Hindokush, Karakorum Jeep Safari Trek

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*Introduction* The Karakorum Highway was opened for official traffic at the 1^st of May 1986. It is called "Wonder of Genies". The highway is 1260 km long and is crossing Pakistani regions of Kohistan, Gilgit and Hunza. After passing the 4733 m Kunjerabpass it leads to the width of the Chinese Pamir. We are driving on a part of this crazy road. Along the old Silk route we can enjoy the beautiful region of Hunza. This unique oasis is surrounded by huge mountains and icy breaks which are changing their colors with different site of the sun. The excursion to Swat and Chitral will give the opportunity to get in touch with the different cultures of North Pakistan. Baltistan,as well called "Little Tibet", borders in the North with China and in the East with occupied Indian Kashmir. The Balti people are descendants of the Tibetan and Mongol. They speak classical Tibetan language which is called Balti. Their amiable characters and their frankness make them good-natured and natural humans. They are living with agriculture and stockbreeding and try to face the extreme hard winters.
Program Day 1 Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in Rawalpindi which is the twin city of the modern Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. The Faisal mosque and the old bazaar give you the first impression of Asian life. Day 2 Drive to Peshawar. There one can find everything. In the Kyber Bazaar one can get medical and legal help support. Doctors and herbtraders are offering their services while the advocates and petition writers are going through the huge law book for the quarrelsome people, who are ready to go to court. In the Qassa Khuani Bazaar, meet the famous storytellers. Around the bazaar are huge, thin houses with old style balconies, cooper and brass handicrafts, the old bird market, the wool bazaar and the grain market. Everything has its place. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3 Drive to the beautiful Swat valley. On the way there is a possibility to visit the historical Buddhist sites in Takhte-Bai. Overnight in hotel. Day 4 Drive to Chitral via Dir. It’s incredible how the weather-beaten road scrambles over the pass, laboring in wide loops up the Dir side then plunging into Chitral in about 50 sphincter tightening switchbacks. The majestical Trich Mir 7787 m dominates the city. Day 5 Drive up to Bamuret, which is the biggest village of the famous Kalash valley. There are non-muslim people living in this remote valley with their own believe and culture. Overnight in camp.
Day 6 Drive to Rambur. After a short but steep climb the sight of an old beautiful wooden temple of Kalash will reword us. Overnight in camp. Day 7 Drive to the beautiful village of Mastuj. The jeep is curving through the rugged mountains. The adventureous road was used in former times as trading road between Chitral and Gilgit. Overnight in camp. Day 8 After early breakfast drive to Shandur Pass (3734 m) through the picturesque villages to Phunder Lake. Another name is Anglers Paradise. The beautiful sight in the blue lake full of trout, let someone forget the strains of the strenuous jeep drive. Overnight in camp.
Day 9 Drive to Gilgit via Gupis. Gilgit is the capital of North Pakistan. Only few cities are situated in such a beautiful picturesque surrounding. Otherwise the city does not offer too much attractions. Overnight in hotel. Day 10 Drive to Hunza, Karimabad following the famous KKH. On the way one can admire the glittering mountains. Among other things the Rakaposhi with its 7788 m. In the afternoon visit of the 400 years old fort. Overnight in hotel. Day 11 A walk to the Hoppar glacier will give an idea about the world of glaciers. Overnight in a hotel in Gulmit.

Day 12
Let’s go to China! This is the today’s slogan. Drive to the 4703 m high Kunjerabpass. It is the continental watershed. On one side the Indian Ocean on the other side the sucking Taklamakan desert in the Tarim Basin in China. If there is enough time, one make an excursion to the beautiful situated Burit lake. Overnight in hotel in Gulmit.

Day 13
Drive back to Gilgit. Overnight in hotel.

Day 14
A 6 - 7 hours jeep drive is forthcoming. Gilgit - Skardu. Skardu, the capital of Baltistan, is the keypoint for the mountaineering expeditions to climb the world famous Karakorum mountains, i.e. K2, Gasherbrum I, II, IV, Broad Peak. Overnight in hotel.

Day 15
Drive to Khaplu (2600 m), the most prosperous of Baltistan’s old Kingdoms. Khaplu is beautifully situated along the Ganghe river above the wide confluence of the Shyok, Hushe and Baltoro rivers. Khaplu offers a lot to a visitor about the history, the rich culture and the people. The major attraction for a visitor is the old palace of the ex-Raja with its impressive four story wooden balcony above the entrance and the old wooden mosque of Chakchan, which is supposedly the oldest mosque in Baltistan. It shows Buddhist influence and is reminiscent of Tibetan architecture. Overnight in camp.

Day 16
Hushe the last village up the valley is about 150 km East of Skardu and is the starting point for treks to various summer pastures. It is said that the Hushe valley is the most beautiful valley in the world. The people are very hospitable and amiable. Overnight in camp.

Day 17
Restday in Hushe.

Day 18
Drive back to Skardu. Overnight in hotel.

Day 19
Flight or drive to Rawalpindi. If the flight is cancelled due to bad weather we drive to Chilas by jeep. Overnight in hotel.

Day 20
Chilas - Rawalpindi. Overnight in hotel.

Day 21
Onward flight. Khuda hafiz!
Best time to travel: May – October.

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