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Journey to Hunza in Autumn 7 Days - 6 Nights
Among the tourists Northern Area is famous for its seasons and the panoramic views across the Hunza and Nagar valleys incorporate three snow capped peaks over 7000 meters.

Rakaposhi

Rakaposhi, 7788 m, Diran 7200m, and Ulter 7388m providing a contrast to the natural environments of Hunza .The view of Hunza from Karimabad in autumn is incredible, though it remain spectacular at any time.

Itinerary:

01	Islamabad / Gilgit.
02	Gilgit / Karimabad.
03	Karimabad / Passu.
04	Passu / Khunjarab / Passu.
05	Passu / Gilgit.
06	Gilgit / Besham.
07	Besham / Islamabad.

In case of flight, Islamabad / Gilgit does not operate, group will depart by road stopping at Chilas (approx-10 hrs driving ). Arrive on the 2^nd day in Gilgit and proceed to Hunza ( approx-7 to 8 hrs driving ).

A Day Excursion of Salt Range and Rohtas Fort:
The salt range is a litter visited area of the great natural beauty. It, s prominently rural area and has a number of specific attractions, including the largest salt mine in the world and a number of decaying but fascinating Hindu temple and pilgrimage sites.

Rohtas Fort:
Rohtas Fort is one of the finest castles in the subcontinent built by Sher Shah Suri in 1543.

The ouster fortification wall runs for over four kilometers, following the natural contour of the hill upon which the fort stands and it reinforced as the interval by 68 bastion and 12 gates.

EXPLORATION OF KALASH & CHITRAL VELLAY:
Kafaristan is a geographical expression used to describe small tract of land in the Chitral District of the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, over 3,000-strong Kafir-Kalash live in the valley of Birir, Bumburet and Rambur, south of Chitral. Bumburet, the largest and the most picturesque valley of the Kafir-Kalash, is 40 km from Chitral and is connected by a jeep-able road. Birir, 34 km. away is accessible by a jeep-able road. Rambur is 32 km from Chitral.

ITINERARY: ( 6 Days / 5 Nights )

01	Islamabad / Dir ( approx- 9 hrs driving ).
02	Dir / Bumuret, Kalash Valley. (7 to 8 hrs driving).
03	Excursion Bumburet, Rumbur Valley of Kalash. Drive to Chitral.
04	Chitral / Dir ( 7 hrs Driving ).
05	Dir / Peshawar (7 hrs Driving).
06	Sight seeing of the old city of Peshawar then drive back to Islamabad.

A Day Trip to Taxila:
Taxila is one of the Asia’s most exciting historic city, encompassing monasteries, temples, and a whole city built by the various people who settled in the area (Kushans, Scythian, Greek Bactrian, Aryans, etc.)It was the Taxila where the Alexander the Great first encountered the holy men of India. The distinctive Ghandara school of Arts flourished there. Visit the Buddhist sites and monastery of Julian, Sirkap city ,Dharmarajika, Jandial and the Taxila Museum which houses much of the relics and artifact of the 1000 years old history ( 516 BC to 600 AD) of this archaeological sites.

Margalla Trek:
The Margalla hills are known as Islamabad National Park covers the area of about 12000 hectares and ranging heights from 640 – 1,580 meters. The Margalla hill offer endless walking opportunities (short walks, half and full day hikes). We remanding you a full day hiking, because October is the best season to walk in Margalla.

Best Season
Duration
Altitude

October – April
8 to 9 hours hiking
1,580 meters