Chapter I: The Karakoram
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Type: High-altitude expedition
Duration: 16 days
Group: max 12 female pioneers
Start/End: Lahore/Islamabad
Expedition details
What’s included?
✅ 15 nights in deluxe rooms (twin-share)
✅ Transport: all private transport, incl. 4x4 jeeps for mountain racks
✅ Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
✅ Access: entry tickets to all forts, museums and sites in the itinerary
✅ Invitation letter for your visa application
✅ Staff: Professional photographer, Lead Explorer, professional English-speaking guide and drivers throughout the entire trip
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What’s not included
❌ International flights
❌ Travel insurance (mandatory)
❌ Personal refreshments and laundry
❌ Tips for local drivers
❌ Own room supplement: € 400
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Good to know
💡Fitness: A reasonable walking habit is enough.
The hike to Fairy Meadows is not very steep
💡Laundry: Possible in Ayun and Hunza
💡 Payment: 50% deposit upon confirmation,
50% one month before the journey begins
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Welcome to the heart of Punjab. After your airport transfer, we kick off the expedition with a 'Bonding Night' dinner at Haveli, overlooking the illuminated Badshahi Mosque. This is where our tribe meets for the first time.
Accomodation: Luxus Grand Hotel -
We explore the iconic Lahore Fort (Sheesh Mahal) and Badshahi Mosque. In the afternoon, we drive to the Wagah Border for the high-energy flag-lowering ceremony—a spectacle of national pride.
Accommodation: Luxus Grand Hotel
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A deep dive into Pakistani soul food. After wandering the narrow alleys of the market to buy fresh ingredients, we join a local family in their home for a private cooking workshop.
Accommodation: Luxus Grand Hotel -
A 5-hour drive brings us to Peshawar. We visit a truck art workshop to meet the artists behind the "moving galleries" of Pakistan and walk through the legendary Qissa Khwani Bazaar, the historic meeting point for traders and storytellers.
Accommodation: Hotel Tourmaline -
A long, rugged driving day into the mountains. We’ll visit the gun market/factories inside Peshawar city before heading north, stopping at scenic viewpoints and hidden spots along the way.
Accommodation: Ayun Nest Guest House -
An immersive day in the Kalash Valley. Our group will meet the local women, learn about their ancient houses, and have the chance to wear traditional Kalashi dresses. We end the day with dinner at a local home and live music.
Accommodation: Sarhad Hotel
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Chitral to Mastuj.
Before heading to Mastuj, we explore the Shahi mosque, Chitral museum and the historic Chitral Fort. We stay in an authentic mountain homestay to experience true high-altitude hospitality.Accommodation: Tourist Garden homestay
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A breathtaking drive across the Shandur Top (with the world’s highest polo ground!). Expect vast landscapes as we transition into the Phandar Valley.
Accommodation: Hilltop Lodges -
A long journey from Pander towards the legendary Hunza Valley. We’ll stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint to witness the 7,788m peak towering directly above the road.
Accommodation: Dumani Inn Hotel
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We explore the 1100-year-old Altit Fort and the ancient settlement of Ganesh. We end the day at Eagle's Nest for a 360-degree sunset view over the valley. The peach emoji represents the famous Hunza apricots that grow here ;)
Accommodation: Dumani Inn Hotel
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We visit the famous Passu Cones and the Hussaini Suspension Bridge. A highlight is the Korgah Carpet spot—a dedicated women's empowerment project.
Accommodation: Dumani Inn Hotel
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The adventure intensifies. A 4x4 jeep ride followed by a 3-hour hike brings us to the magical Fairy Meadows, right at the foot of Nanga Parbat (the ninth highest mountain in the world).
Accommodation: Raikot Sarai Hotel
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A free day to plan as you wish: how about some meditation or an optional hike to Nanga Parbat Base camp? We won’t tell you the surprise yet but we end our final mountain night in a very special way.
Accommodation: Raikot Sarai Hotel
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We hike and jeep back down to Raikot bridge and begin our journey south. A long drive brings us to Besham, situated along the Indus river.
Accommodation: Besham Inn Hotel
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Our final leg back to the capital, Islamabad. We visit the grand Shah Faisal mosque and the Pakistan monument to toast to the end of an epic expedition.
Accommodation: Grand Islamabad hotel
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After a final breakfast together, we provide transfers to the airport for your flight home.

