The Amazing North

• 🕌 Cultural Immersion: Kalash Valleys, Hunza heritage forts, Peshawar’s old city

• 🏔️ Epic Landscapes: Nanga Parbat, Fairy Meadows, Deosai Plains, Shandur Pass

• 🏞️ Lakes & Rivers: Attabad, Phander, Sheosar, Sadpara, Upper Kachura

• 🧭 Historical Exploration: Buddhist ruins in Taxila, Takht Bhai, and Swat

• 🚙 Scenic Drives: Babusar Pass, Ghizer Valley, KKH, and the meeting point of three great mountain ranges

• 🌌 Starry Skies: Remote stays with incredible night skies in Fairy Meadows, Phander, and Deosai

Welcome to Pakistan! Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Begin your adventure with a city tour of Islamabad.

Key Attractions:

• Shah Faisal Mosque

• Lok Virsa Museum

• National Monument

• Daman-e-Koh Viewpoint

• Golra Sharif Railway Museum

• Drive-by views of Parliament House, Presidency & Supreme Court

Choose your scenic route:

• Route 1: Islamabad – Taxila – Naran (282 km / 6 hrs)

• Route 2: Islamabad – Besham – Chilas (470 km / 10-11 hrs)

Key Attractions:

• Taxila Museum

• Julian Monastery & Dharmarajika Stupa

• OR Shatial Rock Inscriptions (on KKH route)

A spectacular drive via Babusar Pass leads to Raikot Bridge, then a thrilling jeep ride to Tato and a rewarding hike to Fairy Meadows.

Key Attractions:

• Lulusar Lake

• Babusar Pass

• Fairy Meadows

Spend a full day soaking in the beauty of Fairy Meadows. Hike to Beyal Camp or Nanga Parbat Base Camp—or simply relax under the shadow of the Killer Mountain.

Key Attractions:

• Nanga Parbat Viewpoints

• Optional hike to base camp

• Leisure day in Fairy Meadows

Return hike and jeep ride, then drive to Astore, stopping at Thalichi for awe-inspiring views of Nanga Parbat.

Key Attractions:

• Thalichi Viewpoint

• Rama Meadows

• Optional hike to Rama Lake

An unforgettable journey over the mystical Deosai Plateau to Skardu, with stops at scenic lakes and rivers.

Key Attractions:

• Sheosar Lake

• Bara Pani & Chota Pani

• Deosai National Park

• Sadpara Lake

• Optional visit: Manthal Buddha

Discover Skardu’s hidden gems and surreal landscapes.

Key Attractions:

• Upper Kachura Lake

• Kachura Choq

• Katpana Desert

• Kharpocho Fort

• Sarfaranga Cold Desert

A scenic drive alongside the Indus and Hunza rivers to the fairytale land of Hunza.

Key Attractions:

• Indus River drive

• Nanga Parbat viewpoint

• Junction of 3 Great Ranges (Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Himalaya)

• Rakaposhi View Point

Explore Hunza’s royal heritage, vibrant culture, and spectacular views.

Key Attractions:

• Baltit Fort

• Altit Fort & Village

• Barbar Irrigation Channel Walk

• Karimabad Bazaar

• Sunset at Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint

Cross to Nagar Valley and further explore the majestic Upper Hunza region.

Key Attractions:

• Ganish Village

• Hopar Glacier Viewpoint

• Dong Rock Inscriptions

• Attabad Lake

• Gulmit & Hussaini Bridge

• Passu Cones

Morning hike to Borit Lake and Rakaposhi Glacier viewpoint. Drive to Gilgit.

Key Attractions:

• Borit Lake

• Rakaposhi Glacier Viewpoint

Enjoy one of Pakistan’s most scenic drives through Ghizer Valley.

Key Attractions:

• Kargah Buddha

• Ghizer River

• Phander Lake

Cross the legendary Shandur Pass—home of the world’s highest polo ground.

Key Attractions:

• Shandur Top

• Dramatic high-altitude landscapes

Journey to Chitral and explore the historic town center.

Key Attractions:

• Chitral Bazaar

• Shahi Mosque

• Tirich Mir Viewpoint

Drive to the mystical Kalash Valleys, passing through Rambur to Bumburet.

Key Attractions:

• Kalash Villages

• Rambur Valley

Immerse yourself in the fascinating traditions of the Kalash people.

Key Attractions:

• Kalash Museum

• Traditional Homes

• Sacred Sites

Drive to Swat, stopping en route for beautiful landscapes.

Key Attractions:

• Swat Museum

• Gandharan Art

Visit ancient Gandharan ruins on your way to the frontier city of Peshawar.

Key Attractions:

• Butkara Stupa

• Barikot

• Takht Bhai Monastery

A day of rich history and vibrant culture in the city of storytellers.

Key Attractions:

• Peshawar Museum

• Mahabat Khan Mosque

• Qissa Khawani Bazaar

• Sethi House

• View Bala Hissar Fort

Transfer to Islamabad or Peshawar Airport for your international flight.