KhushAmdeed! Welcome to Islamabad! Our representatives from Facing North will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The drive will take approximately 30 minutes. After settling in, you have the option to take a half-day city tour. Later, enjoy dinner at Monal Restaurant, known for its stunning panoramic view of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as its reputation as the best restaurant in Islamabad. This is a great introduction to Pakistani cuisine and a brief introduction will be given about your upcoming tour.

Premium Hotel: Best Western Premier

Deluxe Hotel: Roomy Signature

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad

After an early morning breakfast, depart for Skardu. You'll be transferred to the airport for your 1-hour flight from Islamabad, which offers breathtaking views of high-altitude peaks and mountain ranges, including Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest peak in the world. Upon arriving at Skardu airport, we'll explore Kharpocho Fort, the oldest remaining structure in Skardu, followed by an excursion to Katpana desert. Spend the evening in the cold dunes of Katpana before transferring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resorts

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Resort

Activities: Kharpocho fort, air safari & Cold desert

After breakfast, embark on an adventure tour and jeep safari to Deosai Plains, the second highest in the world, at 4,100m or 13,500 ft. Covering an area of approximately 3,000 square kilometers, the plains extend to Ladakh and provide habitat for snow leopards, ibex, Tibetan brown bears, and wild horses. Visit Bara Pani and Sheosar lake, have a picnic lunch in Deosai, and return to Skardu for dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resorts

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Resort

Activities: Jeeps safari, Deosai plains, wildlife, sheosar lake and picnic

After breakfast, depart for Shigar Valley, crossing the Sarfaranga cold desert, which serves as the gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakoram. Visit the wooden mosque in the town of Shigar, the largest settlement in the valley. See Shigar Fort, restored by the Aga Khan Foundation and Serena Hotels, and take an excursion to the Shigar Valley and Jarba Xho hike (optional). Return to Skardu in the evening, and enjoy dinner at the hotel before spending the night.

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resorts

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Resort

Activities: Sarfaranga desert, Jarba Xho hike, Tour de Shigar & Shigar fort

After an early morning breakfast, visit a sailing village and fish farms in Ghanche District before taking an excursion to Khaplu. Visit the Chaqchan Mosque, one of the earliest mosques in Baltistan (1504 AD) attributed to Syed Ali Hamdani. Transfer to Khaplu Fort, restored by the Aga Khan Cultural Service and Serena Hotels, and take a tour of Khaplu Valley before returning to the fort for an overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Khaplu Serena

Activities: Jeep safari, Ghanche district, Khaplu fort, Chaqchan Mosque & sailing village tour

After an early morning breakfast, visit the scenic Sailing and Machlu valleys, known as the gems of Khaplu district. Enjoy leisurely relaxation and the beautiful autumn colors of Machlu. Return to Khaplu Fort, visit nearby viewpoints, and enjoy dinner. Stay overnight at Khaplu Serena.

Premium Hotel: Khaplu Serena

Activities: Sailing valley and Machlu valley

After breakfast, visit Manthoka waterfall for sightseeing and a photo session. Visit Mehdi Abad and its beautiful water streams before returning to Skardu. Stop to see the Buddha carving rock and then transfer to Shangri-La resort on the shores of lower Kachura lake. Enjoy leisure time with traditional live music, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resort

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Hotel

Activities: Manthoka waterfall, Mehdi Abad & Shangri-La and Lower Kachura lake

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Raikot bridge. From there, take jeeps to Fairy point, the starting point of a 4-hour trek to Fairy Meadows. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch with a stunning view of Nanga Parbat. Relax before dinner served with local music and a bonfire.

Premium Hotel: Raikot Sarai

Activities: Jeeps safari to Fairy point, trek to Fairy Meadows, local music & Bonfire

After breakfast, trek to Bayal Camp and Viewpoint, crossing beautiful forests and water streams. Lunch at Bayal Camp, with an optional excursion to Viewpoint or Base Camp. Return to Fairy Meadows for an afternoon walk and dinner with bonfire.

Premium Hotel: Raikot Sarai

Activities: Jeeps safari to Fairy point, trek to Fairy Meadows, local music & Bonfire

After breakfast, depart to Naran. Trek for 2 hours to Fairy Point, then a 1.5-hour jeep ride to Raikot. Visit Babusar Top and have lunch at Moon Restaurant. Continue to Naran for leisure time and dinner.

Premium Hotel: The Sarai

Deluxe Hotel: Northern Retreat

Activities: Long Drive, Photo stops

After breakfast, depart to Islamabad via Mansehra-Balakot road, a 7-hour drive with a lunch stop on the motorway. Check-in at the hotel in Islamabad, freshen up, and head out for a farewell dinner. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Marriott Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Roomy Signature

Activities: Long Drive, Photo stops

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure till your flight. Transfer to the airport with lots of memories to cherish forever.

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