Itinerary includes:
When to visit: 01/05 - 10/01
Day: 1
Route Details: 9-10 Hours Drive
Description:
In the early morning, you will be picked up from Islamabad for a journey towards Ayun Valley via the Lowari Tunnel. Our first stop will be in Dir, before continuing to Ayun Valley. You will arrive by evening for an overnight stay in Ayun Valley.
Day: 2
Route Details: 3-4 Hours Drive
Description:
We will travel to the beautiful Kalash Valley in a local car. The entire day will be dedicated to exploring the unique culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Kalasha people. On the way, we will visit the villages of Rambur and Bamburet. In the evening, we will proceed to Chitral for an overnight stay.
Day: 3
Route Details: 5-6 Hours Drive
Description:
After breakfast, we will embark on a tour of Chitral Valley, beginning with a visit to the famous Shahi Mosque, which is around 100 years old, followed by the Chitral Museum. After the excursion, we will continue our journey towards Upper Dir, arriving by midday to check into the hotel.
Day: 4
Route Details: 7-8 Hours Drive
Description:
After an early breakfast, we will depart for Mingora, Swat, which we expect to reach in 4-5 hours. From there, we will continue our journey towards Kalam Valley, making brief stops at Madyan and Bahrain along the way. We aim to arrive at Kalam Valley by evening, where we will check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day: 5
Route Details: 2-3 Hours Jeep Ride
Description:
In Winter: We will embark on a journey in a 4X4 jeep to reach the last accessible point near Paloga Glacier. Along the way, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the Ushu Forest. After our return to Kalam, we’ll spend some time enjoying the riverside and the local bazaar.
In Summer: Our day will begin with an exhilarating 4X4 jeep ride to the picturesque Mahodand Lake. On the route, we will stop to explore the Ushu Forest. Once we return to Kalam, we’ll continue our adventure by visiting the riverside and exploring the bustling bazaar in the evening.
Day: 6
Route Details: 4-5 Hours drive
Description:
After breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Swat and Fizzaghat, making brief stops at points we missed earlier. We will visit the White Palace in Marghuzar and the Swat Museum. Following these visits, we will proceed to Malam Jabba, arriving in 1-2 hours, where we will check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day: 7
Route Details: 1-2 Hours Drive
Description:
We will spend the day exploring the Malam Jabba Chair Lift and Zip Line area until the evening. After our adventure, we will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day: 8
Route Details: 6-7 Hours Drive
Description:
We will head towards Mingora and Fizzaghat, making brief stops at some points we missed previously. Afterward, we will continue our journey towards Islamabad, aiming to arrive by evening, marking the end of this unforgettable tour.