2008 Guaranteed Departure Tours in Pakistan

1. Pakistan: Shangrila Hunza Tour
2. Pakistan Kalash & Khyber Tour
3. Pakistan: Ancient Culture Tour
4. Silk Road: China & Pakistan Tour
5. Pakistan - Afghanistan Tour

1. PAKISTAN: SHANGRILA HUNZA TOUR

Peshawar is the home of the proud race of the Pathans. The city with its bazaars reminds of the days of the caravan traders. One of the prime attractions of the tour is the visit to the Khyber Pass, the passage used by invaders and migrants from Central Asia to India.
The next point is the Swat Valley - the heartland of Gandhara period of the Buddhist history. Taking the Karakoram Highway alongside the mighty Indus River one can get to Gilgit and Hunza - the lost kingdom of Shangri-La described by James Hilton in his book 'Lost Horizon'. Hunza has seen much of history yet it offers tranquility and peace. People of Hunza are for their longevity and friendliness.

Day 01: Arrive Peshawar
Day 02: Visit Khyber Pass
Day 03: Overland to Swat Valley via Malakand
Day 04: Overland to Chilas via Shangla Pass
Day 05: Overland to Hunza
Day 06: Hunza, visit to Hoper, Nagar and Baltit
Day 07: Overland to Gilgit, visit Kargah
Day 08: Overland to Besham
Day 09: Drive to Islamabad via Taxila
Day 10: Depart Islamabad

Extensions:
If you wish to extend your stay in Central Asia we recommend you consider one of the following tours:

Turkmenistan Tour
Uzbekistan Tour
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Tour

2. TOUR OF PAKISTAN: KALASH & KHYBER TOUR

This is a discovery tour to a unique tribe located in the high Hindukush Mountains surviving their battle with time. Visit to the Kafir Kalash tribe whose origin is still an enigma - the Greek descendants or people of another planet! Visit their houses, the shrines and be part in their daily life, see their traditional dance performance - all will enthrall you.
Peshawar is the home of the chivalrous race of the Pathans - the warriors of the bygone days. The British Army fought many battles with the Pathans to cross the North West Frontiers of the Indian Raj. Khyber Pass is a passage that led the Aryans to the plains of India but in current days it connects Afghanistan & Pakistan through Torkham Border. The Journey from Peshawar to Kabul via Jalalabad & Kabul Gorge is an unforgettable experience. Sightseeing in Kabul & its surroundings are another highlights of this tour.

Day 01: Arrive Islamabad
Day 02: Morning drive to Swat. Afternoon sightseeing tour
Day 03: Drive to Chitral via Lowari Pass
Day 04: AM tour of Chitral. PM drive to Kalash Valleys
Day 05: Full day tour of Bomburet and Rumbur Villages in Kalash Valley
Day 06: Drive to Peshawar via Lowari and Malakand pass
Day 07: AM visit Khyber Pass. Afternoon tour of Peshawar
Day 08: Transfer to airport


Extensions:
If you wish to extend your stay in Central Asia we recommend you consider one of the following tours:

Turkmenistan Tour
Uzbekistan Tour
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Tour

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4. SILK ROAD: CHINA & PAKISTAN TOUR

This tour will take you to the beautiful mountain of the Himalayas and the Karakorams. You will see the famous mountain sights over 7000 m and meet the people known for longevity of life.
The highlights of this tour are the Hunza Valley and the Sunday Bazaar at Kashghar that gives you an insight into once inaccessible valleys and passes.

Day 01: Kashgar
Arrival Kashgar.
Day 02: Kashgar
If any place is to be seen where time has stood still, it is Kashgar or Kashi, as it is known locally
Day 03: Kashgar / Taxkorgan
Sunday Bazaar in Kashgar!
Day 04: Taxkorgan / Hunza
A drive via the Khunjerab Pass will get you into Pakistan to the mountain kingdom of Hunza (284 km).
Day 05: Hunza
Full day tour of Hunza.
Very few places in the world compare with this small mountainous region, which was a semi-autonomous state until very recently but is now fully unified with Pakistan, the ruling dynasty of Hunza having lasted for over 600 years.
Day 06: Hunza / Gilgit / Chilas
Drive to Gilgit and on arrival of city tour of Gilgit and Kargah.
Day 07: Chilas / Islamabad
Morning drive to Islamabad with many photo stops, enroute.
Day 08: Depart Islamabad
Morning Rawalpindi / Islamabad city tour.

End of tour.

Extensions:
If you wish to extend your stay in Central Asia we recommend you consider one of the following tours:

Turkmenistan Tour
Uzbekistan Tour
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Tour

TOUR OF PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN

Day 01: Arrive Islamabad. PM city tour
Day 02: Transfer to airport for flight to Kabul. Later sightseeing tour of Kabul
Day 03: Today we will drive to Bamiyan. Visit the remains of Bamiyan Buddha
Day 04: Full day excursion to Lake Band-e-Amir and visit of Shahr-e-Gholghola
Day 05: Drive back to Kabul. Visit Chicken Street
Day 06: Drive to Peshawar via Jalalabad, Torkham Border and Khyber Pass
Day 07: Full day sightseeing tour of Peshawar
Day 08: Transfer to airport

End of tour.

Extensions:
If you wish to extend your stay in Central Asia we recommend you consider one of the following tours:

Turkmenistan Tour
Uzbekistan Tour
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Tour