KARAKORAM EXPLORERS ISLAMABAD TO KASHGAR CHINA


Tour operates:  April until November.
No of days: 13 nights 14 days.
Route:Islamabad-Taxila-Naran-Gilgit-Hunza Karimabad-Gulmit-Borith Lake-Passu-Sost-Tashkurgan-Kashgar.
Transport: All private Transfer if starting the tour in Islamabad, If in Kashgar from Tashkurgan to Sost Public bus.
Accommodations: All comfortable accommodations with private facilities.
Guide: Fully Escorted English speaking guides in each country.
Tour starting and ending point: Islamabad & ending point Kashgar China.

Itinerary:

Days

Areas

Overnight

01 On arrival at Islamabad International airport, you will be greeted by our guide later transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Islamabad followed by the Damn-E-Koh (view point), which gives us a panoramic view of Islamabad before driving past various modern streets and buildings graceful with a touch of Islamic Architecture & Folk Heritage Museum. Our tour culminates at one of the world’s largest mosque – Shah Faisal Mosque. Hotel
02 In the morning we drive to Naran en-route we will stop at Taxila, Taxila has a well-planned museum and many historic sites of the Gandharan Buddhist civilization. The area flourished from the Sixth Century B.C until the Fifth Century A.D.Later drive to Naran. Hotel
03 Today we drive through the scenic route over Babusar pass to Chilas, where we join the Karakorum highway later continue driving to Raikot bridge where we change into 4×4 wheel drives and carry on driving to Tato.From there we will start short trek to the lush green area of Fairy Meadows. Hotel
04 Today we have an opportunity to hike through the pine forest toward Bayal base camp or you can just relax at Fair Meadow and enjoy the beautiful view of Nanga Parbat mountain rage. Hotel
05 In the morning return down to the Karakorum highway and carry on driving to Gilgit. Gilgit the administrative capital of Gilgit Baltistan.Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the Karakoram,the Hindu Kush and the Himalayas meet. The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers and adventure lovers. The region has a rich cultural heritage and variety of rare fauna and flora. Historically, the area have 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.
After lunch visit the Kargah Buddha carved on the rock dated from 7th century AD.Later continue along the Karakorum highway toward Hunza, en-route we will stop at Raka Poshi Peak (7788m) view point, with stunning view of the Mountain while enjoying your tea stop. Later proceed to Duiker village which is just above Karimabad village with stunning view over Karimabad and surrounding peaks.
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06 Early morning wake up enjoy the stunning sunrise over the snow-capped mountains of Ultar (7388m), Rakaposhi (7788m) and Diran (7266m) and other peaks. 
Afternoon free at leisure or if you are energetic hike up toward Ular glacier.
Hotel
07 In the morning drive down to Karimabad en-route visit Altit village and Altilt fort. Later visit Baltit Fort which is 700 years, but there have been rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. In the 16th century the Mir (King) married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to renovate the building as part of her dowry. The architectural style is a clear indication of Tibetan influence in Baltistan at the time. The rest of the day is free time at leisure for shopping. Hotel
08 In the morning we drive to Gulmit, en-route we do a site trip to Hoper Nagar valley, which can be seen from Duiker is on the opposite, eastern side of the Hunza River. This is another fertile valley and is predominantly Shia Muslim. This is one of the world’s fastest moving glaciers at Hoper.Later drive to Atta Abad Lake where we board on local boats to Gulmit. 
In the afternoon visit around the village meet the locals and learn about their cultures.
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09 An easy day around Gulmit village; visit the local community school, an old house where you can see local women making handicraft and carpets or you can hike up to Kamaris village and Ondra Fort. Hotel
10 In the morning we drive Borith Lake where we enjoy the beautiful scenery. After lunch for those of you who are energetic we will hike to the Passu glacier. Later continue driving to Gulmit village. Hotel
11 Today drive to Sost, after border formalities, we will drive by private transport to Tashkurgan where you will meet our Chinese guide and transferred to you hotel Hotel
12 In the morning, we visit Tashkurgan Fort, dating back from the 14th century. You can enjoy an impressive view of the surrounding fields, mountains, and military complexes from the old walls. Afterwards we continue driving to Kashgar. The scenery along the way is breathtaking. We will be stopping at the Karakul Lake where you can enjoy the view of Muztagh-ata Mountains. Optional camel ride or walk around the Lake. Later continue to Kashgar. Hotel
13 This day is planned to coincide with the famous Sunday market in Kashgar where everything from carpets, blankets, foods, horses, donkeys, sheep’s and even camels are for sale! Wonderful assortments of people come from all over the region, and the population of the town swells by 100,000! This is truly one of the most incredible bazaars in Asia, and a photographer’s paradise! After the market visit Eidgah Mosque, Abakh Hoja Tomb and the old town. Hotel
14 Onward Flight
Our service will end with airport transfer.
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