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Tour
du Hindu-Kush Valley and Shangrila of the
world
Silk Route to Kashgar-China
This
program allows you to discover the regions
of North Pakistan in different dimensions.
It is also opportunity to meet the local people,
touch their culture and warm hospitality with
simple way of life and gives unique experience
by sightseeing of towns with different tribes
and wonderful nature where Himalayas, Karakuram
and Hindu-Kush ranges meet together, local
festivals, Shaman dance. And mix up with local
population of roof of the world.
The
highlight of this trip is explores the HUNZA
VALLEY, PESHAWAR, SWAT, CHITRAL AND GILGIT.
The Hunza "the Shangirla"comprises
of number of villages, Karimabad is the main
center of Hunza Valley is like stage setting.
The attractive valley is encircled with mountains
as Ulter Peak 7238 m, Rakaposhi 7788 m, Diran
Peak 7256 m and Golden Peak 7027 m, undoubtedly
the most prominent and well known mountains
in Gilgit/Hunza area. Hunzakuts are famed
for long lively some to over 100 years. Until
1974 Hunza was an independent kingdom, greatly
isolated from the rest of the country until
the completion of the Karakuram Highway to
CHINA in 1978.
We
will also travel on the Karakuram Highway,
8th wonder of the world, also called the Silk
Road, which was also used by Marcopolo. The
Karakuram Highway leads to China via Khunjerab
Pass 4733 m, opened in 1982. It is the world
highest paved boarder crossing. This is modern
wonder of the world, 900 km in length with
its end trail into China also known as a friendship
Highway between China and Pakistan.
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Arrival
to Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel,
in the rest time of sightseeing in Islamabad,
is the capital of Pakistan, located against
the backdrop of Margalla Hills at the
north edge of Potohar. It is contrast
to its twin city Rawalpindi, it is lush
green, spacious / visit to Shah Faisal
Mosque/ Daman-e-Kok, this low hill overlooking
Islamabad known as Daman-e-Koh, offers
panoramic view of Islamabad/ Lok Virsa
(National Institute of Folk and Traditional
Heritage. You may visit to Rawalpindi,
old Bazaar.
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| Day-02 |
Proceed
to Peshawar 3-4-hrs drive, en-route
visit to Taxila, is situated around
35 kilometers to the northwest of Rawalpindi,
which represents one of the most important
archaeological sites in Pakistan. This
was the capital of the rich Gandhara
Buddhist civilization, which flourished
in Pakistan from at least the sixth
century BC through to the fifth century
AD, evolving and changing over the centuries
as it absorbed the influence of various
conquering empires. Today Taxila is
archaeologist's paradise and there is
well maintained Museum here and eight
sights scattered around a very short
radius. Amongst the best preserve are
Jualian, Dharmarajika, Jandial and
Skirkap.
Arrival
to the Peshawar, the capital of the
North West Frontier Province (NWFP),
is Pakistan most diverse province. Peshawar
is located at the elevation of 350m
from the sea level and area is 80 square
kilometer with about 11,00,000 inhabitants.
For sightseeing in Peshawar are Museum,
Mohbat Khan Mosque and old Bazaars.
The Bazaars of the Old City area kaleidoscope
of colors, sounds and smell, crowds
of people jostle with cars, bicycles,
donkey carts and Rickshaws and narrow
alleys lead off from the main streets.
Concealing even more colorful and atmospheric
bazaars with everything from vegetables
to ornate gold and silver jewelry. Some
of famous Bazaars are Khyber Bazaar,
Namak Mandi, Qissa Khwani Bazaar etc.
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Drive
to Swat (5-6 hrs), a land that shines
with fruit - laden orchards, flowering
filled slopes, meandering rivers, rumbling
streams and surrounded by the mighty ranges
of the Hindu-Kush and Karakuram. The Swat
Valley is one of the most fertile and
easily accessible mountainous areas in
the northern Pakistan. The main attraction
is its scenic beauty and pleasant climate
in the summer. In addition, the area is
rich in historical sites dating back to
the Gandhara Buddhist period and earlier.
The valley is about 3250 feet / 991m above
the sea level. Saidu Sharif and Mingora
are the towns. En-route visit to TAKHT-E-BHAI,
small town famous for its nearby Gandhara
Buddhist monastery, is perched strikingly
on the side of a bare ridge of rock rising
abruptly up from the surrounding plains,
and is certainly the best preserved and
most impressive piece of Gandhara architecture
in Pakistan. The sophistication and quality
of the building work is clear from the
beautifully fashioned walls and well-preserved
brickwork. Overnight at the hotel in Swat
Valley.
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Departure for CHITRAL (8-9 hrs) via
Lowari Pass 3118m, Chitral is located
at the elevation of (1475 m) from the
sea level and an isolated valley among
the Hindu-Kush Mountains. Alexander
the Great marched through here in 326
Bc. leaving behind Greek traditions
which to this day are reflected in the
customs of the indigenous population.
An early Sansikrit inscription records
that the country w
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