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| 01 |
ISLAMABAD/CHILAS:
Drive by airconditioned vans to the incredible mountains of the Northern Pakistan. This
exciting drive will take you to the ancient town of Chilas on the famous Karakorum Highway
via the beautiful Hazara Plateu and the Indus river gorge passing through the beautiful
and wild Kohistan region. Upon arrival in Chilas transfer to the Shangrila Midway House.
All meals included. (Drive time 10-11 hours)
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| 02 |
CHILAS/GULMIT:
After an early breakfast drive to the beautiful Hunza valley passing right below the
incredible masif of Nanga Parbat the nineth highest in the world (8125m), and beautiful
Rakaposhi (7788m). Stop in the old town of Gilgit for lunch at the Serena Hotel. Visit the
ancient forts at Altit and Baltit which ruled the Hunza valley for over nine hundered
years. Upon arrival in Gulmit transfer to the Silk Route Lodge. Evening walk tour of the
peaceful village of Gulmit and a visit to the small museum and the old Hunza house.
Overnight at Silk Route Lodge. All meals included. (Drive time 6-7 hours)
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| 03 |
GULMIT/SUST/PIRALI/TAXKERGAN:
After an early breakfast drive throughthe beautiful upper Hunza valley to the Pakistani
checkpost at Sust passing the huge glaciers of Passu and Batura (5th largest in the world)
and with incredible views of numerous 7000m peaks. After clearing customs and immigration
drive by the border transport over the famous Khunjarab pass (4700m) to the Chinese
province of Sinkiang. In this high altitude desert landscape you will see marmuts and semi
wild yaks. Visit a Yurt (round mongol tent covered with felts) dwelling and see the
lifestyle of the free nomad herdsmen. Upon arrival at Taxkergon clear the customs and
immigration and transfer to the Pamir hotel. Evening walk tour of Taxkergan and the old
stone fort that gave the name to this city. Overnight at Pamir hotel. All meals included.
(Drive time 8-9 hours)
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| 04 |
TAXKERGAN/KASHGAR:
After breakfast drive through the exciting landscape of the high passes, vast dry lakes,
deserts and snow covered peaks to the ancient city of Kashgar which is the meeting point
of all the Silk Roads for over two thousand years. Upon arrival transfer to the Semans
Hotel. Afternoon tour of the old city and bazars with interesting traditional handicrafts.
(Drive time 7-7.5 hours)
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| 05 |
KASHGAR CSS:
After breakfast take a full day sightseeing excursion of this ancient city. Visit Hajakoba
Tomb, Eidgah mosque, Moor Pagoda and the old city (In case of sundays visit sunday
market). Have a lunch in an orchard under grape wines in the traditional manner. Overnight
at Semans Hotel. All meals included.
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| 06 |
KASHGAR/TORUGART PASS/KIRGHIZ STEPPE:
After an early breakfast drive by four wheel vehicles to the Tien Shan mountain range.
Passing the oasis on the edge of the Takla Makan desert we ascend through narrow valleys
and dry gorges to the top of the Turugart pass. After clearing customs and immigration
formalities drive to the otherside of pass and meet the Kirghiz guide and transport. After
clearing the customs and immigrations drive through the lush Kirghiz steppes in Tienshan
range to the campsite with views of the Farghana range. Overnight in tents. All meals
included. (Drive time 8-9 hours)
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| 07 |
CARAVAN SARAI TASH-RABAT:
After breakfast drive through the beautiful steppes with herds of wild horses and yurt
dwelling nomads to the ancient caravans sarai of Tash-Rabat which was an important
landmark on the Silk Road. Camp at the caravan sarai and explore this beautiful area full
of wildlife. Overnight in tents. All meals included. (Drive time 3-4 hours)
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| 08 |
TASH-RABAT/ISSYKUL LAKE:
After breakfast drive to Narin which is the first small city in Kyrghizstan. Continue your
journey through the Tienshan mountains and beautiful valley of Cho river to the lovely
region of Issykul lake. This 80 miles by 40 miles lake is nestled between the Tienshan
range and the Allatu range and is considered the second deepest lake in the world. Upon
arrival transfer to the Issykul Health resort which is the most popular resort hotel in
this region. Evening walk to the lake. Overnight at the health resort. All meals included.
(Drive time 7-8 hours)
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| 09 |
ISSYKUL LAKE EXCURSION:
After breakfast drive along the shore of the lake and see the ancient rock drawings and
inscriptions left behind by Sakis (Scythians) who were the first along with Parthians to
ride horses, invent riding armour and trousers and developed a kind of small bows which
were used while riding the horse back (Parthian shot). This region was also the favourite
of Tamerlane who had a pleasure palace on one of the islands in the lake which is now
submerged. Enjoy the afternoon by the shores of the lake. Overnight at the health resort.
All meals included.
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| 10 |
ISSYKUL/BURANA TOWER/BISHKEK:
After an early breakfast drive to Bishkek (formaly called Fronze) which is a modern city
and is the capital of Kyrghizstan. Upon arrival transfer to the Bishkek Hotel. All meals
included. (Drive time 08 hours)
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| 11 |
BISHKEK/TASHKENT:
After breakfast drive to Tashkent which is the capital of Uzbekistan. Upon arrival
transfer to the Government Rest House. Evening excursion of the city center. All meals
included.
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| 12 |
TASHKENT/SAMARKAND:
After breakfast drive to Samarkand. This is the magnificient region of Oxus and Syrdirya.
Upon arrival at the magnificient town of Samarkand transfer to the Government Guest House.
Evening excursion of the old city including a thorough tour of the Rajestan Square.
Overnight at Guest House. All meals included. (Drive time 6-7 hours)
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| 13 |
SAMARKAND:
After breakfast have a full day sightseeing tour of this great city including a visit to
the famous Madrasas, the Gur Amir or Topmb of Tamerlane, Urlug Beg's observatory and many
other monuments dating between 12th and 17th century. Overnight at Guest House. All meals
included.
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| 14 |
SAMARKAND/BOKHARA:
After breakfast drive to the great city of Bokhara which was once the capital of this
region. Upon arrival visit the Minerat square, the Madrasas, and the ancient mosques.
Overnight at Government Guest House. All meals included.
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| 15 |
BOKHARA/TASHKENT/ISLAMABAD (BY PK-262):
After breakfast visit the ancient covered bazars dating back to the 12th century and the
Bokhara fort. Transfer to the airport for flight back to Tashment and connect to the PIA
flight to Islamabad leaving in the late afternoon. Breakfast and lunch included.
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