12D Karakoram Highway,
Kashgar to Lahore
Kashgar, Sunday Market, Khunjerab Pass, Karimabad, Besham, Swat Valley, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, Islamabad, Lahore
USD $ 895 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient traders on this Silk Road journey. From the bustling markets of Kashgar to the nomadic Kazakh camps, the glittering gemstones of Karimabad, the exotic spices of Peshawar and the final artistic destination of Lahore, this trip is filled with variety and adventure.
Highlights
• Kashgar Sunday Market • Khunjerab Pass Park Entry • Baltit Fort Entrance • Khyber Pass day tour • Lahore City Tour
Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Kashgar
Arrive in Kashgar at any time.
Day 02 / Tashkurgan
Follow the spectacular Karakoram Highway as it cuts through the mountains. Cross into Pakistan at the Khunjerab Pass, the highest border crossing in the world. For many centuries, this route has been used by the caravans journeying along the Silk Road. Enjoy the views as you pass nomadic Kazakh camps and encounter Tajiks tending their camels and yaks along the way.
Days 03-05 / Karimabad
Clinging to the hills above the confluence of the Hunza and Nagar Rivers sits the village of Karimabad, home to the impressive Baltit fort. Walk around this beautiful village, chat with the locals, sip tea and shop for unique handicrafts or gemstones.
Days 06-07 / Besham / Mingora
Drive past the confluence of the three greatest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalaya, Karakorum, and Hindu Kush. Evidence of the ancient Silk Road route still exists in places as you wind your way along the dry flats and dizzying canyons of the Indus River.
Days 08-09 / Peshawar/Khyber Pass
In the bustling markets of Peshawar, you can find exotic spices and local delicacies. The Old City bazaar is a fascinating place to wander around. Make a day trip up the famous Khyber Pass on Afghanistan’s doorstep.
Days 10-11 / Lahore
Islamabad is home to the opulent Shah Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Asia. We stop here on the way to Lahore, our final destination and Pakistan’s cultural and artistic heart.
Day 12 / Depart Lahore
2008 Dates
- May 04 - 15
- May 18 - 29
- Jun 01 - 12
- Jun 15 - 26
- Jun 29 - Jul 10
- Jul 13 - 24
- Sep 21 - Oct 02
- Oct 05 - 16
- Oct 19 - 30
- Nov 02 - 13
Group Size
- Minimum 04, Maximum 15
Group Leader
- Tour leader, local guides
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (11 nights)
Transport
- Taxis, local bus, aircon bus
Meals Included
- No meals included
Meal Budget
- Allow USD $180 for meals not included
Recommendation
- This is an extention of our 18D Silk Road trip
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