Welcome to Karakorum Experience

We are pleased to introduce you ourselves as "KARAKORAM ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS TREKS, TOURS, EXPIDITIONS AND SAFARIS" one of the leading Adventure companies in Pakistan, offering range of Adventure /cultural trips to the North of Pakistan the paradise for Adventure lovers. The North Pakistan Gilgit /Baltistan which is situated at the inter-section of four of the worlds mightiest mountain ranges, the Hindukush, Himalayas, Karakorum and Pamirs (The Roof of the World). These ranges form the largest concentration of High Mountain peaks in the world within radius of less than hundred KM.
There are more then 700 peaks above 6000m, including 137 peaks above 7000 meters, 29 above 7500 meter and five out of fourteen peaks above 8000 meters in the world including invincible K-2 8611 meters (the world’s 2nd highest peak), Nanga Parbat 8125 meters the worlds most challenging peak of western Himalayas know as the sleeping beauty, Gasherbrum-1(8068) meters, Broad peak 8047m meters and Gasherbrum-II.
 The area once beyond the forbidden frontiers is open today through the Eighth wonder of the world the Karakorum High Way which once known as the Silk Route. "KARAKORAM ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS” being the native of the area has twenty years of experience of leading Adventure trips to this legendary land. We offer trips in other places of touristic interest throughout Pakistan, China, and new accessible wonderlands of Central Asia., manage the KARAKORAM ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS TREKS, TOURS, EXPIDITIONS AND SAFARIS.   Objectives of this adventure loving company are to offer the best possible services to the satisfaction of the travelers. Today the "KARAKORAM ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS is proud to offer following highly professional and personalized services to our valued clients.
We build the relationship
As the hospitality is our principle
And your confidences is ours
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN:
We respect and protect the nature and cultural environment in every region we visit. We also give awareness to the local people to protect the beautiful landscape and preserve the local culture and tradition. We work to preserve the fragile environment, culture and nature in the areas in which we operate. De-foresting and soil erosion is a major concern and pollution is also alarming in certain region of Northern Areas. We share this concern and are keenly aware of our responsibility towards a clean and sustainable ecosystem.
Join us! And let us be your host to an experience of a lifetime. We assure you of our best possible services, as we do not compromise on the service standard and safety of our valued clients.
                     
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Contact Us

Contact Us
	KARAKORAM ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS Treks, Tours, Expeditions & Safaris. Head Office: Near Baltistan Continental Motel Skardu P.O.Box No 635 Skardu Pakistan
	Cell No :+92 3145386518 Office :+92 5815 454355
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Visa Information

Visa Information

To obtain Pakistan visa please contact the nearest Pakistan High Commission or a consulate to your place. If you do not have Pakistan embassy or consulate in your city/ country then contact the neighboring country’s Pakistan embassy who may assist you to obtain Pakistan visa. To find their contact please visit (Pakistan Embassies Abroad) section of our website. Generally visa processing takes 5 to 7 working days. For any further assistance/ invitation letter for obtaining visa please contact our office. To download visa forms and fee information refer the following web link (www.pakistanconsulateny.org).

TOURIST VISA 
Pakistan Missions abroad are authorized to grant Pakistan visa / tourist visa for three months validity and stay with double entry to foreign tourists.

RPOs have been authorized to extend tourist visa for Pakistan up to a maximum period of six months including the initial visa period and condone overstay up to 15 days on payment of visa fee subject to payment of a minimum of US $ 10 only.

For Northern Areas, the Deputy Commissioners Gilgit &Skardu have been authorized to allow extension in Pakistan visa for three months and one re-entry to the tourists in Northern Areas, charging visa fee as per policy.

GROUP TOURISM THROUGH DESIGNATED TOUR OPERATORS
Chinese and Japanese group tourists, through designated/authorized tour operators are allowed 72 hours Landing permit on arrival at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta Airports and Sust Check Post followed by 30 daysPakistan visa extension through Regional Passport Offices located at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta subject to the following conditions:-
i.) Pakistan visa application will be submitted through designated/authorized tour operators only;
ii.) The concerned tour operator will also submit undertaking to the effect that the tourists will be their responsibility and that they will not illegally overstay beyond validity of Pakistan visa;
iii.) If required, the same tour operators will apply, before expiry of visa for further extension upto 30 days; and
iv. The concerned tour operators will submit a confirmation about exit of the said tourists, after their actual leaving the country.

JOURNALIST VISA
Foreign Journalists holder of accreditation card whose cases are recommended by the Ministry of Information and Media Development Islamabad are granted Pakistan visa/extension on yearly basis with multiple entries.
Non- based foreign Journalists for short visits are allowed one-month visa extension with two re-entries. 
Their visas are valid / restricted for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi only. 
Their requests to visit additional places received through Ministry of Information and Media Development are considered on case to case basis.

VISA TO THIRD COUNTRY FOREIGNER
Foreign nationals can only apply for Pakistan visa from their country of origin OR from the place of legal permanent residence. Request for visas of a THIRD COUNTRY origin will be decided only by the Ambassador / High Commissioner / Head of Mission / Consulate

VISA ON ARRIVAL TO BUSINESSMEN AND INVESTORS
Genuine businessmen from following 48 countries are allowed Visa on Arrival (VOA) none reporting for 30 Days on production of any of the following documents.
Recommendation letter from CC&I of the respective country of the foreigner
Invitation letter from Business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization/ Association in Pakistan
Recommendatory letter by Honorary Investment Counselor of BOI / commercial attaché posted at Missions abroad
Argentina, Hungary, Qatar, Australia, Iceland, Russia, Austria, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iran, Singapore, Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia Republic, Brazil, Italy, South Africa, Brunei, Japan., South Korea, Canada, Kuwait, Spain, Chile, Luxembourg, Sweden, China(Including Hong Kong), Malaysia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Mexico, Thailand, Denmark, Netherlands, Turkey, Finland, New Zealand, UAE, France, Norway, U.K., Germany, Oman, U.S.A., Greece, Poland, Portugal

BUSINESS VISA
VISA FROM MISSION ABROAD
Missions abroad can issue up to five years multiple business visa Pakistan (non-reporting) within 24 Hours to businessmen of 48 countries of List-A on production of any of the following documents:-
Recommendation letter from CC&I of the respective country of the foreigner
Invitation letter from Business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization/ Association in Pakistan
Recommendatory letter by Honorary Investment Counselor of BOI / commercial attach posted at Missions abroad.
Missions are also authorized to issue entry visa for one month to Genuine Businessmen of countries besides those in A List (except those not recognized by Pakistan) from applicants own country or place of legal residence by Ambassador / High Commissioner / Head of Mission only on the following criteria:
The applicant belongs to Company of International repute.
And / or
Fulfills the criteria laid down for List A country in respect of valid sponsorship from Pakistan.

Visa Extension in Pakistan
The Regional Passport Offices at Islamabad as well as at Provincial capitals, have been empowered to allow one year extension in business visa on submission of the following requisite business related documents. 
a. Valid passport / business visa.
b. Documents showing substantial investment / export / import during last year.
c. Registration letter from Tourism Division (in case of hotel business)
d. Other business documents (i.e. letter from Chamber of Commerce &Industry / Registrar of Company, partnership deed, article of association etc.)
Extension in Pakistan visa beyond one year will be granted by the Ministry of Interior on production of the requisite business documents

WORK VISA
Visa Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary Board of Investment approves the work visa cases received in BOI through the companies working in Pakistan.
Visa advice is however issued by Ministry of Interior to Pakistan Mission abroad as per recommendation of BOI, in case of fresh entry visa for Pakistan and to Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in case of visa extension.
The Committee may however, recommend work visa upto five years with multiple entries.
To facilitate the foreign investors, expatriates who hold business visa but are working in Pakistan, conversion of business visa to work visa is allowed on payment of fee of US Dollars 100/- in addition to work visa fee of the country of foreigner.

STUDENT VISA
Request of the students is received by the MOI and Ministry of Education. Student visa is granted after obtaining NOC from Ministry of Education /Economics Affairs Division/Ministry of Health (as the case may be) and foreign Mission in Pakistan of the respective country and security clearance.
NOC is granted of the security cleared students for entry visa to the Mission abroad for three months with single entry visa Pakistan.
Foreign Students studying in Pakistan on proper student visa are granted visa/visa extension for one year with one re-entry. The same procedure is applied to foreign teachers of International Islamic University, Islamabad

FAMILY VISIT VISA FOR PAK ORIGIN FOREIGNERS
Foreigners of Pak Origin are granted visa with multiple entries upto one year or validity of their passport, whichever is less by Missions abroad.
RPOs may grant Extension in visa to foreigners of Pak Origin for one year with multiple entries and upto 5 years without entries, subject to validity of their passport. A period of overstay upto six months can be condoned by RPOs in such cases.
Foreign wives of Foreigner of Pak Origin are also issued the same visa extension as to Pak Origin foreigners, subject to production of copy of Nikkah Nama / Marriage Certificate and NIC of husband.
Landing Permit for 72 hours can be granted by Airport Immigration staff, with prior approval of the Zonal Director (FIA) concerned, to the foreigners of Pak Origin and their families only in emergency cases on production of documentary proof of Pak Origin

PILGRIMAGE VISA
Sikhs of foreign passport holders (other than the Indian passports) are granted entry visa for Pakistan by the Missions for a fortnight for the following places. Sheikhupura (Nankana Sahib) Rawalpindi / Hassan Abdal (Panja Sahib)

NGOS VISA
Embassies are empowered to grant short term visa for one month to the expatriates working with Non Government Organizations in Pakistan
For long term visa, the NGO is required to be registered with Government of Pakistan. In such cases, Mission abroad refers the applications for prior clearance from Ministry of Interior before granting visas.
In case of extension of visa, the registered NGOs may apply directly to Ministry of Interior which in turn authorizes the concerned RPOs for grant of extension of visa, if all the formalities are met.
For further visa Pakistan details please contact your nearest Pakistan embassy, to find their contact please visit (Pakistan Embassies Abroad) section of our website.
For visa rules please refer the following web link
http://www.interior.gov.pk/ 

Skiing in Pakistan

Skiing in Pakistan

Some of you may not be aware, the skiing opportunities that Pakistan has to offer. Though skiing is in its initial stages in Pakistan, there are various skiing spots that you can travel to. For a skiing enthusiast, Pakistan offers some fine skiing destinations with stunning scenic views.

Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan offers a number of skiing spots for tourists. Some of the fine skiing destinations in Pakistan include Naltar in Gilgit, Burzil, Ratu and Astore. However of all the destinations Malam Jabba some 300 kilometers from Islamabad offers excellent skiing opportunities.

Located on the border to Afghanistan, Malam Jabba is about 300 kilometers from Islamabad. It takes about six hours by road to reach Malam Jabba. You can also take Pakistan Airways flight from Islamabad to reach Saidu Sharif, which is about 45 kilometers away from Malam Jabba.

Malam Jabba Skiing resort is located in the Swat valley in the North West Frontier Province. Accommodation is available at the Swat Valley. Malam Jabba offers wonderful opportunity for skiing, the scenery is stunning, where snow capped peaks seem kissing the azure sky on a clear day.

The other two well known skiing destinations in Pakistan are Nalter and Nathiagali. Nalter lies in the Gilgit Karakoram range and is one of the oldest skiing resorts in Pakistan. Before embarking on a journey to Nalter, it is essential to find out more about the skiing resort as it belongs to the Pakistan Air Force and prior permission may require. Nathiagali is located at an elevation of some 8000 feet in the Himalayas. Accommodation and proper infrastructure may be difficult to find.

So if a streak with adventure is what you are looking forward on your holidays, Pakistan is a wonderful place to tour. Come and ski on the powdery slopes of skiing resorts in Pakistan.

Tour to Pakistan brings you complete information on various tourist destinations in Pakistan. Tour to Pakistan promises to offer you all the help to make your tour to Pakistan an exciting and memorable affair. If adventure sport is what you like come and take our adventure sports tours.

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Top Destinations in Pakistan

Top Destination

Forts: 1)  Gilgit Fort, Gilgit Town. 2)  Chalt fort, Chalt. 3)  Baltit Fort, Karimabad. 4)  Altit fort, Altit village. 5)  Ondra Fort, Gulmit village. 6)  Chilas Fort. 7)  Rondu Fort. 8)  Kharpocho Fort, Sakardu. 9)  Shigar Fort, Shigar valley. 10)  Kalandarchi Fort, Misgar valley. Scenic Points: 1)  Khunjerab valley. 2)  Chapursan valley. 3)  Misgar valley. 4)  Boibar valley. 5)  Shimshal valley. 6)  Duiker view point. 7)  Hopar valley. 8)  Rakaposhi view point, Ghulmet. 9)  Nalter valley. 10)  Kargha Nullah. 11)  Phander. 12)  Fairy meadows.  Longest Glaciers: 1)  Siachen                       (74km) 2)  Hisper                          (62km) 3)  Biafo                             (60km) 4)   Baltoro                        (60km) 5)  Batura                          (65km) 6)   Yengunta                    (35km) 7)  Chiantar                       (34km) 8)  Tirich                            (29km)  Famous Lakes: 1) Satpara lake               (2320m) 2) Katchura lake             (2280m) 3) Borith lake                   (3000m) 4) Phander lake              (3000m) 5) Shandur lake              (3734m) 6) Kundal lake                 (2550m) 7) Mahondand lake        (2400m) 8) Saif-ul-Maluk               (3000m)  Inscriptions: 1) Yesin, 1st Century BC. 2) Bubar (Punial) Buddha 8th Century AD. 3) Kargha Nullah (Gilgit) Buddha 8th Century AD. 4) Sacred Rock of Hunza (444-454) AD. 5) Shatial Rock carving (Chilas) 1st Century BC. 6) Taqla Gar (Gojal upper Hunza) about 443 AD.  Famous Passes: 1)  Karakoram Pass           2)  Khunjerab Pass            3)  Kilik Pass                      4) Mintaka Pass                5)  Shandur Pass                6)  Lowari Pass                  7)  Shangla Pass                 8)  Khyber Pass                  9)  Chafchingol Pass          10)  Worthum Pass              11)  Irshad-Uwin Pass      12)  Shimshal Pass               13)  Karmin Pass                 14)  Gondogoro-La Pass      Highest Mountains: 1) K-2                                 2) Nanga Parbat                3)  Gasherbrum I                4)  Broad Peak                    5)  Gasherbrum II               6)  Gasherbrum III            7)  Gasherbrum IV              8)  Distaghil Sar                 9)  Kunyang Chish              10)  Masherbrum NE             11)  Rakaposhi                     12)  Batura-I                         13)  Kanjut Sar                      14)  Saltoro Kangri                15)  Trivor                              16)  Trich Mir                          17)  Chogolisa                        18)  Shisper Peak                  19)  Skyang kangri                 20)  Pumari Kishw                  21)  Tirich Mir NW                  22)  K12                                  23)  Teram Kangri                   24)  Malubiting W                    25)  Sia Kangri                        26)  Haramosh                        27)  Ultar Sar                          28)  Karun Koh                        29)  Momhil Sat                       30)  Diran Peak                       31)  Lupghar Sar                     32)  Kampir Dior                     33)  Golden Peak                    for more details please visit:- www.karakorumexp.com

Horse Safari & Royal Polo

Horse Safaris in Pakistan

Pakistan is one of the wonderful destinations to enjoy adventure sports in the sub continent. The country is particularly famous for various safaris. The terrain and topography of some of the regions in Pakistan is tailor made for safaris. Jeep safari, camel safari and horse safari are three important activities that you can enjoy on your tour to Pakistan.
Horse Safari in particular is one of the most exciting activities that you can enjoy on your tour to Pakistan. There are a number of tourist destinations that tourists travel specifically for horse and pony safaris. Experience crossing the Deo-Sai plains on a horse back and you will realize why Pakistan is considered one of finest destinations for horse safaris. You can also enjoy horse riding in Shandur Pass and Kaghan Valley. Kaghan Valley is a beautiful destination, ideal for trekking and horse riding. The majestic mountains, beautiful waterfalls add to the scenic beauty of the valley. The ideal time to visit Kaghan Valley is from May to September.
Away from the hustle bustle of city life horse safaris are wonderful ways of taking in the beauty of these virgin destinations in Pakistan. Cool climes and beautiful scenery is what attracts many intrepid travellers to these tourist destinations. Shandur Pass is another beautiful place that you can visit in Pakistan. The Shandur Pass is also famous for its Polo. The game of Polo is a remarkable feature of the Shandur Pass, which attracts a number of locals and tourists.
Some other destinations that you can visit include the base of the Nanga Parbat. You can enjoy a pony ride from Tarshing to Chilam passing Gorikot and Godai on the way.
Horse Safaris are a unique experience in Pakistan. Come and discover the scenic beauty of Pakistan on the horse back with Tour to Pakistan.
Tour to Pakistan brings you complete information on various tourist destinations in Pakistan. Tour to Pakistan promises to offer you all the help to make your tour to Pakistan an exciting and memorable affair.
Free Style Polo
The sport of free style polo had its beginnings in Baltistan Northern side of Pakistan. Baltistan's princely kingdoms adopted the sport and made it their own, with their natural proclivity for riding. Kingdoms kept special stables for polo ponies, and their teams included among the very best in the world. Very often, the players were the rulers and members of their families, though their armies also encouraged the sport. In fact, if the sport has a presence in the country today, it is because the former royal families have continued to provide encouragement for it, and the Pakistani Army has been able to contribute its mite to it.

The Rajas were formidable polo playing families. With the glamour of the game, they drew international publicity for Pakistan, and the sport has remained one of the most prominent in the elite social circuit. Along with Shandur, there are also formidable polo teams in Shigar Baltistan, Kharmang, Rondu, Khapulo, Skardu, Astor, Nagar, Chitral and Gilgit.

It is not possible to simply arrive and start playing polo, since the sport needs especially bred horses in large numbers. These are largely maintained by the players themselves, or with the help of their sponsors. You will therefore have to seek out an invitation to play, something you are best advised to do in advance. However, it is possible to send in a special request while planning your trip to Baltistan or anywhere else in Gilgit Baltistan especially if you are a group with polo-playing members. This is important because, in season, when the game is played (April - October), the polo teams are often out on the circuit. Off course, there is also the chance of having visiting teams in Shandur, Skardu coinciding with the time of your visit. Even if you do not get the chance to play, there is every chance of being able to watch the sport as an observer which is almost as good as playing. There is something extremely satisfying about watching men on their horses as they pursue the ball with their sticks with skill and adroitness.

At various tourist festivals in the North, polo has been introduced as a friendly, competitive sport. Perhaps the only place in the world where it is played, the game provides a great deal of amusement and mirth, but is not yet a serious pursuit. If you would like to have a game especially organized, let us know we will come up to your expectations!

	Itinerary
Days	Programs
01	Islamabad
02	Skardu or Chils
03	Skardu/Chilas – Skardu
04	Skardu – Roundu valley - Polo plus pony trek around roundu valley
05	Roundu valley to Khaplu valley  – Polo
06	Khaplu valley – Deosai – Shaueer Lake
07	Deosai – Free Day
08	Deosai – Astore
09	Astore – Besham/Gilgit
10	Besham/Gilgit – Islamabad

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Jeep Safaries

Jeep Adventure

No. of Days: 15 
Best Season: May to Oct 
Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas

A Jeep-Safari across the northern of Pakistan excites the imagination. It is a journey through the corridors of history in a land of strong contrasts and fascinating people.
The most outstanding feature of our novel trips is that the latter not only visit cities and towns but also penetrate into isolated regions, over jeep-trails where only 4-wheel-drive vehicles can ply. These remote areas have not yet suffered too much from the clashes with modern culture. Isolation has preserved a way of life that has disappeared elsewhere.  Here, one can still find traditional folk-life and cultures preserved in the festivals, customs and traditions of the friendly and hospitable peoples inhabiting these areas.

	Itinerary
Days	Programe
01	Arrival at Islamabad. Drive directly to Mangora Swat
02	Drive to Kalam and back to Mangro
03	Drive to Bumburet (Kalash Valley) and back to Bumburet
04	Drive to Biri (Kalash Valley) and back to Bumburet
05	Drive to Mastuj
06	Drive to Phander over Shandur pass
07	Drive to Cher Qila (Punial)
08	Drive to Karimabad
09	Day trip to Khunjerab, pass and back to Karimabad
10	Free day in Karimabad
11	Drive to Chilas
12	Drive to Naran over Babusar pass (1300 ft)
13	Drive to Rawalpindi,
14	Peshawar – Islamabad
15	Transfer to airport for onward destination

Hunza Jeep Safari

No. of Days: 18
Best Season: May to Oct 
Mountain Range: Karakoram

Hunza, a remote mountain kingdom, may have been the inspiration behind James Hilton's "Shangri-La." The area opened up in the 1970s following the completion of the Karakoram Highway (KKH); an engineering marvel tracing the old silk route from Pakistan into China.
The fair skinned and light-eyed Hunzakuts claim to be descendants of soldiers lost from Alexander's army as he invaded India. Their language, Burushaski, provides linguists an enigma as it is unrelated to any other language known to man.
The beauty of this mountain paradise is matchless; from the soft blossoms of the apricot trees to the dark snowcapped rock monuments of Rakaposhi (7788 m.) and recently climbed Ultar (7388 m.) jabbing a vivid blue backdrop high above.
We begin our journey with a plane flight from Islamabad to Gilgit. If weather does not permit the flight, we will travel via the famous KKH. From Gilgit we proceed over the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad (2440 m.), capital of Hunza. En route Rakaposhi appears with its sheer ice covered walls to awe passersby.
One night is spent in Karimabad before we begin a brief, but strenuous walk to the base of Ultar Peak. We camp for two days on the high meadows overlooking Hunza valley and then return to Karimabad ready for our next adventure.
A short drive on the KKH takes us to Passu where we begin our trek on the Batura Glacier (63 km.). We spend about a week on the Batura; walking over rocks and sand laid between jagged peaks, through pine strewn hills with occasional wild roses, to high shepherd meadows with staggering views of the Batura massive and the largest ice fall in the world. The people in this area are of Persian/Turkish origin and speak a language with ties to Persia. The Wakhi people are very hospitable with bright pink cheeks topping a ready smile.
The last segment of this journey begins with our return to Passu or Gulmit village. After an overnight rest there, we drive on the KKH to the Khunjerab Pass (4833 m.) on the border between China and Pakistan. After enjoying the rolling green highlands, we return the same day to Karimabad. An overnight stay in Karimabad and then on to Gilgit by means of the KKH.
The last leg of our trip takes us back to Islamabad by plane or road depending on the weather. The Hunza adventure is a grand introduction to the mountains of Pakistan. The traveler follows the most spectacular segment of the ancient silk route through an enchanting mountain kingdom to Pakistan's border with China. The Batura Glacier provides a glacial excursion with less difficulty than either the Baltoro or Biafo-Hispar glacial traverse.

	Itinerary
Days	Programe
01	Islamabad
02	Gilgit
03	Karimabad
04	Ultar
05	Ultar
06	Karimabad
07	Pasu
08	Yunzben
09	Yashpirt
10	Guchashim
11	Rest Guchashim
12	Yunzben
13	Pasu
14	Karimabad
15	Gilgit
16	Islamabad
17	Islamabad
18	Departure

Jeep Drive through the High Passes of Pakistan

No. of Days: 20
Best Season: May to Oct 
Maximum Elevation: 4733 meters 
Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas 
Islamabad, Pakistan's modern capital and older twin city of Rawalpindi, to the North-West Frontier which neighbors with Afghanistan. Peshawar's old city bazaars and markets jumbled together creates an impression of being transported back in time - our of the 20th century into another era. Chitral Valley with the unique Kalash (known as the Wearers of Black Robes) - a remaining minority of approximately 3500 people living in three isolated, beautiful valleys. To make a responsible, low-impact effect on this fragile culture our groups will be small and accompanied by a local Kalash guide. With your guide you will be able to observe and mix with the friendly Kalash, including their magnificently dressed women, in a more comfortable, less obtrusive manner. The program in Kalash Valley is unstructured to enable you to enjoy the people and area according to your interests - be it gentle strolls through villages and along tree-lined irrigation channels, to walks to high summer grazing fields at the end of the valleys or the long, strenuous walks over high passes to neighboring Kalash valleys. Further to the trade city of Northern area's "Gilgit", in the land of hunzakurts and into China. Return from China to Islamabad via KKH to Chilas and drive back to Islamabad via Babusar pass, Kaghan - Naran valley and into Islamabad via Murregila hills.

No. of Days: 15 
Best Season: May to Oct 
Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas

A Jeep-Safari across the northern of Pakistan excites the imagination. It is a journey through the corridors of history in a land of strong contrasts and fascinating people.
The most outstanding feature of our novel trips is that the latter not only visit cities and towns but also penetrate into isolated regions, over jeep-trails where only 4-wheel-drive vehicles can ply. These remote areas have not yet suffered too much from the clashes with modern culture. Isolation has preserved a way of life that has disappeared elsewhere.  Here, one can still find traditional folk-life and cultures preserved in the festivals, customs and traditions of the friendly and hospitable peoples inhabiting these areas.

	Itinerary
Days	Programe
01	Islamabad
02	Peshawar
03	Khyber Pass Excursion
04	Swat
05	Madyan and Bahrain excursion
06	Chitral
07	Bomboret
08	Mastuj
09	Phander
10	Gilgit
11	Karimabad
12	Khunjerab Pass
13	Chilas
14	Naran
15	Excursion Saful-Maluk
16	Shogran
17	Islamabad
20	Departure

Amazing Jeep Safari in Pakistan

No. of Days: 25 
Best Season: May to Oct 
Maximum Elevation: 4733 meters 
Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas 
Connecting valleys to each other. Lowari, Shandur, Deo-Sai, Fairy Meadows and Butogah are the places, which remain snow bound throughout the winter season, allowing approach only after the month of June. Shandur, Phander, Kachura, Satpara, Rama, Lulusar and Saif-ul-Muluk are the alpine lakes, which offer unsurpassed scenery and heart capturing beauty. Swat, Kalash, Chitral, Ghizer, Hunza, Shigar, Astore and Kaghan are the unprecedented valleys we cross during this tour. A complete yatra of northern mountain region along with a soft trek to Fairy Meadow has been included in the program. There is nothing missed as the tour includes all the aspects of an unforgettable journey, and the splendor of the northern areas of Pakistan.

	Itinerary
Days	Programe
01	Islamabad
02	Taxila - Peshawar
03	Peshawar - Khaberpass
04	Takht-e-Bahi - Saidusharif
05	SaiduSharif - Kalam
06	Chitral
07	Bamburet (Kalas Valley)
08	Free day Bamburet
09	Sarghoz
10	Phander Lake
11	Gilgit
12	Karimabad (Hunza)
13	Excursion Khunjerab Pass
14	Skardu
15	Excursion Shigar Valley
16	Deosai – Rama Lake
17	Fairy Meadoews
18	Exursion B.Camp
19	Chilas
20	Naran
21	Excursion lake Saif-ul-Muluk
22	Ayyubia
23	Islamabad
24	Islamabad

Unique Kalash

No. of Days: 10 
Best Season: May to Oct 
 Mountain Range: Hindu Kush 
Kafirs mean non-believers or non- Muslims. A tribe that homes itself in beautiful valley of Kalash is an exceptionally, traditionally and claimed to be descendants of Alexander the Great Army. The Kalash women wear black knee long shirts with and number of colorful beads necklaces; on their head they wear a small neat dress like a ring around the back.

And our Tour Kafirs of Pakistan is a wonderful experience at this unique culture and tradition, to reach is beautiful place, we go through swat valley once the home of Gandaran civilization. And to Chitral valley (the home of Hindu- Kush Mountains) passing the Lowari pass situated at a height of 3500. The tour gives and a historical outlook of Gandara and Mughal civilization.

	Itinerary
Days	Programe
01	Islamabad
02	Swat Valley
03	Chitral
04	Free Day Chitral
05	Kalash Valley
06	Hiking in Kalash
07	Free Day Kalash
08	Dir
09	Peshawar
10	Islamabad Fairy Meadows with Naran No. of Days: 12  Best Season: May to Oct  Mountain Range:    Himalayas This unique and exciting trip will take you through the enchanting Himalayan valleys of Kaghan although this valley is quite well known and visited by the many Tourists, but the visits are restricted to the places near the road. This trip will take you into the areas selds visited by the outsiders, and the only people you will find here are the Gujars who are nomadic tribes and use these valleys as their summer grazing pastures. They are sheep goat herders and earn their living by selling their animals and woolen handicrafts in the cities. Their way of life is very interesting to observe and during this trip you will be able to study their unique life style. You trek on the trails used by these Gujar nomads’ shphereds through the lush green meadows, crossing the passes not higher then 4100 meters and we will camp on the   clear snow fed lakes and explore the picturesque valley. There is an abundance of wild flowers in all these valleys during the summer months of July and August. The steams and lakes in the area teeming with brown trout and rainbows. During the trek the ponies will carry all equipment and luggages, and our cooking stall will prepare you the delicious meals for you every day. You sleep on the comfortable two pers tents with facilities of kitchen, mess and toilet tents. At the end of the trek you will be driving on the 4137 meters high Babusar pass and descent down to Chilas, which lies, on the bank of Indus River. Visit the ancient Rock carving of to 6th century A.D. Trek up to the enchanting green pasture of Fairy Meadows, lies on the foot of North face of Nanga Parbat 8125 meters. Explore the scenic Fairy meadows covered with thick high altitude pine and birch forest. Day hike to the Base camp, offered the magnificent view of biggest mountain face in the world.  Itinerary Days Programe 01 Islamabad 02 Naran 03 Dudipat Lake 04 Lulsar Lake 05 Besal 06 Chilas 07 Fairy meadows 08 Basecamp excursion 09 Fairy Meadow 10  Besham 11 Islamabad 12 Departure Hindu Kush Polo Festival Jeep Safari No. of Days: 13  Best Season: May to Oct  Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram Polo lovers enjoy their true Passion on the world's highest Polo ground at Shandur Polo ground. This invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit during the 2nd week of July every year. The tournament is held on Shandur Pass, the highest polo ground in the world at 3,700 meters. The festival will also include folk music and dancing and a camping village is set up. In 1936 the first polo tournament took place at Shandur Pass which was organized by a British Political Agent, Major Cobb. He was fond of playing polo under a full moon, had the polo ground here, and named, "Moony Polo Ground". The most exciting polo tournament of Shandur Pass is a very special occasion for both people of the entire Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral. It is a place unique and exotic in itself, decorated by small wild flowers, herbs, beautiful green plateau surrounded by most fantastic mountain scenery in the world. The event marks the annual rivalry between the polo teams of Gilgit and Chitral. The Polo tournament has some added attractions for the visitors; such as fishing at the nearby streams, lakes, a festival of folk dances and energetic folk music of the Northern Pakistan adds colors to the event. Itinerary Days Programe 01 Islamabad 02 Islamabad – Taxila – Peshawar 03 Peshawar-Khyber Pass- Dir 04 Dir – Mastuj 05 Mastuj – Shandur 06 Final Polo Match 07 Shandur-Chitral 08 Chitral – Peshawar 09 Peshawar – Islambad 10  Departure Option II (Shandur Polo Festival & Hunza Valley) 1 Phandar 2 Gilgit 3 Karimabad (Hunza) 4 karimabad sight-seeing and upper Hunza excursion 5 Drive to Chilas 6 Drive to Islambad 7 Departure Discover North Side Of Pakistan Jeep Safaris No. of Days: 24 Best Season: May to Oct  Mountain Range: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas Discover North Side of Pakistan which covers Gandhara Taxila valley of Peshawar Swat, Dir and Chitral where no of eagle can fly the main town of Hindu Kush on the foot of Trich Mir peak 7708m, the highest of Hindu Kush range. The infidels with full of culture and oriented linked with Afghanistan of Nooristan, coverted to Islambad. Being Kafir, or they were called red Kafirs who migrated to the Kalash valleys in 3rd centuries BC. are known as the Greece descendents. Drive to Mastuj along the Mastuj river is the spectacular view of Mountains river, streams cultivated field fruit orchards arrive is the spectacular view of Mountains river, streams cultivated field fruit orchard, arrive the Mastuj front sleep in tent under the high volnut trees with hot water and toilet facilities. This garden, which is part of the fort belong to Mather of Chitral. En route Loweri Pass 3118-m. Further drive to Phander lake crossing Shandur Pass the highest polo field of the world 3721m along with two lakes. The polo festival held each year from 4th July to 7th July where the prize distribution comes with the state head of Pakistan. Camp in Phander. Drive through the fabulous Punyal valley to Gilgit. From Gilgit to Hunza on the KKH to the last kingdom of Karakoram surrounded by high peaks of 7500m to 7800m. Drive to Skardu the Capital of Baltistan the last kingdom of Karakoram and Himalaya surrounded by high peaks of 7500m to 8600 m. En route stop in the point where the three Mountain ranges meet. (Further drive to Astore valley to Doesai Lake at Altitude of 4176m). This huge plateau having full of wild life which is protected by WWF Pakistan, drive to Rama Lake on the foot of life, Nanga Parbat gives a tremendous view of Nanga Parbat (8126m). Drive to the Karakorum highway to Chilas visit the rock engraving. Take our regards to your country.  Itinerary Days Programe 01 Lahore 02 Lahore 03 Fly to Islambad 04 Drive to Peshawar 05 Drive to Swat 06 Drive to Chitral 07 Drive to Kalash 08 Drive to Mustuj 09 Drive to Phandar 10  Drive to Gilgit 11 Full day City tour of Gilgit 12 Drive to Hunza 13 Excursion to Khunjerab Pass 14 Full day in Hunza 15 Drive to Skardu 16 Full day Skardu 17 Drive to Desoai 18 Drive to Rama 19 Full day in Rama 20 Drive to Chilas 21 Drive to Naran (via Babusar Pass) 22 Full day in Naran 23 Drive to Islambad 24 Fly back                   For more details please contact us :- www.karakorumexp.com