SPRING TOUR TO SWAT VALLEY, KALASH VALLEY CHITRAL, HUNZA VALLEY & FAIRY MEADOWS
ITINERARY FOR 12 NIGHTS & 13 DAYS
Group size: 06 persons
Day
Itinerary
Distance & Time
Place
Day 1
Islamabad – Saidu Sharif Swat Valley
Arrival at Islamabad airport at 335hrs
Drive to Saidu Sharif Swat Valley (the Switzerland of Pakistan) via Peshawar to see Peshawar city
Arrival and transfer to your hotel
260 km (5 hours)
SAIDU SHARIF SWAT – Hotel One Saidu Sharif
Day 2
Saidu Sharif to Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral
Drive to Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral (07 hours)
Drive through the tribal belts of Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Lowari Tunnel
Reach Ayun village and drive to Rumbur Village on a dirt road (09 hours)
Arrival at Rumbur Kalash Village and transfer to a local guesthouse
250 km (8 hours)
Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral – Saifullah’s Guesthouse
Day 3
Rumbur Village (full day)
Full day to explore the local culture and colors
Visit Kalash temples and cultural center
Visit local families to know more about their unique culture
Participate in local activities and see their lives
Rumbur Village – Saifullah’s Guesthouse
Day 4
Rumbur – Chitral City – Mastuj (2300m)
Morning drive to Chitral town
Visit Friday Mosque and Chitral Bazaar
Drive to Mastuj before taking lunch at Koragh
Road expansion work can result in extended stops en route.
150 km (7 hours)
Mastuj – Noor Mahal Hotel
Day 5
Mastuj – Shandur Pass – Phandar
Morning drive to Phandar (5 hours)
Stops at multiple places to record the stunning landscape
Stop at highest polo field (3800m)
Walk around the field and take plenty of photos
Arrival at Phandar and walk around the lake
Overnight stay at Phandar
50 km
Phandar – Hill Top Lodge
Day 6
Phandar – Karimabad Hunza
Drive to Karimabad the capital of Hunza Valley
Lunch at Gilgit
En route stop at Silk Road View Point
Stop at Rakaposhi View Point
Arrival at Karimabad and transfer to your hotel
Visit Duikar Eagle’s Nest for sunset view of the valley
375 km (8 hours)
Karimabad – Eagle’s Nest Hotel Duikar Altit
Day 7
Karimabad
Morning half day excursion to Hopper Village Nagar
Afternoon Baltit Fort, Karimabad Bazaar and Altit Fort
Overnight stay in Karimabad
Karimabad – Hill Top Hotel
Day 8
Karimabad – Gulmit – Husseini – Borith Lake
Drive to Borith
Stop at Attabad Lake
Walk across Kamaris to Ghulkin
Explore Husseini Suspension Bridge
Arrival at Borith and transfer to your hotel
50 km
Borith Lake – Borith Lake Resort
Day 9
Borith Lake to Fairy Meadows
Drive to Raikot Bridge
En route stop at Junction of the Mountains
Stop at Nanga Parbat View Point
Change to 4WD soft top local jeeps towards Tatoo
From Tatoo, start a 3 hours long hike to Fairy Meadows
250 km
Fairy Meadows – Raikot Sarai Hotel
Day 10
Fairy Meadows
Full day to explore the landscape
Hike to Beyal Camp (2 hours)
Beyal Camp to Advance Basecamp (4300m) of Nanga Parbat if interested (4 hours)
Late afternoon walk back to Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows – Raikot Sarai Hotel
Day 11
Fairy Meadows to Besham or Naran
Moring walk down to Tatoo (2 hours)
Transfer to local 4WD to drive back to Raikot Bridge
Drive to Chilas for lunch
Stop at Shatiyal Rock Carving and Old Silk Road Or drive to Naran via Babusar Pass
Arrival at Besham for overnight stay
280 km (10 hours)
Besham – Besham Inn or Hotel One Naran
Day 12
Naran or Besham to Islamabad
Drive to Islamabad
En route visit Gandhara archaeological remains at Taxila
Visit Julian, Cirkap, Dharmarajika Stupa and Taxila Museum
Arrival at Islamabad and transfer to your hotel
280 km (5 hours)
Islamabad
Day 13
Islamabad
Early morning transfer to Islamabad airport at 505 hrs
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Tour Cost includes:
Standard accommodation on single occupancy as per itinerary
Air conditioned transport on paved roads from Islamabad to Islamabad as per itinerary
Local soft top 4wd jeep for Fairy Meadows
English Speaking Guide throughout the tour from Islamabad to Islamabad
01 large bottle of mineral water per person per day
Visa support documents
Daily breakfast only
Tour cost does not include:
Lunch and dinner (20 euros per person per day approximately)
International and domestic airfare, laundry, telephone calls and tips to guides and drivers
Entrance fee to Baltit Fort (5 euros per person), Altit Fort (5 euros per person)
Khunjerab National Park Fee @ Euro 30.00 per person and Husseini Suspension Bridge Ticket @ 1 euros per person & Ondra Poyga Track Ticket @ 2 euros per person
Yak Safari at Passu (33 euros per person)
Horses to Fairy Meadows (33 euros per person approximately)
Taxila archaeological sites @ Euros 10 per person
Kalash Valley Entrance Fee @ Euros 3 per person approximately
Anything which is not mentioned in the cost.
The list of hotels will be mentioned once the type of package is selected. Please note that the travel timings are approximate and can vary due to road conditions and en route stops that you may make. Covid vaccination certification and PCR tests have been abolished for passengers travelling to and from Pakistan.
Riaz Baig
Adventure Hunza – Trekking, Tours & Expeditions
