Itinerary
📍 Day 01: Islamabad – Arrival
Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to hotel for rest and orientation.
🏙️ Day 02: Islamabad City Tour
Explore Islamabad and Rawalpindi, visiting Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, and local markets.
🚙 Day 03: Islamabad – Swat (4.5 hrs)
Drive to Swat via Taxila and Takht-i-Bhai, visiting archaeological sites and museums en route.
🏞️ Day 04: Swat – Ayun (6 hrs)
Visit Swat Museum and Butkara Stupa, then scenic drive through Chakdara to Ayun.
🏡 Day 05: Ayun Village Exploration
Full day to explore Ayun village life and nearby Chitral city; permit arrangements for Kalash.
🏕️ Day 06: Ayun – Bamburate (Kalash Valley) – Chitral
Discover Kalash culture, traditional houses, and museum before returning to Chitral city.
🛕 Day 07: Chitral – Rambur (Kalash Valley) – Chitral
Visit Rambur village and Kalash cemeteries, meet locals and learn about their traditions.
🏔️ Day 08: Chitral – Mastuj (3.5 hrs)
Drive through Buni with magnificent views of Tirich Mir Peak and Hindu Kush Range.
⛰️ Day 09: Mastuj – Shandur Pass – Gilgit (8 hrs)
Cross Shandur Pass, visit Shandur and Phander lakes, and continue through Ghizer Valley to Gilgit.
🏞️ Day 10: Gilgit – Karimabad (2 hrs)
Visit Buddha Rock and Gilgit bazaar, then drive along KKH to Hunza with Rakaposhi viewpoint stop.
🌄 Day 11: Karimabad (Hunza Valley)
Sunrise at Duiker, visit Baltit & Altit Forts, and enjoy coffee and local cuisine in Karimabad.
🚐 Day 12: Karimabad – Skardu (6 hrs)
Drive along the scenic Juglot–Skardu road beside the Indus River with gem-mining stopovers.
🏰 Day 13: Skardu – Shigar Excursion (45 mins)
Explore Shigar Fort, Blind Lake, Amburik Mosque, and the heritage town of Shigar.
🏞️ Day 14: Skardu – Khaplu (3 hrs)
Drive along Shayok River to Khaplu; visit old fort, Thoqsi Khar, and historic Chaqchan Mosque.
🏔️ Day 15: Khaplu – Skardu City Tour
Return to Skardu; visit Buddha Rock, Cold Desert, Katpana Lake, and Upper Kachura Lake.
✈️ Day 16: Skardu – Islamabad (Flight or Road)
Fly (or drive if canceled) to Islamabad; free time for shopping or rest.
🏙️ Day 17: Islamabad – Departure
Transfer to Islamabad airport for onward flight home.