itinerary
DAY I
ISLAMABAD
Arrival at Islamabad International Air Port , meet and greet and transfer to hotel . Evening free to explore the bazaars of Rawalpindi. Dinner in a restaurant on Margila hills off shoots of Himalaya. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2
CHILAS (1265 meters)
After early morning breakfast we depart for Chilas via Besham all along River Indus from Thakot through Karakoram Highway. ( Another alternative is we fly to Gilgit and travel 50 kms to Raikot bridge). The River Indus almost flowing along the line where Indian tectonic plate pushing Asian tectonic plate and a tumor comes after every three minutes. Thus pushing Himalayan and Karakoram range to rise 5 cms every year. We will stop at Shatial Rocks to view thousands of years old graffiti on it. In case the tour is in months from June to October the route will be via Babusar top which is at 13700 feet and Naran Valley.
DAY 3
FAIRY MEDOWS (3300 meters)
Breakfast will be in hotel and then we depart for Raikot Bridge over River Indus and at this place one can assume that depth of river gorge is over 5,200 meter no where in the World. Transfer to jeeps which will take us to Jhal village 15 kilometers in 2 hour steep drive through a dusty and interesting trek. After tea and refreshment at a tuck shop of a the village there is 2 hours easy walk till we reach legendry place Fairy Meadows 5 kilometers away. The grassland is surrounded by thick alpine forest mostly consist of coniferous trees. Among mammals a few brown bears and musk deer are present in the area. Tents and log cabins are available as accommodation for overnight stay.
DAY 4
NANGA PARBAT BASE CAMP.
After breakfast we start hiking toward Beyal Camp three hours easy walk which is a shepherd summer settlement with stunning view of Nanga Parbat. After tea will move to base camp at 3900 meters take two hours walk. At base camp a monument had been erected in the memory of climbers who died on the mountain. After a packed cold picnic lunch we will return to our camp site. Enjoy a unique and memorable night at the foot of Nanga Parbat around bonfire in land of fairies.
DAY 5
BESHAM / GILGIT
After breakfast we will checkout and hike to Tato village where jeeps will be waiting to take us to Raikot Bridge. At the bridge our transport will be waiting to take us to Besham or Gilgit ( From Gilgit fly back to Islamabad next day ) for over night stay in hotel.
DAY 6
ISLAMABAD
After breakfast either fly to Islamabad or drive via Mansehra, Abbottabad and Hevellian back to Islamabad.
End of Tour and Bon Voyage.
