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8-Nights Pakistan: Hike the Karakoram Mountains - Active

Pakistan
8-Nights Pakistan: Hike the Karakoram Mountains - Active
Pakistan
G Adventures
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Overview

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Pakistan: Hike the Karakoram Mountains
For centuries, deep within the Baltistan mountains, the Thallay La Trail served as the only link between the ancient kingdoms of Khaplu and Shigar. Now, with modern roads bypassing it, the trail is a peaceful escape, mostly visited by shepherds and adventurous trekkers seeking hidden beauty. On this nine-day active adventure, step back in time as you explore remote mountain villages, meeting locals who have lived this life for generations. Trek past shimmering glaciers and crystal-clear streams, and experience mornings surrounded by grazing yak and goat herds at your campsite. As evening falls, sip tea with your crew, watching the sun dip behind towering peaks. Every day on this journey reveals a new wonder of this extraordinary valley, shared with the company of friendly local porters.

Highlights
5 Day trek through the Karakoram Mountains, Foodie Tour at Melody Food Street, Community visits at ancient settlements, Explore the Thosqi Khar Upper Fort, Khaplu Palace Visit, Explore the Shigar Fort

Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), Tent Camping (4 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking support staff, porters and local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 12, avg 8.

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Melody Street Foodie Tour, Islamabad. Arrival Transfer. Trekking Porters. Faisal Mosque. Keris Suspension Bridge. Yugo Village Visit. Thosqi Khar Upper Fort. Khaplu Palace Visit. Khanqah-e-Mualla. Thallay La Trail 5 Day Trek. Thallay La Peak Summit. Shigar Fort. Taxila Truck Art. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Shigar
Bukhma
Thallay La Mountain
La Brangsa
May Sikhpa
Dunsa Campsite
Khaplu
Islamabad/Rawalpindi

Islamabad/Rawalpindi

Islamabad and Rawalpindi are so close together (and share the same airport) that we've chosen to combine the two. The cities are in north-central Pakistan, at the edge of the Potohar Plateau. Islamabad (pop. 201,000), 10 mi/16 km north of Rawalpindi, was built from scratch in 1961 to be the capital of Pakistan, and there's little local color. Islamabad displays all the annoyances of the developing world (beggars, poor telephones, inept bureaucracy) without any of the typical redemptions (welcoming people, exotic markets). It does have the Museum of Folk and Traditional Heritage, parks and an impressive honor guard on horseback that performs for visiting dignitaries. The new King Faisal Mosque is one of the largest in the world. Travelers can replenish their libraries at some excellent bookshops in Sadr Market.

Rawalpindi (pop. 800,000), which is much older, was originally called Fatchpur Boari: It is frenetic, cramped and fun—much more typical of the subcontinent than Islamabad. It has colonial-style buildings, a mall and two colorful bazaars (the older is Raja Bazaar, the newer one is Saddar Bazaar). Go up Shakar Parian Hill or to Murree or Nathiagali for excellent views and an escape from the summer heat. Also in the area are a few archaeological sites (some date back nearly 7,000 years), such as the ones at Gir and Jaulian. Taxila, 35 mi/56 km from Islamabad, was the center of the Buddhist Gandhara for 1,000 years. There you'll find the sites of three ancient cities and an interesting museum. Plan three nights for Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

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Valid Date Ranges

July 2025
07/01/2025 07/09/2025 $2,499 per person
07/19/2025 07/27/2025 $2,499 per person
August 2025
08/09/2025 08/17/2025 $2,499 per person
08/23/2025 08/31/2025 $2,499 per person
September 2025
09/06/2025 09/14/2025 $2,499 per person
09/20/2025 09/28/2025 $2,499 per person
July 2026
07/04/2026 07/12/2026 $2,499 per person
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07/18/2026 07/26/2026 $2,499 per person
August 2026
08/01/2026 08/09/2026 $2,499 per person
08/08/2026 08/16/2026 $2,499 per person
08/15/2026 08/23/2026 $2,499 per person
08/29/2026 09/06/2026 $2,499 per person
September 2026
09/12/2026 09/20/2026 $2,499 per person
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While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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