Islamabad Today you are in the Capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamabad It is the country's tenth-most populous city with a population of 1,108,872 people  and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory. Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967, it replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital. The Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis developed Islamabad's master plan, in which he divided it into eight zones; the city comprises administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational and industrial sectors, commercial areas, as well as rural and green areas administered by the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation with support from the Capital Development Authority. Islamabad is known for its parks and forests, including the Margalla Hills National Park and the Shakarparian. It is home to several landmarks, including the country's flagship Faisal Mosque, which is the world's fifth-largest mosque. Other prominent landmarks include the Pakistan Monument and Democracy Square. Rated as Gamma + by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Islamabad has one of the highest costs of living in Pakistan. The city's populace is dominated by both middle and upper-middle class citizens. Islamabad is home to twenty universities, including Bahria University, Quaid-e-Azam University, PIEAS, COMSATS University, and NUST. It is also rated as one of the safest cities in Pakistan and has an expansive RFID-enabled surveillance system with almost 2,000 active CCTV cameras. Folk and Heritage Museum: PAKISTAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY (HERITAGE MUSEUM) earlier known as Folk Art Museum was established in 1982 with a covered area of around twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The fascinating thing about the Heritage Museum is that it presents history and living traditions of the people of Pakistan both from the main stream and the remotest regions of the country. The primary purpose of the museum is to educate and edify present and future generations of Pakistan and to create a treasure house for the nation more valuable than the vault of any bank in the world. Most museums in Pakistan are archaeological which are a throwback from colonial times. The Heritage Museum is the first state museum of ethnology in Pakistan which presents the history and living traditions of the people of Pakistan both from the mainstream and the remotest regions of the country. The location of this landmark achievement at Islamabad enriches the federal capital and adds to its attractions. The museum has a covered area of 60,000 sq. ft. featuring exhibit halls, making it the largest museum in Pakistan. This is a museum for the people of Pakistan, who are the real bearers of our cultural traditions, which make Pakistan truly great. Pakistan Monument a national monument and heritage museum located on the western Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad, Pakistan. The monument was constructed to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani people. It is dedicated to the people of Pakistan who sacrificed their "today" for a better "tomorrow". The four large petals represent each of the four main cultures of Pakistan, the Punjabi, the Baloch, the Sindhi and the Pakhtun. The three smaller petals represent: the minorities, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Its elevation makes the monument visible from across the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area and is a popular tourist destination. Faisal Masjid:  is the national mosque of Pakistan, It is the fifth-largest mosque in the world, the largest mosque outside the Middle East, and the largest within South Asia, located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in Islamabad. It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by the design of a typical Bedouin tent. A major tourist attraction in Pakistan, the mosque is a contemporary and influential piece of Islamic architecture. Construction of the mosque began in 1976 after a $28 million grant from Saudi King Faisal, whose name the mosque bears. The unconventional design by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay was selected after an international competition.  Without a typical dome, the mosque is shaped like a Bedouin tent, surrounded by four 260 feet (79 m) tall minarets. The design features eight-sided shell shaped sloping roofs forming a triangular worship hall which can hold 10,000 worshippers. Combined the structure covers an area of 33 acres (130,000 m2; 1,400,000 sq ft), the mosque dominates the landscape of Islamabad. It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue, putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills, the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas. It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the national park. Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993 when it was overtaken by the mosques in Saudi Arabia. Faisal Mosque is now the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of capacity. Daman-e-Koh View Point a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words "Dāman" (دامن) meaning "skirt" and "Kōh" (کوہ) meaning "hill", which collectively denote "foothills". It is about 2400 ft above sea level and about 500 ft above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists. Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys.  Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.  Daman-e-Koh is located on the route to Pir Sohawa, which is approximately 3600 ft above sea level. Since the road is slender and winding, it is cited as a reason for traffic jams for the lack of public transportation alternatives. Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.  

IslamabadShogran (220kms/6-7hrs driving) Today the group will drive to Shogran via Hazara Motorway and Balakot, which is the starting point of Kaghan Valley. The Hazara Motorway, which connect Karakoram highway and the Peshawar Islamabad Motorway M-1, Passing through the Towns of Mansehra, Abbottabad and Haripur. On the way we will visit Taxila Mueum. Taxila Museum: is located at Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan. Taxila is the ancient Centre of Buddhism. There are several sites in the area dating back to more than 2500 years. Some of them are excavated and very well preserved while lots of sites are still to be explored and excavated. The museum is home to a significant and comprehensive collection of Gandharan art dating from the 1st to the 7th centuries CE. Most objects in the collection were excavated from the ruins of ancient Taxila. There are many historical sites nearby the museum. The ancient stupas and others ruins are nearby it. Construction of Taxila museum started in 1918, its foundation stone laid by Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of India in 1918. Construction was concluded in 1928  and the museum was opened for public by Sir Muhammad Habibullah then the Minister for Education. Sir John Marshall who was going to be retired from the post of Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India in 1928, could not complete its original plan. The government of Pakistan constructed the northern gallery in 1998. Shogran  is a hill station situated on a plateau in the Kaghan Valley of Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northern Pakistan at a height of 2,362 metres (7,749 ft) above sea level. It has been a popular tourist attraction in recent years. Shogran is located 34 kilometers, away from Balakot. The distance from Naran  to Shogran measures 80 kilometers. It is mainly populated during the summer. It is also one of the most visited point amongst Pakistani tourists.
Overnight Shogran Pine Park Hotel	Meals: B	Transportation: Car

Shogran  Naran Sri Paya is a lush green Meadows on 7 KM jeep track from Shogran. It is located at the height of almost 2,895 metres (9,498 ft). It is surrounded by Makra Peak, Malika Parbat, Musa ka Musala and the mountains of Kashmir.The lake is accessible via Kiwai passing through Shogran by a jeep track. After Sri Paya Visit we will be heading to Naran, which is 80 KM and two and a half hour drive through the beautiful lush green Kaghan valley. The valley stretches 155 kilometres (96 mi) across northern Pakistan, rising from its lowest elevation of 650 m (2,134 ft) to its highest point at the Babusar Pass around 4,170 m (13,690 ft).  Kaghan Valley is a popular tourist attraction in Pakistan. The Kaghan Valley is located in the Hazara region of Pakistan,[7] and borders the Pakistani-administered territories of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir to the north and east, respectively. From here, the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road leads to Gilgit Baltistan. The 155-kilometre-long valley is enveloped by the Lower Himalayan mountain range, resulting in an alpine climate and the prevalence of pine forests and alpine meadows. Alongside the flow of the Kunhar River, the valley features glaciers, crystal-like clear lakes, waterfalls and frosty mountain streams. Naran is he most visited touristic attraction in Kaghan Valley among Pakistanis and International travellers. Saif-ul-Malook Lake is a mountainous lake in northern Pakistan, located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran in the Saiful Muluk National Park. At an elevation of 3,224 m (10,578 feet) above sea level, the lake is located above the tree line, and is one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. Saif ul Muluk is located in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of Naran,  in the northern part of Kaghan Valley. Malika Parbat, the highest peak in the valley is near the lake. The lake is accessible from the nearby town of Naran during the summer season but access during winter is limited, as heavy snowfall and landslides threaten to cutoff the lake from other regions.

Naran  Gilgit (235kms, 7-8hrs driving) Today will drive to Giglit through the most stunning part of Kghan Valley upto the highest of Babusar Pass and Karakoram Highway. While travelling on KKH you will see splendid landscapes and gigantic Mountain Peaks. Lolosar Lake a group of mountain peaks and a lake at height of 3,410 m (11,190 ft).  The lake is the primary headwaters of the Kunhar River.  It flows southwest through the entire length of the valley, passing Jalkhand, Naran, Jared, Paras and Balakot until its confluence with the Jhelum River. Babusar Top: or Babusar Pass (elevation 4,173 metres or 13,691 feet) is a mountain pass in Pakistan at the north of the 150 km (93 miles) long Kaghan Valley, connecting it via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway (KKH).  Babusar Top is the highest point in Kaghan Valley that can be easily accessed by cars. The Babusar Pass connects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Gilgit-Baltistan.  It is one of the more dangerous routes in Pakistan.  Every year, a number of casualties in road accidents are reported from this mountainous terrain.  The most common reason for accidents is brake failure of vehicles in this steep landscape due to inexperience.   Babusar Top was originally known as Babur Top, originating from the fact that the Mughal emperor Babur passed through this area in the early 16th century.  Nowadays however, it is commonly referred to as Babusar Top. Nanga Parbat: Naked mountain'), known locally as Diamer (Shina:  'King of the Mountains'), is the 2nd highest in Pakistan and  ninth-highest mountain on Earth and its summit is at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.  Lying immediately southeast of the northernmost bend of the Indus River in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Nanga Parbat is the westernmost major peak of the Himalayas, and thus in the traditional view of the Himalayas as bounded by the Indus and Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra rivers, it is the western anchor of the entire mountain range. Nanga Parbat is one of the 14 eight-thousanders.   An immense, dramatic peak rising far above its surrounding terrain, it has the second-highest prominence among the 100 tallest mountains on Earth only behind Mount Everest.  Nanga Parbat is notorious for being an extremely difficult climb, and has earned the nickname Killer Mountain for its high number of climber fatalities and pushing climbers to the test of their limits. Junction of Three Major Mountain Ranges:  The place in Pakistan where the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges meet in Jaglot, a small town in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Gilgit  Karimabad (102kms, 3hrs driving) Today we are in Gilgit which is the Capital of the region Gilgit Baltistan.  Gilgit is a city in Pakistani-administered Gilgit–Baltistan.  The city is located in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit and the Hunza rivers. It is a major tourist destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karkoram Mountain range. Gilgit was once a major centre for Buddhism; it was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, and today serves as a major junction along the Karakoram Highway with road connections to China as well as the Pakistani cities of Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, and Islamabad. After visiting Kargah Buddah we will be heading to Karim Abad Hunza. Kargah Buddha is located at the junction of two streams, the Kargah and Shukogah, about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of the city of Gilgit. Nearby locales include , Napur, and the Rakaposhi mountain. From the 3rd century to the 11th century, Gilgit was a prominent centre of early Buddhism.  During this time period, multiple powers vied for control of the region, including The kamboja mahajanapadas ,Tibetan Empire, the Kashmiri Karkota Dynasty, and the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.  Nearby, about 400 metres (1,300 ft) upstream, a Buddhist monastery and three stupas containing Sanskrit manuscripts were excavated in 1931.  By the 11th century, Gilgit had grown into the autonomous kingdom of Dardistan before largely adopting Islam. Rakaposhi View Point while travelling on KKH we will stop to see the magnificent views of Rakaposhi Peak (shining Wall) also known as Dumani in Burushaski ( 'Mother of Mist') is a mountain within the Karakoram range in Pakistan. It is situated in the middle of the Nagar Valley and the Bagrote Valley. The mountain is extremely broad, measuring almost 20 km from east to west. It is the only peak on earth that descends directly and without interruption for almost 6,000 meters from its summit to its base.

Hunza Karimabad: .Today we are in the most attractive part of our trip, Karimabad formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of the Hunza District. Karimabad town is situated on the western bank of the Hunza River, nestled in the northern areas of Pakistan. It is located within a valley at an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. The town is characterized by its construction on stone-walled and steep-sloping terraces Historically, Karimabad served as a caravan stop for travelers journeying through the Hindu Kush mountains en route to the Vale of Kashmir. This town is set against the backdrop of snow-clad mountain peaks like Rakaposhi, which stands at an altitude of approximately 25,000 feet (7,600 meters), and surrounded by glaciers such as the Ulter Nala. The town is also framed by deep gorges. Baltit Fort is a fort in the Hunza valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan .  Founded in the 8th century CE, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list since 2004.  The Mirs of Hunza abandoned the fort in 1945, and moved to a new palace down the hill.  The restoration programme was initiated and supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme.  The programme was completed in 1996 and the fort is now a museum run by the Baltit Heritage Trust. Altit Fort is an ancient fort in the Altit town in the Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.  It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title of 'Mir', although they moved to the somewhat younger Baltit fort nearby three centuries later.  Altit Fort and in particular the Shikari tower is around 1100 years old which makes it the oldest monument in the Gilgit–Baltistan.  The fort has received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2011.  The word 'Altit' means 'this side down' and the area around the fort is inhabited by Burusho people.  In the 16th century the local prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to build two forts (Altit and Baltit forts).  The local language, Burushaski, is a language isolate which has no demonstrated link to any other known language.  There are several theories about their origin but local indigenous origin holds much value among the people.  The people of the fort are said to be descendants of the White Huns who arrived in 47 A. D, while the local people believe themselves descendants of Alexander the Great's Greek soldiers.  According to the legend the first name for Altit village was Hunukushal, meaning the village of Huns.  The Huns came from the Huang-Ho valley in China.  The name later changed to Broshal, translated as a village of Bruchiski speakers.  They were spirit worshipers as Shamanism was in practice and also followed Buddhism and Hinduism.  In the 15th century Islam was introduced.  Around 1830 in turn many converted to Ismailism. Doekar  Valley is a well-known viewpoint and is often referred to as Eagle's Nest.  Tourists can see beautiful views of the Hunza River and the Karakoram Highway as they drive through Duikar.  Duikar is situated 700 meter above the Hunza Valley so it has turned into a famous landmark.  It also features the breathtaking views of Rakaposhi and the Golden Peak.

Hunza  Gulmit After the Hunza valley we are now exploring the beautiful area of Gojal area in upper Hunza and heading toward the scenic village Gulmit, on the way to Gulmit we will stop at different scenic points for photos. Atabad Lake: is aanother attraction located in the Gojal region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was formed in January 2010 when a significant landslide impounded the water the Hunza River in Attabad. The lake offers a diverse range of activities, from boating, jet-skiing, and fishing to various winter sports, attracting attention year-round. The genesis of the lake lies in a landslide in the Attabad village within the Hunza Valley, in Gilgit-Baltistan. On 4 January 2010, a substantial landslide, occurring approximately 14 kilometers (9 miles) upstream to the east of Karimabad, led to the creation of this body of water. The landslide claimed the lives of twenty individuals and triggered the obstruction of the Hunza River's flow for a period of five months. It also resulted in the displacement of around 6,000 residents from villages located upstream, while an additional 25,000 individuals found themselves stranded due to the disruption of land transportation routes. Furthermore, the lake inundated a considerable stretch measuring over 19 kilometers (12 miles) of the Karakoram Highway, a pivotal transportation artery in the region The lake reached 21 kilometres (13 mi) long and over 100 metres (330 ft) in depth by the first week of June, 2010, when it began flowing over the landslide dam, completely submerging lower Shishkat and partly flooding Gulmit. Now it is widely use as tourist attraction and Luxury Hotels framed around the bank of Lake.

Gulmit Today we will explore other Village of Upper Hunza Gojal area Gulmit Village and the sorroundings.  Gulmit Village also known as Gul-e-Gulmit, in upper Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Gulmit is a centuries-old historic town, with mountains, peaks and glaciers. It is a tourist spot and has many historic places, hotels, and shops as well as a museum. Gulmit is surrounded by mountains on all sides. To the extreme north is Tupopodon, while on the south is Ghawush. Standing tall in the east is Mount Pulpul, and in the west is Gulmit Tower, right above the Shutubar Glacier. Gulmit Tower, a vertical monolith, is yet to be climbed Hussaini Suspension Bridge :The bridge is 660 feet long and has 472 wooden planks and is positioned 50 feet above the Hunza River. The planks are around 6 feet in length and hanging with huge ropes.  the Hussaini Suspension Bridge in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region is a must-visit. Known as one of the world's most dangerous bridges, it offers an adrenaline-pumping experience combined with stunning natural beauty. Situated in the remote village of Hussaini, this bridge spans the Hunza River, providing crucial access to the surrounding villages. The journey to reach the bridge itself is an adventure, with winding roads and breathtaking landscapes that set the stage for the thrill to come.   Passu Village: Passu is a small village situated in the Gojal valley of Upper Hunza in the Gilgit Baltistan. Located 50 KM from Sost along the Karakoram Highway, Passu is a renowned tourist destination. The village is celebrated for its landscapes and breathtaking views of the 7,478-meter (24,534 ft) Passu Sar mountain, the Passu Glacier, and the Passu Cathedral (Tupopdan 6,106m (20,033 ft).Passu Glacier is situated in the south side of Passu village, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Passu Peak is situated behind the glacier. This glacier is linked with Batura Glacier and many other glaciers in Batura Muztagh mountain range. This clearly visible from the road.   Batura Glacier: 57 km (35 mi) long, is one of the largest and longest glaciers outside of the polar regions.[1] It lies in the upper Hunza (Gojal) region of Hunza District, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is just north of the massifs of Batura, at 7,795 metres (25,574 ft), and Passu, at 7,500 metres (24,600 ft). The glacier flows west to east. The lower portions can be described as a grey sea of rocks and gravelly moraine, bordered by a few summer villages and pastures with herds of sheep, goats, cows and yaks and where roses and juniper trees are common. This is clearly visible from the Karakoram Highway

Gulmit  Tashkurgan Pakistan to China  from Sost Pakistan to Tashkurgan China, on the Karakoram Highway, over the Khunjerab Pass, the highest-paved international border crossing in the world at elevation of 15397 Ft.

Tashkurgan  Kashgar (320kms/6hrs) Today we will go to the Karakul Lake. Driving on the China and Pakistan Highway. You can enjoy the magnificent Bulongkol Lake also known as Baisha Mountain (white Sand Mountain) is located in the Pamir Plateau, a large plateau in the Pamir mountain range at an altitude of about 3500 to 5000m with mountains up to more than 7000m, located next to the Karakoram Highway, so it is one of the must stop spot on the way to Karakul lake. The beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Kashgar.The following day will be spent exploring the stunning landscape surrounding the highway, and we will drive to Kashgar for overnight stay.

Kashgar city Tour Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, we will visit the Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. around 10:30 we have to visit the Old Town when the open ceremony ready to greeting all the tourists with the culture show, further exploration to the special culture and experience the lifestyle. Following a lunch in the local restaurant, continue the tour to the Apak Hoja Tomb, which is the holiest place in Xinjiang and an architectural treasure. Kashgar city tour ends with the wandering to the bustling Handicraft street, dazzling jewelry, primitive pottery,unique musical instrument, daily resources of the locals.

Kashgar Departure Today you will be transferred to the Kashgar Airport for scheduled flight back to home.