Jeep Safari Gilgit Baltistan
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See Gilgit key spots with our knowledgeable local guides
- Local Experience
- Balanced
- Some Walking
- Sightseeing
GilgitBaltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty. Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges:
the Karakoram, the Hindukush and the Himalayas meet.
The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers and anglers. The region has a rich cultural heritage and variety of rare fauna and flora. Historically, the area ha remained a flash point of political and military rivalries amongst the Russian, British and Chinese empires. Immediately after the end of British rule in the sub-continent in 1947, the people of this region decided to join Pakistan through a popular local revolt against the government of Maharaja of Kashmir.
Five out of the fourteen mountain peaks with height of over 8000 meters including the K-2 (world’s second heights peak) and some of the largest glaciers outside polar regions are located in Gilgit Baltistan.
Acknowledging the vast potential of tourism and its effects on downstream industries, the Government of Pakistan as well as the Gilgit Baltistan Administration are focusing on tourism for increasing the number of tourist to this area. Beautiful landscape, unique cultural heritage and rich biological diversity given the Gilgit Baltistan a competitive advantage in attracting tourists from all over the world.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Islamabad. Meet and assist transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the Taxila archaeological museum, Jaulian Monastery and archeological sites of Sirkap and Bhir mound. Drive back to Islamabad. Overnight at Hotel Shalimar.
Day 2
Fly to Skardu. (subject to weather conditions) an impressive 50 minutes fly over Babusar pass and mighty Nanga Parbat (8125m). Transfer to hotel Shangri-La.
Day 3
Drive to Shigar valley, the gateway to Baltoro glacier. Visit the 16th century old mosque and local tibetan style old houses and village. After lunch drive back to Skardu. Overnight at Shangri-La Resort.
Day 4
Drive to Khaplu a beautiful town at the bank of River Indus. Visit the old Fort and Mosque built by the Tibetan Architect style overnight at Khaplu or Return to Skardu hotel
Day 5
Full day Excursion to Deosai National Park to explore the endangered wild life species, Brown Bears, Brown marmots and Migratory Birds and wild flowers. Meals and overnight at Camp.
Day 6
Drive to Tarishing via Chachor Pass. Visit the Sheosor Lake there are different kind of birds species in this lake and a magnificent views of Nanga Parbat. After a brief visit continue drive to Tarishing, a village at the foot of south side of Nanga parbat is surrounded by high peaks and gives views on the valley. Meals and overnight at local Sarai
Day 7
Drive to Rama Lake a beautiful resort situated in thick pine forest. After lunch drive to Rama lake and local shaped huts. Meals and overnight at PTDC Rama.
Day 8
Drive to Gilgit by the Astore gorge and at Thalichi the road joins KKH. A magnificent view of Nanga Parbat appear the immaculate summit of the Killer Mountain. Overnight at Riveria Hotel.
Day 9
Drive to Karimabad. Perched on the bank of the Hunza River the town is shadowed by Ultar, Lady Finger and Rakaposhi peaks. On way stop to admire the view on Rakaposhi (7788m). Visit the Baltit and Altit Forts. After noon drive to Duikar view point for sun set photography of many countless peaks above 7000 m in Karakoram and enjoy the birds eye view of Hunza and Nagar valleys. overnight at Hilltop Hotel.
Day 10
Day Excursion to Hopar village at Nagar valley dominated by Rakaposhi Peak (7788m). Views on Malubiting (7266m), and Diran peaks. Overnight at Hilltop Hotel.
Day 11
Drive to Gilgit an important market place on the Silk Road. Visit the Buddha carved in rock at Kargah and exploration of the town. Many shops show the precious stones, which are found in all the area. Overnight at Riveria Hotel.
Day 12
Early morning drive to Raikot Bridge and walk on the narrow gorge of the Raikot valley jeep road up to Tato village which has damaged by the earth quake last year takes 5-6 hours to Tato village. another 3 hours walk leads to Fairy Meadow. Overnight at Raikot Sarai.
Day 13
Trek back to Raikot bridge. Drive to Chilas. Visit Rock carving at Thalapen famous for the petroglyphs. Overnight at Shangri-La Chilas.
Day 14
Drive again on KKH towards Islamabad travelling almost 12-13 hours..
Day 15
Transfer to airport for your onward journey. Assistance at departure and bon voyage.