| Day 1 | Islamabad: Arrival | Met at Islamabad airport and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon visit the Institute of Folk Heritage, a small ethnological museum displaying numerous costumes and artefacts from all over Pakistan, Then the Faisal Mosque. It was built in the 70s, it was the largest in the world when built. Finally you can visit the Marghalla Hills to enjoy views over the city | Islamabad Serena Hotel |
| Day 2 | Islamabad – Naran: | After breakfast leave for the beautiful valley of Kaghan, the drive will take approximately 7 hours. The valley has beautiful green mountains on both sides with the beautiful river flowing in between. Check into the hotel in Naran in the late afternoon | Northern Retreat |
| Day 3 | Naran - Babusar – Rama: Astore Gorge | Departing early, continue through the forested Kaghan Valley and over the spectacular Babusar Pass, before driving down to the Karakoram Highway and on to Thalachi. Then divert into the 55km long, narrow Astore Gorge, one of the most impressive landscapes in the world. Continue on for a few more hours to the alpine meadows of Astore and Rama. | PTDC Motel Rama |
| Day 4 | Rama - Deosai – Skardu: Rama Lake & Deosai Plateau | After an early breakfast, a short drive to Rama Lake before continuing to the amazing Deosai Plateau National Park. Deosai Plain has an average elevation of 4,114m above sea level, making it one of the highest plateaus in the world. The Karakorum-West Tibetan Plateau region is rich in flora and fauna and a wide variety of butterflies. In the afternoon, drive back to Skardu and check into hotel. | Concordia Motel |
| Day 5 | Skardu – Khaplu: | After breakfast, drive to Khaplu, taking approximately 3 hours. You will initially follow the Indus east and then the Shyok River all the way to Khaplu. It is a spectacular drive and the contrast of blossom and rugged mountain makes it even more dramatic. After some time at the hotel, take an afternoon walking tour with your guide to Khaplu Palace, the village and the Khanqah (a place of spiritual retreat which also housed journeymen). | Serena Khaplu Palace |
| Day 6 | Khaplu: Machulo Valley & Baleygon School | A jeep ride to Machulo Valley (approximately 1 hour) for spectacular mountain scenery, including a view of the uniquely shaped Masherbrum Peak (7,821m). You can continue on to Baleygon to visit the school supported by the Wild Frontiers Foundation. Enjoy a wonderful lunch at one of the trout fish farms in Siling and wander around the area before returning to the hotel in Khaplu. | Serena Khaplu Palace |
| Day 7 | Khaplu – Shigar | An early rise this morning sees you travelling around 3 hours to the Shigar Fort Residence, a restored 17th century Raja fort-palace. After a light lunch, take a guided walking tour of the 14th century Amburiq Mosque that received a UNESCO award for restoration, the quaint maze-like bazaar and the restored Khanqah. | Serena Shigar Fort |
| Day 8 | Shigar – Gilgit: Rondu Gorge | After breakfast drive westwards through the 140km long, spectacular Rondu Gorge of the mighty Indus. Stop en route for lunch before travelling a further few hours to the newly restored Karakorum Highway. The smooth road will bring you to Gilgit, where you will check into your accommodation and enjoy a free evening. | Serena Gilgit |
| Day 9 | Gilgit – Hunza | After breakfast visit the Christian cemetery before yet another amazing drive, past the titanic form of Mount Rakaposhi, takes you on to Hunza. You will have lunch on the way at the Rakaposhi View Restaurant, providing views of the long mountain flank. Arrive into Karimabad and check into your hotel. Later this afternoon, you will visit the 800-year-old Baltit Fort, once the stronghold of the Ayasho Dynasty and now renovated to a very high standard by UNESCO. Finally, explore the local market, including a stop at 'Cafe De Hunza' - famous for delicious walnut cake and a variety of coffees | Serena Altit Fort |
| Day 10 | Hunza | A slower pace today. This morning you will be transferred to the neighbouring 'twin' village of Altit. Here, you will visit the restored Altit Fort and the women's workshop where they make wooden furniture and handicrafts. Enjoy the garden and heavenly orchard annexed to the restored Altit Fort and try the local Hunza cuisine at the Altit Cafe; cooked by a women's community village organisation. Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure to take in the magnificent views of the valley and Rakaposhi. | Serena Altit Fort |
| Day 11 | Hunza – Gilgit | Drive out to Nagar Valley to take a short walk on the Hoper Glacier, followed by a visit to the lake at Attabad. In January 2010 a massive landslide blocked the Hunza River, which submerged 22km of the KKH by forming a beautiful lake. Here you can take a boat ride towards the northern shore giving a great opportunity to photograph the famous cathedral peaks. Time permitting, stop en route to visit Ganish Heritage Village - one of the oldest settlements of Hunza which has been very well-preserved by Aga Khan Cultural and Heritage services. Late afternoon, return to Gilgit for the evening. | Serena Gilgit |
| Day 12 | Gilgit - Naran | A spectacular drive back towards Islamabad along the Karakoram Highway enjoying the mountain scenery and stunning countryside, making a stop at the junction of the three highest mountain ranges in the world, the Hindu Kush, Himalayas and Karakorum Ranges, at the same point as where the Gilgit River joins the Indus. Arrive at Naran, where the majority of the people here are Pashtun and you should have the opportunity to have a stroll around the bazaar this evening or sit and watch the world go by in one of the rooftop cafes. | Northern Retreat |
| Day 13 | Naran - Islamabad | This morning continue the drive to Islamabad through the lush green Kaghan valley. Stop along the way to visit the ancient city of Taxila, dating back to the 5th century BC when it was a centre of Buddhist learning. Explore the archaeological site and the museum before arriving in Islamabad and checking into your hotel. | Serena Islamabad |
| Day 14 | Islamabad | Delivered to airport to fly back to Spain | |
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