Autumn – the period of time that precedes winter. It is the season when leaves turn red, orange and yellow – a colourful sight to behold. The beauty of autumn is best seen in Gilgit-Baltistan. Travelling along the Karakoram Highway brings you to the mountains of Rakaposhi, Nanga Parbat, Golden Peak and Ultar Peaks, the valleys and the lakes. With the majestic mountains in the background, the serenity of the blue lake and the orange colour of the foliage, where else can one find peace and tranquility other than the Shangri-la of Northern Pakistan?
Sep – Mid Nov
Gilgit Baltistan
Tour
Autumn
Easy
Normal
Arrive at Benazir Bhutto international airport. Meets and greet. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Drive to Swat en route visit ancient city of Taxila including Taxila Museum with best collection of Gandahran Art, Sikap City ruins from 2nd century BC to 2ndCentury AD. Later proceed to Swat via Takht-i-Bhai& visit Tahkt-i- Bahi– the largest Buddhist Monastery in Pakistan. Next to Shangirdar Stupa. On arrival at Swat, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Morning visit Swat Museum and Butkarah Stupa, and afternoon visit famous Mingora and Swat bazaar. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Chilas via Shangallah Pass, also known as Switzerland of East then to Karakorum Highway- 8th wonder of the world along the mighty Indus river through different valleys of Kohistan. On arrival at Chilas transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Karimabaden route stop at Thalichi to see three beautiful mountains Nanga Parbat (8125M), Rakaposhi (7788M)and Haramosh (7409M). Next stop at Junction point of three mighty mountains ranges – the Karakorum, the Himalayas and Hindukush, then stop for lunch at Rakaposhi view point to see the majestic view of Rakaposhi, then proceedKarimabad. On arrival at Karimabad transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Morning visit Baltit fort 700 years old, Karimabad Bazaar, Altit village and Altit fort (900 years old). Afternoon drive to Duiker to see the 5 mountains over 7000M which include Rakaposhi (7788M), Golden Peak (7028M), Ulter (7388M), Diran Peak 7265 M and Mulobiating ( 7459M). Enjoy sunset at mountains, also beautiful view of Hunza and Naga. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Early wake up for sunrise, after breakfast drive to Khunjerab Pass along the beautiful Attabad lake, with magnificent view of Passu Cathedrals, Shatubar towers, Passu glacier, Batura glacier, then Khunjerab Pass to see the highest paved road across two countries -China and Pakistan, back to Passu for overnight.
Morning drive to Hussaini to see old rope suspension bridge then continue drive to Gilgit. On arrival at Gilgit, visit old Gilgit bridge and bazaar then transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Naran,en route stop at Babusar pass (4200M) to see the panoramic view of mountains and also Lalusar lake. On arrival at Naran transfer to hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Morning drive to Islamabad. On arrival Islamabad visit Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh and supermarket. After Dinner and transfer to airport for flight.
