07 Days – Choimus Kalash Winter Festival Pakistan

Set up camp, and explore the surrounding area. Take a leisurely stroll around the campground and get familiar with the facilities and amenities available. After setting up camp, take a short hike on one of the nearby trails to get a sense of the local flora and fauna. As the day comes to a close, enjoy a campfire meal and get a good night’s rest in preparation for the days ahead.

We start walking down from Fairy Meadows early in the morning, and in three hours meet our jeeps which will take us down the short track to  Raikot bridge on the Karakoram Highway. We drive through the fascinating scenery along the Karakoram highway down the arid Indus gorge.  Arrive at Sharkool a small village on top of a green hill. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (Trek 3 hours,  Drive Tatto – Raikot – Sharkool 320 Km, 8-9 Hours)

Drive to Islamabad, en route visiting Taxila, the former capital of Gandhara civilization. We visit the archaeological remains of a monastery (Julian), a city (Sirkup ) and the site museum. Continue the drive to Rawalpindi, transfer to hotel. (200 km, 5-6 hours).  Afternoon  visit of the Federal Capital of Pakistan: Islamabad. Visit Faisal Mosque, Damen-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Lok Virsa Museum and Shakar Parian Park. Overnight  at hotel.