPORT dzos, sheep and goats to the summer surrounding area. settlement of Daserpa. This morning transfer to Islamabad airport After lunch we head over to the beautiful where your tour ends DAY 7 alpine Katchura Lakes, here you can relax HIKE TO SHIGAR with some tea. For those interested, it is Heading to Thaley La View from Thaley La

RUSH LAKE TREK 15 DAYS FROM PER DAY 1 Views from Rush Peak ISLAMABAD $2,820PERSON descending path back to Fairy Meadows ALL INCLUSIVE The morning is free to recover from your and then on to Jhel where we continue the 4 PHYSICAL RATING journey. Later in the afternoon, the trek drive to Raikot bridge. We stop in Gulmet leaders will give a full trip briefing. We will for views of Rakaposhi, have a traditional BEST TIME TO VISIT: conclude our evening with a group dinner, chai and then continue on to Hunza where MAY - SEPTEMBER this will be an opportunity for everyone to we spend the night. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS get to know each other. 9 H ighest Alpine Lake in Pakistan DAY 5 DAY 2 HIKE TO BARICHO KOR 4,694m(15,400ft ) TRAVEL TO FAIRY MEADOWS 9 A cclimat ize at Nanga Parbat The first day of the trek is over the two We take an early morning flight to Gilgit glaciers- Hoper (Bualtar glacier) and Barpu basecamp We will have lunch in Gilgit and continue glacier. We leave early to avoid the heat. 9 Experience villages in Hopper Valley to Fairy Meadows. At Raikot bridge we Walking is tiring due to unstable terrain 9 S pend a night on the lake take Jeeps over a 17km steep and narrow caused by rubble covering the glaciers. dirt road to Tattu village, where the hiking in Att abad trail to Fairy Meadows begins. This is a DAY 6 well established trail and we walk through HIKE TO CHINDIN HARAI PRICE INCLUDES the forest on a gentle climb for about 2-3 • ALL MEALS hours. Night stay is at the a mountain We start early to avoid the sun during a • BEST AVAILABLE ACCOMODATION lodge. steep climb towards Chindin Harai. The trail rises steadily, north of the scree gully (Including full service camping and hotel DAY 3 descending from the ridge. We climb 2½ to for first night in case of early arrival) NANGA PARBAT BASECAMP four hours to the ridge top (4020m). It takes • DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION another one to1½ hours to Chidin Harai. • TOURING WITH DEDICATED GUIDE The trail to basecamp passes through pine 4440m). There is a goat pen, a few herders’ INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES and fir forest along a stream, for about huts and grassy areas for camping. • 12.5kgs(27pounds) porterage 5km. The vista finally opens up as we reach the small settlement of Beyal, DAY 7 Attabad lake there are great views of the Indus Valley HIKE TO RUSH LAKE and Rakaposhi. The trail leads up to the moraine where a ruble covered track After a leisurely breakfast we head leads us to Nanga Parbat basecamp. The towards the top of the slope and hike incredible peaks of Nanga Parbat form a towards Rush Lake. Rush is the highest sweeping panorama. After dinner we have alpine lakes in Pakistan. Here you enjoy time to enjoy the mountain, we turn off all views of the Miar Glacier, Spantik, Diran lights to watch the unbelievable star filled and Phuparash. Two unclimbed 6000m sky. to 6200m peaks to the south are visible behind the rocky Rush Peak. DAY 4 TRAVEL TO HOPPER DAY 8 RUSH PEAK We retrace our steps, taking an easy Nowhere else in the Karakoram can you get such magnificent mountain views on such a short trek, sweeping from the nearby

7500m peaks of the Hispar Muztagh to We camp here alongside the shepherds. Rush Lake the 8000m giants of the Baltoro Muztagh. On a clear day you can see K2, Broad Peak DAY 11 DAY 13 and Gasherbrum IV. HIKE TO HOPPER KHUNJERAB PASS DAY 9 Cross the white Bualtar glacier today, Head to towards Khunjerab Pass, the land HIKE TO DATUCHUGAN walking is tiring due to rubble covering the route to Chinese border and at 4,934m glacier and hiking can take longer as glacier (16,187ft) the highest border crossing in the The descent is very steep and relentless, crossings shift and we have to find the right world. The scenery is beautiful with high we take our time enjoying the views of place to cross. Once across we continue peaks all around. Our last stop for the Sumayar Bar and Miar glaciers, and the to hike uphill until we reach Hopper. Our night is Attabad Lake. We will take a boat Malubiting and Phuparash peaks. Finally transport will be waiting for us to take us to ride to our hotel where we spend the night. we reach Datuchugan a beautiful grass our hotel in Hunza. meadow with juniper trees, where we DAY 14 have time to relax and enjoy our dinner. DAY 12 TRAVEL TO ISLAMABAD EXPLORE HUNZA DAY 10 We drive to Gilgit to take the morning HIKE TO HAPAKUN Visit the 1100 years old Altit fort, the flight to Islamabad. Our private transport original seat of the Hunza state and the will transfer us to the hotel, the rest of the We continue up the forested ablation oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan. Our day is free for independent sightseeing, valley with flower- filled meadows, cross the next stop is the 700 year old Baltit Fort shopping or just to relax at the hotel. This Miar glacier with magnificent views of Miar where the Mir (title of the Hunza ruler) evening we come together again for a Peak and follow a narrow path that leads us resided until the 1950s. There is also an celebratory meal at a local restaurant. to the summer settlement of Hamdar. opportunity to hike behind the fort along Another hour takes us to Hapakun with an irrigation channel with views of Hunza DAY 15 views of Golden, Chukutans, Rash peaks. Valley, the surrounding peaks and terraced ISLAMABAD AIRPORT fields with views of daily life. This morning transfer to Islamabad airport where your tour ends Spantik from Hamdar Village Hunza Valley

Your Q. Do I need travel insurance? not exceed 20kg and your hand luggage Pakistan must not exceed 5kg as this is the Questions A. We strongly recommend that you are maximum allowance on internal flights. Answered adequately covered by insurance for the duration of your travel arrangements. Q. What currency should I take? A selection of our frequently Mountain rescue and medical evacuation asked questions insurance is mandatory for those joining A. We recommend you take US dollars as a trek. We recommend that you take out well as the local currency and a credit/ Q. How soon after making our booking a policy as soon as you pay your deposit. debit card. We do not recommend will we receive confirmation? travellers cheques. Please ensure you Q. What vaccinations do I need? have sufficient funds to pay for personal A. Once we have received your expenses such as drinks, snacks, deposit we will send your confirmation A. Only COVID vaccinated passengers souvenirs, additional tipping documents. are allowed to undertake international travel to and from Pakistan. Other Q. How fit do I need to be? Q. Do you send us information about the vaccination requirements often change, destinations we will visit? therefore for up-to-date information A. Our Group Tours are graded on please seek your doctor’s advice. each page to reflect the level of fitness A. It is essential that you read the required. The specific reasons for a relevant tour details before booking, Q. What size are your tour groups? particular grading for each tour are which you can find on wander.travel or clearly described in the tour description we can arrange for one to be sent to A. The group size on our tours is on which you can find on our website. you. If there are any particular challenges average around 8 passengers, with a Please contact us if you require any such as the length of time spent on your maximum group size 20. advice. Our range of Private Tours is feet, journey times or accommodation more flexible and may better cater for standards, they will be explained in these Q. Do you run guaranteed departures? individual needs. Ask us for more details. concise trip notes. Two weeks before you travel, you will receive suggested packing A. Our guaranteed departures are subject Q. When is the best time to visit list with your final documents. to a minimum group size of 4 for treks Pakistan? and 3 for cultural tours. Pease check Q. Will I know which hotels I will be the tour on our website for the latest A. Pakistan is a year-round destinations. staying in before I go? information. While October – March are the most popular months to visit the plains, A. Hotel details will be sent with your Q. As a single traveller, will I have to pay mountains in the high peaks region final documents. Note that these a single supplement? are best visited between May and may be subject to change. We select September. the best available hotel in the area, A. Single supplements are required for usually 3-5 star. In more remote areas, solo travelers. After confirmation you can Q. What sort of transport do you use? accommodation may be of a lower inform us that you will be ‘happy to share’ standard and may not have all western with another solo traveler. If another solo A. Air: Internal flights are based on amenities. Rest assured that all hotels traveler is on the trip looking to share, economy class, with reputable airlines. used by The Wander Adventures are we will connect you and waive your inspected by our staff to ensure that single supplement. Happy to Share is on Road: Coaches with air conditioning standards meet your needs. If you require request when booking less than 60 days are used on our Group Tours for city an early check-in or late check-out for before departure sightseeing, short excursions to the your arrival and departure days, please countryside and longer transfers where contact us at [email protected]. Q. What is the maximum luggage necessary. In the mountains we use SUV allowance on your tours? similar to a land cruiser with 4 people in Q. How do I get my visa? A. Your main suitcase or backpack must A. Pakistan does have visa on arrival facility for a number of countries. Please check the details at https://visa.nadra. gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-tourist/. We will provide the Invitation letter required for the visa application. The visa process is different if you are on a high altitude trek or climbing expedition. We will provide all documentation and support for required clearances as part of the service.

each vehicle. On our Private Tours we use Pakistan to withdraw any cash you may carry Satellite phones for our treks. air-conditioned vehicles suitable for the require during the tour. Outside the size of the party. bigger cities the ATMs are unreliable. Q. What are Tipping and Service Charges Q. Is there a dress code on your tours? Q. How is Internet and WiFi access in A. Tipping in Pakistan is not obligatory on Pakistan any of our tips. However, tipping for good A. Our dress code is very relaxed; service or kindness is at the discretion however, Pakistan is a conservative A. Free WiFi hotspots are generally of the visitor. We do recommend that country, so please do not plan on wearing found in main cities only and can be you should budget $2-$3/day for porters shorts or skirts. Follow the recommended sporadic throughout the rest of the who carry your loads and and something packing list we will provide for your trip. country. Outside the cities and especially at your discretion for the guide. during the treks, cellphone reception Q. Are meals included? is unavailable. Most of clients enjoy Q. Can I have alcohol in Pakistan the disconnected nature of our tours, A. All meals (excluding beverages) are however, if staying connected is a priority A. Pakistan is a dry country for all included in our group tours except where we can arrange a satellite phone or you Muslims. However, foreigners and stated. Please note that in remote areas, can use our satellite phone on a pay as non-muslims are exempt from this meals may be basic or repetitive. In urban you go basis. restrictions. Hotels that cater to areas we include several free evenings, foreigners (the ones where you stay on offering flexibility for those who wish Q. Will my cell phone work in Pakistan our tours) do offer alcohol. to explore local restaurants. If all meals are included they will start with dinner A. Check with your phone company Q. What can I shop for? on the day of arrival and finish with before leaving home about international breakfast on the normal day of departure. mobile roam facilities available in A. All of our tours include time for Any additional meals will be at your own Pakistan. Alternatively you can buy SIM shopping. You will be amazed at the expense and no refund will be made cards in Pakistan. We at The Wander shopping options in Pakistan. Hand for any meals missed. You will sample can help arrange this for you. Note that woven carpets, textiles, embroidered a range of local cuisine with occasional signal is not available in all rural areas. Pashmina shawls, unique jewelry and western meals, and meals are usually If constant coverage is a necessity we ethnic art. Himalayan salt lamps and taken at local restaurants. can provide satellite phones. Our Guides Onyx bowls, there is a lot of options for all price levels. If you have something Q. Are there any optional excursions? A. From time to time your Guide may suggest optional sightseeing in addition to the standard sightseeing planned, depending on local conditions. Such options maybe at an additional cost, with prices usually per person. This is paid in cash (local currency) to the guide on the day of the optional excursion - just ask your guide if you need to visit a cash machine before touring for that day commences. Q. Is tap water safe to drink? A. We strongly recommend that you drink bottled water only. Q. Can special requests be arranged? A. If you have any special requests such as dietary requirements, or if you wish to celebrate an event, please notify us at the time of booking and we will do everything possible to ensure your requests are met. Please note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Q. Can I use my credit cards/ATM cards in Pakistan? A. All major international credit cards can be used in the major cities of Pakistan and are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores. If your credit card is encoded with a PIN number you will be able to withdraw cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs) situated at banks and shopping centers in most major cities. We recommend using an ATM in

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Once a customer has paid the deposit, the All passengers will receive a link to download a copy of SHOPPING & OTHER SERVICES Shopping can be fun standard regular price of the tour is guaranteed, subject the Tour Dossier with quote and deposit documents. and entertaining, especially in local markets, where many to any increase in fuel surcharge, tax changes or levies If you or any member of your party has any health copies of international brand names can be purchased imposed by any government or their agencies or any conditions, which may affect you while travelling, for next to nothing. However, The Wander Adventures, airline. Prices are subject to change without notice. you must provide us with full details in writing prior its staff and employees are neither qualified nor Departure dates of tours are subject to change due to making your booking so that we can assist you permitted to ensure or guarantee the quality or value to future a irline schedules. The Wander Adventures in considering the suitability of your arrangements. of any goods purchased or the suitability of any retail reserves the right to make alterations to itineraries, You must also promptly advise us if there are any outlets visited and the security of using a credit card departure dates and prices due to circumstances beyond changes to your health that may affect your holiday to purchase such goods. In all cases the purchasing of its control. after your booking has been confirmed. In the best goods and the use of a credit card for those transactions AGENT RESPONSIBILITIES If the tour has been booked interests of yourself and of your tour group, The Wander is entirely at the customer’s own risk and at all times by an agent or a supplier, it is the travel agents’ Adventures reserves the right to prevent you from the customer must use their own discretion. Leisure responsibility to ensure that all invoice and itinerary further participation on a tour if a health condition activities and services undertaken during free time is at details and documentation issued by The Wander presents itself that significantly affects the enjoyment the customer’s own discretion. Adventures are correct and that the customer is aware or wellbeing of yourself or the rest of your group. The ACCEPTANCE OF RISK You acknowledge that travel of amendment and cancellation conditions and other Wander Adventures will not be liable to refund any part involves personal risks which may be greater than those provisions of these Booking Conditions. It is also the of the price of the tour paid by you, or on your behalf, present in your everyday life. This could be as a result agent’s responsibility to provide copies of valid passports which you have not used if you are prevented from of the adventurous nature of your trip or the visiting at time of deposit. If the agent fails to satisfy these participating on a tour due to a health condition. You of destinations which present geographical, political or obligations, you must make any claims against the agent will be responsible for making alternative arrangements cultural risks and dangers. You should consult guidance and you hereby release The Wander Adventures from all to accommodate any health condition. The information issued by the country of your origin applicable to the such claims. provided does not, under any circumstances, make The destinations within your itinerary. You accept any LAW OF CONTRACT This contract is governed by the Wander Adventures liable if your condition exacerbates additional personal risks associated with your travel. laws of the state of Colorado, United States and any or affects your ability to participate in any portion of the To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any legal action arising therefrom shall be litigated only in tour. Your medical and dietary information is collected liability for these risks. the appropriate court in that state having jurisdiction in that claim. so that we may process your booking. Your medical RESPONSIBILITY Services supplied by independent and dietary information will be provided to our suppliers suppliers: Where a third party over whom we have no and partners for the sole purpose of endeavoring to direct control (Independent Supplier) is the supplier accommodate your condition where possible. of travel arrangements that form part of your trip, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VISA PROCESSING A you acknowledge that our obligations to you are passport with a minimum of six months validity upon limited to taking reasonable steps to select a reputable return to your country is required for customers Independent Supplier and arranging for them to provide travelling to Pakistan. Visa fees are not included those travel arrangements to you. 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Booking your trip We want booking your trip to be as simple as 1-2-3 1. Choose Your Tour Select from this brochure or browse our website to see our full range of tours and choose the style of travel that suits you. You will also find detailed information in our tour dossiers to make sure the tour is appropriate for you. 2. Schedule a Consultation Connect with our expert travel consultants through our website or by sending an email to info@thewander,travel 3. Make a booking Did you know you can book most of our tours on our website? Otherwise send us an email or give us a call to pay your deposit and secure your booking. The balance is due 75 days prior to departure and we will support the visa and permit processing as soon as payment is complete. Seated Buddha 2nd century - Taxila