KhushAamdeed! Welcome to the capital of Pakistan. Upon arrival, once you clear customs and collect your luggage, you will be met by Facing North representatives and will be transferred to your hotel. The drive to your hotel will be approximately 30 minutes. Time to settle in and relax after your international flight. You may wish to take a quick half-day city tour. Dinner will be served at the renowned Monal Restaurant with a stunning panoramic view of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Situated on the hill of Potohar, nestled against the pristine Margalla Hills, Monal Restaurant is voted as one of the most romantic restaurants in Islamabad. Your dinner experience tonight at Monal will be a great introduction to Pakistani cuisine. A brief introduction will also be given to help prepare you for the upcoming tour.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad

After breakfast, we’ll depart early in the morning for Gilgit. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Gilgit which will take approximately 45 minutes and will cross some of the high-altitude peaks and highest mountain ranges in the world. Upon arrival, we will depart to Nomal village. The drive takes about 30 minutes after which we will switch vehicles to 4x4 Jeep for some off-road driving to Naltar valley. This scenic drive will take approximately 2 hours and will bring you to a stunning valley of lakes and lush green forest. Naltar Valley has 7 lakes and we will cover one or two of them. Return to Nomal. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Darbar Hotel

Activities: short Gilgit city tour, Jeep ride to Naltar, Visit lakes and Skiing resort of Naltar

This morning, you will wake up to a view surrounded by the mighty Karakoram. You will have plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast with the view. After breakfast and a break, we will check out of the hotel at around noon and leave for Karimabad. The drive will take approximately 2.5 hours and on the way in, we will stop at various viewpoint locations for you to rest and take some really nice photographs. You will go through one of the original silk roads and you will be able to see the remains which were constructed by cutting stones manually back in the days. Another viewpoint stop will be Rakaposhi where we will have a buffet lunch and spend time by the stream. We will do a short excursion to Karimabad then transfer to a hotel. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure in Karimabad. Explore the main market and try out some local organic walnut cake from Café De Hunza. In the late afternoon, we will leave for Eagles Nest, a short 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel. At Eagles Nest, you will witness a stunning sunset projecting over the Hunza Valley.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Darbar Hotel

Activities: Remains of Old silk route, Rakaposhi viewpoint, Café De Hunza & sunset at Duiker (Eagles Nest)

After breakfast, we will explore the culture and traditions of Hunza valley. It has so much to offer. We will start a short heritage walk from Karimabad bazaar to Baltit fort. We will take a tour of Baltit Fort to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of Hunza Valley. After the visit to Baltit Fort, we will walk back to Karimabad bazaar to take another excursion to Altit Fort, a stunning piece of architecture and history. After the tour to Altit Fort, we will stop at a small hidden café in Altit called Khabasi Café. Khabasi Café is operated by an all-female team as a result of an amazing initiative taken by Prince Aga Khan to uplift women empowerment. Evening walk in Altit royal gardens, return to Karimabad bazaar where you will have some free shopping time. Transfer to hotel, dinner will be served at the hotel with traditional dance and music.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Darbar Hotel

Activities: Karimabad heritage walk, Baltit and Altit fort tour, Altit royal gardens, khabasi Café and traditional music and dances

After breakfast, we will leave for Attabad lake, crossing some mind-blowing tunnels leading us to one of the largest lakes of Pakistan. At Attabad Lake, you have the option to participate in different kinds of water sports or do some sightseeing at Gulmit village. After Attabad Lake, we will head to Borith lake where lunch will be served at a lake viewing restaurant. We will leave for a glacier hike which is approx. 2 hours of trekking with an amazing view of Passu cones and Passu peak. Relax at the most scenic and beautiful place in the upper Hunza valley. Return to Attabad lake, transfer to resort. Dinner will be arranged at the Moksha Resort with music.

Premium Hotel: Luxus Atabad

Deluxe Hotel: Famree Resort

Activities: Attabad lake, Passu cones, Gulmit village walk, Passu Glacier Walk and Borith lake

Our day will start with a majestic view of Attabad Lake and Passu Cones in the background. Breakfast will be served with the lake view. Excursion to Sost with stopovers at different villages for photography. We will take a tour of the famous Hussaini suspension bridge. Lunch will be served in Sost. We will visit Sost Dry port. Excursion to Khunjerab pass which is situated at an elevation of 4,693m. Return to Attabad Lake, in between we’ll stop over at Glacier Breeze café for some scrumptious organic Apricot cake and tea. Free time at Attabad. Dinner will be served. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Luxus Atabad

Deluxe Hotel: Famree Resort

Activities: Sost dry port, Khunjerab pass, Bonfire & musical night

Today we will be heading to Gilgit via Minapin. Minapin is one of the oldest villages of Nagar valley. The drive to Minapin will be approximately one hour and upon arrival, we will have time to do a garden walk. You may wish to pick some fresh fruits from the orchards. Tea will be served next to the water stream during the break. After the tea break, we will change to 4x4 jeeps for an exciting off-road drive to Bikchum Ghutum. The ride to Bikchum Ghutum will take approximately 45 minutes and it will lead us to a hidden pearl, a ground situated right on the footsteps of the mighty Rakaposhi, known as the Mother of Mist. In Bikchum, you can take a short trek towards a glacier where you will have the opportunity to taste organic ice which is thousands of years old. Lunch is served at Bikchum Ghutum. After lunch, we will return to Minapin where we change our vehicle again to a coaster bus and continue our journey to Gilgit. At leisure for the rest of the day in Gilgit.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Mandarin Inn

Activities: Minapin garden walk, 4x4 ride, Bikchum Ghutum and glacier walk

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Morning flight to Lahore. Transfer to airport, depart to Lahore via flight. An hour-long air safari, flying over the mighty Karakoram and Kaghan region. Arrival at Lahore, transfer to hotel. Excursion to Wagah Border which is at a 45 minutes’ drive to witness the border ceremony between India and Pakistan. Return to hotel, buffet dinner at Bukhara restaurant. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Nishat Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Luxus Grand

Activities: Air Safari, drive to lahore

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We will head towards the Walled city of Lahore. We will start our tour from Delhi Gate, and mostly walk through the ancient walled city. Our first sight will be Shahi Hammam where we will take a tour of the ancient royal baths. Excursion to the next sight which is Wazir Khan Mosque where beautiful paintings have been carved and engraved on walls, a true marvel of art which makes the mosque so unique. After the mosque we will direct ourselves to some local street food like smoked corn, Falooda and other unique food stalls which are a must try. We will move towards the beautiful ancient mosque, Badshahi Masjid, Red Fort, Lahore Fort and Sheesh Mahal—coated with beautiful glass which reflects light making it one of a kind palace in the world. Ancient art can be explored in the Palaces. Dinner will be served at Haveli or Andaaz Restaurant with a great view of Badshahi Masjid. Overnight stay in Lahore.

Premium Hotel: Nishat Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Luxus Grand

Activities: Badshah-e-Masjid tour, Minar-e-Pakistan, Red fort and Lahore Food Street

Start your day with a healthy breakfast at the hotel. Day visit to shopping areas and some art galleries. For lunch we will visit a handpicked restaurant famous in Lahore. Visit the Pakistan Army Museum. Leisure for the evening. Dinner at a fine dining restaurant or at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Nishat Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Luxus Grand

Activities: Shopping, art galleries visit and museum

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

Activities: Departure to your country