Stay : From the far north to the far south
A great tour to discover Pakistan from north to south. On the program: excursion in the mountains, discovery of local culture, stroll along the lakes and in the green forests.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
21 days
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Detail of the stay : From the far north to the far south - 21 days
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
Steps: Islamabad
Visit the Faisal mosque and walk in the Margallas to admire the city from the heights and dinner at the top of the mountains.
Day 2: Chitral, peaceful mountain town
Fly to Chitral and admire the mountains from your doorway. Visit the old fort and the adjacent mosque, sweep yourself in the city and support football players or polo players.
Day 3: Discovery of Kalash culture
Steps: Vallée Des Kalash Bumburet
Discover the Kalash people in the Bamboret valley. Visit the museum to learn more about their unique culture, wander into the mountains and admire traditional houses. With a little luck, you will be invited to taste the local aperitif!
Day 4: Cap on Gilgit
Go back to Chitral and go to Gilgit, where you will arrive early in the evening.
Day 5: Hiking on the road to the Water Channel Walk
Steps: Gilgit
The road offers breathtaking views of the valley. The hike ends with Kargah Buddha, a figure of Buddha carved in the rock. You can finish your day with a walk in the city.
Day 6: Direction the Naltar Valley
Steps: Gilgit
Exit Gilgit, the valley is about kilometres away. Recharge yourself and admire colourful lakes, pine forests, spruce, sorbiers, juniper and streams.
Day 7: Karimabad visit
Steps: Karimabad
Take the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad. Explore the city, don't miss Baltit Fort, beautifully restored, and then enjoy delicious local products at Hidden Paradise Restaurant.
Day 8: Hiking in the majestic mountains of Du
Steps: Karimabad
Choose one of the many possible treks around Karimabad, and then, if you are not too tired, take a look at the sunset from Eagle Nest, a height point that offers a panoramic view of the region's peaks.
Day 9: Cut from the world in the village of Passu
Steps: Passu
Climb the valley of Hunza to Passu through the turquoise lake of Attabad. Stroll through the tiny village of Passu and try the famous apricot pie of Breeze Glacier Chef.
Day 10: Sino-Pakistan border!
Steps: Passu, Khunjerab Pass
Rent a 4 x 4 and go back Karakoram Higway to Khunjerab Pass. Welcome yaks and golden marmots. Go to sleep in Passu and enjoy its quiet, black and starry nights.
Day 11: Directorate Skardu
The journey will take you the day.
Day 12: Green landscapes of the Deosai plateau
Climb on the heights of the Deosai Plateau at 4,000 meters above sea level and take the time to explore what you can do with its 3,000 square kilometers!
Day 13: Historic or Nature Day
Steps: Skardu
Visit the K 2 Museum, Buddha's engravings or Karpochu fort, or discover Kachura or Satpara lakes or walks on the corner, to make your day in Skardu!
Day 14: Shigar's Treasures
Drive to the charming village of Shigar and discover its wooden mosques, ruins of Buddhist monasteries and 5th century Buddhist inscriptions carved in rocks. Spend the night at Serena Shigar Fort, a sumptuous and unique complex that includes a 400-year-old fort.
Day 15: Return to Islamabad
Take, for example, a head at the pool of the Serena.
Day 16: Rendez-vous on the ruins of Taxila
Taxila, one of the largest archaeological sites in Asia. Immerse yourself in the exciting history of this region. Return to Islamabad.
Day 17: Fascinating city of Karachi
Steps: Karachi
Fly to Karachi. Get into the hallways of the mythical Empress Market, breathe the sea air on Clifton Beach, learn more about the life of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's "founder" by visiting his old home and finish your day by tasting good grills in one of the restaurants on board. of sea.
Day 18: Cape East of Karachi
Visit of Chaukhandi cemetery and its beautiful finely carved tombs, and the archeological site of Bhanbore, which dates from the I century BC. A little further away, do not miss the city of Thatta and its sumptuous Shah Jahan mosque, and Makli necropolis, one of the largest in the world.
CIMETIÈRE DE CHAUKHANDI
Day 19: Lively City of Lahore
Steps: Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad
Return to Islamabad 1 hour drive from Karachi, then departure for Lahore. Lose yourself in the old town and dine on the terrace (in Cuckoo's Den for example) with views of the illuminated mosque.
Day 20: Between modernity and traditions
Wake up to the aurores and enjoy a breakfast in the old town that awakens slowly. Visit the architectural treasures of the Moghal era, the Fort, the Badshahi mosque, the mausoleum of Emperor Jehangir and the gardens of Shalimar. Dine on the terrace (at Cuckoo's Den for example) with a breathtaking view of the illuminated mosque.
Day 21: Last hour in Pakistan
Steps: Islamabad
Return to Islamabad where you can buy some souvenirs in one of the city's markaz.
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