KhushAamdeed! Upon arrival in Islamabad, you'll be met by Facing North representatives and transferred to your hotel. After settling in and relaxing from your international flight, you can take a half-day city tour. In the evening, you'll enjoy a delicious dinner at the renowned Monal Restaurant, which offers stunning panoramic views of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Nestled against the pristine Margalla hills, this restaurant is considered the best in Islamabad and voted one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. You'll also receive a brief introduction to Pakistani cuisine and the upcoming tour. Activities: Quick Tour of Islamabad

Activities: Quick Tour of 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 overnight stay. Activities: Kharpocho fort, air safari & Cold desert

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resorts

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Resort

Activities: Kharpocho fort, air safari & Cold desert

After early morning breakfast, we’ll visit the Deosai Plains via jeep safari, the second highest in the world (at 4,100 m or 13,500 feet) known as Byarsa in the local Balti language. Home to snow leopards, ibex, Tibetan brown bears, and wild horses, the area extends all the way to Ladakh. Visit Bara Pani and Sheosar Lake, have a picnic lunch, and return to Skardu for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel. Activities: Jeeps safari, Deosai plains, wildlife, sheosar lake and picnic

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resorts

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Resort

Activities: Jeeps safari, Basho Valley

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

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

After an early morning breakfast, we'll visit a sailing village and fish farms in Ghanche District before taking an excursion to Khaplu. This beautiful valley of the Shyok River is 103 km east of Skardu and the starting point for many trekking and climbing expeditions. 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. Activities: Jeep safari, Ghanche district, Khaplu fort, Chaqchan Mosque & sailing village tour.

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, surrounded by snow-covered peaks, lush green valleys, and white-water streams. 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. Activities: Sailing valley and Machlu valley

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

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resort

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Hotel

Activities: Manthoka Waterfall, Mehdi Abad & Shangri-La and Lower Kachura Lake

After a morning breakfast, take a flight to Islamabad and check into a hotel. Explore Islamabad's beautiful Pakistan Monument and the stunning Faisal Mosque on a short city tour. Head to Monal Margalla hills for sunset and a breathtaking panoramic view of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Enjoy dinner at Monal restaurant before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay. Activities: Flight safari, Islamabad city tour, Lok Virsa Museum and Monal.

Premium Hotel: Khoj Resort

Deluxe Hotel: Dynasty Hotel

Activities: Flight safari, Islamabad city tour, Lok Virsa Museum and Monalr

Breakfast will be served 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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