From the far north to the far south


Trip description

A great tour to discover Pakistan from north to south. On the program: excursion in the mountains, discovery of local culture, stroll along the lakes and in the green forests.

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad

Day 2: Chitral, peaceful mountain town

Day 3: Discovery of Kalash culture

Day 4: Cap on Gilgit

Day 5: Hiking on the road to the Water Channel Walk

Day 6: Direction the Naltar Valley

Day 7: Karimabad visit

Day 8: Hiking in the majestic mountains of Du

Day 9: Cut from the world in the village of Passu

Day 10: Sino-Pakistan border!

Day 11: Directorate Skardu

Day 12: Green landscapes of the Deosai plateau

Day 13: Historic or Nature Day

Day 14: Shigar's Treasures

Day 15: Return to Islamabad

Day 16: Rendez-vous on the ruins of Taxila

Day 17: Fascinating city of Karachi

Day 18: Cape East of Karachi

Day 19: Lively City of Lahore

Day 20: Between modernity and traditions

Day 21: Last hour in Pakistan

Day 1 : Arrival in Islamabad

Day1 : Arrival in Islamabad ©SAKhanPhotography


Visit the Faisal mosque and walk in the Margallas to admire the city from the heights and dinner at the top of the mountains.




Day 2 : Chitral, peaceful mountain town

Day2 : Chitral, peaceful mountain town ©www.orianezerah.com


Fly to Chitral and admire the mountains from your doorway. Visit the old fort and the adjacent mosque, sweep yourself in the city and support football players or polo players.




Day 3 : Discovery of Kalash culture

Day3 : Discovery of Kalash culture ©www.orianezerah.com


Discover the Kalash people in the Bamboret valley. Visit the museum to learn more about their unique culture, wander into the mountains and admire traditional houses. With a little luck, you will be invited to taste the local aperitif!




Day 4 : Cap on Gilgit

Day4 : Cap on Gilgit ©Morgane PELLENNEC


Go back to Chitral and go to Gilgit, where you will arrive early in the evening.




Day 5 : Hiking on the road to the Water Channel Walk



The road offers breathtaking views of the valley. The hike ends with Kargah Buddha, a figure of Buddha carved in the rock. You can finish your day with a walk in the city.




Day 6 : Direction the Naltar Valley



Exit Gilgit, the valley is about kilometres away. Recharge yourself and admire colourful lakes, pine forests, spruce, sorbiers, juniper and streams.




Day 7 : Karimabad visit

Day7 : Karimabad visit ©Morgane PELLENNEC


Take the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad. Explore the city, don't miss Baltit Fort, beautifully restored, and then enjoy delicious local products at Hidden Paradise Restaurant.




Day 8 : Hiking in the majestic mountains of Du

Day8 : Hiking in the majestic mountains of Du ©Morgane PELLENNEC


Choose one of the many possible treks around Karimabad, and then, if you are not too tired, take a look at the sunset from Eagle Nest, a height point that offers a panoramic view of the region's peaks.




Day 9 : Cut from the world in the village of Passu

Day9 : Cut from the world in the village of Passu ©Naihei / Shutterstock.com


Climb the valley of Hunza to Passu through the turquoise lake of Attabad. Stroll through the tiny village of Passu and try the famous apricot pie of Breeze Glacier Chef.




Day 10 : Sino-Pakistan border!

Day10 : Sino-Pakistan border! ©Morgane PELLENNEC


Rent a 4 x 4 and go back Karakoram Higway to Khunjerab Pass. Welcome yaks and golden marmots. Go to sleep in Passu and enjoy its quiet, black and starry nights.




Day 11 : Directorate Skardu



The journey will take you the day.




Day 12 : Green landscapes of the Deosai plateau



Climb on the heights of the Deosai Plateau at 4,000 meters above sea level and take the time to explore what you can do with its 3,000 square kilometers!




Day 13 : Historic or Nature Day

Day13 : Historic or Nature Day ©Oriane Zerah


Visit the K 2 Museum, Buddha's engravings or Karpochu fort, or discover Kachura or Satpara lakes or walks on the corner, to make your day in Skardu!




Day 14 : Shigar's Treasures

Day14 : Shigar's Treasures ©Oriane Zerah


Drive to the charming village of Shigar and discover its wooden mosques, ruins of Buddhist monasteries and 5th century Buddhist inscriptions carved in rocks. Spend the night at Serena Shigar Fort, a sumptuous and unique complex that includes a 400-year-old fort.




Day 15 : Return to Islamabad



Take, for example, a head at the pool of the Serena.




Day 16 : Rendez-vous on the ruins of Taxila

Day16 : Rendez-vous on the ruins of Taxila ©www.orianezerah.com


Taxila, one of the largest archaeological sites in Asia. Immerse yourself in the exciting history of this region. Return to Islamabad.




Day 17 : Fascinating city of Karachi

Day17 : Fascinating city of Karachi ©Hervé Bernard - Iconotec


Fly to Karachi. Get into the hallways of the mythical Empress Market, breathe the sea air on Clifton Beach, learn more about the life of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's "founder" by visiting his old home and finish your day by tasting good grills in one of the restaurants on board. of sea.




Day 18 : Cape East of Karachi

Day18 : Cape East of Karachi ©Hervé Bernard - Iconotec


Visit of Chaukhandi cemetery and its beautiful finely carved tombs, and the archeological site of Bhanbore, which dates from the I century BC. A little further away, do not miss the city of Thatta and its sumptuous Shah Jahan mosque, and Makli necropolis, one of the largest in the world.




Day 19 : Lively City of Lahore

Day19 : Lively City of Lahore ©Shahid Khan / Shutterstock.com


Return to Islamabad 1 hour drive from Karachi, then departure for Lahore. Lose yourself in the old town and dine on the terrace (in Cuckoo's Den for example) with views of the illuminated mosque.




Day 20 : Between modernity and traditions

Day20 : Between modernity and traditions ©Hervé Bernard - Iconotec


Wake up to the aurores and enjoy a breakfast in the old town that awakens slowly. Visit the architectural treasures of the Moghal era, the Fort, the Badshahi mosque, the mausoleum of Emperor Jehangir and the gardens of Shalimar. Dine on the terrace (at Cuckoo's Den for example) with a breathtaking view of the illuminated mosque.




Day 21 : Last hour in Pakistan

Day21 : Last hour in Pakistan ©K_Boonnitrod / Shutterstock.com


Return to Islamabad where you can buy some souvenirs in one of the city's markaz.




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