Starting: 28 Apr 2012 for 16 days
Tour Status: Available
Land Only Price: £2,295
Single Supp: £290
Please note that a Wild Frontiers price means NO hidden extras, NO local payment or kitty, NO compulsory single supplement.
Download DossierPakistan is a country close to our hearts… and for good reason. Home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, thriving cities, colourful markets and warm hospitality, a trip to this part of the world is bound to excite even the most worldly travellers. Having run trips here for more than a decade, we understand the political complexities of travelling to this fascinating country and our paramount consideration has always been the safety of our clients. Despite the negative images painted by the press, we believe that most areas in Pakistan - particularly around Chitral and the mountains of the north - pose little or no danger within the current climate. Our itineraries therefore focus on these intriguing locations, giving intrepid travellers the chance to experience these unspoilt lands and cultures that have remained unchanged for centuries.
3 Cups of Tea; One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time, tells the emotional story of how Greg Mortenson's unsuccessful mountaineering climb changed his life forever. From an unsuccessful attempt on K2, he then dreamed of building schools and educating children in some of the most remote and hostile parts of the world. With over 70 schools now running in Pakistan and Afghanistan, his story outlines the highs and lows of a modern crusader. On our Mountain Blossom Tour we travel to the area that first inspired Greg - through Hazara, Baltistan and Hunza - to capture the spring in all its beauty. All in all a great Pakistan itinerary for anyone that enjoys springtime in the mountains.
Accommodation is available from today in Islamabad.
A full day in the Pakstani capital to take in some of the cultural and architecural sights as well as the frenetic Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi.
A stunning flight over the mountains takes us to Skardu and on to the wondeful Shigar Fort, our base for the next two nights.
Taking to our jeeps we explore this striking area of Baltistan, surrounded by one of the world's longest glaciers - the Baltoro.
We have all day to explore the area around Skardu with opportunities for walks and viisting the famous Karphocho Fort.
A long but breathtaking drive takes us west towards the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and the town of Giligit.
Heading north on the KKH we make for the famed Hunza Valley, surely one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere in the world.
Keeping Karimabad as our base, we head north again to the lake at Gulmit where we will viist some of our friends in the area.
With a full day in the area, we'll visit the restored Baltit Fort and undertake some local walks.
Our last day in "shangri - la" gives us the opportunity for a 5hr walk to the Ultar Glacier viewpoint or simply the chance to unwind and take in views of Rakaposhi (7788m).
Heading back down the KKH we make once more for Giligit.
Heading south now, we pass Nanga Parbat (8100m) and then leave our jeeps for a walk up to Fairy Meadows.
Today we have a full day for walking or relaxing at Fairy Meadows.
One of the most beautiful drives of the trip takes us down through Chilas and on to Besham for the night.
Taking in the Buddhist site of Taxila, we complete the KKH and return once more to Islamabad.
The tour ends this morning in Islamabad.
| Start Date | Tour Name | Duration | Status | Land Only Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2012 | Pakistan: Autumn Colours Tour | 16 days | Available | £2,295 | Book Now |
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