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. There will be 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.

Premium Hotel: Ramada

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad

Early morning departure from Islamabad to Chitral by road. It will be an approx. 9 hours drive crossing Swat Motorway to Dir, and then Lowari tunnel will lead us to the Chitral district. We will continue to drive till Ayun which will be our base for the next two days. Upon arrival we will check into the hotel. Enjoy the panoramic view of the entire town from their observation deck. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Villa Ayun

Activities: Long drive from Islamabad to Ayun

Early morning breakfast will be served. Departure to Kalash valley, where first we will visit the most famous village Bumburet. There are many festivals in Kalash that you can enjoy such as Chillum Joshi. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Tour and sightseeing—there are small streets and narrow roads which have many heritage sites. After the tour of Bumburet, we will return to Ayun valley and transfer to a hotel. Dinner will be served with a bonfire. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Villa Ayun

Activities: Bamburet tour, Chillum Joshi Festival, Ayun Valley

Early morning breakfast will be served. We will be heading to Upper Chitral for the next two nights to explore the rugged beauty of the Hindu Kush region. Our road journey will be mostly off-roading for three hours to Mastuj valley. On our way, we will take a tour of Booni and Qaqlasht meadows. Qaqlasht meadows, nestled in the Hindu Kush mountain range, offer a picturesque and serene escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts. These verdant pastures, boasting panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and lush greenery, are a must-visit destination for those seeking an unspoiled wilderness experience in Upper Chitral. Then we will head to Mastuj where we will be staying in Mastuj Fort Residences—beautiful chalets surrounded with centuries old Chinar trees. Dinner will be served. Overnight stay.Activities: Off-roading to Mastuj & Qaqlasht Meadows tour

Premium Hotel: Mastuj Heights

Activities: Off-roading to Mastuj & Qaqlasht Meadows tour

Early morning breakfast will be served. Day tour of Shandur Pass which is an off-road drive to the highest Polo ground in the world. It's a drive of about 1.5 hours. Shandur National Park, located in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, offers a breathtaking landscape of alpine meadows, glaciers, and diverse wildlife. The park is best known for hosting the annual Shandur Polo Festival. Enjoy your afternoon at the Polo and return back to Mastuj. Explore the surroundings of Mastuj. Dinner will be served at the resort. Overnight stay.Activities: Shandur polo ground, Mastuj fort, Tout farms & jeep safari

Premium Hotel: Mastuj Heights

Activities: Shandur polo ground, Mastuj fort, Tout farms & jeep safari

Early morning breakfast will be served. Departure to Chitral city, which is going to be a three hour journey. Today we will explore Chitral Town. We will visit Chitral Fort, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Chitral—the region was ruled from this fort. Later, we will visit the Shahi Mosque of Chitral which is on the premises of the fort. We will then travel to Birmoglasht which is on the mountain top. It offers a bird eye view of the valley. If we’re lucky, we might even have a sighting of Markhor that are indigenous to this region. We will have lunch at Birmoglasht on this day. If there is an ongoing polo match in Chitral Town, we will visit the polo ground and experience the thrilling event. Later we will explore Chitral Bazar. Dinner will be served in the hotel. Activities: Chitral city tour, Birmoglasht, Shahi Mosque & Chitral fort

Premium Hotel: Hindukush Heights

Activities: Chitral city tour, Birmoglasht, Shahi Mosque & Chitral fort

Early morning breakfast will be served. We’ll take a short trip to Gol National Park, do a sightseeing and walking tour of the park. Then we will head to Garam Chashma, another valley in Chitral known for its sulphur springs and trout fish—lunch will be served there. Upon return to Chitral spend your evening in a hotel with a mesmerizing view of Tirch Mir, the highest peak of Hindu Kush range overshadowing the valley of Chitral. Dinner will be served in the hotel with local music. Overnight stay.Activities: Gol national park walking tour, Garam Chashma, Sulphur springs & Trout fish.

Premium Hotel: Hindukush Heights

Activities: Gol national park walking tour, Garam Chashma, Sulphur springs & Trout fish

Morning breakfast will be served at the resort. Departure to Malam Jabba which will be a 9 hours drive. In between we will stop for lunch. We will visit the ski slope and chair lift point. Enjoy the luxury of PC Malam Jabba. Overnight stay. Activities: drive to Malam Jabba, Leisure and relax for the day.

Premium Hotel: Pearl Continental

Activities: drive to Malam Jabba, Leisure and relax for the day.

As our tour is coming to an end, we are taking a slower pace to allow you more time for leisure. After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad, which will be a five hour drive. Upon arrival and after checking into the hotel, we’ll go for a half-day tour of Islamabad, visit Faisal Masjid and the Pakistan Monument. The remainder of the day will be at leisure to allow you one last opportunity to experience the city on your own or do some last-minute shopping in Islamabad. Tonight, a farewell dinner will be at Monal restaurant, overlooking Islamabad city. Overnight stay in islamabad.Activities: Flight safari, Saidpur Village, Lok Virsa Museum

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Activities: Flight safari, Saidpur Village, Lok Virsa Museum

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Free time for leisure and shopping in local handicraft shops, malls and marketplaces. Lunch will be served in yet another fine dining restaurant in Islamabad before you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Activities: Departure to your country

Activities: Departure to your country