15-Day Pakistan Odyssey: Lahore, Hunza & Chitral
15-Day Pakistan Odyssey: Lahore, Hunza & Chitral
About this tour
Starts in Lahore
Pickup included from anywhere in Lahore
15 days
For ages 18 to 85
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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A 15-day private journey from the Mughal heritage of Lahore to the far reaches of the Hindukush, covering more ground than almost any other tour in Pakistan. Three days in Lahore cover the Walled City...
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Places covered
Highlights
Lahore Museum with exceptional Gandhara and Mughal collections
Shalimar Gardens and Tomb of Emperor Jahangir in Lahore
Wagah Border flag-lowering ceremony on the Pakistan-India border
Lahore Walled City tour covering Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque
Domestic flight from Islamabad to Gilgit — one of the world's most scenic short flights
Rakaposhi Viewpoint and Altit and Baltit Forts in Hunza
Eagle's Nest sunset at Duikar over the entire Hunza Valley
Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m — the highest paved international border crossing
Boat ride across Attabad Lake and visit to Borith Lake
Kalash Valley Bumburet — one of the world's last surviving ancient cultures
What's Included
Itinerary
Arrive at Lahore International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to hotel, rest and relax after the journey. Overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Lahore.
Visit the Lahore Museum, one of the finest in South Asia with an exceptional Gandhara and Mughal collection. Continue to the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir across the Ravi River and the UNESCO-listed Shalimar Gardens built by Emperor Shah Jahan. In the evening, drive to Wagah Border for the famous flag-lowering ceremony on the Pakistan-India border.
Comprehensive guided tour of the Walled City of Lahore starting at Delhi Gate, passing through various gates. Visits include Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque with an optional minaret climb, the Shahi Hammam Royal Bath and the Royal Trail. Explore traditional mohallas, street food stalls and local craft shops.
Departure for Islamabad with a short stopover en route. On arrival, visit Faisal Mosque, Lake View Park and the Pakistan Monument. Visit the Lok Virsa Heritage Museum. Drive up to Peersuhawa in the evening for aerial views over the city at sunset.
Domestic flight from Islamabad to Gilgit at 8:00 AM. Meet your guide at Gilgit Airport and drive directly to Hunza Valley. Tea stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Arrive in Hunza and take guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort. Optional drive up to Eagle's Nest at Duikar for sunset views over the Hunza Valley.
Depart for Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, the highest paved international border crossing in the world on the Pakistan-China border. Enjoy the spectacular landscapes along the way with stops at Passu Cones, Sust and through Khunjerab National Park. Return to Hunza in the evening.
Spend the morning at the lake. Boat ride across Attabad Lake's vivid turquoise waters. Visit Borith Lake and enjoy the views of Passu Cones. Drive south to Gilgit in the evening.
Depart for the Ghizer Valley and Phandar, one of the most scenic and least-visited valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan. Stop at Gupis and visit Khalti Lake, a beautiful glacial lake rarely seen by tourists. Continue to Phandar Lake and explore the valley.
Depart for Mastuj via the Ghizer Valley and Shandoor Top at 3,700m — the site of the world's highest polo ground, where an annual festival is held each July. Sightseeing stops at Phandar Lake and the pass. Continue to Mastuj.
Depart for Chitral, the historic capital of the former princely state of the same name. Sightseeing stops along the way through the Yarkhun Valley. Arrive in Chitral and check in.
Helpful answers
The tour starts in Lahore and ends in Islamabad. Book your arrival flight to Lahore Airport (LHE) and departure from Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Gilgit flights are weather-dependent and cancellations are common. If the flight is cancelled, an alternative road route via the Karakoram Highway will be arranged. Itinerary adjustments will be made accordingly.
Two full days are dedicated to the Kalash people: one in Bumburet Valley and one in Rumbur Valley. These are two separate communities within the same culture, each with its own shrines, festivals and architecture. It is one of the most unique cultural experiences available anywhere in Pakistan.
Shandoor Top at 3,700m is a high-altitude plateau on the border of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is famous for hosting the world's highest polo ground, where an annual festival attracts teams from Chitral and Gilgit each July.
Breakfast and dinner are included daily throughout the tour. Lunch is not included on any day. Your guide will recommend the best local options at each stop.
What to know
- This is a fully private tour with exclusive vehicle and guide
- One-way domestic flight from Islamabad to Gilgit is weather-dependent
- Phandar Valley and Shandoor route are rarely visited with rough road conditions
- Two full days are dedicated to the Kalash Valley cultural experience
- Khunjerab Pass is subject to seasonal road conditions and border regulations
- Weather varies dramatically from warm in Lahore to cold in Shandoor and Chitral
- Mobile network is weak or absent in Phandar Valley, Shandoor and parts of Chitral
- Taxila can be visited on Day 14 or Day 15 depending on flight timing
- Travellers with mobility limitations due to uneven terrain walking
- Those with rigid schedules who cannot accommodate flight cancellations
- Solo travellers as minimum booking is 2 persons
- Travellers expecting smooth tarmac roads throughout the journey
- Original passport with valid Pakistan visa
- Warm jacket, thermals and fleece for high-altitude areas
- Light clothing for Lahore and Islamabad
- Comfortable walking shoes for city tours and valley walks
- Modest clothing for mosque and shrine visits
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal medications for the full 15-day duration
- Sufficient cash in Pakistani Rupees for lunch and tips
- Power bank and camera
- Refillable water bottle
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