Best experiences, free tours and excursions in Islamabad

The 3,000 years old Gandhara Civilization covers a vast territory, including Peshawar, Taxila, Swat, Malakand Agency, Bajur Agency, Mardan and the Hindush Kush and Karakorum mountain areas. These areas have remained the center of Buddhism for centuries

It lies in Batura Valley Passu in Gojal region of the Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan. The Batura Glacier, 57 kilometers (35 mi) long the northern region is holy with lofty mountains, long glaciers and amazing landscape making it a heaven for Alpine lovers. Batura Glacier trek is an incredibly beautiful trek of such scenery

If you are looking out to spend some time in a peaceful, deserted, but beautiful land, and you if your soul and mind are missing the embodiment of nature’s blessings, you can fulfill your aspirations and sooth your soul in the solitude of this wilderness. The weather is extremely volatile. For a minute you would see sunlight and then suddenly clouds would start to play hide and seek, and then the rain would suddenly start pouring.

Boisum and Chafchingol, two high passes in the remote Ghuzherav Mountains, link Shimshal village with Koksil on the KKH 17km west of Khunjerab Pass. Traversing the South and North Ghuzherav mountains makes for a spectacularly beautiful and challenging trek. Boisum Pass is not glaciated, but the higher Chafchingol is. The approach to Chafchingol involves fording a deep, swift torrent several times and ascending Class 2 scree and loose rock. The descent is over a crevassed glacier.

We offer a 35-day itinerary for Spantik Peak, beginning with your arrival in Islamabad. Karakorum Expeditions ensures your journey is enjoyable, adventurous, and seamless, taking care of all logistics, accommodations, food, and travel arrangements. Despite Spantik Peak being located in Nagar Valley, the climbing route starts from the Baltistan side. After a briefing at the Ministry of Tourism, we arrange your flight to Skardu, followed by trekking across the Chogolungma glacier to reach the base camp. The ascent to the 7027-meter Spantik Peak begins in the Arandu region of Baltistan, also known as little Tibet.

The glaciated Darkot An (4650m) at the Yasin Valley’s head is more easily crossed from north to south, even though access to its north side takes several days. The most desirable route for this trek from Iskhoman to Yasin is via the Karambar Valley, the dividing line between the Hindu Raj and Karakoram ranges.

Sonia Peak is located in the remote North Ghuzerav mountains north of Shimshal close to the Chapchingol Pass. It falls within the boundaries of the Khunjerab National Park which is adjacent to the Tashkorgan National Park in China.

We know the risks involved in trekking to the Biafo, Hisper and Snow Lake like the back of our hands, and we are always alert to save our team from straying on a patch of ice or plunging into a deep crevasse. 

It lies in Batura Valley Passu in Gojal region of the Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan. The Batura Glacier, 57 kilometers (35 mi) long the northern region is holy with lofty mountains, long glaciers and amazing landscape making it a heaven for Alpine lovers. Batura Glacier trek is an incredibly beautiful trek of such scenery. An average height of 3800m, wild alpine flowers filled meadows, birch trees and where roses and juniper trees are common.

If you have love for adventure, culture, heritage, high mountains, lush green valleys and peaceful and hospitable people, you can find all these under our tour for Gilgit, Hunza and Baltistan.