Day 1: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport. Welcome by Blue Sky staff company guide and

transfer to Hotel. First we will have lunch and proceed for sightseeing of Islamabad. We will go

to Shah Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh for a panoramic view of Islamabad, and markets to see

real collection of oriental carpets and others. After a traditional Pakistani dinner we will return to

hotel for over night stay.

Day 02: Drive to Besham

We will start our 8 hours drive early morning to Besham, the headquarter town and commercial

centre of the Shangla District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The town gives very

comfortable overnight in modest hotels along the River Indus. Rest of the of the day at leisure.

Day 03: Drive to Gilgit

After breakfast we will start 9 hours drive to Gilgit on KKH. Today the journey will take us to the

stunning sceneries of Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi and Haramosh peaks. The day is tiring but also

rewarding. We will travel via Patan, Komila, Dassu, and Chilas towns along the Indus River. We

will see many rock carvings and inscriptions on KKH today. The Silk Route rock art is just like a

guest book of explorers,  merchants, warriors, and pilgrims from prehistoric periods.

Day 04: Gilgit Sightseeing

The day will spend on exploring this historically rich city of the mountainous region. Gilgit has an

important historical background as it lies on the crossroads of central and southern Asia. The

city influenced by Kirghiz. Chinese, Arabs,  and Tibetans. The place was also historical a market

place where the Silk Road merchants and travelers barter goods and exchange ideas. In 13th

century Marco polo also travelled through the town on his way to China. After breakfast we will

go to Kargah Nala to see the seventh century rock carved Buddha, a monastery and stupas. We

have chances to watch the famous polo tournaments at evening.

Day 05 : Drive to Hunza

Today journey to Hunza Karimabad will experience you by stunning nature and welcoming

culture. We will travel and stay with close contact with giant mountain peaks. After breakfast we

will take jeep drive to Hunza. At Chalt we will see the the line of collision between Indian

subcontinent and Asian geological plates. We will halt for refreshment and photography at the

foot of 7788 meters high Rakaposhi peak, 27th highest. We will reach Karimabad at lunch time

and will visit to the 400 yeas old Altit and Baltit forts. You will also enjoy the views of great

mountains just from the window of your hotel. The town is dominated and surrounded by Passu,

Shishpar, Ultar, and Rakaposhi, over 7,000 meters high.

Day 06:  Khunjerab Excursion

This 5 to 6 hours excursion will start early morning and will go to the Khunjerab Pass (4733m),

the highest paved road border crossing in the world. During the whole trip we will enjoy the

fascinating and spectacular landscapes and also visit to Borit lake, Passu and Gulkin glaciers

snouts. The Ganesh watch tower and rock carvings are also worth places which will be visited

today. We will have chances to see wildlife in the Karakoram National Park. Back to hotel for

dinner and over night stay.

Day 07:  Free day for just relax or take optional  walks and shops.

Day 08: Drive back to Chilas.

Day 09:  Drive to Islamabad (9–10 hours)

 Day 10   Transfer to Airport for onward flight.

SERVICES INCLUDED

1. Transportation Airport Pick and drop

2. Islamabad Local transport

3. Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast in Islamabad two nights.

4. Transportation from Islamabad/Khunjerab Pass/Islamabad with all luggage.

5. One night in Besham Hotel full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

6. Two night in Chilas Hotel full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

7. One nights in Gulmit Hotel full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

8. Two nights in Gilgit Hotel full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

9. Three nights in Karimabad Hotel full board (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)

10. Wages, insurance, food of Guide,

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

1. Personal clothing.

2. Medication, ground evacuation

3. Room services, laundry charges, beverages and items of personal nature.

4. Phone /communication bills.

5. Insurance or liability of any members.

6. Islamabad Hotel Lunch and Dinner.

Terms and Conditions

RESERVATIONS/PAYMENTS:

A non-refundable deposit of $300 or 15% of the tour is required in order to make a reservation

with the company. Total balance is due 3 weeks prior to departure. When price once fixed then

any extra expenses will be charged to the client.

MODE OF PAYMENT:   Bank Transfer:

Name of the Bank: National Bank Of Pakistan

Branch Skardu

Account Title: Karakorum Guides Pakistan

Account No: PK19 ASCM 0002 1901 0000 4810

Swift Code: ASCMTKKA

CANCELLATION & REFUND

Before 3 weeks prior to departure, the deposit is non-refundable. Within 3 weeks, 50%,

whichever is less, is non-refundable. once the tour starts 100% is non-refundable. There will be

no refund for unused services.

CHANGES TO ITINERARY:

The Karakorum Guides Treks & Tours have made attempts to make the itineraries accurate

but the company has reserved the right to change itinerary under unfavourable conditions. In

such circumstances the company will provide similar alternatives. We welcome any changes

before final booking.

BAGGAGE:

On treks and safaris 20 kg and on expeditions 50kg will be free.

LIABILITIES:

The Karakorum Guides Treks & Tours will do its best to make make the tours comfortable and

secure. However, the company shall not responsible for any kind of injury, damage, death, loss,

accident, delays, public disturbances, and all those that beyond our control.

INSURANCE AND TRAVEL RISKS:

It is important for the clients to purchase a travel insurance package in their own country, hence

no foreigner will be able to purchase an insurance in Pakistan. Trekking, expedition, tours, safari

may involve risks and several other factors that cannot be foretold. Medical emergencies,

natural calamities are common in high altitudes and we like to be assured that our clients are

insured against helicopter evacuations, trip cancellations, and personal accidents so that they don’t have to suffer.

It is to be noted that the company shall not bear any losses or provide compensation in case the

guest’s insurance doesn’t cover any or all aspects of the trip.