10-Day Pakistan Explorer: Peshawar, Taxila & Hunza
10-Day Pakistan Explorer: Peshawar, Taxila & Hunza
About this tour
Starts in Lahore
Pickup included from anywhere in Lahore
10 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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A 10-day private tour covering the full breadth of Pakistan's most compelling destinations: from the Mughal Walled City of Lahore and one of South Asia's oldest living cities in Peshawar, to the Kagha...
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Places covered
Highlights
Lahore Walled City with Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort
Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony
Peshawar day trip with Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Faisal Mosque and Lok Virsa Museum
Scenic Kaghan Valley drive through Naran
Nanga Parbat Viewpoint on Karakoram Highway
Altit Fort and Baltit Fort guided tours
Boat ride across turquoise Attabad Lake
Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Passu Cones
UNESCO World Heritage Site Taxila
What's Included
Itinerary
Arrive at Lahore International Airport and meet your representative. Transfer to hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit local markets and Lahore Food Street for an introduction to authentic Lahori cuisine. Dinner and overnight stay at Faletti's Express Hotel, Lahore.
Full guided day in the Walled City starting at Delhi Gate, visiting Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque with optional minaret climb, Shahi Hammam Royal Bath and the Royal Trail. Explore traditional mohallas, street food stalls and craft shops. Afternoon visit to Tomb of Emperor Jahangir. Evening drive to Wagah Border for the famous flag-lowering ceremony on the Pakistan-India border.
Depart for Islamabad via motorway. On arrival, visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument and Lok Virsa Museum of cultural heritage. Evening drive to Daman-e-Koh for panoramic views over the twin cities. Dinner and overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
Full-day excursion to Peshawar, one of South Asia's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Explore Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Mohabbat Khan Mosque, Gor Khatri, historic Sethi House and Clock Tower. Photo stop at Bala Hisar Fort. Visit Peshawar Museum with one of the richest collections of Gandhara art in the world. Return to Islamabad in evening.
Departure for Naran through scenic Kaghan Valley. Route passes through Balakot and riverside towns of Kiwai and Khanian as the valley narrows and mountains rise. Arrive in Naran and check in. Explore Naran Bazaar in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran.
Departure north for Hunza Valley. Drive passes Nanga Parbat Viewpoint with views of the world's ninth-highest mountain, Three Mountain Ranges convergence point where Karakoram, Hindukush and Himalaya meet, and Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Travel along legendary Karakoram Highway into Hunza Valley. Dinner and overnight at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Detailed guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort covering their history and cultural significance. Visit Karimabad Bazaar for shopping and lunch. Head to Attabad Lake for a boat ride across the vivid turquoise water, with optional jet skiing available. Return to hotel in evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Full-day excursion into Upper Hunza. Drive towards Khunjerab and Passu region subject to road conditions. Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake and dramatic Passu Cones rising from valley floor. Tea break at scenic cafe overlooking glaciers. Evening drive south to Gilgit. Dinner and overnight stay at Ramada by Wyndham, Gilgit.
Departure for Islamabad via Babusar Pass route. Scenic stops at Babusar Pass, Lulusar Lake and riverside settlements of Besal and Batakundi as route descends through Kaghan Valley. Arrive in Islamabad in evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
Morning excursion to Taxila, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important ancient cities in Asia. Visit Taxila Museum and Dharmarajika Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in South Asia dating back to 3rd century BCE. Transfer to Islamabad International Airport as per flight timing. Tour ends.
Helpful answers
The tour starts in Lahore on Day 1 and ends in Islamabad on Day 10. Book your arrival flight to Lahore International Airport (LHE) and departure from Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Yes. Peshawar city centre, including all sites visited on this tour, is safe for international tourists and visited regularly. Your guide and transport are with you throughout the excursion.
Yes. Entry tickets to all tourist destinations mentioned in the itinerary are included. No additional payments are required at the gates.
Breakfast and dinner are included daily throughout the tour except on Day 10 where only breakfast is included. Lunch is not included on any day. Your guide will recommend the best local options at each stop.
Babusar Pass is seasonal and depends on snow conditions and road status. If not accessible, an alternative route via the Karakoram Highway will be taken and covered points adjusted accordingly.
What to know
- This is a fully private tour with exclusive vehicle and guide
- Peshawar is visited as day excursion with no overnight stay
- Upper Hunza and Khunjerab Pass subject to road conditions
- Babusar Pass is seasonal and subject to weather conditions
- Weather in Hunza and Naran can be cold even in summer
- ATMs available in Lahore, Islamabad and Hunza only
- Modest clothing recommended for places of worship
- For groups of 10+, one guide provided complimentary
- Travellers with mobility limitations
- Those unable to handle long driving days
- Original passport with valid Pakistan visa
- Warm jacket and layers for Naran and Hunza
- Light clothing for Lahore and Islamabad
- Comfortable walking shoes for extensive walking
- Modest clothing for mosque visits - shoulders/knees covered
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal medications for full duration
- Sufficient cash in Pakistani Rupees
- Power bank and camera
- Refillable water bottle
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