The Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Trek in Pakistan’s Hunza Valley offers 6-10 day journey through stunning landscapes, with highlights including breathtaking views of Rakaposhi and Diran peaks, glacier crossings, and possible wildlife sightings like ibex and markhor. The trek, best done in late spring or early autumn, features moderate daytime temperatures (10–20°C) but drops below...
The Chilem Joshi Festival in Kailash Chitral is a vibrant celebration of spring and cultural heritage, held by the Kalash people. This enchanting experience offers a rare glimpse into the lives and traditions of one of Pakistan’s most intriguing indigenous groups, making it a truly memorable journey. It typically occurs in May, marking the end...
Gandhara, the cradle of Buddhist Civilization, has a rich history dating back to the Rigveda. This region, reminiscent of the provinces of the Achaemenian Empire as per a Darius period inscription from the 6th century BC, has seen the rise and fall of various dynasties and civilizations. Pushkalavati, known as Balahisar-Charsadda, served as its first...
La in Balti means mountain pass, ridge or a low point between two mountains, allowing access through a relatively lower point.This pass has one the most overwhelming mountain panoramas anywhere in the world, with all of the karakoram’s 8000m peaks close at hand. The Gondogoro La, though popular with trekkers. The pass can be attempted as early as the last three or four days in june. By august, objective dangers from crevasses, avalanche and rock fall increase substantially as the snow cover begins to melt. However, the pass is very steep and crossing it requires the use of fixed ropes to ascend and descend. So, in a way, this is beyond conventional trekking.
K2 Base camp trek or Baltoro Glacier Trek as the name suggests would take the adventure lovers to the 2nd highest mountain of the world. Trek through Baltoro glacier which stretches 63 Km making it one of the longest glaciers in the world outside the polar region.
Locally known as Rohi, Cholistan desert is in the southern part of Punjab Pakistan, that forms part of the Thar desert which extends to the Indian state of Rajasthan through Sindh.
Shandur Pass is a pass located in between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Shandur is a flat plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The Shandur Polo Festival is held in July every year for polo matches between the teams of Chitral District and Gilgit-Baltistan Province.
Deosai is a plateau at an elevation of 4114 meters (13,497 feet) above sea level and is the second highest plateau in the world. Located in Gilgit Baltistan, It is a designated national park to preserve the flora and fauna. Deosai is famous for its brown bears and its most common natives, the marmots. During spring, the plateau is covered with different species of flowers.
