Untouched Valley (ghizer) In Hindu Kush Mountains Northern P

Today the tour starts in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city. It replaced Karachi back in 1967 and is now the political and commercial heart of the country. Situated against the lush backdrop of the Margalla Hills it is a city where old and new collide. Leafy green boulevards are home to modern buildings and shopping malls but are also dotted with traditional homes and mosques. The group flight doesn't arrive until late evening so anyone arriving early might want to take a stroll and familiarise themselves with the city.

On this day we will take a morning flight to Gilgit city. (1 hour) Your tour guide will receive you at the Gilgit airport. After the airport transfer, you will take a road trip towards Ghizer Valley. You will first explore the Punial Valley on the way. Ghizer is known as the 'Land of Lakes', so you will witness many lakes and lush blue clear water alongside the Ghizer road. The Gupis Valley is a junction between the Yasin and Phundar valleys and is located in the southern part of the Ghizer district. Punial produces a high quantity of grapes in the area.  The Punial Valley is a mountainous region, and the main town is Gahkuch. Sherqilla is the second largest village in the Punial Valley. This language is called Shina. After 2 hours of drive, we will check in at hotel in Gahkuch; the capital town of Ghizer District. Evening free to explore Gahkuch bazaar and surrounding areas.

Gupis Valley is a crossroads between Gilgit and Chitral, connecting Yasin and Phundar valleys. The Yasin Gupis lies in the southern part of the Gupis region. Heavy rains fall from January to the end of February. Major tourist attractions include Gupis Castle, Khalti Lake, the stone circles of the megaliths, and the village of Shingalote. Khalti Lake is a 20-30 minute drive from Gupis. This lake was formed when the river's water stopped at the plain. This lake is known for hosting trout fish. The military once used the Gupis fort as a defensive structure. There are two major languages spoken in this region: Khowar and Shina. There are many villages in the Gupis valley, such as Yungal, Sumal, Hakkis, Jindrote, Dahimal, pingaal, and Khasundar.