Embark on a 13-day odyssey through northern Pakistan, tracing parts of the ancient Silk Road amidst breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and some of the most scenic mountain passes in the world.<\/p>\n
Uncover the mysteries of this storied land and discover its long history by visiting UNESCO-listed archaeological sites and museums with well-preserved artefacts from the ancient Indus Valley civilisation, the Gandhara Civilization, and the Mughal Empire, and explore its vibrant and colourful bazaars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Then, head over to the magnificent Lahore Fort, a historical walled complex containing numerous monuments.\r\n\r\nLahore Museum\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nVisit Pakistan's largest museum, offering unique insight into the country's massive collection of treasures. Opened since 1894, the exhibits span ancient artifacts, Buddhist sculptures, coins, armaments, as well as miniature and contemporary paintings.\r\n\r\nShalimar Gardens and Wagah Border Flag Lowering Ceremony<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTake a stroll through the Shalimar Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising charming Mughal architecture and three massive garden terraces.\r\n\r\nLater, head eastward of Lahore to the Wagah Border, straddling Pakistan and India, to witness the daily Flag Lowering Ceremony and the synchronized movements of the soldiers lowering both nations' flags.","day_hotel":"12313","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10059"],"day_title":"Lahore","itinerary_content":"Archaeological Site of Harappa<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, set out on an excursion to the archaeological site of Harappa and travel back in time to as early as the 4th millennium BC. This was also known as the Indus Valley Civilisation, or the Bronze Age Harappan Civilisation.\r\n\r\nVisit the Harappa Museum to observe various ancient artifacts that were excavated from the sacred Indus Valley.","day_hotel":"12313","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10060"],"day_title":"Lahore \/ Islamabad","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Lahore to Islamabad<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Today, we leave Lahore and travel about 420km (~7 hours) to Islamabad, with breaks along the way.<\/p>\r\nKhewra Salt Mines<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEnroute, visit the Khewra Salt Mines, the second largest salt mine in the world and Pakistan's oldest and largest with a staggering 18 levels. Hop onto an electric train, which will take you through the tunnel to locations where the famous pink Khewra salt, more commonly known as the Himalayan salt, are formed.","day_hotel":"12315","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10061"],"day_title":"Islamabad \/ Peshawar","itinerary_content":" Exploring Taxila<\/strong><\/p>\r\nHead to Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which used to be a Buddhist Centre of Learning from 5th century BC to 2nd century AD. Visit the Taxila Museum, offering great collections of artifacts from the Gandhara Civilization, before discovering various important archaeological sites including the Dharmarajika Stupa, Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, and Sirkap city ruins.\r\n\r\nTransfer: Taxila to Peshawar<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter lunch, we drive about 2\u00bd hours to Peshawar, the oldest city of Pakistan.\r\n\r\nPeshawar Bazaar Experience\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nStroll through the bustling Qissa Khwani, also known as the Storytellers Bazaar, a key trade and cultural centre where international merchants of subcontinent and Central Asia mingle in traditional tea houses. Peruse Peshawari cultural items, fabrics, dried fruits, spices and more.","day_hotel":"39322","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10062"],"day_title":"Peshawar \/ Swat","itinerary_content":" Peshawar Museum<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Visit Peshawar Museum, which showcases one of the most extensive collections of Gautama Buddha artifacts from all periods of Pakistani history. The museum also houses a unique collection of ancient Gandharan art, recovered from excavation sites in the Peshawar Valley.<\/p>\r\nThe Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi<\/strong>\r\n\r\nProceed to the UNESCO-listed Takht-i-Bahi, which translates to the Throne of Bahi, a well-preserved archaeological site of a Buddhist monastic complex from the early 1st century AD. The monastic complex is spectacularly located across various hilltops.\r\n\r\nJourney to Swat<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive about 3 hours to Mingora, the largest city in the Swat district, and visit the Shingardar Stupa, one of the most important ancient monuments in Swat Valley and the Ghaligai Buddha rock carving.","day_hotel":"12317","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10063"],"day_title":"Swat \/ Chilas","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Swat to Chilas<\/strong><\/p>\r\n We travel from Swat to Chilas by transferring to a Toyota Land Cruiser\/SUV 2018 Model for your onwards journey towards the more mountainous northern Pakistan.<\/p>\r\nScenic Road Trip: Shangla Pass and Karakoram Highway<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEmbark on a picturesque road trip across Shangla Pass (Elevation: ~2,300m) and the well-known Karakoram Highway, one of the highest paved roads in the world. The 1,300km-long Karakoram Highway was co-built by Pakistan and China for over 20 years and passes through deep gorges, narrow rivers and valleys, offering spectacular views of the Karakoram mountain ranges and Pakistan's Himalayas.\r\n\r\nTravel along the mighty Indus River and pass by remote valleys in Kohistan. We will make a stop at the Shatial Rock Art site to admire the petroglyphs.","day_hotel":"12319","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10064"],"day_title":"Chilas \/ Hunza Valley","itinerary_content":"Panoramic Road Trip to Hunza Valley<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHead to the Chilas Rock Carving site where there are thousands of Thalpan petroglyphs. Afterwards, stop at Thalichi and soak in spectacular views of three majestic Himalaya peaks: Nanga Parbat (Elevation: ~8,126m), Haramosh (Elevation: ~7,409m) and Rakaposhi (Elevation: ~7,788m).\r\n\r\nProceed to the Indus-Gilgit confluence of Pakistan's three mightiest mountain ranges, and be awed by views of the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush. In addition, enjoy stunning views of the beautiful Gilgit and Hunza Rivers.\r\n\r\nHunza Folk Music Show<\/strong>\r\n\r\nImmerse yourself in folk music performed by the locals in Hunza while enjoying a scrumptious dinner.","day_hotel":"12322","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10065"],"day_title":"Hunza Valley","itinerary_content":"Discover Hunza Valley<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExplore Hunza (Elevation: ~2,438m), the country's most enchanting valley, especially during spring and autumn. Enjoy a scenic drive to Hoper Valley and stop enroute at the confluence of the Hunza and Nagar Rivers. Feast your eyes on magnificent views of more Himalaya mountains: Ulter Peak (Elevation: ~7,388m), Lady Figure Peak (Elevation: ~6,000m), and Golden Peak (Elevation: ~7,027m).\r\n\r\nPrivate Outdoor Lunch <\/strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy a private outdoor lunch with traditional local and Pakistani food, while indulging in captivating views of the surrounding Himalaya mountains.\r\n\r\nHoper Valley Village Walk or Hike to Glacier<\/strong>\r\n\r\nChoose between a 1-hour village walk along one of Hoper Valley's irrigation channels or consider hiking to the nearby glacier if you are more adventurous.\r\n\r\nTime permitting, we ascend to the 700-year-old Baltit Fort, which is situated on a hilltop, and explore Karimabad Bazaar.","day_hotel":"12322","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10066"],"day_title":"Hunza Valley","itinerary_content":"Excursion to Khunjerab Pass<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe embark on a breathtaking excursion (~4 hours drive) to Khunjerab Pass (Elevation: ~4,733m), the highest paved international border crossing, between Pakistan and China.\r\n\r\nEnroute, we stop at gorgeous Attabad Lake, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and other scenic viewpoints of the Passu Glacier and Batura Glacier, before reaching Khunjerab Pass, also known as the \"Gateway to China\". The pass holds deep cultural significance as it lies on the ancient Silk Road.","day_hotel":"12322","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10067"],"day_title":"Hunza Valley \/ Gilgit","itinerary_content":"Transfer: Hunza to Gilgit<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe drive about 3 hours from Hunza to Gilgit with sightseeing along the way.\r\n\r\nGilgit - Ancient Silk Road<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUncover stories behind culturally significant sites in the Gilgit region, including the Old Silk Road, the Collision Point of Continental Plates, and the 7th-century Kargah Buddha rock carving. We will also visit Gilgit Bazaar and an old rope suspension bridge.","day_hotel":"12325","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10068"],"day_title":"Gilgit \/ Islamabad","itinerary_content":"Transfer: To Airport<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTransfer to Gilgit Airport for your flight to Islamabad.\r\n\r\nIn the event of flight cancellation such as due to weather condition, we will drive to Besham for an overnight stay (Note: there are only basic accommodations in Besham).\r\n\r\nFlight: Gilgit to Islamabad<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe take a short ~1 hour 15 minutes flight to Islamabad.\r\n\r\nUpon arriving in the capital of Pakistan, the rest of the day is yours to relax and recharge.","day_hotel":"12315","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["10069"],"day_title":"Departure from Islamabad","itinerary_content":"Islamabad City Discovery Tour<\/strong>\r\n\r\nHead to the splendid Faisal Mosque, Pakistan's national mosque and the largest in the country. Then, visit Saidpur Village from the Mughal Era. Proceed to Daman-e-Koh, a hilltop garden situated in the middle of Margalla Hills, for a panoramic view of Islamabad.\r\n\r\nTransfer to Islamabad Airport<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter dinner, transfer to Islamabad airport for your flight home.\r\n\r\n ","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"","book_now_url":"","inquire_now_url":"","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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