Overview
Pakistan the land has enough to offer the heritage, the leisure and the High Himalayas, Karakorum and the Hindukush ranges with their alpine meadows and permanent snow line, the vast Indus plain merging into the great desert, the coast line and wetlands. By indulging in activities like trekking, mountaineering, culture and history, wild boar hunting, mountain and desert jeep safaris, mountain biking, camel and yak safaris, trout fishing and bird watching in Pakistan one can easily make the Pakistan tour a memorable one. Now with the help of Karakorum Explorers you can explore these remote places. Witness a way of life largely untouched by the outside world amid the ultimate in the mountain grandeur
Situated at the elevation of 3700m above sea level between Gilgit and Chitral, Shandur Pass invites visitors to experience a traditional Polo match between the teams of Gilgit and Chitral from 7-9 July every year. Two other exciting matches are also played between the teams of Laspar and Ghizer and Chitral 'A' VS Gilgit 'A' teams during the festival. The festival also includes folk Music, folk Dances, traditional sports and temporary tent village is setup at the pass to cater the needs.
Itinerary
| Day01 | Itinerary Morning arrive Islamabad, meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day02 | Itinerary Morning after breakfast drive to Peshawar, afternoon visit the Archaeological Museum and old city tour. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day03 | Itinerary Drive by road to Dir, enroute visit the Takht Bhai Monastery and Churchill picket at Malakand Fort. Meals and overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day04 | Itinerary Morning drive by four-wheel jeeps to Chitral through scenic Lawari Pass and continue drive to Chitral. Meals and overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day05 | Itinerary Morning drive to Kalash valleys, afternoon excursion to Rambur and visit local houses to observe the lifestyle of Kalash tribe. Evening enjoy Kalash dance and music. Meals and overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day06 | Itinerary Morning after breakfast drive to Mastuj, passing through scenic valleys and villages with commanding view of Tirich Mir, the highest peak in Hindukush range. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day07 | Itinerary After breakfast drive to Shandur Pass, a very scenic drive through the villages of Laspur. Meals and overnight in tents. Residence Tent | |
| Day08 | Itinerary Enjoy the Shandur polo match and evening local music and dancing. Meals and overnight in tents. Residence Tent | |
| Day09 | Itinerary Continue enjoying Shandur polo festival, local music, and dance. Overnight in tents. Residence Tent | |
| Day10 | Itinerary Drive to Phander, a scenic village with lush green meadows and crystal clear streams ideal for trout fishing. Overnight in tents. Residence Tent | |
| Day11 | Itinerary Morning drive to Gilgit, passing through Punial and Sherqila valleys. Visit 7th century Ad Buddha rock carving at Kargha near Gilgit. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day12 | Itinerary Morning after breakfast drive to Besham via Karakoram Highway along the Indus River. Enjoy views of Nanga Parbat (8125m). Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day13 | Itinerary After breakfast drive to Islamabad, passing through Abbottabad and Mansehra valleys. Enroute visit Taxila Archaeological Museum. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day14 | Itinerary Transfer to Islamabad airport for home-bound flight. |
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Islamabad Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low porters' equipment.
- Documentation & climbing permit.
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric generator / solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently US$9000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (e.g., roadblocks, extra hotel stays, or additional days at Base Camp)
- If trekking and climbing members split during the period, extra expenses will be charged accordingly.
- 1 PIECE - DOWN SUITS
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT)
- 1 PAIR - TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES)
- 1 PIECE - SLEEPING BAG
- 1 PAIR - CRAMPONS
- 1 PIECE - SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT GLOVES
- 2 PAIR - NORMAL GLOVES
- 2 PIECE - SUN GLASS
- 1 SET - ICE AXE
- 1 SET - HARNESS
- 1 PIECE - JUMAR
- 2 PIECE - LOCKING CARBINEERS
- 1 PIECE - DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS)
- 2 PAIRS - SUMMIT SOCKS
- 1 PIECE - CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR
- 1 PIECE - HELMET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN JACKET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER)
- 1 PIECE - HEAD LAMP
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX JACKET
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - WIND PROOF JACKET
- 2 PIECE - FLEECE JACKET
- 1 PIECE - FLEECE TROUSER
- 1 PAIR - FLEECE INNER GLOVES
- 1 PIECE - NON LOCKING CARABINEER
- 1 PIECE - WATER BOTTLE
- 1 PIECE - TAB SLING
- 2 PAIRS - LIGHT TREKKING PANTS
- 2 PIECE - NECK WARMERS
- 1 PIECE - SUN PROTECT CREAM
- 1 PIECE - LIP GUARD
- 2 PIECE - DUFFEL BAGS
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