Overview
The Karakoram Hunza Skardu Tour is specially designed for the foreigner who wishes to see the beauty of culture along with the breathtaking locations. Karakoram Hunza Skardu Tour covers all the major parts of Gilgit- Baltistan as the name mention. Moreover, the tour plan is consist of 17 days in which we shall explore all the adjacent areas of Gilgit along with the Hunza and most importantly, Skardu, the extreme north and superb region of northern Pakistan. GilgitBaltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty. Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the Karakoram, the Handukuch and the Himalayas – meet. The whole of GilgitBaltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers and anglers. The region has a rich cultural heritage and variety of rare fauna and flora. Historically, the area ha remained a flash point of political and military rivalries amongst the Russian, British and Chinese empires. Immediately after the end of British rule in the sub-continent in 1947, the people of this region decided to join Pakistan through a popular local revolt against the government of Maharaja of Kashmir.
Five out of the fourteen mountain peaks with height of over 8000 meters including the K-2 (world’s second heights peak) and some of the largest glaciers outside polar regions are located in GilgitBaltistan. Acknowledging the vast potential of tourism and its effects on downstream industries, the Government of Pakistan as well as the GilgitBaltistan Administration are focusing on tourism for increasing the number of tourist to these area. Beautiful landscape, unique cultural heritage and rich biological diversity given the GilgitBaltistan a competitive advantage in attracting tourists from all over the world.
Itinerary
| Day01 | Itinerary Islamabad sightseeing. Residence Hotel | |
| Day02 | Itinerary Fly to Skardu (subject to weather). Enjoy a 50-minute scenic flight over Babusar Pass and mighty Nanga Parbat (8125m). Transfer to Shangri-La Resort. Residence Hotel | |
| Day03 | Itinerary Drive to Shigar Valley, gateway to Baltoro Glacier. Visit the 16th-century mosque and local Tibetan-style houses. After lunch return to Skardu. Overnight at Shangri-La Resort. Residence Hotel | |
| Day04 | Itinerary Drive to Khaplu, a beautiful town on the bank of River Indus. Visit the old fort and mosque built in Tibetan architectural style. Overnight at Khaplu or return to Skardu. Residence Hotel | |
| Day05 | Itinerary Full-day excursion to Deosai National Park to explore endangered wildlife species. Drive to Astore. Meals and overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day06 | Itinerary Drive to Tarishing via Chachor Pass. Visit Sheosar Lake, famous for bird species and magnificent views of Nanga Parbat. Continue drive to Tarishing village. Meals and overnight at local Sarai. Residence Guest House | |
| Day07 | Itinerary Drive to Rama Valley through thick pine forests. Visit Rama Lake and local wooden huts. Meals and overnight at PTDC Rama. Residence Hotel | |
| Day08 | Itinerary Drive to Gilgit via Astore Gorge. At Thalichi join Karakoram Highway. Enjoy magnificent views of Nanga Parbat. Overnight at Riveria Hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day09 | Itinerary Drive to Karimabad Hunza. Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint. Visit Baltit and Altit Forts. Afternoon drive to Duikar viewpoint for sunset photography. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day10 | Itinerary Day excursion to Hopper Valley in Nagar, dominated by Rakaposhi (7788m), Malubiting and Diran peaks. Overnight at Hilltop Hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day11 | Itinerary Drive to Gilgit. Visit the Buddha rock carving at Kargah and explore the town markets famous for precious stones. Overnight at Riveria Hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day12 | Itinerary Early morning drive to Raikot Bridge. Jeep ride to Tato village followed by trek to Fairy Meadows (5–6 hrs jeep + 3 hrs walk). Overnight at Green Land Hotel. Residence Lodge | |
| Day13 | Itinerary Trek back to Raikot Bridge. Drive to Chilas and visit rock carvings at Thalpan. Overnight at Shangri-La Chilas. Residence Hotel | |
| Day14 | Itinerary Drive to Islamabad via Karakoram Highway (12–13 hrs). Residence Hotel | |
| Day15 | Itinerary Transfer to airport for onward journey. Assistance at departure and bon voyage. |
- 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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