19 days tour

Pakistan Karakoram Highway Group Overland Tour

$ 2,363 .00 USD

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Pakistan Karakoram Highway Group Overland Tour

This tour includes:

Others

Services of your expedition leader and driver Transportation in a custom-built Madventure overland truck and jeeps Use of all equipment on overland truck Diesel, mechanics, shipping and any other costs relating to the vehicle Ferry tickets (when travelling together as a group) 18 breakfasts All accommodation costs (100% hotels, guest houses and hostels) National Park entry fees when we enter as a group with our vehicle Local transportation costs (if required)

Accommodation

You will spend 100% of your time on this expedition staying in local hotels, guest houses and hostels. We always try to use decent, clean budget hotels, guest houses and hostels, however, taking into consideration the sometimes unpredictable nature of this expedition and the remoteness of some of the areas we visit, please be aware that in some circumstances we just have to take what we can get, good or bad. When staying in hotels, guest houses and hostels you can expect to share your room with other expedition members of all genders. There is usually an opportunity for anyone to upgrade to a single room or a superior room if they so wish. All accommodation upgrades are at your own expense.

Meals

Eating well is a very important factor on our expeditions and good food is vital for everyoneโ€™s health and well-being. When staying in hotels, guest houses and hostels we always strive to provide you with one healthy, wholesome and plentiful meal every day, usually breakfast at the hotel. For lunch we usually stop at a cheap local restaurant giving you a chance to taste the local fare. In the evenings after you are checked into the hotel you are free to choose where you want to eat. Local food is generally very cheap so if you are on a budget then eat what the locals eat. Western restaurants tend to be more expensive. 18 breakfasts are provided during this expedition.

Guide

You will have a crew of 1 tour leader and 1 driver on this tour. On some tours we may also have a cameraman who is there to help market our tours and update our social media. Your tour leader will be in charge of routes, itineraries, food and accommodation and will ensure the smooth running of the tour. Your tour leader is not a tour guide and will not be giving you the history and facts of every place we visit, you can look up that information yourself or hire a local guide when you want to. Apart from the odd optional excursion that needs to be organised in advance, we leave most of that for you to arrange yourselves, this way ensuring you get to do what you want at the price you are happy to pay. Your driver will drive and maintain the vehicle to a high standard but he/she is not a tour guide and may not know all the facts about the areas we travel through. Your crew will be hand-picked and trained by Madventure and will have experience of overland travel but they may or may not have done this tour before. They will, however, have detailed notes from previous tours and backup from the office in the UK. Tipping the crew at the end of your expedition is always appreciated if you feel they have done a good job. As this is a budget tour we recommend you tip your crew a minimum of $75 each at the end of the tour, thank you.

Transport

We will be travelling in a custom-built Madventure overland vehicle 70% of the time on this tour. The other 30% of the time we will be travelling in local jeeps. The overland vehicle we use is a custom-built expedition truck which can accommodate up to 36 people although most of our expeditions travel with approximately 25 people. Comfort and safety is of course a big factor during expeditions of this length and nature so all our vehicles have high-backed coach seats with safety belts. The seating is on the upper level of the vehicle giving you an almost 360ยฐ view of the surrounding scenery. Our vehicles are designed to allow sufficient luggage storage and are also equipped with lockers to keep all your gear safe. Our long range diesel and water tanks ensure our self sufficiency in remote areas and the equipment we take with us is also of vital importance. In case of a breakdown we are equipped with a good selection of spare parts as well as a comprehensive tool kit to undertake any necessary repairs on our own as and when we need to. There may also be times when we get stuck in the sand or mud when travelling off road so all necessary recovery equipment such as sand mats, cables, ropes, shovels and pickaxes are also on board our overland truck. We usually carry at least 400 litres of treated drinking water and we are equipped with a good kitchen which includes all cutlery, plates, cups, pots, pans, utensils, gas cooker, BBQ grate, etc. should we ever need to prepare a meal on the vehicle. Our vehicle is also equipped with a small fridge which is used for food only. For personal drinks we have cooler boxes for everyone to use. Comfortable fold up chairs are provided for outdoor seating and we also have a large tarpaulin to keep us dry on those rainy days. Our vehicles are equipped with USB charging points only so try and bring all of your important electronic devices such as telephone, tablet and head-torch to charge from a USB socket. We do not have a 120V or 240V power supply on the vehicle but you will have the opportunity to charge your 120/240V electronic equipment at the campsites we stay at. We carry a comprehensive first aid kit for emergencies but we do recommend you bring your own for general use.

Not included:

Flights

No flights included or expected during this tour.

Optional

Below is a list of the most popular optional excursions along with the most recent prices. Prices can of course change and are not controlled in any way by Madventure so please use the list below as an approximate guide only. Prices are shown in GBP. Lahore Fort ยฃ1 Lahore museum ยฃ2 Badshahi Mosque ยฃ1 Rohtas Fort ยฃ3 Truck workshop Free Dudipat day hike guide fee ยฃ10 Nanga Parbat base camp hike guide fee ยฃ25 Herrligkoffer base camp hike guide fee ยฃ15 Shigar Fort ยฃ1 Kharpocho Fort ยฃ1 Altit Fort ยฃ3 Baltit Fort ยฃ3 Duiker Hunza Valley sunset trip ยฃ10 Taxila ยฃ1

Others

International and domestic flights (no domestic flights expected during tour) Airport transfers Personal travel insurance Personal spending money (ยฃ120 โ€“ ยฃ150 per week recommended) Visas and Letters of Invitation (approximately ยฃ150 depending on nationality) Lunch and evening meals when in hotels Accommodation upgrades Entrance fees to optional sites and national parks Any optional activities and excursions Tips (USD $75 per crew member recommended)

Insurance

It is compulsory that every person who travels with Madventure obtain travel insurance for the complete duration of the tour. Proof of travel insurance must be shown before joining a tour. You may be covered under your credit cardโ€™s travel insurance so it might be worth checking with your credit card provider first. There are various travel insurance companies to choose from and a Google search will bring up a vast selection but for a comprehensive reliable policy that includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation we recommend a London based company named Campbell Irvine, +44 20 7938 1734, https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/madventure/ Campbell Irvine are familiar with what we do so if you mention Madventure and the tour you are travelling on they should be able to provide excellent cover for you. For people based in North America a company called Allianz offers good cover, +1 866 884 3556, www.allianztravelinsurance.com If you choose to obtain your travel insurance through another company please ensure you read the small-print and make sure your policy includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation.

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Itinerary of your trip Pakistan Karakoram Highway Group Overland Tour

  • Day 1 Lahore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lahore

      Our tour begins in Lahore, a blend of modern city chaos and historical tranquillity where you have the option to explore the Old Walled Cityโ€™s impressive Lahore Fort, get the perfect sunset picture at Badshahi Mosque and wander through the galleries of the superb Lahore Museum.

      Please note that this tour departs Lahore the day after it starts so if you would like more time here we advise you to arrive a few days early.


  • Day 2 Rawalpindi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rawalpindi

      After a short stop at the imposing Rohtas Fort we arrive in Rawalpindi where a highlight is a visit to the truck workshops where you can watch artists decorate local vehicles with the vibrant art that typifies Pakistani road transport. We also have an evening here to sample traditional Pakistani cuisine


  • Day 3 Naran
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Naran

      We now start our drive along the spectacular Karakoram Highway and follow the alpine Kaghan Valley route into Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park where keen hikers have the option to do an 18 km day trek to Dudipat Lake which is spectacularly encircled by snow-clad peaks.



  • Day 4 Fairy Meadows
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fairy Meadows

      The road winds its way past the impressive Lulusar Lake and continues over Babusar Pass (4170 m) before dropping down to Raikot Bridge where we swap our truck for jeeps small enough to take us along the narrow roads to the beautiful Fairy Meadows offering unsurpassed views of Nanga Parbat (8120 m). Here we have a free day for hikers to explore the area on foot.


  • Day 5 Tarishing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tarishing

      Our jeeps now take us along the scenic Astore Valley to the tiny village of Tarishing on the opposite side of Nanga Parbat from where you have the option to trek to Herrligkoffer base camp.


  • Day 6 Skardu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Skardu

      Travelling through the high altitude Deosai National Park we have the chance of spotting brown bear, marmot, fox and ibex on the worldโ€™s 2nd highest plateau before arriving at Satpara Lake and its famous rock carved Buddha.


      From our base in the town Skardu we have a day to explore the fertile Shigar valley and visit the Amborik Mosque and Shigar Fort. A hike up to Kharpocho Fort at sunset will give you an impressive view over the town.


  • Day 7 Gilgit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gilgit

      The lively town of Gilgit is situated amongst spectacular peaks offering us an amazing view of Rakaposhi (7780 m) as well as a first taste of Hunza cuisine and it is here that we rejoin our Madventure truck and say goodbye to the jeeps.

  • Day 8 Karimabad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Karimabad

      The quaint town of Karimabad is a real gem in this area from where you can visit Altit and Baltit forts, hike up to Eagles Nest for an incredible view of the surrounding 7000 metre peaks as well as take a trip to the nearby village of Duiker for a sunset view of the stunning Hunza Valley.


  • Day 9 Sost, Passu Glacier
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sost, Passu Glacier

      We continue our journey up the KKH and visit Passu where you have the opportunity to hike alongside the Passu Glacier to reach a beautiful viewpoint. Nearby the Hussaini Suspension Bridge offers a thrilling walk high above a raging river to anyone who dares cross!


      We continue north along the worldโ€™s highest paved road to Sost where we will seek permission to travel to the iconic Chinese border gate at Khunjerab Pass, the highest border in the world. Please note that this is a sensitive area and permission is never guaranteed but we will do our best.


  • Day 10 Chilas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chilas

      We now turn around and head south where our route takes us to Lake Attabad which was formed by a massive landslide in 2010 and is now considered by locals to be the bluest lake in the world.


      During the next couple of days of our descent down the KKH we will stop at the junction of the worldโ€™s 3 highest mountain ranges (Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindu Kush), visit over 700 petroglyphs near Chilas and stop off at Taxila (City of Cut Stone) for a wander around this 3000 year old archaeological site.


  • Day 11 Isamabad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Isamabad

      Our last destination on this tour is the modern city of Islamabad where you have the chance to explore attractions such as the beautiful Shah Faisal Mosque, the National Pakistan Monument and cultural Lok Virsa Museum. 


      On the final evening of the tour you will be invited to a farewell dinner and final taste of Pakistan.

      This tour ends after breakfast on the last day of the trip so you can make your onward travel arrangements from here.


  • Day 12 Day 18-19: Islamabad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18-19: Islamabad

      On the outskirts of Islamabad we stop off at Taxila (City of Cut Stone) for a wander around this 3000 year old archaeological site.


      Our journey ends in the modern city of Islamabad where you have the chance to explore attractions such as Shah Faisal Mosque before a farewell dinner and final taste of Pakistan.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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