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Luxury Pakistan to China Tour: From Karakoram to Pamirs

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Islamabad

    You'll arrive in Islamabad and check in at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel where your tour leader gives you a briefing on what's ahead. After that, you head to the Monument of Pakistan and Lok Virsa Museum to get a sense of the country's history and culture. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then make your way to Daman e Koh Islamabad for views overlooking the city. Before returning to your hotel, you'll have free time to walk through the local markets and pick up anything that catches your eye.

    Start point
    Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Marriott Hotel/ Your Hotel in Islamabad, 06:00 - 07:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Islamabad), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Marriott Hotel Islamabad ), Hotel (Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monument of Pakistan
    • Visit Lok Virsa Museum
    • Explore Daman e Koh Islamabad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local Markets
    Landmarks/POIs
    Monument of Pakistan
    Lok Virsa Museum
    Daman e Koh
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  2. Day 2

    Islamabad to Gilgit

    After breakfast at the Marriott, you transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight to Skardu. Once you land, you drive to Gilgit City and visit Kargah Buddha Rock located in Kargah Nala. By evening you check in at your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Marriott Hotel Islamabad)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Hotel Gilgit), Hotel (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kargah Buddha Rock
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kargah Buddha Rock
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  3. Day 3

    Hunza

    You'll drive into Hunza with mountain views surrounding you the whole way, particularly Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, and Hunza Peak. The route takes you through Gojal in Upper Hunza where glaciers and meadows come into view against dramatic peaks. Your accommodation is Serena Hunza for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Serena Hotel Karimabad Hunza)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Hunza
    • Explore Gojal (Upper Hunza)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rakaposhi
    Ultar Sar
    Hunza Peak
    Gojal
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  4. Day 4

    Hunza

    Spend your time in Hunza District exploring Attabad Lake, a 20.9 km body of water in the Gojal region. The lake offers boating, jet-skiing, and fishing if you're interested in water activities. After your time there, head back to Hunza and settle in at Moksha Resort.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Moksha Resort Gulmit)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Attabad Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Boating at Attabad Lake
    • Jet-skiing at Attabad Lake
    • Fishing at Attabad Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Attabad Lake
  5. Day 5

    Hunza - Sost

    You're heading toward Sost along the Karakoram Highway, moving through Khyber Valley in Gojal Hunza. Along the way, you'll visit the historical Qalandarchi fort located in Misgar Valley. Later, check into Fortune One Sost for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fortune One Sost)

    Included Activities

    • Drive via Karakoram Highway
    • Visit Qalandarchi fort at Misgar Valley
    Landmarks/POIs
    Qalandarchi fort
    Misgar Valley
    Khyber Valley
  6. Day 6

    Sost to Tashkurgan

    Cross the border into China and travel to Tashkurgan, the main city in Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County in Xinjiang. You'll meet local Chinese Tajiks, an ethnic Pamiri group living in the Pamir Mountains. This location sits on the historic Silk Road route. You'll stay overnight in Tashkurgan.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kai Tu Sheli Hotel Tashkurgan China)

    Included Activities

    • Cross into China
    • Travel to Tashkurgan
    • Interact with Chinese Tajiks (ethnic Pamiris)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tashkurgan
    Kashgar
  7. Day 7

    Tashkurgan

    Your day focuses on the Pamir Mountains, called the 'Roof of the World' because peaks reach over 4,000 meters throughout the region. Look for wildlife and different terrain types as you travel through, and interact with Pamiri people to learn about their culture. After exploring, you'll head to Kashgar for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamir Mountains
    • Experience local Pamiri culture
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pamir Mountains
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  8. Day 8

    Kashgar to Bulunkul

    You visit Kongur Tagh Mountains, the highest peak in both the Pamir Mountains and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Then you travel to Bulunkul, noted as the coldest town in Central Asia. You see Yashilkul Lake, known for its 'warm' spring, and then return to Kashgar for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kashgar Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kongur Tagh Mountains
    • Travel to Bulunkul
    • Explore Yashilkul Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kongur Tagh
    Yashilkul Lake
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  9. Day 9

    Tashkurgan - Hunza - Gilgit

    Return to Pakistan and drive back toward Hunza. Check out Karimabad, the district capital, which offers views of Rakaposhi, Nanga Parbat, and Ultar Sar. From there, visit Juglot where the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountains meet, then walk around Passu village to see its famous suspension bridge. You'll overnight in Gilgit.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ramada Hotel Gilgit)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Karimabad
    • Visit Juglot
    • Visit Passu village and suspension bridge
    Landmarks/POIs
    Karimabad
    Rakaposhi
    Nanga Parbat
    Ultar Sar
    Juglot
    Passu suspension bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Gilgit to Skardu

    Travel to Skardu, the main city in Skardu District located in Gilgit-Baltistan. Once you arrive, head to Satpara Lake nearby, a natural lake popular for its diverse aquatic life and scenery.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rivage Resort Shigar)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Skardu
    • Visit Satpara Lake
    Landmarks/POIs
    Satpara Lake
  11. Day 11

    Skardu

    You're exploring the Skardu region starting with Basho Valley, known for its beauty and snow-capped peaks. Use a 4x4 jeep to travel deeper into the valley, then visit other spots including Manthokha Waterfall, Shigar Fort, and Shigar Valley. Each location offers something different from the others.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rivage Resort Shigar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Basho Valley
    • Visit Manthokha Waterfall
    • Visit Shigar Fort
    • Visit Shigar Valley

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 jeep tour of Basho Valley
    Landmarks/POIs
    Basho Valley
    Manthokha Waterfall
    Shigar Fort
    Shigar Valley
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  12. Day 12

    Skardu - Khaplu

    Move around the Skardu region heading into Khaplu Valley. Stop at the Confluence point where Shayok River meets the Indus River, then arrive in Khaplu to see Masjid Chaqchan and Khaplu Palace. You'll stay and relax overnight at Khaplu Palace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Serena Khapulu Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Khaplu Valley
    • Visit Shayok River and Indus River confluence
    • Visit Masjid Chaqchan
    • Visit Khaplu Palace
    Landmarks/POIs
    Khaplu Valley
    Shayok River
    Indus River
    Masjid Chaqchan
    Khaplu Palace
  13. Day 13

    Khaplu - Skardu

    After breakfast, visit Sailing Fish Farm and try the famous Trout Fish they're known for. During the afternoon, drive back to Skardu and check into your hotel. The evening is yours to walk through the local market looking for gifts and souvenirs before returning to your accommodation.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (PC Legacy Skardu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sailing Fish Farm
    • Enjoy Trout Fish at Sailing

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at local market for gifts and souvenirs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sailing Fish Farm
  14. Day 14

    Skardu to Islamabad

    You return to Islamabad from Skardu early in the morning. Once you arrive, you have free time to relax or handle personal activities before your evening departure. The tour ends here.

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Islamabad for personal activities
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    · October 14th, 2025
    I was on the Gypsy Traces and Tours Luxury Pakistan to China Tour. Northern Pakistan has some of the world’s most spectacular and dramatic mountainous landscapes, as well as unique history and culture. This tour presented all of these very well. The accommodations, transportation and meals were all excellent. The tour guiding of Mr Azim was highly information, adaptive and professional. The driving of Mr Tahir was safe and professional. There were a few issues along the way, all of which Mr Zahid Hussain address promptly and effectively. One issue was China unexpectedly closing its border for a week, which was addressed promptly with numerous entertaining and interesting alternatives within Pakistan. Another issue was a cancelled Skardu to Islamabad flight by PIA, and a driver and vehicle back to Islamabad were promptly arranged. One gains confidence in a tour company on how they respond to the unexpected. Gypsy Traces and Tours performed exceptionally well to these situations, as well as providing a thorough and interesting overall tour through Northern Pakistan.
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    Thank You Mr Perry Ponto, we are humbled by your positive feedback and encouraging remarks. It is our utmost endeavour to send back a satisfied customers and we thank God for that. Wish you a happy journey through Middle East and Canada. Thank you for... Show more
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    · August 13th, 2024
    An amazing experience. Culturally enriching.
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