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Astor chilim Deosai Biking
Day1: ISLAMABAD
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon sight-seeing in Islamabad. Overnight in hotel.
Day2: ISLAMABAD - CHILAS
Drive by air-conditioned Hiace vans to the ancient city of Chilas located next to the Indus river. Overnight at Chilas.
Day3: CHILAS – JAGLOT - DOYANG
For a short time we follow the Karakoram Highway (KKH) by Jeep to Jaglot. From there we start to make our first experience on the road by bike. Afternoon our cook will make lunch for us. Overnight in camp in Doyang, a beautiful campsite next to the Astor River.
DAY4: DOYANG – ASTOR
The road is rough. Many rocky parts are to overcome. Before evening we reach Astor. Overnight at Astor.
DAY5: ASTOR – Tarshing
The track is again strenuous. It needs a lot of power and concentration. The scenery is wonderful. In Tarishing we camp overnight.
DAY6: NANGA PARBAT BC – TARISHING
Overnight in camp.
Day7: TARISHING - CHILIM
A superb downhill part is waiting for us. Through a green valley full of flowers and sprinkling water we bike to Chilim. Overnight in camp.
DAY8: CHILIM - CHACKOR PASS 4100 M -SAUCER LAKE
The steep ascend to the pass (about 1000 meters) is strenuous. Along the track there are wonderful flower meadows.
DAY9: REST DAY
At the blue lake, with a beautiful view of the Nanga Parbat we enjoy our time and let our legs relax.
DAY10: SAUCER LAKE – BARAPANI
This day is a special enjoyment on a rather good bike road. In Barapani, after crossing the bridge, we set up our camp. With a little luck we may observe bears. This part already belongs to the National Park of Deosai plains.
DAY11: BARAPANI - DEOSAI TOP
We continue our route on a good bike track, crossing a lot of water pools and small rivers. In the afternoon we have the possibility to visit a Pakistani dairy. Overnight in camp.
DAY12: BARAPANI - DEOSAI TOP.
We continue our route on a good bike track, crossing a lot of water pools and small rivers. In the afternoon we have the possibility to visit a Pakistani dairy. Overnight in camp.
DAY13: SATPARA – SKARDU.
Today we reach again the civilization. Shower and washing day. We can visit the amazing bazaar or relax in the garden of the hotel.
DAY14: SKARDU
Rest day
DAY15: SKARDU TO ISLAMABAD / CHILAS
Transfer to airport to fly Islamabad by PK 452.
Note: In case of flight cancellation group will move by road through KKH Overnight Hotel in Chilas.
DAY16: CHILAS TO ISLAMABAD
Early in the morning group will move towards Islamabad.
DAY17: ISLAMABAD TO TAXILA AND ONWARDS.
Note: If you have evening flight then early morning after breakfast proceed by coach to 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 centre 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 archaeologist’s paradise here is a well-maintained museum and eight sites. Among best-preserved are Sirkap, Julian, Mohair Maradu and Bhirmond.
Evening depart for onward flight.
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