Swat Kalam Khunjerab Jeep Safari

DAY: 01 RAWALPINDI TO SWAT
After breakfast proceed by jeep to Swat via Taxila, situated 35 miles from Rawalpindi. Taxila once the seat of oriental culture. It was first mentioned as a satrap of Achaemeenian Empire in 6th century BC. It was invaded by the Macedonian Alexander and passing along to other rulers until finally reaching the hands of Ashoka the Great, who molded the city in to a center of Philosophy, Art and Education. The creative Gandhara period followed shortly thereafter and Taxila remained a prosperous city. It came to a disastrous end when sacked by white Huns. Today Taxila is an archeologist’s paradise here is a well-maintained museum and eight sites. Among best-preserved are Sirkap, Julian, Mohair Maradu and Bhirmond. After sightseeing of Taxila continue to Swat a land that shines with fruit laden orchards, flowers filled slopes, meandering rivers tumbling streams and is surrounded by the mighty ranges of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram. The valley is 3250 feet above sea level and Saidu Sharif and Mingora are the towns that from the last town accessible by road.

Day 02: SEE SWAT VALLEY
It is at a height of 6800 feet and is surrounded on all sides by the snow-covered peaks of the Hindu Kush. Visit the Butkara excavated site, Swat Museum housing rich collection of the ancient relics, Marghazar a beautiful summer palace of the Ex-ruler of Swat located in a well wooded scenic site and Mingora Bazaar with lively subtle of the upright fierce yet very hospitable pathans.

Day 03: SWAT TO KALAM
Morning breakfast about 3~4 hours to Kalam enroute Madyan, Bharain, Kalam. From Kalam you can see inspiring view of "FalakSair" 6257 m. Kalam is above 6800ft over see level. Kalam is cool in summer and a good base for those who enjoy hiking. In Kalam we will visit lake Mahodand or the lake of the Fishes. Overnight at Kalam.

DAY 04 KALAM TO SAIDU SHARIFF
Morning return back to Marghazar White palace via Saidu Shariff. Afternoon for city tour. It is at a height of 6800 feet and is surrounded on all sides by the snow-covered peaks of the Hindu Kush. Visit the Butkara excavated site, Swat Museum housing rich collection of the ancient relics, Marghazar a beautiful summer palace of the Ex-ruler of Swat located in a well wooded scenic site and Mingora Bazaar with lively subtle of the upright fierce yet very hospitable pathans.

DAY 05 SAIDU SHARIFF TO BESHAM
Early morning starts from Saidu Shariff towards Besham.In the way we will cross Shangla Pass (7000 ft) and reach Besham. A small bazaar strung along the KKH, Besham is cut into the hillside above the Indus 28 kilometers from Thakot bridge. Here the new road from Mansehra and one of the old trade routes from Swat join. Halfway between Islamabad and Gilgit. From the PTDC rest house at Besham you can scramble down to the Grey sandy shores of the Indus. Overnight in Besham.

DAY 06 BESHAM TO GILGIT
Early morning drive on KKH towards Chilas. After taking lunch in Chilas proceed to Gilgit. Gilgit visit the local bazaar where you can hunt for souvenirs. We will visit to Khomer Bhudda flash back the history of some 5000 B.C and have the roaring of Kargha Nala known as the cannibal.

Day 07: GILGIT TO HUNZA
Drive to Hunza Karimabad (2-3hrs). On way to Hunza (99 km) the road gradually climbs approximately every 10- km difference of 100m. You will be enjoying a spectacular view of Mount Rakaposhi 7788 m having many habitants and villages around its foothills, with its snowy crown changing color with light. The route is abundant with terraced fields, particularly apricot, apple and walnut trees at most spectacular either in blossom or during autumn. We will also stop at place where continents collided. The Continental collision of the indo-Pak and the Eurasian plate located at the Chalt. The Indo-Pak Continent sub ducted under the Eurasian Mass about 60-70 millions years ago. Because of this Continental Collision the range of Karakoram and Himalayas formed which are youngest and as well as highest ranges in the world.

Day 08: HUNZA
In Karimabad (2500M), you will explore the Hunza Valley and neighboring, see the daily life of hard-work people. Visit to Baltit Fort, is former palace of Mirs (Rulers) of Hunza until 1960, which is recently restored by Aga Khan Trust for Culture. And also visit 900 years old Altit Fort was built by the people of Baltistan. When Queen of Balistan was married to the prince of Hunza, as a presentation they built this Fort which is on cliff of the Ruby Marble rock. The capital of Hunza is the only town in the world, where you may view five peaks above 7000 m in all four directions. The Mount Rakaposhi 7788 m, Diran 7256 m, Golden Peak 7027 m, Ultar- I 7388 m, and Ultar -II 7310 m with princess Bobulimuting reaches as Hunza skyline.
At the evening you may walk or drive to the Duikar Village (300m), highest point of the valley, gives majestic view of peaks and central Nagar and Hunza valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: HUNZA TO KHUNJERAB PASS GULMIT
We move towards the incredibly beautiful upper Hunza. Moving up the Karakoram highway we get excellent views of snowy mountains and peaks as we pass under their shadows. Enroute you can have marvelous close views of Gulkin Glacier, Pasue glacier and Butura Glacier which is 36 miles long and one of the longest in the world. As we climb up the landscape changes to rugged snow mountains till we reach the Chinese border at Khunjerab pass 4703 Mt. High. We see thoroughly the Pass and returned back to beautiful village of Gulmit to over night.

Day 10: GULMIT TO CHILAS
Start our journey toward back to Chilas . it will take about 6 to 7 hours. Overnight at Chilas.

Day 11: CHILAS TO RAWALPINDI
Drive back to Rawalpindi from Chilas. It takes 12 to 14 hrs. drive.

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