10 Days Overland Silk Route Pakistan to China Pakistan

Driving back on the Karakoram Highway we shall reach Raikot Bridge over Indus River. Here we leave our transport to shift in soft-top 4x4 jeeps for short but exciting jeeps safari on the narrow jeep track to small Tatto village. Here we leave our jeeps to start the trek for Fairy Meadows at the foot of Nanga Parbat (8125 m), the ninth highest peak in the world, also known as "The Killer Mountain" as many climbers have died while attempting to reach the top. It is a beautiful wide trek and after an hour’s walk on this fairly easy path, we will have the first view of Nanga Parbat. A few turns the trek is washed away due to landslides. After three hours walk, we shall reach the lush green Meadows of Fairies. Camp overnight. (9/10 hours – 3200 meters)

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation :
• • AC Car/ Van

A day at Fairy Meadow with the option to trek to the Base Camp of Nanga Parbat after crossing the glaciers. We shall carry pack lunch from our camp at Fairy Meadow and have it at the Base Camp and then return to our camp. The view of the Mountain, the glacier flowing from it and the pine forests at foothills is just superb.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Camp / Huts
• • Trek/ Guide

In the morning we will walk for about 2/3 hours to reach Tatto to catch the jeeps. From Tatto we will drive down to Raikot bridge to on Karakoram Highway and continue our drive north from Hunza on Karakoram Highway along the bank of Hunza river, the museum of landscape starts unfolding its secrets. The Karakoram, meaning black-rock, gets very little rainfall and is dry. Small patches of sharp green fields irrigated by water from glaciers provide a very sharp contrast to the mountains. Rakaposhi, 7,788 meters greets us as we enter this Shangri-La on earth. Arrive Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, transfer to hotel for lunch. Afternoon visit of Altit & Baltit fort. Overnight hotel. (100 km, 3 hours drive)

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Hotel
• Flight : 4X4 Jeeps / Porter
• • Trek/ Jeep/ Ac Car

While in Hunza we are never short of views of soaring peaks. We drive to upper Hunza, stop at the charming village of Passu in the backdrop of Karakoram Cones. Enjoy thrilling views of challenging peaks rising to 7,000 meters and above. Here we can take the 45-minute walk to Passu glacier, visit the local houses, or experience the thrills of walking on suspension bridges on Hunza River. Overnight at Passu Tourist Lodge. (50 km, 1-hour drive)

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Hotel
• • Car / Van

Today we take a short drive into the heart of Karakorams. We will stop at the village of Gulmit, in the shadow of the unclimbed Gulmit Tower and walk through the village fields to visit the polo ground and historic houses and later take a short trek to the Gulkin glaciers and Borit Lake. Our transport will meet us near Borit Lake to take us the 15km to Passu. Passu is a charming village set against a backdrop of the soaring Passu Cones, and the Passu and Batura glaciers within short walking distance. About 70 years ago Passu was the second largest settlement in Hunza after Karimabad. However, the glacier upstream on the Hunza River began to advance, creating a dam which later broke, washing away houses and fertile fields. Now the river occupies the major share of the valley. From the snout of the glacier, there are spectacular views of Shispar ( 7611m) and Passu Peak (7478m). Walk back to Lodge for lunch and afterward visit the famous suspension bridges of Passu. These 800 feet long bridges over the Hunza River are still used by the local people. Overnight at lodge.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Hotel
• Flight : Trek/hike
• • Car/ Van

An hour’s drive from Passu to Sost, the Pakistani customs & immigration post on Khunjerab border. Here you will complete the border formalities and say good-bye to your Pakistani Guide and driver. Transfer to official Pakistani transport for a memorable journey over the highest metal road border crossing in the world. You travel through the Khunjerab National Park, with a chance of sighting the Karakoram Ibex (Markhor) and Marcopolo sheep. At 4,733 meters Khunjerab Pass, you are not only on Pak China border but also between the Pamir and Karakoram mountain ranges. Descend down to Tashkorgan, the custom & immigration post of China. Overnight hotel. (180 km, 7/8 hours drive)

• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Hotel
• • Local bus/ Van from Sost to Tashkurgan

Board on Chinese transport for the overland journey to Kashgar. You pass through the open, gentle slopes of Pamir. Exciting views of Muztagh Ata (7,546 m) and Kongur (7,719 m) mountains welcome you in Sinkiang province of China. From here onwards you descend gradually to arrive at the fabled oasis of Kashgar on the edges of Taklamakan desert in the south and the pastures of Pamirs in the northeast. Overnight hotel. (290 km, 7/8 hours drive)

• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation : Hotel.
• • Car from Tashkargon to Kashgar

Kashgar, the most important staging post along the Silk Route for more than twenty centuries, has managed to keep its history and traditions intact to some extent despite the rapid invasions from centuries. Here we visit the Eid Gah Mosque, the tomb of Sufi Saint Abakh Hoja. But now every traveler has many things to tell you about the famous Sunday market of Kashgar. Here you could barter trade with the Kazak, Kirgiz, Wakhi and Uygur farmers and nomads. Try your luck! Departure for fly Home

• Breakfast