The Amazing North - Adventure Tours Pakistan

A vista of mesmerizing mountain scenery and exotic culture

Pakistan’s northern region is blessed with sky rising mountains and in their laps lays the fascinating mountainous valleys with exotic cultures whose people are warm-hearted, with smiling faces and friendly attitude. Settled in mountain gorges along mighty rivers these valleys’ landscape is equally alluring with thrilling road drives. With mesmerizing mountain scenery, awe-inspiring adventurous road along the mighty rivers and exotic cultures, this magical journey has been designed to thrill you, charm you. We embark on this spectacular cultural voyage at Islamabad, the political and administrative city of Pakistan. Driving towards north, we stop at Taxila to visit ancient Buddhist Civilization’s remains, one of the alluring archaeological sites in the world. We drive through the beautiful Naran valley to Gilgit, the administrative town of Gilgit Baltistan. The smiling, welcoming and friendly inhabitants of Hunza truly make your stay at home. Views from fairy tale like Baltit Fort, the old residence of Mirs of Hunza standing atop Karimabad, the former capital of Hunza Valley are incredibly beautiful. A walk along Barbar irrigation channel with striking views of Karakoram Mountains adds more essence to your journey. The beautiful Attabad Lake with its unique blue colour, Gulmit valley surrounded by high mountains and glaciers, and the most scenic Phander valley and its mesmerizing Phander Lake is an experience of lifetime. Crossing Shandur Pass, the highest polo-ground in the world, we will reach Mastuj and then Chitral. Chitral with the unique Kailash Valley (known as the Wearers of Black Robes) – a remaining minority of approximately 3500 people living in three isolated but beautiful valleys known as Bumburet, Rambur and Berir. The people of Kailash have a rich culture and are very headstrong about their identity. These people stand out from the remaining tribes, cultures and communities due to their distinct traditions, religious practices and festivals. After visiting Swat and Peshawar, our trip will conclude in Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan.

Trip Highlight

Trip Code	ATP-AMN-01
Duration	18 nights/ 19 days (shorter & longer trip itineraries available)
Best Time	May to October
Route	Islamabad-Naran-Chilas-Fairy Meadows- Gilgit-Karimabad Hunza-Atta Abad – Gulmit-Passu-Borith Lake- Gilgit Phandar-Shandur Pass-Chitral-Kailash-Swat-Peshawar Islamabad.

Day To Day Itinerary

Day	Visiting Location	Overnight
01	Islamabad	Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. Half day city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in Islamabad. KEY ATTRACTIONS Shah Faisal Mosque – the largest mosque in Pakistan Lok Virsa (Folk Heritage) Museum Pakistan National Monument Daman-e-Koh (Islamabad View Point) Golra Sharif Rail Museum or Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum External view of Parliament House, President House, Prime Minister House & Supreme Court of Pakistan
02	Islamabad-Naran	Islamabad-Taxila: 32 kms/45 minutes’ drive Taxila – Peshawar: 156 kms/2.5 hours’ driver Islamabad-Taxila: 32 kms/45 minutes’ drive Taxila – Naran: 225 kms/ 5.5 hours’ drive Drive to Naran visiting Taxila en-route. KEY ATTRACTIONS Taxila Museum-showcasing antiques and artifacts of Gandhara civilization Julian Buddhist Stupa & Monastery Dharmarajika complex and Stupa
03	Naran-Fairy Meadows	Naran – Raikot Bridge: 155 kms /4.5 hours’ drive Raikot Bridge-Tato: 12 kms/1.5 hours’ drive Tato-Fairy Meadows: 9 kms/2-3 hours’ hike ALTITUDE Tato: 2560M/8448F Fairy Meadows: 3310M/10800F Drive to Raikot Bridge via Babusar Pass, change vehicle and take jeeps to Tato Village, a 3 hours’ hike will take us to Fairy Meadows. KEY ATTRACTIONS Lulusar Lake Babusar Pass The Fairytale Fairy Meadows
04	Fairy Meadows	Beyal Camp: 3500M/11650F Nanga Parbat Base Camp: 4000M/13135F The day is available for exploring the surroundings of the fairytale meadow. A nice hike takes you closer to the ice giants in the direction of Nanga-Parbat base camp if conditions (little or no snow) allow. If you don’t feel like hiking, stay on the fairytale meadow and enjoy the day at the foot of the ninth highest peak on earth. Overnight stay as the day before.
05	Fairy Meadows- Astore	Fairy Meadows-Tato: 2 hours Tato-Raikot Bridge: 1 hour Raikot- Rama: 65 kms/2.5 hour Rama-Astore: 20 kms/1 hour drive Trek down to Tato and drive to Astore KEY ATTRACTIONS Stop at Thalichi – The Nanga Parbat View Point Rama Meadow Rama Lake hike (optional)
06	Astore-Deosai Plateau-Skardu	Astore- Skardu: 160 kms/7 hours’ drive Drive to Skardu via Deosai Plateau. KEY ATTRACTIONS Sheosar Lake Bara Pani Deosai plateau Chota Pani Great spot for photography of flora and fauna Sadpara Lake Manthal Buddha (optional)
07	Skardu	Full day tour of Skardu. Overnight stay in Skardu KEY ATTRACTIONS Upper Kachura Lake Kachura Choq Visit Katpana Desert Kharpocho Fort Sarfaranga Cold Desert
08	Skardu– Gilgit Karimabad Hunza	Skardu– Gilgit Karimabad: 300 kms/ hours’ drive Drive to Karimabad Hunza along the River Indus and Hunza River. KEY ATTRACTIONS Travel along the Indus River Stop at Nanga Parbat view point Visit the unique place in the world where three great mountain ranges; the Himalaya, the Karakoram and Hindu Kush meet. Stop at Rakaposhi View Point Ghulmet
09	Central Hunza	Full day exploration of central Hunza. KEY ATTRACTIONS Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazaar Walk Along Barbar Water Channel Altit Fort Altit Cluster/Altit Village Sunset from the Eagle’s Nest View Point in Duiker
10	Nagar & Upper Hunza	Explore Nagar Valley and Upper Hunza. KEY ATTRACTIONS Ganish Cluster – the oldest settlement of Hunza Valley Hopar Nagar – from where you have an excellent view of Golden Peak, Ultar Peak, Hunza Peak & Lady Finger. Dong Rock Inscriptions Atta Abad Lake Gulmit Village Hussaini Bridge Passu Cones/Passu Cathedrals
11	Upper Hunza-Gilgit- Gupis	Atta Abad Lake-Gilgit: 135 km/2.30 hrs drive Gilgit-Gupis: 109 kms/4 hours’ drive Drive to Gilgit and then to Gupis visiting Kargah Buddha on the way. KEY ATTRACTIONS Kargah Buddha Drive to along Ghizer river Beautiful villages along the road
12	Gupis- Mastuj	Gupis – Mastuj: 150 kms/7 hours’ drive Drive to Mastuj via Phander & Shandur Pass. KEY ATTRACTIONS Phander Lake Shandur Pass- the highest polo ground in the world
13	Mastuj-Chitral	Mastuj- Chitral: 120 kms/4 hours’ drive Drive from Mastuj to Chitral. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Half day sightseeing & overnight stay in Chitral. KEY ATTRACTIONS Chitral Bazaar Shahi Mosque Tirich Mir View Point
14	Chitral-Kailash	Chitral – Bumburet Kailash: 22 kms/1 hour’s drive In the morning visit Chitral Gol National Park. After lunch drive to Bumburet via Rambur. KEY ATTRACTIONS Chitral Gol National Park Rambur Valley Kailash
15	Kailash	Full day for exploring the unique of Kailash Valley and its people. Short walks in the valley. KEY ATTRACTIONS Kailash Museum Traditional House to explore the way of life Sacred places
16	Kailash-Mingora Swat	Bumburet Kailash – Mingora Swat: 246 kms/7 hours’ drive Drive from Kailash to Swat. Upon arrival visit Swat Museum. KEY ATTRACTIONS Swat Museum-showcasing collections of Gandhara Art
17	Mingora Swat-Takht-e-Bhai-Peshawar	Swat- Takht-e-Bhai-Peshawar: 184 kms/4 hours’ drive Drive to Peshawar visiting Takht-e-Bhai and other Ghandhara sites on the way. KEY ATTRACTIONS The Buddhist sacred Area of Butkara Shingardar Stupa Amluk Dara Stupa Najigram Stupa Buddhist Monastery in Takht Bhai
18	Peshawar-Islamabad	Peshawar- Islamabad: 186 kms/2.5 hours’ drive KEY ATTRACTIONS Peshawar Museum-collection of Buddhist art work Mahabat Khan Mosque built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan Qissa Khawani Bazar (The bazar of story tellers) Saithi House -The Mughal Central Asian Architecture The historic Qila Bala Hissar (Bala Hissar Fort) from outside
19	Deparature From Islamabad	Transfer to the Islamabad International Airport for home bound flight.

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   Connect Tours pakistan 
 September 20, 2023
 
 
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   JOAN SUMMER 
 July 25, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have collaborated with ATP for many years, with them providing services for  large mountaineering expeditions to specialized trekking groups and also for tourism groups.  Their staff is experienced and professional.  They work with you to provide solutions to whatever issues may arise, often caused by road closures or sensitive cultural situations.
  
 
       
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 April 10, 2023
 
 
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 January 19, 2023
 
 
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   Pavel Gospodinov 
 July 27, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used the services of ADVENTURE TOURS PAKISTAN (ATP) for our tour from Lahore to Gilgit-Baltistan and Hunza Valley in July 2022. We were a group of 8 people. Right from the beginning, during the preparation period, Naiknam, the owner/manager of the company, and Abida were very prompt with our queries, very precise in preparing the documents and provided accurate and useful information. Pakistan may be a difficult country for organising activities and that is why I really appreciate the efforts, professionalism and accuracy of ADVENTURE TOURS PAKISTAN team. For ourselves, everything was professionally organised. Our tour guide Amir was very professional. He managed to arrange an alternative transport due to the closure of KKH, was always ready to help or give advice. His knowledge of the places is amazing, which we really appreciated. We liked the hotels selected by ADVENTURE TOURS PAKISTAN - good quality and nice staff. The tour was challenging for our travellers, but thanks to the professionalism of ADVENTURE TOURS PAKISTAN it became a very good and interesting adventure without any logistical or other problems. We really appreciate all the efforts and help. Based on our personal experience, I can recommend the services of ADVENTURE TOURS PAKISTAN. Thank you very much!
  
 
       
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 June 12, 2022
 
 
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   Qamar Mahmood 
 August 3, 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I personally have travelled to close to 50 countries but this was my first trip to the Northern areas of Pakistan.
We had a great experience with ATP. I did two trips back-to-back with family (10 members) and then onwards on my own for a two-week trip to Northern areas of Pakistan. Areas covered. Naran, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Domail, Desosai, Skardu, Gupis, Phander, Shandur, Chitral, and Kailash.
Excellent service and very responsive. Everyone in the family very happy with their service. The driver was always on time as we'd leave very early at 7 am daily. For the family trip we stayed at 7 different places in 10 days. We hired a grand cabin van and then also jeeps (prados) where the van couldn't go. Both were great. One day our van driver was not well, we called an said to have a back-up plan and they agreed to it. We didn't need it but was good to know that they were responsive.
The van was very comfortable and so was the Prado jeep.
Overall, great service. Fully recommend.
  
 
       
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 April 10, 2021
 
 
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