Pakistan Expedition

Pakistan Expedition

Get set for a 15-day expedition through an ancient land. Beginning in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, the expedition takes you north to the stunning and rarely visited Hunza Valley region. Here you’ll find nature unleashed: imagine imposing jagged peaks, alpine lakes and glaciers creeping into the valleys. Hike between ancient fortifications scattered among rural villages and learn about the modern innovations that help the local people prosper. Finish in Lahore, a city that not only stood strong through the rise and fall of empires but also preserved the culture that makes Pakistan such a mesmerising, all-consuming country.

Activities

• Complimentary Arrival Transfer
• Islamabad – Faisal Mosque at sunset
• Islamabad – Taxila Museum & archeological sites
• Islamabad – Truck art workshop
• Skardu – Kharpocho Fort visit
• Skardu – Manthal Buddha Rock
• Skardu – Skardu market visit
• Skardu – Katpana Desert
• Nagar Valley – Rakaposhi view point
• Gulmit – Women-run carpet weaving center visit
• Hunza Valley – Ondra Polygah hike
• Gulmit – Old House Gulmit visit
• Hunza Valley – Traditional music performance
• Hunza Valley – Passu Glacier hike
• Hunza Valley – Borith Lake hike
• Hunza Valley – Hussaini Suspension Bridge
• Shimshal – Village tour & optional hike
• Hunza Valley – Sacred Rock of Hunza
• Hunza Valley – Attabad Lake
• Karimabad – Market tour
• Hunza Valley – Ganish Village walking tour
• Karimabad – Lunch at women-run cafe
• Karimabad – Ciqam women’s social enterprise visit
• Karimabad – Baltit & Altit Forts
• Karimabad – Duiker (Eagle’s Nest) sunset viewing
• Lahore – Anarkali & Liberty Markets
• Lahore – Akbari Mandi & Azam Cloth Market
• Lahore – Wazir Khan Mosque
• Lahore – Shahi Hammam
• Lahore – Walled City of Lahore
• Lahore – Badshahi Mosque
• Lahore – Tomb of Allama Iqbal
• Lahore – Delhi Gate
• Lahore – Lahore Fort
• Lahore – Shalimar Gardens
• Lahore – Wagah Border ceremony
• Lahore – Tomb of Jahangir
• Lahore – Dinner at Food Street
• Complimentary Departure Transfer

Highlights

• Learn about Pakistan – its turbulent past, fascinating present, and hopeful future – from a local leader who knows and loves the country best.
• Discover the jagged snow-capped peaks, bright blue lakes and traditional culture of the Hunza Valley, a little touristed but unbelievably beautiful region of northern Pakistan.
• From its ancient museums, gardens and forts to its fantastic food scene, Lahore has so much to offer. Spend three days discovering this dynamic city.
• Travel to the incredibly remote village of Shimshal where you’ll meet the local families who live in this challenging environment and hike through the surrounding mountains.
• Visit a women’s group supported by the Aga Khan Foundation to learn about their projects and have lunch at a cafe run by local women.