Northern Areas Loop

Duration:

15 days Recommended (Trip can be customized as per requirement)

Base City:

Islamabad

Traveling Mode:

By Road

Traveling Audience:

Family

Tour Category:

Leisure

Description

The northern areas of Pakistan are blessed with the most beautiful sights of raging rivers, magnificent valleys, highest peaks and lakes. This tour covers all the famous tourist destinations of the Northern Areas of Pakistan like Naran Valley, Lake Saif Ul Malook, Babusar Pass, Deosai Plains, Astore, Skardu and Hunza. It also covers drive to Khunjerab Pass passing-through Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Pasu Cones, Hussani Bridge, Khunjerab National Park and Pak-China border. The famous northern loop that connects Gilgit Baltistan with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also included in this tour covering Ghizar, Phandar Valley and crossing Shandur Pass to enter Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and arriving in Chitral, where you will experience the beautiful landscapes, break-taking views of Trich Mir Mountain, forts and castles built by the ancient rulers of Chitral and indigenous tribes of Kalasha People.

Itinerary

Day 1: Islamabad to Naran
Departure at 9am
Drive via Hazara Motorway 
Stop overs at Balakot and Kiwai waterfall 
Night Stay at Naran

Day 2: Day Excursion to Lake Saif al Malook
Night Stay at Naran

Day 3: Naran to Astore via babusar pass
Departure at 7am
Stopovers at Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top
Night Stay at Astore

Day 4: Astore to Skardu via Deosai Plains
Departure at 7am
Crossing Astore and entering Deosai Plains
Deosai plains to Skardu
Night Stay at Skardu/Shigar Valley

Day 5: Full Day in Skardu
Visit Shangrila Resort & Lake, Upper Kachura Lake, Soq Valley, Shigar fort, Sarfaranga Desert
Drive to Khaplu
Night Stay at Khaplu

Day 6: Explore Khaplu
Visit Chaqchan Mosque, Thoksikhar (Trek), Crystal Lake/Saling Valley, Haldi Cones
Drive back to Skardu
Visit Mantokha waterfall on the way
Night Stay at Skardu

Day 7: Skardu to Hunza
Drive on JSR (Jaglot Skardu Road)
Stopover at Gilgit and Rakaposhi view point
Night Stay at Hunza

Day 8: Full Day in Hunza
Visit Altit and Baltit Forts, Karimabad Bazaar
Sunset at Duikar (Eagles Nest)
Night Stay at Hunza

Day 9: Day Excursion to Khunjerab Pass
Stop overs at Attabad Lake (water activities), Gulmit, Hussaini, Passu, Sost
Night Stay at Hunza

Day 10: Hunza to Gupis 
Crossing Gilgit, Gahkuch, Selphi
Night Stay at Gupis

Day 11: Gupis to Mastuj
Drive from Gupis to Mastuj Via Shandur Pass
Crossing Khalti Lake, Phander Valley, Shandur Polo Ground, Guloghmoli, Teru
Night stay at Mastuj

Day 12: Mastuj to Chitral
Visit Qaqlasht Meadows and then drive to Chitral

Day 13: Day Excursion to Kailash
Visit Chitral fort and then leave for Bamburet in Kailash Valley
Night Stay at Ayun Valley

Day 14: Chitral to Islamabad    
Drive back to Islamabad via lowari tunnel and Dir
 

Places to see

Naran | Hunza | Skardu | Phander | Chitral

Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Rakaposhi view point, Eagles Nest, Karimabad, Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu, Sost, Khunjerab Pass, Hopper valley, Hopper Glacier, Nagar, Gilgit, Naran, Babusar Pass, Gahkuch, Yaseen Valley, Phander Valley, Shandur Top, Garam Chashma, Chitral Museum, Shahi Mosque, Chitral Fort, Gol National Park, Ayun Valley, Kailash (Bumburet), Sadpara Lake, Shangrila Lake, Upper kachura lake, Shigar fort, Kharpocho Fort, Cold Desert, Buddha Rock Carvings, Shigar Mosque, Khaplu Palace, Macholo Valley, Chaqchan Mosque

Activities

Sight Seeing

Packages

Gold

Starting From
PKR 685000
For 2 persons

Our Gold package includes our signature luxury services and can be customized as per requirement anytime.

Bronze

Starting From
PKR 664000
For 2 persons

Hotels: Northern Retreat, Wazir Mahal, Serena Shigar, Serena Khaplu, Legend Hotel, Mountain Lodge, Roomy Dastan, Famree Resort, Blossom Inn Gupis, Mastuj Fort, Villa Ayun

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request
 

Standard

Starting From
PKR 574000
For 2 persons

Hotels: Pinepark Edge Resort, Wazir Mahal, Mountain Lodge, Karakoram Lodge Khaplu, Roomy Vantage, Mountain Resort, Blossom Inn Gupis, Mastuj Fort, Roomy Hindukush Sarai

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request
 

Economy

Starting From
PKR 346000
For 2 persons

Hotels: Naran Mountain Chalet, Roomy Hindukush Sarai, Blossom Inn Gupis, Northern Sapphire, Hotel Himalaya, Karakoram Lodge, Blossom Inn Gupis,

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request

Services Included

Hotels & Breakfast included. Full Tour includes vehicle(s), fuel, and driver(s) with our 24/7 helpline and travel account manager.

Note

Prices may vary depending upon travel dates and will be finalized upon confirmation. If air tickets are included, travel dates will be dependent on air ticket availability.

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Gold

For 2 persons

Our Gold package includes our signature luxury services and can be customized as per requirement anytime.

Bronze

Starting From 664000 For 2 persons

Hotels: Northern Retreat, Wazir Mahal, Serena Shigar, Serena Khaplu, Legend Hotel, Mountain Lodge, Roomy Dastan, Famree Resort, Blossom Inn Gupis, Mastuj Fort, Villa Ayun

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request
 

Standard

Starting From 574000 For 2 persons

Hotels: Pinepark Edge Resort, Wazir Mahal, Mountain Lodge, Karakoram Lodge Khaplu, Roomy Vantage, Mountain Resort, Blossom Inn Gupis, Mastuj Fort, Roomy Hindukush Sarai

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request
 

Economy

Starting From 346000 For 2 persons

Hotels: Naran Mountain Chalet, Roomy Hindukush Sarai, Blossom Inn Gupis, Northern Sapphire, Hotel Himalaya, Karakoram Lodge, Blossom Inn Gupis,

Vehicle: Included with fuel & driver

Not Included: Meals, Guide, and Passes can be added upon request