Day 01 - Arrive Lahore
Arrive Lahore and transfer to Hotel

Day 02 - Lahore - Islamabad – Besham
This morning, we fly to Islamabad. A short drive (30km/45min) brings us to Taxila, the most important site of the Ghandara cultures some 2000 years ago. Visit the museum with a rich collection of artifacts and statues of Buddha dating back to pre-Christian era. Proceed to Abbottabad (85km/1.5hr) for lunch. Enroute stop at Havalian Fruit Market. After lunch, we move along the Indus River up into the mountains. Terraced valleys and forested hills dominate the landscape and quaint villages dot the way. A brief stop is made to visit the vibrant bazaar at Shinkiari. About 4 hours (155km) drive to Besham from Abbottabad and we spend the night in this rustic village. Overnight at Palace Midway or similar.

Day 03 - Besham - Gilgit
Continue along the Indus River and the landscape changed dramatically as
we entered the high altitude desert at Kohistan. about 9 hours drive (340km) today and we arrive in Gilgit, the capital of the mountain province with a colorful bazaar. En route visit Dobar Nalla, a small bazaar at the riverbank joining the Indus. Here, it offers century-old trade like cobbler to ironsmith. We will stop by at Summer Nallah for some snack of tea and fried fish freshly caught from the streams. A little further a field at Shitial lays the ancient rock carvings of Buddhist pilgrims who had traveled along this section of the ancient silk route. Enjoy your lunch at Shangrila Chilas before moving on to visit the hot springs at Garam Chashma and arriving at Gilgit, which offers excellent views of Nanga Parbat (8125m), the world’s ninth
highest peak. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 - Gilgit - Gulmit
The drive today (150km/4hrs) is probably the loveliest along Hunza river passing by picturesque quaint villages with apricot, mulberry, apple and peach orchards and tiers of poplar trees. Lunch at Rakaposhi View Point for its panoramic views over several snow-clad peaks namely Rakaposhi (7788m), Ultar Peak (7388m), Diran (7250m) & Golden Peak (7200m). You arrive at Gulmit, a quaint little village along Hunza River and nestled amidst spectacular mountains with excellent day hike opportunities. This afternoon, visit to a local family and have tea with them. Thereafter, you may have a hand on the across River Hunza.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 – Gulmit – Khunjerab Pass - Hunza
Expect one of the most spectacular journeys as we make the excursion to Khunjerab Pass. It is about 2 hours (53km) to Sust where we stop for photos at the Passu and Batura Glaciers. The impressive Passu (7200m) and Shisper (7611m) peaks stand just behind. Ascend for another 3 hours (85km) through the awesome jagged mountains of Upper Hunza climbing up to the 4746m. This is the world’s highest road and it marks the border of Pakistan to China. The scenery is excellent on the pass.
On a clear day, Ibex mountain goats may be spotted. Retreat to Hunza after a picnic lunch by the Indus. Overnight at Baltit Inn or similar.

Day 06 - Hunza
Hunza is the centerpiece for pristine natural beauty along the Karakorum Silk Road. A morning walk along water channels is a good way to see Hunza, which only exists because of its effective irrigation systems.
After lunch, we spend the afternoon exploring the bazaar.

Day 07 - Hunza
Today, do a full day hike to Doiker with excellent view of the valley and many towering snow-capped peaks. Enjoy lunch at Eagle Nest named because of its eagle eye view. On the return, we trek to the 800-year-old Baltit Fort that was the old palace of the mirs of Hunza.

Day 08- Hunza – Minapin - Hapakun
This morning, we drive to the village of Minapin at 2400m where the 5-day Rakaposhi Trek begins. Heading towards your campsite at Hapakun today, we stroll through the crooked alleyways of Minapin village festoon with huge mulberry and walnut trees. Follow the irrigation channel up to a bridge that leads back across the Minapin River. A steep climb of about an hour to two takes you to the forest and Bungidas, comprises of shepherds huts surrounded by juniper, willow, thorn and rose bushes, with a few fields of barley and potatoes. Trek up to Hapakun for the night. (Estimated trekking duration: 5 hours)

Day 09 - Hapakun - Tagafari
Today, we trek on a good path through forest, zigzagging easily through steep pastures to the top. Catch a good glimpse of the lateral moraine of the Minapin Glacier. Your reward is a panoramic view dominated by the sharp cone of Diran (Minapin) Peak (7266m) and the gleaming serrated ridge connecting Diran and Rakaposhi. Our experience and professional trekking guides will lead you through a narrow path across the side of the lateral moraine for about 200 m. Camp out at Rakaposhi Base Camp tonight. (Estimated trekking duration: 4 hours)

Day 10 – Tagafari - Day Excursion
Take the day easy. We make a light excursion from Tagafari to Kacheili or even climb onto the top of the ridge (if weather permits) which offers spectacular views of Batura, Passu, Shishpar and Ultar peaks.

Day 11 - Tagafari – Hapakun
We begin our descent by back tracking our footprints to Hapakun.
(Estimated trekking duration: 3 hours)

Day 12 – Hapakun – Minapin - Chilas
Another day of easy descending and arrive at Minapin village.
(Estimated trekking duration: 3 hours)
From here, drive to Chilas for the night at Shangrila Midway Hotel or similar.

Day 13 - Chilas – Swat
We detour off Karakorum Highway on our return journey via Swat, a valley of greenery. Drive about 8 hours and spend the night at Swat Township, which is an important base for Buddhist culture that flourished here centuries ago. Ruins abound in the surroundings. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 - Depart Lahore
Rise early and drive the last 5 hours (270km) back to Islamabad. Here, explore the Raja Bazaar of Rawalpindi as well as have a quick tour of Islamabad. Visit the Shah Faisal Mosque, the biggest in the country. The journey ends this evening with your departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight back Home.