Pakistan travel & trek
WE START OUR PROGRAM IN ISLAMABAD, WE SLEEP IN A NEW PART OF CITY, WHERE IS SAFE.
After arriving in Islamabad the capital city we first buy the local clothes that will help us melt with the locals and visit bazaar, polo pitch and surrounding areas. We fly to Gilgit and here we begin an amazing journey through the famous Shandur Pass ( 3800m ) where every year is played the highest altitude game of polo. Before coming to the center of the north north-Gilgit we will stop in the beautiful valley of Yasin (time for catharsis). Follows trekking to the incredible wall of Rakaposhi and Diran. Here we cross the huge Minapin glacier, climb to the lake, sit down at mountain pass with incredible views that are unique in the world! From there the trail leads us further north towards Passu. Unfortunately the huge mountain collapsed into the river which made travel through the valley to Passu verry difficult. We’ll have even take colorful boats on the lake to reach the Passu. Its known because of mountain cathedral, bio apricots, bridges, small villages and stunning glaciers. After Passu we take some rest and recover in Karimabad, touristic but still friendly city in the beautiful valley of Hunza. Here we try apricot soup, cakes, affordable shopping and chiil-outJ Well, the eagle’s nest, a fortress that towers above the Hunza and foot-step of Ultar we will try to conquer… In the end we have the last trekking which is easier but most beautiful and offering spectacular views on Diran. We will enjoye under the walls of the mighty giant. After the climb we will descend into the valley and Islamabad. On the way we stop at Taxila, an ancient Buddhist city. Before departure we visit Faisala mosque in Islamabad and Rawalpindi colorful bazaars.
The program is recommended to adventurers, travelers and mountain lovers. Pakistan offers an amazing experience, but it is only for those with good shape!
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Sights on the tour
Islamabad: the capital city known for its bazaars and modern Faisal Mosque
Gilgit: the capital of the northern areas and very lively place
Diran Base Camp trek: we go under the mighty walls of Rakaposhi, to the lakes, glaciers and mountains
Passu: a small town surrounded of high mountains where is the longest suspension bridges in the world
Glacier Batur: 56km long glacier under the mountain range with 14 eight-thousanders
Indus Valley: stunning valley, torrential rivers that winds from the Himalayas to the ocean
Nagyr and Hunza: the most beautiful part of Karakoram, green valleys below the impressive mountains
Karimabad: former kingdom, now a tourist village with a castle and top views
Rakaposhi trek: gorgeous effortless trekking under the highest outlier in the world
Taxila: Center of ancient Buddhist Gandara now a museum and restored city
Our advantages
Because we have gone to Pakistan for more than 9 years , because we love Pakistan and because we are only ones who quickly arrange visas in Rome! Gregor is a fan of this country for many years. In Pakistan has been many times and always when he returns he is even more impressed. Ksenija same! The program is unique and safety is highest priority! No Al-Qaid NO problem! People are there simple, honest, entertaining and highly respect tourists. For us take care experienced agency and organization is very good. Local tribes are amazing, especially Kailashi, non- Muslims who lives in matriarhat. Nature in northern Pakistan is unique in the world. Steep mountains rise high above the valleys of rivers such as Indus. Eight-thousanders glow to the sky and often neck hurts from the constant viewing of the peaks. The only exception is when on domestic flight we watch them under us. Glaciers are amazing. Valleys are green and full of fruit. The old villages are built out of wood and pure rock. On the way we always buy local clothes so we even more feel warm and picturesque country that always surprise you. A Journey in northern Pakistan leads among different tribes across many rivers and to the foot-steps of eight-thousanders. If you love mountains, unusual people and great nature and you are a bit ” spoiled ” traveler which is not interested in classics tours then this is it for you.
Hoteli na poti:
Accomodation
Our hotels in Pakistan are verified. We choose beautiful hotels with authentic and friendly people and good service. We use double and triple rooms with private shower and WC. On the TREK we sleep in tents (million star category). Accommodations are different categories. In essence saying point is that we are in the center of the action. Hotels are centrally located and all the highlights are in a walking distance.
About country
Pakistan political exists since 1947, when British Empire collapsed but this area people already populated in the prehistoric times. The area has been the cradle of many ancient civilizations. Her is beginning of Hinduism and Buddhism. The name literally means pure land and this is how people country at the time off establishment. Today because of the negative publicity most associate country with armory, drugs and violence. In fact Pakistan offers travelers one of most stunning Asian landscapes and incredible collection of cultures. Residents are honest and incredibly generous. Here you will not be robbed but and for the right price you will not need to fight. The most beautiful is the north of the country where time stopped long ago. The region is called NWFP ( North – West Frontier Province ) and there is place we go. The region less densely populated than the south. Settlements are smaller and often the only jeep is way of transport. Women in Pakistan are concealed although in the north it more norm than the rule. Traveling in Pakistan is fun and memorable!
Visa and vaccination
Visas are required we arrange it in Rome. We recommend a vaccination for A hepatitis.
Group and guide
Group consist of 12 do 20 people (up to five cars).Exact itinerary you can check with the click on a route map and in day travell plan which we can send to you. The group guide is Gregor!
Before the trip we have a meeting which is mandatory to avoid problems and lack of information.
When on the road?
The best time to visit the Pakistan is during the summer, when the passes are open and the temperatures are suitable for trekking. Our departures are in July/August.
PRICE
For the current price please visit the Slovenian page. (CLICK HERE)
Price includes:
* Organization
* The plane ticket to Pakistan
* Internal flights
* All accommodations
* All transport
* Local guides,
* Organization of the treks,
* Fees and tips,
When there are 11 or less traveler the price surcharge organization. 11-9 passengers 50€ and 8-6 passengers 80€.
Price does not include:
* Sleeping in private one bedded room,
* Transfer to airport
* All activities that are not in the program
* Visa fee
* Private parties and alcohol,
* Exclusive dinner such as lobster, truffle
PHOTO MOMENTS
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Ojla, Gregor!
S turo sem zelo zadovoljna. Morda bi izpustila dolino Hoper,ki me ni impresionirala. Morda zaradi vremena, ki nam ni
omogocil lepih razgledov (pa saj ni bilo tako slabo). Raje bi ostala kak dan vec v Passuju in tam naredila kak krajsi izlet.
Tako ali tako za veliko ljudi nisem normalna, ker hodim vtaksne nevarne dezele. No, meni se Pakistan ni zdel cisto
nic nevaren. Pocutila sem se odlicno, sprosceno, ljudje so zelo prijazni, ustrezljivi, gostoljubni.
Glede na to, da sem ze bila ne trekingu v Nepalu in v Darjeelingu v Indiji in da sem ze okusila lepoto pogledov
na osemtisocake, ki so sicer tudi v Pakistanu krasni invelicastni, so me v prvi vrsti najbolj fascinirale ceste
(Fairy Meadows, jezero na KKW…).
Trekingi mi niso bili prenaporni. Sem pricakovala tezje. Pravzaprav so bili zelo primerni glede na veliko verjetnost
zdravstvenih tezav, ki jih je bila nemalo delezna tudi nasa skupina.
Nad nastanitvami sem bila pozitivno presenecena. Sem pricakovala slabse. Najbrz zato, ker si naredil taksno anti
reklamo za pakistanske hotele. To sploh ni slabo, saj se tako pripravis tudi na najslabse. Res pa je, da nisem neka fina dama
s kovckom in v visokih petkah, tako da sem hitro zadovoljna.
Nenazadnje pohvala tudi CHAR-u, torej tebi. Prijetno in zabavno je bilo potovati s tabo. Upam, da se kmalu vidimo se na kaksni turi.
Lep pozdrav,
Anita
zdravo,
če pomislim na konfiguracijo terena , ki smo ga pokrili ,je bila tura dobro zamišljena in tudi izpeljana.
za moj okus preveč vožnje se očitno ne da drugače izpeljati kar pa se tiče trekinga sem pričakoval veliko več hoje in več dni preživetih na samem trekingu (na treking je odpadlo samo 5 dni hoje-brez krajših pohodov). Same nastanitve so bile v redu , hrana pa v okviru realnih zmožnosti. Sam sem izgubil 5 kg,tako, da bi to shujševalno komponento bilo dobro vnesti v program.
Ker sem se za to potovanje odločil na hitro (že plačano pri drugi agenciji mi je odpadlo) nisem gojil prevelikih pričakovanj , zato sem bil z samim potovanjem v celoti zelo zadovoljen (še posebej z organizacijo,ki je tekla brez najmanjših problemov, razen,ko smo na poti domov vključili Garmin). Skratka same pohvale,pa še družba je bila v redu.
lep pozdrav
Bojan
Oh hellou.
Po povratku domov moram vsakemu posebej razlagati svoje vtise o Pakistanu. Čeprav samohvala ni v moji navadi, v tem primeru res s ponosom pripovedujem svoje doživetja in prikazujem slike. Moram reci, da so vsi navdušeni, prav tako pa se tudi sam z veseljem spominjam celotnega potovanja in obujam nekatere trenutke, ki so zaradi hitrega tempa začasno odšli v pozabo.
Celotna pot je bila eno izmed mojih najlepših dozivetij (vse driske, vročine in utrujenosti so že zdavnaj pozabljene), vseeno pa sta mi trek preko obeh visečih mostov in Nanga Parbat trek ostala v najlepšem spominu. Seveda pa je tu se kopica ostalih nepozabnih doživetij kot so srečanje s čudovitimi ljudmi v mošeji v Islamabadu, Kailashi, čaj pri Baigu doma, prečkanje Batura ledenika v zgornjem delu, prečkanje najdaljšega visečega mostu, gore ki lomijo vratove, voznja z jeepi do Fairy Madowsa… Kar preveč je vsega, da bi našteval. Verjetno številne dogodke od doma se bolj cenim kot sem jih že v samem Pakistanu.
Programa ne bi nič spreminjal, saj vsak dodaten predlog pomeni daljšanje programa, kar pa večini ne ustreza. Mogoce sem kakšen vecer pogresal kakšno lokalno prireditev (kakšen lokalni športni, glasbeni ali plesni dogodek). Ta bi prinesel nov stik z domačini, vendar pa po drugi strani razumem, da smo bili daleč stran od velikih mest, kjer se taki dogodki odvijajo, poleg tega pa je verjetno v hitrem tempu težko najti tak dogodek in dobiti karte zanj. Vem pa tudi, da je vsak dogodek po 9 uri že nekoliko pozen za nekatere sopotnike. Če pa boš imel slučajno kadarkoli možnost vplivati na vreme, te prosim, da temperaturo potovanja znižaš za kakšno stopinjo ali dve .
To je na kratko vse.
Lep pozdrav v Indijo, Marko
Najprej bi se ti rad zahvalil za vsa čudovita doživetja na tem potovanju v Pakistan. Če ti tega ne bi organiziral, midva z Andrejo Pakistan ne bi videla. Upam se trditi, da si izbral odlično varianto poti. Če bi se še trudil, verjetno ne bi mogel izbrati boljše in primernejših trekingov (čeprav smo morali del poti zaradi okoliščin izpustiti). Zavedam se vsega tvojega vloženega truda za priprave in potem na poti. Ni mi ušlo, da si takorekoč vsak dan skušal najti najboljše in tudi poceni rešitve. Posebna pohvala ti gre zato, da si izbral zadovoljive hotele in nas nisi nikoli vtaknil v kakšno zanikrno luknjo. Včasih se splača dat kakšen evro več, kar v skupnem znesku pomeni le kakšen odstotek ali dva več, pa se izogneš tistim luknjam, ki lahko marsikomu ostanejo v zelo slabem spominu in ga potem več ni na takšna potovanja. Poslal ti bom 2 moji knjigi in nekaj dobronamernih kritik, da bo v prihodnje še bolje.
Naj ti na koncu izrečem še pohvalo za tvojo konstantno dobro voljo, ki je na poti s takšno skupino zelo pomemben element, in za tvoj naravni dar, da znaš z orientalci tako lepo “dilati”. Ne samo, da imaš izkušnje, občutek in znanje za to, včasih se mi je zdelo, da v tem naravnost uživaš. No, saj zato pa lahko spraviš tako zahtevno, a na koncu tako izvrstno izvedeno potovanje! Vsaka ti čast in še enkrat hvala.
Jurij, Ljubljana
Eno tako mnenje zahteva malo več časa, ampak na kratko bi bilo takole.
Kot avanturistični popotnik, sem že zdavnaj popredalčkal stereotipe, ki bivajo v ljudeh – posebej še v tistih, ki o takih poteh in deželah bore malo vedo. Tako tudi o Pakistanu, razen redkih, menijo da gre za vojno nevarno področje, bedo, pustino in zlobne ljudi.
Moja pričakovanja o deželi in potovanju so bila kar visoka. A samo doživetje je bilo še bolj bogatejše. Pakistan me je presenetil že v primerjavi z Indijo. Z ozirom na to, da je bila to v nedavni zgodovini skupna država, jim gre kar dobro. Imajo turistično infrastrukturo in prijazen odnos do tujcev. Držijo se svojih navad, a v islamskem svetu je konzervativnost vedno prisotna. Skratka, meni ni nič manjkalo.
Nadvse lepa je pokrajina z zelenimi dolinami in ledeniškimi rekami. Skrbno obdelana polja se končujejo visoko v hribih. Vrhovi le teh pa segajo strmo še više. Za poseben efekt, pa poskbijo sedem in osem tisočaki, ki se vijejo kot biserne ogrlice v ozadju. Topolove vertikale nežno sekajo panoramo. Pa gozdove marelic v dolini Hunze tude ne bom pozabil.
Na naši poti je bil velik poudarek na pohodništvu. Nekateri pohodi so bili lažji, drugi pa malo težji. A neskončni pašniki, prečenje ledenikov, vzpenjanje po koritih skalnih rek mimo mogočnih balvanov so mi dajali drugačne dimenzije, kot smo jih navajeni doma ali v naši okolici. Krona mi je bila sigurno vzpon na Jalipur Pick, ki sva ga z Robijem preplezala po najtežji smeri.
Pozitivna spremljava poti pa je bila skupina. Ker smo bili (i)zbrani po “spisku”, ni bilo garancije, da bomo zaživeli kot en organizem. Pa smo zgleda po večini zmogli nekaj ponuditi tudi ostalim in bili smo v redu družba. Dobre tri tedne smo preživeli brez duševnih prask, z zmernim smislom za sopotnike.
Toliko o tem, prijazen pozdrav, Matjaž