KASHGAR & KARAKORUM JEEP ADVENTURE

Tour operates: June to September
No of days: 20 Tour cost from: 1300 Euro
Tour Route: Urumqi/Kashgar/Tashkurgan/Khunjerab pass/Gulmit Hunza/Karimabad/Fairy Meadow/Rama Lake/Deosai Plain/Skardu/Khaplu
Transport: Private busses 4x4 Jeeps, domestic economy flights
Tour starting point: Urumqi

Itinerary

Day 01- Arrival in Urumqi
On arrival at Urumqi airport, transfer to the hotel.

Day 02- Flight to Kashgar
Morning visit to Urumqi museum and Erdaqiao market. Later, flight to Kashgar. (B-L-D)

Day 03- Kashgar Sunday market
Full day sightseeing of Kashgar including visiting the famous Sunday market, Eid Ga mosque and Appak Khoja tomb. (B-L-D)

Day 04- Tashkurgan
Today we will drive on the famous Karakorum highway to Tashkurgan. On the way, we stop at the Karakul Lake for a stunning view of Mustaghata Mountain. (B,L,D)

Day 05- Sost
After immigration formalities, we drive via Khunjerab pass (4750m) to Pakistan and onto the Sost. Overnight at hotel (B-L-D).

Day 06- Gulmit (Hunza)
In the morning, jeep excursion to Boiber valley. In the afternoon, we drive to Gulmit. Overnight at hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 07- Gulmit
Gulmit hike through Ghulkin village and glacier to Borith Lake. On the way, we stop at a local family house for lunch. Drive back to Gulmit (B-L-D).

Day 08- Karimabad (Hunza)
Drive to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza. Visit the ancient Baltit fort, free afternoon to wander around the beautiful village (B-L-D).

Day 09- Karimabad (Hunza)
Early morning jeep ride to Duiker village for sunrise. Later we drive to Hopper glacier (B-L-D).

Day 10 Fairy Meadow
This morning we will continue on the Karakorum Highway from Karimabad to Raikot Bridge. Our first stop will be at the junction of Indus and Gilgit River, where the three great mountain ranges meet; Karakorum , Himalayas and Hindukush.
Before Raikot, we will stop at a view point near Talich to have a view of Nanga Parbat . Nanga Parbat was ascended for the first time on 3 rd July 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl.
From Raikot we will change into jeeps for a half an hour drive to Tato. From Tato we start a two hours trek to the lush Fairy Meadows. Overnight in huts at Fairy Meadow. (B-L-D)

Day 11 Fairy Meadow Bayal Camp Excursion (Height 3450m)
Free day to explore the area or optional hike to Bayal camp. Overnight in Huts. (B-L-D)

Day 12 Astore Rama Lake
After breakfast, drive on the KKH to Astore valley and the beautiful Rama lake. Overnight in camp.

Day 13 Rama Lake
Free day at Rama lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Overnight in camp. (B-L-D)

Day 14 Deosai plain
After breakfast, we drive towards Chilim-Chowki at the southern edge of famous Deosai plains. Overnight in camp. (B-L-D)

Day 15 Skardu
Early morning drive across the Deosai plains. We have lunch at Satpara Lake and continue to Skardu town. Overnight in hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 16 Skardu
In the morning, we visit to Shigar valley. We tour the old mosque and Shigar fort. Later drive back to Skardu. Overnight in hotel.

Day 17 Khaplu
Morning departure for Khaplu, a beautiful valley nestled in the lap of mountains, 103 KM east of Skardu. Excursion up to Machulo for a view of Mashabrum peak and Hushe valleys. Overnight in hotel.

Day 18- Karimabad
Drive back to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel (B-L-D)

Day 19- Tashkurgan
Drive to Sost and depart Hunza valley. On arrival at Tashkurgan, we meet the guide and transfer to the hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 20- Kashgar
Tour ends upon arrival in Kashgar. (B-L)
(Note) onward arrangements can be done on request.

Guarantee departures: Every Friday
Minimum 2 people.

Tour cost

No of Pax.	2-5	6-9	10-18
Price in Euro per person	€ 1950	€ 1500	€ 1300

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• All domestic transportation and transfers, 4x4 wheels drive in Pakistan, domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary.
• Twin sharing accommodation at hotel plus with en-suite private facilities
• Meals full board
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English-speaking guides

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Visa Fees.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals not mention above
• Personal expanses
• Single supplements
• Tips for guides and drivers