Shandur Polo Festival & Hunza Valley

When your flight arrives at Islamabad airport, our guide and the driver will pick you up with a welcome board and transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon, visit the national mosque, Faisal Mosque in Pakistan, then visit Shakar Parian which is notable for trees planted by the world leaders who once visited Pakistan. Afterwards, visit the city landmark, Pakistan monument. Next, overlook the city on the viewpoint Damen Koh. Finally visit Lok Versa Museum before sending you back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Islamabad Serena Hotel (5 stars)

Today, we will drive for 4-5 hours to Swat and visit Takht-e-Bahi Temple, a well preserved Gandhara Buddhist temple en route. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Serena Hotel

On the 3rd day, we will drive for 7-8 hours to Chitral. Chitral is an idyllic small town located at the frontier of Pakistan and Afghan. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and then the guide will escort you to admire the characteristic town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hindukush Heights

Drive to Bomburate (Kalash valley) which will take 2-3 hours. There, we will arrange the local music performance for you to understand the culture and tradition of Kalashi people better.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: PTDC Motel

After breakfast, we will head to Mastuj, taking 6-7 hours by car. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and the rest time is free for you at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hindukush Heights

Today we are driving for 2 hours to Shandur. Shandur Pass is a high mountain pass in the Hindu Kush Mountains between Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, so it is also the fairest place for chitral and gilgit polo contests. The polo game is also known as the king's game. The Shandur polo game in July is the highest standard polo game in Pakistan. The president or prime minister will often watch the game on the spot. After watching the polo game, continue to Gahkuch by car. The drive will take about 4-5 hours and check into the hotel upon arrival.

Note: Shandur polo tournament festival is held only in July every year. If you come before or after July, we will arrange a special polo match in Gilgit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Green Palace

Drive for 4-5 hours to Karimabad. En route, stop at some famous viewpoint like Kargha Buddhsa and Rakaposhi view point to take photos. Today you will also have chances to communicate with the local peoples working in the fields to get close to their life. After checking into the hotel, you can take a walk along water channel in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Darbar Hotel

On the 8th day of Pakistan 2 weeks itinerary, we'll drive for 1 hour to Hopper Valley to admire the scenery and the magnificent Hopper glaciers. Drive back to Karimabad for lunch. After, visit two ancient forts, Altit fort and Baltit fort. Altit fort with the history of over 900 years is the earliest royal palace of Hunza Kingdom. After 300 years, they moved to Baltit fort on the hill top. Baltit fort is on the highest point of Hopper Valley where you can appreciate the whole valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Darbar Hotel

Today we'll drive for half an hour to Duiker Valley. After hotel check-in, take a rest and then walk through the nearby village and visit the Holy Shrines, taking about 2-3 hours. We will come across many local people, know their lifestyle and see them working in the field.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Eagle's Nest

Drive for one hour to Passu. On the way appreciate the Attaabad Lake. Upon arrival, check in the hotel. Then visit Borith Lake, Gulkin village, Gulmit village, Passu Glacier, Passu village, Hussani village and Hussani suspension bridge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Marcopolo Inn

Today we are going to visit the highest border pass in the world, Khunjerab Pass with an altitude of 4,733 meters. We'll pass by some idyllic villages on the way, where you can ask for stops to take photos and appreciate the scenic views. In the evening, drive back to Karimabad.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Darbar Hotel

Drive for 9-10 hours to Naran. In midway, we'll pass by Babusar Pass 4,173 meters above sea level and stop to take photos at the intersection of Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush Mountains. After arrival, check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel De-Manchi

Drive back to Islamabad, taking 7-8 hours. On the way, stop at Taxila to visit Taxila Museum and several temple remains. Upon arrival, check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Islamabad Serena Hotel (5 stars)

The 2 weeks Pakistan itinerary ends today. Our guide and the driver will send you to the airport on time for your flight home. Wish you a nice trip!

Meals: Breakfast