KhushAmdeed! Welcome to the capital of Pakistan. Upon arrival, once you clear customs and collect your luggage, you will be met by Facing North's representatives and transferred to your hotel. The drive to your hotel will be approximately 30 minutes. Today is a rest day to settle in and relax after your international flight. You may wish to head out and enjoy a cup of local chai and sweets. A welcome dinner will be served at a fine dining restaurant handpicked by Facing North where you will meet your Resident Director. A brief introduction will also be given to help you prepare for the upcoming tours.

Premium Hotel: Marriott Hotel (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Ambiance Hotel (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad

Early morning flight from Karachi to Skardu, Flight is approx. 2 hours which will leave a lifetime impact, the flight will cross some of the high-altitude peaks and highest mountain ranges & 9th Highest peak in the world Nanga Parbat also known as the killer mountain. Arriving at Skardu airport, we will depart to Hunza valley, which will be a 5 to 6 hours drive via crossing Gilgit city. Short stopovers at different viewpoints including Rakaposhi view point and 3 mountain ranges colliding point. upon arrival transfer to the hotel. overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Serena Hotel (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Greenpak Resort (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

Activities: Drive from Skardu Airport to Hunza

Today, 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 bazar to Baltit fort, which is located on the top of Karimabad bazar. We will take a tour of Baltit Fort to learn about the history, culture, traditions of Hunza Valley. We'll walk back to Karimabad Bazar, an excursion to Altit Fort, another stunning piece of architecture and history. Tour of Altit fort. There is a small hidden café in Altit called Khabasi Café which is operated by females only, an amazing initiative taken by Prince Agha Khan to uplift women empowerment. Evening walk in Altit royal gardens, return to Karimabad, some free shopping time. Transfer to hotel. Rest till the next morning.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Activities: Karimabad heritage walk, Baltit and Altit fort tour, Altit royal gardens, khabasi Café.

Morning breakfast will be served, departure to Attabad lake. Continue to drive to the famous Hussaini suspension bridge. You will have to walk downhill for 15 minutes to reach the bridge. Photography and sightseeing. Head towards Borith lake, have freshly cooked snacks by the lake and enjoy the view. Short 20 minutes drive to Zero Point from where we will start our Passu glacier hike. It is a 40 minute hike which has a beautiful panoramic view of Passu Cones and Passu Glacier. Return to Attabad Lake, check into the hotel. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lake resort. Head to the boating area for jet skiing and boating. Return to the Resort. Leisure and dinner by the lake. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Luxus Atabad Lake Resort (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

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 in the background. Breakfast will be served with the lake view, after which we will head to Sost with stopovers at different villages for photography. We will visit Sost Dry Port. Excursion to Khunjerab pass which is situated at an elevation of 4,693m. Then we will head back to Passu, visit Yak Grill for lunch where you can try local Yak meat dishes. Head to Glacier Breeze café for scrumptious organic Apricot cake and tea with the sunset on Passu cones. Return to the hotel and rest for a while. Visit Moksha Resort for a BBQ Dinner with local traditional music and a bonfire. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Lodges By Baron (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Famree Resort (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

Activities: Khunjerab pass, Bonfire & musical night.

Early morning breakfast and departure to Gilgit. Drive to Minapin, one of the oldest villages in Nagar valley. Take a garden walk and enjoy fresh fruits from the orchards if there is a season for it or enjoy blossom. Take a tea break by a water stream. 4x4 Jeep ride to Bikchum Ghutum, a hidden gem at the foothills of Rakaposhi. Short trek to a glacier to taste organic ice. Lunch at Bikchum Ghutum. Return to Minapin, change to a coaster bus for the journey to Gilgit. Rest of the day at leisure.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

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

After breakfast, depart early to Shigar which will be a drive of 4.5 hours, crossing Jaglot town from where we will turn towards deep in the mountains which will take us to Baltistan region. We will first visit Kachura lakes. Visit upper Kachura lake first which has a short 15 minute trek, where you can go speed boating and even take a Ice cold dip in the beautiful Turquoise blue water. Return to lower Kachura lake where Shangrila resort is situated as well. a good spot to have your lunch by the lake. Excursion to Soq valley which is 45 minutes from Kachura. Explore this hidden gem. Return to your resort. overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Shangrila Resort (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Khoj Resorts (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

Activities: Drive to Skardu, Upper Kachura Lake, Lower Kachura & Soq Valley.

After early morning breakfast, Adventure tour and jeep safaris to the Deosai Plains which is at a jeep ride of approx 2 hours from Skardu city. Deosai plains are the second highest in the world (at 4,100 m or 13,500 feet) after the Chang Tang in Tibet, in local Balti language, meaning ‘summer place’. With an area of approximately 3,000 square kilometers, the plains extend all the way to Ladakh and provide habitat for snow leopards, ibex, Tibetan brown bears and wild horses. Visit Bara Pani and Sheosar lake. return to Skardu, Overnight Stay.

Premium Hotel: Shangrila Resorts (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Khoj Resorts (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

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

After breakfast. Today we will first visit Shigar valley and Darfaranga cold desert. Departure to Shigar valley, crossing Sarfaranga cold desert. The gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakorum, Gasherbrum & K-2. The wooden mosque in the middle of the town was built by Kashmiri carpenters several hundred years ago. The town of Shigar is the largest settlement in the valley. Shigar was formerly an administrative sub-division of Skardu District but is now a district. Visit to Shigar fort which is restored by Agha khan foundation & Serena hotels. Tour of Shigar fort, visit Hashupi Bagh. We will return to Skardu, transfer to the Hotel. Dinner will be served. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Shangrila Resorts (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Deluxe Hotel: Khoj Resorts (Quality stay at a more economical rate)

Activities: Sarfaranga desert, Tour of Shigar fort, Blind Lake

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Morning flight to Islamabad. Transfer to Airport, depart to Lahore via flight. An hour air safari, flying over the mighty Karakorum and Kaghan region. Arrival at Islamabad airport, transfer to hotel. Visit Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum and Faisal Masjid. Dinner at a fine restaurant. Return to the hotel, Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Ramada hotel (Offers enhanced comfort and facilities)

Activities: Short tour and shopping in Islamabad

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Leisure for the day. a farewell dinner at Bukhara restaurant. Check out from the Transfer to the Airport with lots of memories to cherish forever.

Activities: Departure to your country