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Special Domestic Tours for 2009

We have been seeing an un-ease at many frontiers in 2009 as Pakistan enters on the path to democracy. Although things are taking shape towards development but the inflation which is not only a problem that we in Pakistan are facing it is a problem faced by the whole world. In fact we are a lot better than many countries including the closest neighbors like united Arab Emirates. Pakistan is still a lot cheaper and healthier to live and travel in than Dubai or any other place.

 Although things are on positive trends we still have a long way to go and still some places in Pakistan are no go areas Travel & culture services has written this document to show you the places where you can go with your family and enjoy yourself.

Where to go in Pakistan in 2009

Hunza Valley: land of the fairy tales it is a valley at 7000 feet above sea level surrounded by high snowcapped mountains. Its villages and town are lush green with maize crop and orchids of Apricot, walnut, Appls peers & peaches.  Hunza is probably the most beautiful and most peaceful piece of land in the world, yes that’s right the World there is no place which has any near comparision to Hunza valley.

How to get there : Hunza is 710 kilometers from Islamabad but the road to Hunza is yet another out of this world road the Karakorum highway has been regarded as a wonder of the world by the people who visited it but unfortunately our government not our media has ever paid any attention to it. The road was constructed between 1968 – 1978 by the brave men of Frontier Works Organization who still maintain this road. This is possibly the biggest ever feet of Pakistan Army in the development of the country.

The road was build by the joint efforts of Pakistan who built the road and China who built the numerous bridges along the road. The road goes along the winding Indus river valley from from Thakot to Rakot and than follows Gilgit river to Gilgit and than to Hunza Khunjerab and than to Taxkorgan in China.

One can hire a car in islamabd and drive to Besham (275 KMs) where there is a PTDC motel and few other smaller hotels next day take Karakorum highway to Gilgit (320 Kms) and than drive to Karimabad Hunza (100 KMs)  It will take 2 days or 3 days if you decide to have a break in Gilgit also.

Where to Stay: There are many hotels in Karimabad and Gulmit and also in the border town of Sost. Karimabad has a Serena Hotel managed hotel called Baltit Inn and also has a 4 star hotel operated the ex ruler of Hunza Kingdom Darbar Hotel. 

Activities: Hunza is a place where you will be happy for just being there its peaceful atmosphere poliution free air breath taking views of mountains, fruit orchids, colorful culture, highly developed and educated village community (Hunza has the best literacy rate in whole Pakistan) . The aga Khan foundation has restored the Baltit fort which has guided tours daily you can simply walk upto the fort and seee some history there, The bazaar of Hunza has scores of things from woolen shawls pashminas to the beautiful handicrafts brought from Sindh to this vally. There are many walks in the mountains and you can also drive to gulmit and live in the village hotels there.

Gilgit : Gilgit is a located at an altitude of Aprox 1500 Meters (4800 Feet) in the North east of Pakistan . The city had been a central point of trade and political activity as early as 1st century AD. Since then it has always been a very strategic point for the neighboring countries. Surrounded by the massive mountains of Karakorums Gilgit is a small valley with a ground just enough to form a small city of 500000 persons. Beyond here there is no such a big town or city in any direction within a distance of about 450 Kilometers in any direction. Gilgit is the administrative and commercial capital of Northern areas.

Mountains of the region are known to be the highest and greatest in the Number around the world. Stretch of Gilgit comes in the rain shadow of Nanga Parbat Mountain i.e. The moon soon winds are blocked by the massive of Nanga Parbat and clouds can not reach Gilgit which makes it dry & rugged but the labor of the strong and willing local population has even claimed the hard mountains for cultivation's. Due to this there are beautiful green orchids of many fruits in the valley. This makes an spectacular contrast in the green fields and ruggedness on the mountains topped with white snow a scenery only found in the northern areas of Pakistan.

Naltar : Only about 2 hours jeep drive to this lush green vally of pines and ski slopes makes an Excellent Excursion from Gilgit. You can hire a jeep from Gilgit for an Excursion to this beautiful vally during your stay in Gilgit.

Bagrot Valley:

A beautiful village untouched by modern civilization, Bagrot is situated in the Gilgit valley about 43km to the eastern side narrow valley. The area offers enchanting mountains scenery and boasts of abundance in fruits, nuts and wild vines. The inhabitants of Bagrot are a simple people who believe in retaining their old culture and tradition. Here most of people are Shia muslim and shenaki is the local language.

Fairy Meadows:- Fairy meadows is one of the most talked about hard to reach places in Pakistan It is as beautiful as is the world. Fairy meadows lies right at the foot of the magnificent Nanga parbat (8124 meters ) 9th highest mountain in the world) mountain. It has a natural green pine forest and meadows which give a very scenic view of Nanga Parbat.

To reach fairy meadows you need to drive 50 kilometers from Chilas to raikot bridge where jeeps are available to drive you to Tato village from where you can hike for about 3 hours to discover this undobtfully fairy tale land. Horses are also available if you prefer not to walk.

Where to stay: The Fairy Meadows Cottages are at a distance of eight minutes hike from main village and other tourist resorts with its breathtaking natural view of great Nanga Parbat.

What to do: You can relax at the camp or enjoy the scenary by walking down to nearby areas of do the The famous day hike from Fairy Meadows to Beyal Camp & the base camp of Nanga Parbat this is a full day hike but you can also spend an overnight at the camp in Bayal camp itself.

7 Days Shangri-La The Karakorum Highway, Gilgit & Hunza

Day 01 Arrival Islamabad  meet and drive to Besham via Abbottabad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Gilgit via Karakorum highway stop at numerous picturesque points. Overnight at hotel in Gilgit.
Day 03 Morning tour of Gilgit town Visit the Gilgit bazaar & Kargah Buddha. Afternoon drive to Hunza en-route stop at Rakaposhi view point and other scenic spots. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Day in Hunza Excursion to Khunjerab pass Pak China border.
Day 05 Morning tour Hunza valley and Baltit fort Afternoon drive to Chilas. Overnight  at hotel.
Day 06 Drive to Abbottabad Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 Drive to Islamabad via Nathiagali & Murree stop at different scenic points. On arrival at Islamabad transfer to airport for onward Flight

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10 Days Pakistan Tour

Day 01 Meet in Karachi drive to Hyderabad via Thatta visit Chaukundi & Banbhore enroute later drive via Keenjhar lake to Hyderabad. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Day in Hyderabad visit the museum at Sindhology and detailed visit to Benazir Museum Galley in the museum Afternoon tour of Hyderabad visit Shahi Bazaar, and tombs of Mirs overnight at hotel
Day 03 Drive to Larkana via shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Morning tour of Moen Jo daro visit archeological site and museum. Afternoon drive to Sukkur flight to Lahore. On arrival meet & transfer to hotel. overnight at hotel..
Day 05 Full day tour of Lahore visit Lahore fort Badshahi mosque Shalimar garden evening drive to Wahgah border to see the flag ceremony. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Drive to Kalar Kaha overnight at TDCP Guest house overnigh.
Day 07 At leisure in Kalar Kaha Afternoon drive to Islamabad via Khewra salt mines overnight at hotel..
Day 08 Full day tour of Islamabad & Taxila. Overnight  at hotel.
Day 09 Full day tour of Murree Overnight at hotel in Islamabd.
Day 10 Transfer to airport for flight to Karachi

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11 Days Chitral Gilgit Hunza

Day 01 Arrival Islamabad  meet and drive to Swat via Takht bhai & Malakand pass. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Flight/Drive to Chitral via dir Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Visit Birir & banburet valleys of Kalash tribes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Drive to Swat Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Drive to Besham via scenic Shangla pass. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Drive to Gilgit Vi Karakorum highway stop at numerous picturesque points. Overnight at hotel in Gilgit.
Day 07 Morning tour of Gilgit town Visit the Gilgit bazaar & Kargah Buddha. Afternoon drive to Hunza en-route stop at Rakaposhi view point and other scenic spots. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Morning tour Hunza valley and Baltit fort Afternoon drive to Chilas. Overnight  at hotel.
Day 09 Morning at leisure Afternoon drive to Chilas Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Drive to Abbottabad Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Drive to Islamabad via Nathiagali & Murree stop at different scenic points. On arrival at Islamabad transfer to airport for onward Flight

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12 Days Remote valleys of North Jeep tour Chitral Gilgit Hunza & Kaghan

Day 01 Arrival Islamabad  meet and drive to Swat via Takht bhai & Malakand pass.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Full day in Swat valley visit Malam jabba & Madyan Bahrain towns. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Drive to Chitral via dir Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Visit Birir & banburet valleys of Kalash tribes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Drive to Shandur pass Overnight campsite near shandur pass.
Day 06 Drive to Gakuch Overnight at hotel..
Day 07 Drive to Gilgit. Overnight at hotel in Gilgit.
Day 08 Morning tour of Gilgit town Visit the Gilgit bazaar & Kargah Buddha. Afternoon drive to Hunza en-route stop at Rakaposhi view point and other scenic spots. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Morning tour Hunza valley and Baltit fort Afternoon drive to Chilas. Overnight  at hotel.
Day 10 Morning at leisure Afternoon drive to Chilas overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Drive to Naran Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Drive to Islamabad via Nathiagali & Murree stop at different scenic points. On arrival at Islamabad transfer to airport for onward Flight

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13 Days Leisure Tour in the high mountains of Pakistan.

Day 01 Arrival Islamabad transfer to Hotel overnight at Best western hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Besham Overnight at PTDC Motel.
Day 03 Drive to Gilgit Vi Karakorum Highway Overnight at Serena Hotel Gilgit
Day 04 Day free in Gilgit Overnight at Serena Hotel.
Day 05 Drive to Hunza Overnight at PTDC Motel or similar
Day 06 Day free in Hunza
Day 07 Day free in Hunza
Day 08 Drive to Chilas Overnight at Panorama Hotel or similar.
Day 09 Drive to Swat Overnight at Swat continental Hotel or similar
Day 10 Full day tour of Swat valley
Day 11 Day Free in Swat
Day 12 Drive to Peshawar Overnight at Pearl continental hotel or similar
Day 13 Transfer to airport for flight to next destination.

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Swat – Kaghan

Day 01 Meet your van at Islamabad airport and embark on a drive to Swat valley  (265 Kms ) Overnight at Swat continenatal Hotel
Day 02  Full day tour of Swat valley visit madyan bahrain & Kalam overnight Hotel.
Day 03 Drive to Malam Jabba overnight at PTDC motel or return to Swat continental for overnight.
Day 04 Morning drive to Shogran overnight at Pine park hotel.
Day 05 Half day Excursion to Sri Paya overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Full day at leisure overnight at hotel..
Day 07 Drive to Naran Overnight at PTDC Naran.
Day 08 Excursion to lake saifulmaluk  Overnight at PTDC Motel.
Day 09 Full day in Naran.
Day 10 Drive to Balakot later drive to Islamabad airport for flight to Karachi.

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Skardu Khaplo adventure

Day 01 Meet on arrival in Skardu transfer to PTDC K2 motel Overnight at hotel
Day 02 Morning drive to Khaplu Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Full day tour in Khaplu Overnight at hotel
Da04 Drive to Shigar Overnight at hotel
Day 05 At leisure in Shigar fort residence Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Drive to Skardu Overnight at PTDC hotel
Day 07 Transfer to airport for flight to Islamabad

Cost

Skardu Khaplo adventure

Day 01 Meet on arrival in Skardu transfer to PTDC K2 motel Overnight at hotel
Day 02 Morning drive to Khaplu Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Full day tour in Khaplu Overnight at hotel
Da04 Drive to Shigar Overnight at hotel
Day 05 At leisure in Shigar fort residence Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Drive to Skardu Overnight at PTDC hotel
Day 07 Transfer to airport for flight to Islamabad

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