{"id":3713,"date":"2025-06-30T12:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marktravelz-test.de\/?page_id=3713"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:12:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:12:42","slug":"pakistan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/en\/pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3713\" class=\"elementor elementor-3713\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cadcf71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cadcf71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0d9ab elementor-absolute headline-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a0d9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NORTHERN PAKISTAN<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c129430 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c129430\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce3e88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce3e88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"197\">Northern Pakistan is nature at its most dramatic \u2013 raw, timeless, and full of quiet wonder.<\/p><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"480\">Journey through soaring ranges where the Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush converge. Walk glacier-fed valleys, cross swaying suspension bridges, and watch the sun set over snow-capped giants. Explore ancient forts, Buddhist carvings, and villages where hospitality is a way of life.<\/p><p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"705\">Two distinct journeys await:<br data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\" \/>The Explorer Journey offers immersive experiences with comfort in mind,<br data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\" \/>while the Signature Journey elevates every detail \u2013 featuring even more exclusive, hand-picked accommodations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a994fa journey-cards-container e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a994fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-befae3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"befae3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"journey-card 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transition: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acb698d explorer-journey-content journey-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acb698d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"explorerTarget\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f78117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f78117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explorer <br>Journey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dcacb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8dcacb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Between Himalaya and Karakorum \u2013 A Journey Through Landscapes and Living Heritage<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7189d1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7189d1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"383\">Over 13 days, this journey leads deep into the heart of Northern Pakistan \u2013 where nature\u2019s vast drama meets the quiet strength of centuries-old culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"702\">Granite peaks and glacial rivers form the backdrop for villages steeped in tradition, fortresses that still watch over their valleys, and ancient trade routes that once connected empires. Buddhist carvings, Sufi shrines, and stone mosques speak of a region shaped by many beliefs, yet grounded in one enduring rhythm.<\/p><p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"930\">Carefully paced, with rich encounters and a guide deeply rooted in the region, this journey reveals not just what\u2019s seen, but what\u2019s felt \u2013 a quiet resilience, shared hospitality, and stories still carried on the mountain air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bfa194 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bfa194\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0593a04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0593a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights at a Glance:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-315b560 elementor-align-start elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"315b560\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Skardu, Khaplu &amp; Shigar \u2013 forts, mosques and bazaars in the cultural heart of Baltistan<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Machulo Valley \u2013 spiritual sites and orchard paths with views of Masherbrum in the Karakorum<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hunza Valley \u2013 stunning Karakorum views, ancient forts and sunset over the Duiker ridgeline<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg 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50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hopper &amp; Ganish \u2013 glacier walks and timeless village life on the edge of the Himalaya<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Gilgit \u2013 crossroads of empires, mountain ranges and the serene Kargah Buddha carving<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Babusar Pass \u2013 dramatic high-altitude drive between Himalaya and Karakorum with alpine lakes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Taxila \u2013 UNESCO-listed ruins where Buddhist, Greek and Gandharan cultures meet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf3c206 journey-gallery e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf3c206\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc960da gallery-item e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc960da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8717456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8717456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-964x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3843\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-964x1024.jpg 964w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-1447x1536.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-1929x2048.jpg 1929w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf8df78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf8df78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"174\"><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"174\">Day 1: Islamabad \u2013 Skardu \u2013 Scenic mountain flight \u2013 Kharpocho Fort \u2013 Skardu Bazaar<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"439\">We start our journey with a spectacular flight from Islamabad to Skardu. On clear days, the aerial views are unforgettable: Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi and Kanjut Sar tower above the clouds, and with some luck, even K2 and Broad Peak reveal themselves before landing.<\/p><p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"755\">Upon arrival, we meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel. After some rest, we head out to explore the historic Kharpocho Fort, built by the legendary Ali Sher Khan of the Anchan Dynasty. From here, we enjoy sweeping views of the valley before descending a short trail to the banks of the mighty Indus River.<\/p><p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"878\">The day ends with a stroll through the lively Skardu Bazaar and, if open, a visit to the small but fascinating K2 Museum.<\/p><p data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"953\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greenpaktourism.com\/k2-motel-by-greenpak-resorts\/\">Green Pak K2 Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, Skardu<br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p><p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1083\"><em data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1083\">Note: In case of flight cancellation, we travel overland from Islamabad to Chilas (approx. 12\u201313 hours, depending on traffic).<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e2c036 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e2c036\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8906b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f8906b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-867x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3845\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-867x1024.jpg 867w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-768x907.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-1301x1536.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-1735x2048.jpg 1735w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ab149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8ab149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"177\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"177\">Day 2: Skardu \u2013 Khaplu \u2013 Scenic drive through Shyok Valley \u2013 Khaplu Palace \u2013 Chaqchan Mosque<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"418\">After breakfast, we begin our journey eastward to Khaplu. The scenic drive (approx. 3 hours) follows the winding Shyok River through breathtaking mountain landscapes, with views of the Masherbrum and Saltoro ranges unfolding along the way.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"675\">Once a key stop on the ancient trade route to Ladakh, Khaplu lies at 2,600 meters and holds a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Upon arrival, we check in at the beautifully restored Khaplu Palace, former seat of the Yabgo rulers of Turkic descent.<\/p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"858\">In the afternoon, we explore the atmospheric village on foot, visit the historic Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque \u2013 one of the oldest in the region, dating back over 700 years.<\/p><p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"934\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destinationhotels.com.pk\/khaplu-2\/\">Hotel Khaplu<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p><p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1050\"><em data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1050\">Note: In case of flight cancellation, we drive from Chilas to Khaplu (approx. 9\u201310 hours, depending on traffic).<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f5f3d7 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f5f3d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568fc90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"568fc90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3736\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5f6fdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5f6fdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"148\"><strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"148\">Day 3: Khaplu \u2013 Excursion to Machulo Valley \u2013 Historic sites \u2013 Tauqseqar mountain hike<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"455\">After a relaxed breakfast, we set out on a short drive to the scenic Machulo Valley (approx. 60\u201375 minutes). Nestled at 2,650 meters, the valley offers panoramic views of surrounding peaks and fertile orchards in bloom. With clear skies, the striking pyramid of Masherbrum (7,821 m) dominates the horizon.<\/p><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"644\">Back in Khaplu, we visit two spiritual landmarks: the Khanqah-e-Mualla (grand monastery) and the Astana-e-Mir Muhammad, beautifully restored with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy.<\/p><p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"832\">In the afternoon, we hike from the Serena Khaplu Palace up to Tauqseqar (approx. 3,000 m). The trail rewards us with sweeping vistas over the valley before we descend again to our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"908\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destinationhotels.com.pk\/khaplu-2\/\">Hotel Khaplu<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92fca26 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92fca26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-127f7ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"127f7ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3932\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7ad5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a7ad5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\"><strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\">Day 4: Khaplu \u2013 Shigar \u2013 Sarfaranga Cold Desert \u2013 Hashupi Gardens<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"537\">We leave Khaplu and drive westwards to Shigar (approx. 3 hours). En route, we stop at the remarkable Sarfaranga Cold Desert \u2013 one of the highest deserts in the world at 2,226 meters. Towering sand dunes rise unexpectedly from the mountain landscape, creating a surreal contrast. Optional activities like parasailing or dune buggy rides are available (at own expense and risk).<\/p><p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"768\">We continue on to Shigar and check in at our heritage accommodation. In the afternoon, we visit the nearby Hashupi Gardens, a peaceful oasis with fruit orchards and native plants, nestled in the shadow of the Karakoram mountains.<\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"842\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/himmelhotels.com\/\">Himmel Resort Shigar<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5d9ec e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a5d9ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8f825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5e8f825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3934\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e3cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e3cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"151\"><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"151\">Day 5: Shigar \u2013 River walk \u2013 Kari Dong Fortress \u2013 Historic Shigar exploration<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"334\">After breakfast, we set out on a peaceful two-hour walk along the Shigar and Lugma Rivers. The trail leads through green pastures where sheep and goats graze along the water\u2019s edge.<\/p><p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"512\">On the way back, we stop at Kari Dong, the rocky hill where Shigar\u2019s first fortress once stood. From here, we enjoy sweeping views of the valley and the distant Haramosh Range.<\/p><p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"724\">In the afternoon, we explore the UNESCO-awarded Amburiq Mosque, the old bazaar and the restored spiritual retreat known as the Khanqah. The rest of the day is free to relax in the gardens of our heritage hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"798\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/himmelhotels.com\/\">Himmel Resort Shigar<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-929a4ab e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"929a4ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288c7c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"288c7c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-942x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3848\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-942x1024.jpg 942w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-1413x1536.jpg 1413w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-1884x2048.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f82872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f82872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"179\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"179\">Day 6: Shigar \u2013 Karimabad, Hunza \u2013 Scenic mountain drive \u2013 Nanga Parbat &amp; Rakaposhi viewpoints<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"390\">We leave Baltistan and begin our full-day drive to Hunza (approx. 7 hours, 350 km). We follow the Hargissa River toward Gilgit, hugging dramatic mountain slopes with steep drops to the Indus River below.<\/p><p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"785\">En route, we stop at several highlights: the viewpoint for mighty Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), the meeting point of the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush ranges, and the confluence of the Gilgit and Indus rivers. From Gilgit, we join the legendary Karakoram Highway and pause for tea with a spectacular view of Rakaposhi (7,788 m), whose immense north face rises 6,000 meters from the valley floor.<\/p><p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"858\">In the late afternoon, we arrive in Karimabad and check into our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"936\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong>Darbar Hotel Karimabad<\/strong><br data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a51827 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a51827\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc4441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bc4441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1022x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3761\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1532x1536.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-2043x2048.jpg 2043w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f073c5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f073c5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"150\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"150\">Day 7: Karimabad \u2013 Baltit &amp; Altit Forts \u2013 Duiker sunset viewpoint<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"333\">After a relaxed breakfast, we visit Baltit Fort, an 800-year-old stronghold of the Ayasho Dynasty. Lovingly restored, it now serves as an award-winning museum and cultural landmark.<\/p><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"541\">Next, we explore nearby Altit Fort and its peaceful orchard garden. At the women-run Altit Caf\u00e9, we can enjoy traditional Hunza cuisine and visit the local workshop for handmade crafts and wooden furniture.<\/p><p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"797\">In the afternoon, we drive to Duiker Village (3,000 m) and hike to Hoshat viewpoint, 500 meters above the valley. From here, we watch the sun set over the dramatic peaks of the Ultar Range \u2013 a truly breathtaking scene. Return to the hotel in the evening.<\/p><p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"875\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong>Darbar Hotel Karimabad<\/strong><br data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"843\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf2824 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ccf2824\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82324b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82324b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3748\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ee5f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ee5f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"145\">Day 8: Karimabad \u2013 Gulmit \u2013 Passu \u2013 Suspension bridge adventure<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"409\">We head north on the Karakoram Highway to Gulmit (2,450 m), a serene village in Upper Hunza, set along the strikingly blue Attabad Lake. This dramatic lake was formed after a landslide in 2010, and is now crossed via an impressive tunnel system.<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"666\">In Gulmit, we stroll through the village, visit local workshops and see traditional handicrafts like carpet weaving. We continue to Passu to admire the stunning mountain scenery, including Tupopdan Sar, the iconic Passu Cones, and other 7,000-meter peaks.<\/p><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"812\">Before returning to Karimabad, we take an exhilarating walk across the narrow, swaying Hussaini suspension bridge \u2013 not for the faint of heart!<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"890\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong>Darbar Hotel Karimabad<\/strong><br data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d160131 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d160131\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f768a3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f768a3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-994x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3755\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-994x1024.jpg 994w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-768x791.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-1491x1536.jpg 1491w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-1988x2048.jpg 1988w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-027b424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"027b424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"132\"><strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"132\">Day 9: Karimabad \u2013 Nagar Valley \u2013 Hopper Glacier \u2013 Gilgit<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"328\">Today we head southeast to Hopper in Nagar Valley, a fertile bowl framed by towering peaks. The scenic drive offers stunning views of both Nagar and the Ultar Mountain Range of Hunza.<\/p><p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"546\">In Hopper Village, we take a walk to the glacier viewpoint and, if conditions allow, step onto the glacier itself for a short, adventurous trek. Along the way, we meet locals and take in the raw beauty of the valley.<\/p><p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"792\">On our return, we visit Ganish Heritage Village, one of the oldest and best-preserved settlements in Hunza. Later, we continue our drive to Gilgit (approx. 3 hours), stopping once more at the Rakaposhi viewpoint before checking in at our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"867\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelriveria.ascendant.travel\/\">Riviera Gilgit<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97acb6c e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97acb6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1488827 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1488827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-884x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3763\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-884x1024.jpg 884w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-768x889.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-1327x1536.jpg 1327w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-1769x2048.jpg 1769w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f28ee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f28ee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\"><strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\">Day 10: Gilgit \u2013 Kargah Buddha \u2013 Gilgit Bazaar \u2013 Chinar Garden<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"285\">Let&#8217;s explore Gilgit, a town that once played a key role in the strategic rivalry of the Great Game between the British and Russian Empires.<\/p><p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"522\">We begin with a visit to the 7th-century Kargah Buddha, a rock carving that once marked a stop for Buddhist pilgrims en route from China to Swat. We then stroll through Gilgit Bazaar, known for its colorful shops and lively atmosphere.<\/p><p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"693\">If open, we continue to Chinar Bagh, a peaceful garden that honors local freedom fighters. In the afternoon, we return to our hotel for a final evening in the mountains.<\/p><p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"768\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelriveria.ascendant.travel\/\">Riviera Gilgit<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585470c e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"585470c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7482c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7482c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-926x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3767\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-926x1024.jpg 926w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-768x849.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-1389x1536.jpg 1389w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-1852x2048.jpg 1852w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fdd762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fdd762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"134\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"134\">Day 11: Gilgit \u2013 Naran \u2013 Mountain passes &#8211; Lulusar Lake<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"371\">We drive from Gilgit to Naran (approx. 250 km, 6\u20137 hours), beginning on the legendary Karakoram Highway. Along the way, we pause at the junction point of the three highest mountain ranges: the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"603\">We continue on the scenic Chilas\u2013Babusar\u2013Naran road, ascending to Babusar Pass at 4,173 meters. Along the route, we stop at the beautiful Lulusar Lake \u2013 the largest natural lake in the Hazara region and source of the Kunhar River.<\/p><p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"679\">By late afternoon, we arrive in Naran and check in for a well-earned rest.<\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"763\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northernretreatnaran.com\/\">Northern Retreat Hotel Naran<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc2a0c e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc2a0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10993c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f10993c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3859\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42a0cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a42a0cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"162\"><strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"162\">Day 12: Naran \u2013 Taxila \u2013 Islamabad \u2013 UNESCO sites &amp; capital landmarks<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"358\">This morning we leave Naran and journey south through the lush Hazara Valley (approx. 8\u20139 hours). The route takes us via the scenic Kaghan\u2013Mansehra road and then onto the modern Hazara Motorway.<\/p><p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"643\">Before reaching Islamabad, we stop in Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Greco-Buddhist ruins. We visit the impressive Taxila Museum, the Dharmarajika Stupa from the Ashoka period (3rd century BC), and the ancient city of Sirkap \u2013 rich in Bactrian Greek heritage.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"843\">Upon arrival in Islamabad, we explore the capital\u2019s highlights: the iconic Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and panoramic views from Shakarparian Park. In the evening, we check in at our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"921\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelhillview.net\/\">Hill View Islamabad<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3c0a5 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f3c0a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa22084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa22084\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-870x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3782\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-870x1024.jpg 870w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-768x904.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-1304x1536.jpg 1304w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-1739x2048.jpg 1739w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f91d34f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f91d34f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"162\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"162\">Day 13: Departure \u2013 Farewell to Pakistan<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"229\">After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.<\/p><p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"539\">You return home not just with photographs, but with vivid memories of towering peaks, ancient cultures, warm encounters and peaceful valleys. The impressions gathered along the way \u2013 from serene river walks to mighty glaciers and sacred heritage sites \u2013 will continue to resonate long after the journey ends.<\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"573\">Meal plan: Breakfast<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97ff61f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97ff61f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d9a85a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d9a85a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-332da00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"332da00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8576007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8576007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is included?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00fa036 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"00fa036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Flight from Islamabad to Skardu (no refund in case it is cancelled)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">12 nights in comfortable accommodation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">All transfers in private vehicle throughout the tour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">English-speaking guide throughout the tour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Daily breakfast, as per itinerary<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Entry tickets to forts, museums and sites <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Transfer to Islamabad international airport<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8aa5f41 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8aa5f41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16a5eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d16a5eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is not included?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc094b4 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"fc094b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">International flights<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Country entry visa (at the moment there is no visa fee for many nationalities)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Personal travel and health insurance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Souvenirs \/ gifts and tips<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Items of personal nature \/ laundry \/ telephone charges<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Food and beverages unless mentioned<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e99d8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d3e99d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-112a28a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"112a28a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8222828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8222828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If any accomodation should be fully booked at your travel time, we will reserve an equivalent alternative \u2013 this does not constitute a deficiency and does not entitle to a price reduction.<\/p><p>The order in which the activities and tours take place might vary, depending on the best day to travel.<\/p><p>If the route is not passable due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, political events or similar, the program will be adjusted accordingly. In doing so, we aim to stay as close as possible to the planned itinerary. This does not constitute a defect and does not entitle you to a reduction in the tour price.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc2ccbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc2ccbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"417\"><strong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"256\">Northern Pakistan Explorer Journey \u2013 from \u20ac 2,499\u00a0<\/strong><br data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\" \/>Price per person sharing a double or twin room (based on minimum 4 participants traveling together)<br data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\" \/>Single supplement: + \u20ac 490 <br \/>Group rates available on request<\/p><p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"488\"><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"438\">Trip Intensity: <\/strong>moderate &#8211; light activities, short hikes, some uneven ground<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da90175 e-con-full journey-button-bar e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da90175\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d6ca3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5d6ca3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a1c9a elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-inherit journey-back elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"98a1c9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eefa6d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eefa6d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ad7eb elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-inherit book-button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a1ad7eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"mailto:info@marktravelz.com?subject=Northern%20Pakistan%20Explorer%20Journey&#038;body=Hi%20marktravelz%20team,%0AI%27d%20love%20to%20plan%20this%20journey%20with%20you%20and%20can%20already%20share%20the%20following:%0A%0A%E2%80%A2%20When%3F%0A%E2%80%A2%20How%20many%20people%3F%0A%0A(And%20of%20course%20any%20other%20important%20details!)%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20hearing%20from%20you%20soon!%0A%0A%5BYour%20Name%5D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ecb68c signature-journey-content journey-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ecb68c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"signatureTarget\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988f5e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"988f5e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signature <br>Journey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0f61d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df0f61d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Between Himalaya and Karakorum \u2013 A Journey Through Landscapes and Living Heritage\n\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b11463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b11463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"383\">Over 13 days, this journey leads deep into the heart of Northern Pakistan \u2013 where nature\u2019s vast drama meets the quiet strength of centuries-old culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"702\">Granite peaks and glacial rivers form the backdrop for villages steeped in tradition, fortresses that still watch over their valleys, and ancient trade routes that once connected empires. Buddhist carvings, Sufi shrines, and stone mosques speak of a region shaped by many beliefs, yet grounded in one enduring rhythm.<\/p><p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"930\">Carefully paced, with rich encounters and a guide deeply rooted in the region, this journey reveals not just what\u2019s seen, but what\u2019s felt \u2013 a quiet resilience, shared hospitality, and stories still carried on the mountain air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b97eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11b97eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9328f4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9328f4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights at a Glance:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d471a0a elementor-align-start elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"d471a0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Skardu, Khaplu &amp; Shigar \u2013 forts, mosques and bazaars in the cultural heart of Baltistan<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Machulo Valley \u2013 spiritual sites and orchard paths with views of Masherbrum in the Karakorum<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hunza Valley \u2013 stunning Karakorum views, ancient forts and sunset over the Duiker ridgeline<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Gulmit &amp; Hussaini \u2013 traditional crafts and the legendary suspension bridge in Upper Hunza<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hopper &amp; Ganish \u2013 glacier walks and timeless village life on the edge of the Himalaya<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">\u00a0Gilgit \u2013 crossroads of empires, mountain ranges and the serene Kargah Buddha carving<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">\u00a0Babusar Pass \u2013 dramatic high-altitude drive between Himalaya and Karakorum with alpine lakes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Taxila \u2013 UNESCO-listed ruins where Buddhist, Greek and Gandharan cultures meet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ead14 journey-gallery e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82ead14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63520ef gallery-item e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63520ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32b324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c32b324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-964x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3843\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-964x1024.jpg 964w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-1447x1536.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-1929x2048.jpg 1929w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8379FE5E-50E6-4B7E-B5A3-48F000A233A3_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169a436 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"169a436\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"174\"><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"174\">Day 1: Islamabad \u2013 Skardu \u2013 Scenic mountain flight \u2013 Kharpocho Fort \u2013 Skardu Bazaar<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"439\">We start our journey with a spectacular flight from Islamabad to Skardu. On clear days, the aerial views are unforgettable: Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi and Kanjut Sar tower above the clouds, and with some luck, even K2 and Broad Peak reveal themselves before landing.<\/p><p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"755\">Upon arrival, we meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel. After some rest, we head out to explore the historic Kharpocho Fort, built by the legendary Ali Sher Khan of the Anchan Dynasty. From here, we enjoy sweeping views of the valley before descending a short trail to the banks of the mighty Indus River.<\/p><p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"878\">The day ends with a stroll through the lively Skardu Bazaar and, if open, a visit to the small but fascinating K2 Museum.<\/p><p data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"953\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greenpaktourism.com\/k2-motel-by-greenpak-resorts\/\">Green Pak K2 Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, Skardu<br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" \/><br \/><\/p><p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1083\"><em data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1083\">Note: In case of flight cancellation, we travel overland from Islamabad to Chilas (approx. 12\u201313 hours, depending on traffic).<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d38edc0 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d38edc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f37f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f37f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-867x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3845\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-867x1024.jpg 867w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-768x907.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-1301x1536.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-1735x2048.jpg 1735w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AEF1CF1D-C2F3-49E6-BB27-0E22517E328D_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-058d479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"058d479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"177\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"177\">Day 2: Skardu \u2013 Khaplu \u2013 Scenic drive through Shyok Valley \u2013 Khaplu Palace \u2013 Chaqchan Mosque<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"418\">After breakfast, we begin our journey eastward to Khaplu. The scenic drive (approx. 3 hours) follows the winding Shyok River through breathtaking mountain landscapes, with views of the Masherbrum and Saltoro ranges unfolding along the way.<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"675\">Once a key stop on the ancient trade route to Ladakh, Khaplu lies at 2,600 meters and holds a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Upon arrival, we check in at the beautifully restored Khaplu Palace, former seat of the Yabgo rulers of Turkic descent.<\/p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"858\">In the afternoon, we explore the atmospheric village on foot, visit the historic Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque \u2013 one of the oldest in the region, dating back over 700 years.<\/p><p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"934\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/khaplu-palace?srsltid=AfmBOop07DBDTRamthNiZzb8cOeOI5-uzjzwOxjIxzr75Wo-bdgyEsbU\">Serena Khaplu Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1050\"><em data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1050\">Note: In case of flight cancellation, we drive from Chilas to Khaplu (approx. 9\u201310 hours, depending on traffic).<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9124451 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9124451\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-061d4f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"061d4f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3736\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ACA74BD1-77EB-4319-AC88-CD3ADEA280B8-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8266f22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8266f22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"148\"><strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"148\">Day 3: Khaplu \u2013 Excursion to Machulo Valley \u2013 Historic sites \u2013 Tauqseqar mountain hike<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"455\">After a relaxed breakfast, we set out on a short drive to the scenic Machulo Valley (approx. 60\u201375 minutes). Nestled at 2,650 meters, the valley offers panoramic views of surrounding peaks and fertile orchards in bloom. With clear skies, the striking pyramid of Masherbrum (7,821 m) dominates the horizon.<\/p><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"644\">Back in Khaplu, we visit two spiritual landmarks: the Khanqah-e-Mualla (grand monastery) and the Astana-e-Mir Muhammad, beautifully restored with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy.<\/p><p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"832\">In the afternoon, we hike from the Serena Khaplu Palace up to Tauqseqar (approx. 3,000 m). The trail rewards us with sweeping vistas over the valley before we descend again to our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"908\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/khaplu-palace?srsltid=AfmBOop07DBDTRamthNiZzb8cOeOI5-uzjzwOxjIxzr75Wo-bdgyEsbU\">Serena Khaplu Palace<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dbd301 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0dbd301\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86aac5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86aac5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3932\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EB8258E2-292C-42B8-A939-4F9083BB2786-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dcda36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dcda36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\"><strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"130\">Day 4: Khaplu \u2013 Shigar \u2013 Sarfaranga Cold Desert \u2013 Hashupi Gardens<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"537\">After a leisurely breakfast, we leave Khaplu and drive westwards to Shigar (approx. 3 hours). En route, we stop at the remarkable Sarfaranga Cold Desert \u2013 one of the highest deserts in the world at 2,226 meters. Towering sand dunes rise unexpectedly from the mountain landscape, creating a surreal contrast. Optional activities like parasailing or dune buggy rides are available (at own expense and risk).<\/p><p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"768\">We continue on to Shigar and check in at our heritage accommodation. In the afternoon, we visit the nearby Hashupi Gardens, a peaceful oasis with fruit orchards and native plants, nestled in the shadow of the Karakoram mountains.<\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"842\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/shigar-fort?srsltid=AfmBOoqyt665g2zN-5c_TNf46sWpzfTfu8uz54jCclWzXDboxD7kg7EW\">Serena Shigar Fort<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6754de0 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6754de0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a2605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d6a2605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3934\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/263C5D1F-743B-4A9C-8195-374A7181DF09-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb30fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb30fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"151\"><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"151\">Day 5: Shigar \u2013 River walk \u2013 Kari Dong Fortress \u2013 Historic Shigar exploration<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"334\">After breakfast, we set out on a peaceful two-hour walk along the Shigar and Lugma Rivers. The trail leads through green pastures where sheep and goats graze along the water\u2019s edge.<\/p><p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"512\">On the way back, we stop at Kari Dong, the rocky hill where Shigar\u2019s first fortress once stood. From here, we enjoy sweeping views of the valley and the distant Haramosh Range.<\/p><p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"724\">In the afternoon, we explore the UNESCO-awarded Amburiq Mosque, the old bazaar and the restored spiritual retreat known as the Khanqah. The rest of the day is free to relax in the gardens of our heritage hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"798\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/shigar-fort?srsltid=AfmBOoqyt665g2zN-5c_TNf46sWpzfTfu8uz54jCclWzXDboxD7kg7EW\">Serena Shigar Fort<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\" \/>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcda560 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcda560\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ceb08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1ceb08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-942x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3848\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-942x1024.jpg 942w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-1413x1536.jpg 1413w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-1884x2048.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2A9FCFF5-19E6-4EFD-BBC2-31C4D20EF04C_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d62a2b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d62a2b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"179\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"179\">Day 6: Shigar \u2013 Karimabad, Hunza \u2013 Scenic mountain drive \u2013 Nanga Parbat &amp; Rakaposhi viewpoints<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"390\">Today we leave Baltistan and begin our full-day drive to Hunza (approx. 7 hours, 350 km). We follow the Hargissa River toward Gilgit, hugging dramatic mountain slopes with steep drops to the Indus River below.<\/p><p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"785\">En route, we stop at several highlights: the viewpoint for mighty Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), the meeting point of the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush ranges, and the confluence of the Gilgit and Indus rivers. From Gilgit, we join the legendary Karakoram Highway and pause for tea with a spectacular view of Rakaposhi (7,788 m), whose immense north face rises 6,000 meters from the valley floor.<\/p><p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"858\">In the late afternoon, we arrive in Karimabad and check into our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"936\">Accommodation: <strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/hunza?srsltid=AfmBOoobffssU0HcTy0dp64h6EU3o5355xHgpPZ2FvxWVh4G0rw-1QXg\">Serena Karimabad Hunza<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b5275 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9b5275\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d06e1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d06e1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1022x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3761\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-1532x1536.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-2043x2048.jpg 2043w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A74B2E04-29B4-4093-B96E-77472B7A3B3C_1_201_a-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f44947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f44947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"150\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"150\">Day 7: Karimabad \u2013 Baltit &amp; Altit Forts \u2013 Duiker sunset viewpoint<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"333\">After a relaxed breakfast, we visit Baltit Fort, an 800-year-old stronghold of the Ayasho Dynasty. Lovingly restored, it now serves as an award-winning museum and cultural landmark.<\/p><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"541\">Next, we explore nearby Altit Fort and its peaceful orchard garden. At the women-run Altit Caf\u00e9, we can enjoy traditional Hunza cuisine and visit the local workshop for handmade crafts and wooden furniture.<\/p><p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"797\">In the afternoon, we drive to Duiker Village (3,000 m) and hike to Hoshat viewpoint, 500 meters above the valley. From here, we watch the sun set over the dramatic peaks of the Ultar Range \u2013 a truly breathtaking scene. Return to the hotel in the evening.<\/p><p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"875\">Accommodation: <strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/hunza?srsltid=AfmBOoobffssU0HcTy0dp64h6EU3o5355xHgpPZ2FvxWVh4G0rw-1QXg\">Serena Karimabad Hunza<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429a918 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"429a918\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e175ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e175ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3748\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/68A2FE4F-8749-42F7-92EF-B275D0403830-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-816909f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"816909f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"145\">Day 8: Karimabad \u2013 Gulmit \u2013 Passu \u2013 Suspension bridge adventure<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"409\">After breakfast, we head north on the Karakoram Highway to Gulmit (2,450 m), a serene village in Upper Hunza, set along the strikingly blue Attabad Lake. This dramatic lake was formed after a landslide in 2010, and is now crossed via an impressive tunnel system.<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"666\">In Gulmit, we stroll through the village, visit local workshops and see traditional handicrafts like carpet weaving. We continue to Passu to admire the stunning mountain scenery, including Tupopdan Sar, the iconic Passu Cones, and other 7,000-meter peaks.<\/p><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"812\">Before returning to Karimabad, we take an exhilarating walk across the narrow, swaying Hussaini suspension bridge \u2013 not for the faint of heart!<\/p><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"890\">Accommodation: <strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/hunza?srsltid=AfmBOoobffssU0HcTy0dp64h6EU3o5355xHgpPZ2FvxWVh4G0rw-1QXg\">Serena Karimabad Hunza<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c958c6 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c958c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c591ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c591ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-994x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3755\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-994x1024.jpg 994w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-768x791.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-1491x1536.jpg 1491w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-1988x2048.jpg 1988w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2CE0D880-3785-4DFE-AF3C-3F685FE56D44_1_201_a-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d97ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d97ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"132\"><strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"132\">Day 9: Karimabad \u2013 Nagar Valley \u2013 Hopper Glacier \u2013 Gilgit<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"328\">After breakfast, we head southeast to Hopper in Nagar Valley, a fertile bowl framed by towering peaks. The scenic drive offers stunning views of both Nagar and the Ultar Mountain Range of Hunza.<\/p><p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"546\">In Hopper Village, we take a walk to the glacier viewpoint and, if conditions allow, step onto the glacier itself for a short, adventurous trek. Along the way, we meet locals and take in the raw beauty of the valley.<\/p><p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"792\">On our return, we visit Ganish Heritage Village, one of the oldest and best-preserved settlements in Hunza. Later, we continue our drive to Gilgit (approx. 3 hours), stopping once more at the Rakaposhi viewpoint before checking in at our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"867\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/gilgit?srsltid=AfmBOoqHuLIoeJGR8VZrHrzK2aN-NRKuu4FQdLpkg9866ayccrnMxm1q\">Serena Lodge Gilgit<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c125e4e e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c125e4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b46ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36b46ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-884x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3763\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-884x1024.jpg 884w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-768x889.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-1327x1536.jpg 1327w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-1769x2048.jpg 1769w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7B8A0254-4F83-443C-9433-FB9D7542FEA2_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1808e3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1808e3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\"><strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"140\">Day 10: Gilgit \u2013 Kargah Buddha \u2013 Gilgit Bazaar \u2013 Chinar Garden<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"285\">Today we explore Gilgit, a town that once played a key role in the strategic rivalry of the Great Game between the British and Russian Empires.<\/p><p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"522\">We begin with a visit to the 7th-century Kargah Buddha, a rock carving that once marked a stop for Buddhist pilgrims en route from China to Swat. We then stroll through Gilgit Bazaar, known for its colorful shops and lively atmosphere.<\/p><p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"693\">If open, we continue to Chinar Bagh, a peaceful garden that honors local freedom fighters. In the afternoon, we return to our hotel for a final evening in the mountains.<\/p><p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"768\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/gilgit?srsltid=AfmBOoqHuLIoeJGR8VZrHrzK2aN-NRKuu4FQdLpkg9866ayccrnMxm1q\">Serena Lodge Gilgit<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2a653 e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e2a653\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee711f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ee711f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-926x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3767\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-926x1024.jpg 926w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-768x849.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-1389x1536.jpg 1389w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-1852x2048.jpg 1852w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BD32ADBF-6208-4F74-8202-EABBC4388F92_1_201_a-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4308baa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4308baa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"134\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"134\">Day 11: Gilgit \u2013 Naran \u2013 Mountain passes &#8211; Lulusar Lake<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"371\">Today we drive from Gilgit to Naran (approx. 250 km, 6\u20137 hours), beginning on the legendary Karakoram Highway. Along the way, we pause at the junction point of the three highest mountain ranges: the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"603\">We continue on the scenic Chilas\u2013Babusar\u2013Naran road, ascending to Babusar Pass at 4,173 meters. Along the route, we stop at the beautiful Lulusar Lake \u2013 the largest natural lake in the Hazara region and source of the Kunhar River.<\/p><p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"679\">By late afternoon, we arrive in Naran and check in for a well-earned rest.<\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"763\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northernretreatnaran.com\/\">Northern Retreat Hotel Naran<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a749e e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2a749e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e52f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"20e52f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3859\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/90c5c713-efc2-4eed-8441-e015fd5519c2-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b762dcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b762dcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"162\"><strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"162\">Day 12: Naran \u2013 Taxila \u2013 Islamabad \u2013 UNESCO sites &amp; capital landmarks<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"358\">This morning we leave Naran and journey south through the lush Hazara Valley (approx. 8\u20139 hours). The route takes us via the scenic Kaghan\u2013Mansehra road and then onto the modern Hazara Motorway.<\/p><p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"643\">Before reaching Islamabad, we stop in Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Greco-Buddhist ruins. We visit the impressive Taxila Museum, the Dharmarajika Stupa from the Ashoka period (3rd century BC), and the ancient city of Sirkap \u2013 rich in Bactrian Greek heritage.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"843\">Upon arrival in Islamabad, we explore the capital\u2019s highlights: the iconic Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and panoramic views from Shakarparian Park. In the evening, we check in at our hotel.<\/p><p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"921\">Accommodation: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/islamabad?srsltid=AfmBOoo451MLiLk3wCROH-d0PZREcyhCr1Vp6njW3dTYYNn7cq8xKIMM\">Serena Hotel Islamabad<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9247f e-con-full gallery-item e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b9247f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0370e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a0370e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-870x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3782\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-870x1024.jpg 870w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-768x904.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-1304x1536.jpg 1304w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-1739x2048.jpg 1739w, https:\/\/marktravelz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CAA5199C-F6BA-4ABA-8DC2-AE504D8CF142_1_201_a-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dffa89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dffa89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"162\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"162\">Day 13: Departure \u2013 Farewell to Pakistan<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"229\">After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.<\/p><p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"539\">You return home not just with photographs, but with vivid memories of towering peaks, ancient cultures, warm encounters and peaceful valleys. The impressions gathered along the way \u2013 from serene river walks to mighty glaciers and sacred heritage sites \u2013 will continue to resonate long after the journey ends.<\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"573\">Meal plan: Breakfast\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0aae30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0aae30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac2f2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ac2f2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e617d2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e617d2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc7bf4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc7bf4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is included?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c741093 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c741093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Flight from Islamabad to Skardu (no refund in case it is cancelled)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">12 nights in premium accommodation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">All transfers in private vehicle throughout the tour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Private English-speaking guide throughout the tour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Daily breakfast, as per itinerary<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Entry tickets to forts, museums and sites <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Transfer to Islamabad international airport<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568e4c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"568e4c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f424eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f424eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is not included?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01bc7f4 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"01bc7f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">International flights<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Country entry visa (at the moment there is no visa fee for many nationalities)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Personal travel and health insurance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Souvenirs \/ gifts and tips<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Items of personal nature \/ laundry \/ telephone charges<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times\" viewBox=\"0 0 352 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M242.72 256l100.07-100.07c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48l-22.24-22.24c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L176 189.28 75.93 89.21c-12.28-12.28-32.19-12.28-44.48 0L9.21 111.45c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48L109.28 256 9.21 356.07c-12.28 12.28-12.28 32.19 0 44.48l22.24 22.24c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0L176 322.72l100.07 100.07c12.28 12.28 32.2 12.28 44.48 0l22.24-22.24c12.28-12.28 12.28-32.19 0-44.48L242.72 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Food and beverages unless mentioned<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d148e5d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d148e5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a40dad2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a40dad2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218b365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"218b365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If any accomodation should be fully booked at your travel time, we will reserve an equivalent alternative \u2013 this does not constitute a deficiency and does not entitle to a price reduction.<\/p><p>The order in which the activities and tours take place might vary, depending on the best day to travel.<\/p><p>If the route is not passable due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, political events or similar, the program will be adjusted accordingly. In doing so, we aim to stay as close as possible to the planned itinerary. This does not constitute a defect and does not entitle you to a reduction in the tour price.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14bba83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14bba83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"417\"><strong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"256\">Northern Pakistan Signature Journey \u2013 from \u20ac 4,990\u00a0<\/strong><br data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\" \/>Price per person sharing a double or twin room (based on minimum 2 participants traveling together)<br data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\" \/>Single supplement and group rates available on request<\/p><p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"488\"><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"438\">Trip Intensity: <\/strong>moderate &#8211; light activities, short hikes, some uneven ground<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595cda6 e-con-full journey-button-bar e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"595cda6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b49a49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b49a49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c613cf2 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-inherit journey-back elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c613cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc7d295 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc7d295\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043dbc2 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-inherit book-button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"043dbc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"mailto:info@marktravelz.com?subject=Northern%20Pakistan%20Signature%20Journey&#038;body=Hi%20marktravelz%20team,%0AI%27d%20love%20to%20plan%20this%20journey%20with%20you%20and%20can%20already%20share%20the%20following:%0A%0A%E2%80%A2%20When%3F%0A%E2%80%A2%20How%20many%20people%3F%0A%0A(And%20of%20course%20any%20other%20important%20details!)%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20hearing%20from%20you%20soon!%0A%0A%5BYour%20Name%5D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2dc11c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2dc11c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NORTHERN PAKISTAN Northern Pakistan is nature at its most dramatic \u2013 raw, timeless, and full of quiet wonder. 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