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Great
Northern Jeep Safari
21 Days Rwp-Skd-Gil-Nltr-Chitpe-Pe-Swat-Abbtd-Kag-Rwp
Day-1 Arrival at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Overnight
stay.
Day-2 9.am. After breakfast leave for the visit
of spectacular Lake Saif-ul-Muluk in Jeeps. Enjoy trekking while
your stay at Lake-Saif-ul-Muluk. Drive Back to Naran and overnight
stay in Naran.
Day-3 9.am. After breakfast, full day excursion
to Lalazar in Jeeps and drive back to Naran for overnight stay.
Day-4 Leave for Skardu. Overnight stay at Skardu.
Day-5 Khaplu – sightseeing, hiking etc.
Day-6 Day trip to Shigar valley, gateway to the
famous Karakoram Peaks including K-2, world’s 2nd highest
mountain, Gasherbrum chain and numerous other Peaks. Overnight stay
at Skardu.
Day-7 Morning visit to Sadpara Lake. This lake
is known for its scenic beauty and excellent trout fishing. In the
afternoon, leave for Kachura lake. Overnight stay at Shangri-La/Skardu.
Day-8 Early morning departure for Gilgit (6 hours
drive through Indus Gorge). Overnight stay at Gilgit.
Day-9 Leave for Hunza, drive along the Hunza river
on the Karakoram Highway which links China with Pakistan. The valleys
of Hunza and Nagar are some of the most beautiful valleys in the
northern Pakistan. The people of this area are known for their legendary
good health, longevity and hospitality. Rakaposhi accessible only
by 4 to 5 hrs. walk from the road, dominates the whole valley. This
area is full of apricots, apples, grapes and peaches. After 4 hours
drive through this beautiful valley, we will reach Gulmit Village,
a lovely remote village of Upper Hunza, overnight at Gulmit.
Day-10 Visit Batura glaciers, 45 minutes drive
from Gulmit. (50 miles short of China border) visit Hoper village
from where one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Rakaposhi chain
and Barpu glaciers. Afternoon departure for Gilgit. Overnight at
Gilgit.
Day-11 Day trip to Naltar, 3 hours drive, a lush
green valley surrounded by Hindukush range, glaciers and pine trees.
This place is known for its wild life like Markhor, Ibex and snow
Leopards. Overnight at Gilgit.
Day-12 Morning departure for Phander Lake, 9 hours
drive. Along the Gilgit river with beautiful scenery of Ghizr valley.
Besides its scenic beauty, Phander lake is well known for its trout
fishing. This is one of the best fishing spots in Pakistan. Overnight
stay at PTDC Motel.
Day-13 Rest day at Phandar lake (fishing, hiking).
Overnight stay at PTDC Motel.
Day-14 Leave for Chitral via Shandur Pass. After
8 to 10 hours drive reach Chitral. Overnight at Chitral.
Day-15 Leave for Kalash valley, 2 hours drive to
village Bamburet. The people inhabiting these valleys are the primitive
Pagan Tribes known as Kalash. They are known for their own ancient
culture and religion. Overnight stay at PTDC Motel.
Day-16 Morning visit to village Birir, and hiking,
etc. Afternoon leave for Chitral. Overnight stay at PTDC Motel Chitral.
Day-17 Day trip to Garm Chashma, known for its
hot springs and mountain scenery of Hindukush range. Overnight stay
at PTDC Motel Chitral.
Day-18 Morning departure for Peshawar by air. Sightseeing
tour of Peshawar and vicinity. Overnight stay at Peshawar.
Day-19 Morning visit to Khyber Pass, the historic
border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Overnight stay at Peshawar.
Day-20 Leave for Swat valley. Sightseeing and visit
to Museum situated between Mingora and Saidu Sharif. The Museum
has a rich collection of Gandhara art.
Day-21 Morning departure for Miandam. This is an
exciting tourist resort of great natural beauty. On the way visit
Madian and Bahrain, with beautiful terraced fields
Day-22 Leave for Rawalpindi for
departure to home destination.
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