This helicopter flight takes you from Islamabad to Fairy Meadows through the lush green Kaghan Valley and along the Old Silk Route over the Babu Sar Pass at 13,690 feet. The landing site at Fairy Meadows lies in the lap of Nanga Parbat - The Killer Mountain standing at 26,656 feet. The place is renowned for its splendid environment and unforgettable views of this western most Himalayan massif. From Fairy Meadows to Skardu is a breathtakingly spectacular journey through the Astor Valley and over the Deosai Plateau, a treeless wilderness at 13,000 feet. On the second day of your tour you will be flown to K-2, the second highest mountain in the world, over flying Shigar Valley, Braldu Gorge, Hot Springs, Baltoro Glacier and Concordia, the ultimate in wilderness beauty, which remains uncrowded, unspoilt and unfrequented even today. During this flight you will be seeing Trango Towers, Masherbrum (K-1), Younghusband Glacier and much more. Your day will terminate at Hunza after a spectacular flight through Skardu - Gilgit canyon with the towering Himalayan Peaks in the south and glorious Karakoram in the north or through Biafo or Hispar Glacier. The next morning you will be flown from Hunza to Khunjrab Pass, the highest road crossing on Pak-China border and back to Gilgit for night stop. On the last leg of this safari we will start toward Chitral over flying Shandur pass. After a night stay at Chitral we shall fly back to Islamabad over flying Lowari Pass, Dir and a brief stop at Swat. This itinerary is one of those which will produce a permanent effect upon your minds. Believe it!
This tour is unique in that it covers the entire Northern Areas and portion of Hindu Kush mountains. In addition to Fairy Meadows, Concordia, K2 you will also be seeing Shandur, which is the highest polo ground in the world. You would also he visiting Butkara Swat, a seat of Buddhist civilization in the swat valley which even today retains its culture and is un marred by the crowded world.

ITINERARY

Day - 01/02

Arrive Islamabad, Visit coordination & completion of essential formalities.
Sight Seeing. Taxila Museum, Murree Bhurbhan, Rawalpindi old city, Rawal Dam, Shakar Parian.

Day - 03

Helicopter Safari from Islamabad to Skardu enroute:-
Shogran, Naran, Lake Saif-ul-Maluk, Babusar Pass, Chilas, Karokoram Highway, Indus River, Fairy Meadows, (Stay with lunch and photography) Astor Valley Lake Sheosar, Deosai Plains, Lake Satpara, Skardu, Shangrila (Night stay at lake Kachura Heaven on earth)

Day - 04

Helicopter Safari to Concordia & back with option of additional stay at Shangrila / Gilgit & return to Islamabad enroute:-
Shigar Valley, Braldu Gorge, Hot springs, Biafo Glacier, Paiju (Landing with Tea sight seeing and photography) Baltora Glacier, Trango Tower, Baltor Cathedrals, Young Husband Glaciers, >Concordia,(landing with lunch sight seeing and photography of Four highest peaks of the world) K2, Broad peak. Gasherbrum I/ Hidden Peak, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum III Chogolisa Depart for Hunza along Biafo and Hispar glacier or through Skardu - Gilgit Canyon. Hunza, (night stay at Sareena Hotel with visit to Balteet fort)

DAY-05

Helicopter Safari From Hunza to Khunjrab Pass and back with night stay at Gilgit.
Enroute:- Hunza, Batura Glacier Shmshal Valley, Passu, Sust/ Dhi, Khunjrab Pass. back to Gilgit( Night stay with shopping and sight seeing)

DAY-06

Helicopter Safari From Gilgit to Chitral with night stay at Chitral. Enroute:- Gupus/Yasin valley, Phunder Lake, Shandur Pass, ( Highest polo ground of the world) Mastuj, Chitral. (Night stay at Hindukush Heights)(sight seeing photography, visit to the town, shopping) Tirch Mir Peak (highest in the Hindukush Mountain Range)

DAY-07

Helicopter Safari From Chitral to Islamabad. Enroute:- Kafir Kalsh Lowari Pass, Dir, Saidu, (landing visit to the town and Museum with shopping, lunch at Sareena) Malam Jaba, Terbala, (largest earth filled dam of the world) Islamabad.

DAY-08/09

Arrive back to Islamabad. Departure coordination & completion of essential formalities. Shopping & sight seeing.

Helicopter Type       Passengers

Mi-17                     20 (7 for landing at Concordia)
Puma                     15
Alt-III                     04 (2 for landing at Concordia)

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PACKAGE INCLUDES

•   4 night stays at Islamabad in Hotel on Twin sharing.
•   4 night stays at Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit and Chitral.
•   Helicopter Safari Charges
•   Transport charges.
•   Reception, Departure briefing & conduct assistance.
•   Refreshments & meals enroute.

 

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