A Safari specially designed for those who are hard pressed for time. The trip starts from Islamabad and after an ascending flight through the picturesque valley of Kaghan, a coffee stop at Shogran - a tranquil summer retreat, proceeds to Fairy Meadows, over flying the legendary Lake Saif ul Maluk and the Old Silk Route across Babu Sar Pass where the scenery becomes most dramatic. Lunch is served at Fairy Meadows a breath taking lovely spot with superb climate offering magnificent views of the North Face of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest peak of the world. From Fairy Meadows the helicopter flies to Deosai, skirting Nanga Parbat along the Astor valley. The flight over Deosai, a treeless wilderness at 13,000 feet whose air is impregnated with the scent of wild flowers, is a superb experience. You will be seeing Sheosar and Satpara Lakes and if lucky enough the Brown Beers. The flight shall terminate at Shangrila Skardu. On the second day you will be flown to Concordia, over flying the panoramic Shigar Valley and the spectacular Braldu Gorge. At Paiju, the mouth of Baltoro Glacier, you will be able to see the finest rock pinnacle in the world - The Great Trango Towers. At Concordia, an amphitheatre, you will be seeing the four out of the fourteen peaks, which rise above 26,500 feet. From Concordia you will be flown back to Skardu and after lunch will depart for Islamabad via Skardu Gilgit Canyon and the Karakoram Highway.

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, Karakoram Highway, Indus River, Fairy Meadows, (Stay for 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 Skardu. Stay additional night at Skardu (Shangrilla) or proceed back to Islamabad via Karakoram Highway/ Along Indus river, or through Kaghan Valley.

DAY-05/06

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.
•   1-2 night stay at Skardu in Shangrila.
•   Helicopter Safari Charges
•   Transport charges.
•   Reception, Departure briefing & conduct assistance.
•   Refreshments & meals enroute.
•   Hotel Meals and use of Hotel facility payable by client.

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