GILGIT
The breath taking 60-minute flight from Islamabad to Gilgit through the majestic snowcapped Himalayas and mighty Karakorams is an exciting experience. The Himalayan & Karakoram region consists of several hundred peaks, sixty of which rise higher than 6,700m. Among these giants are the famous Nanga Parbat (8,125m), the ninth highest in the world, and K-2 Peak (8,611m), the second highest.
HUNZA
Situated in the heart of the Karakorams, the legendary mountain kingdom of Hunza lies on the ancient trade route to Sinkiang; today the Karakoram Highway runs along this route. Very few places in the world compare with this small mountainous region, which was a semi autonomous state but is now fully unified with Pakistan.
KAGHAN VALLEY
One of the pleasures of visiting the Kaghan Valley is the picturesque drive from Rawalpindi to Abbottabad and onwards to Balakot.The Kaghan Valley is 154 Km long, rising to a height of 4,148m at Babusar Pass in the north.Lake Saif-ul-Muluk is one of the most popular scenic spots in the valley. This deep blue lake offers an awe-inspiring view of Mt. Malika Parbat - Queen of Mountains (5,291m). Shogran, Lake Lalusar and Babusar Pass are three places that make this Himalayan hideaway an unforgettable experience.
CHITRAL
In the northwestern region of Pakistan lies the remote and peaceful valley of Chitral. Lying in the midst of Hindukush Range, it is one of the world’s most beautiful regions. Chitral offers enchanting scenery in the shadow of majestic Trich Mir, which, at 7,708m is the highest peak of Hindukush Ranges.
SWAT
The Swat Valley is the ancient Buddhist land of “Udeyana” which served as a threshold to western Asia and China. Saidu Sharif is the administrative center of the Swat Valley. 13 km from Saidu Sharif, at Maraghzar, is Safed Mahal, a white marble palace built entirely of glittering marble and embellished with beautiful carvings. Other beautiful spots in the Swat Valley are Miandam (2,072 m), Karakar Pass (1,335 m) Shangla Pass (2,132 m), and Yakh Tangi (2,090 m)
