Silk Road Pakistan Autumn tour
15-Day Silk Road Pakistan Autumn Tour: Kaghan Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Swat & Lahore
Best Time to Visit: June 15 – November 15
Embark on a 15-day Silk Road Pakistan autumn tour through the heart of the Karakoram and Himalayas. Explore Kaghan Valley’s alpine meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan’s rugged peaks, Swat Valley’s Buddhist heritage, and Lahore’s Mughal splendor. Witness vibrant autumn foliage, UNESCO-listed Gandhara art, ancient monasteries, and the golden dunes of Skardu.
Cultural Immersion Highlights:
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Meet the Dard tribes, Kalash people , Brosho tribe of Hunza, and Balti communities in Skardu.
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Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Taxila’s ruins and Swat’s Buddhist relics.
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Traverse the Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass, blending history with epic landscapes.
Why Choose This Tour?
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Seasonal Magic: Optimal June-November weather for clear Himalayan vistas and autumn colors.
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Historical Depth: From Mughal forts in Lahore to Silk Road trade routes.
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Diverse Landscapes: Alpine hills, desert dunes, and lush valleys.
Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Pakistan’s cultural and natural wonders!
Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary |
| D01 | ISLAMABAD
Arrival at Benazir Bhutto International airport meet ,greet and transfer to hotel |
| D02 | ISLAMABAD-KAGHAN &NARAN (240 KM)
Leave from Islamabad morning and drive to Taxila on Grand trunk road ,arrive Taxila Museum visit Museum and Monastery and later proceed Abbot Abad for Lunch .Later on Kaghan highway to Naran arrive transfer hotel .visit Bazar |
| D03 | NARAN-GILGIT(247 KM)
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive through Lalazar Batakundi and stop at Lulusar lake few kilometers short of Babusar pass (4100 meters) stop for a while and later drive to Chilas for Lunch .After lunch drive to Gilgit en route stop at Thalichi for views of Nanga Parbat 8126 meters |
| D04 | GILGIT-KARIMABAD-DUIKER (130 KM)
Morning leave for Hunza – Nagar valley en route sightseeing at Collison point of the Indian and Eurasian plate later stop at Rakaposhi view Point for the views Rakaposhi peak 7788 meters .Later proceed to Karimabad for Lunch .After lunch visit to Baltit fort and later to Altit Village and Altit fort .Afternoon arrive at sunset time at Duiker for panoramic views of Rakaposhi mountain range and Batura mountain range. |
| D05 | DUIKER –NAGAR VALLEY –GULMIT(100 Km)
Morning drive to Nagar valley and Hoper village to view the Bualtar glacier in Jeeps and drive back to Karakorum highway and by coach we drive through newly constructed tunnels on ATA –ABAD lake .Arrive Gulmit check in Hotel after visit to old house and women carpet viewing center and visit to Husseni hanging bridge. |
| D06 | GULMIT-KHUNJERAB PASS (280 KM)
Today we drive through Passu and will view Passu Glacier Passu peak and famous Passu Cathedrals to the highest point of the travel at 4700 meter one of the highest paved road and border crossing between Pakistan and China. Lunch at Sost PTDC motel and later en route visit to Passu village and arrive Gulmit in the afternoon. |
| D07 | GULMIT-GILGIT (150 KM)
Today we drive to Shishkat village and take boat ride on Karakorum Ata Abad lake to the end of Tunnels and drive by coach to Gilgit .Upon arrival afternoon we visit to Karga Buda ad bazar for dry fruit shopping. |
| D08 | GILGIT-SKARDU-KATCHURA LAKE (200 KM)
Leave from Skardu in the morning and we drive on Gilgit Skardu road rather small road and we stop for lunch at ASTAK PTDC motel for lunch .Later after lunch we drive to Skardu .Transfer to Hotel |
| D09 | KATCHRA-SHIGAR VALLEY
We drive to Skardu and visit Sadpara Lake and Buda Manthal and later for lunch at Shigar Shiger Serena Residence and visit to Historical mosque over 700 years Amburik mosque Stay at Shiger. |
| D10 | SHIGER –CHILAS (264 Km)
We drive from Skardu to Chilas and stop for lunch at Astak and later proceed Chilas arrive in the afternoon |
| D11 | CHILAS-BESHAM (200 km)
We drive from Chilas to Besham on Karakorum highway through Kohistan valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and arrive Besham city for overnight |
| D12 | BESHAM-SWAT(94 KILOMETRS)
We drive from Besham over Shangla pass 3000 meters to Swat valley “UDYANA” garden of fruits a very fertile area and rich history .Recently it has been open for tourists .Upon arrival lunch and visit to Museum and sites visit to Bazar |
| D13 | SAIDU SHARIF SWAT –ISLAMABAD(243 KM)
Drive to Islamabad en route visit to Takht-e-Bai Buddhist monastery and after lunch we leave for Islamabad at Islamabad visit to Faisal mosque and transfer to Hotel. |
| D14 | ISLAMABAD-LAHORE (430 Km)
Morning drive to Lahore on Motorway en route we drive to Khewra Slat mines discovered by the horses of Alexander and later drive to Lahore arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight. |
| D15 | LAHORE –DEP
Morning visit to Lahore Museum ,later to Royal fort ,royal mosque and old bazar after lunch we drive to Wagah the border Pak –India for Flag ceremony Later drive to city for dinner and drop at the air port to fly home. |
Other Details
The quotation for above mentioned itinerary is as follows
Quotation on Deluxe Hotels: -
2 PAX 2537 Euros per person twin sharing Full Board
Cost Include: -
Hotels .Meals
Hill view Hotel Hotel Islamabad, Demanchi Hotel Naran ,Eagle Nest Hotel Duiker ,Silk Route Lodge Gulmit, Hunza Serena ,Hargisa Hus Skardu ,Serena Shiger Fort ,Chilas Shnagri La Hotel .Hotel One Lahore
Toyota Hiace Upto 7 Pax & Toyota Coach 1bove 10 Pax
Services of English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees at sites and museum
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Does Not Include:-
Personal travel Insurance
International and domestic Airfare
Meals Lunch Dinner
Beverages like mineral Water
Any expense due to road block, landslide etc beyond the control of Golden Peak tours
Tipping for staff
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