Range: | Capital Islamabad-KPK –Punjab-Sindh | Country: | Pakistan |
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Max Altitude: | Duration: | 12 Days | |
Best Season: | October to March | Walking per day: | |
Grade: | Easy | Ideal Group Size: | 7-10-15-20 PAX |
Hotel Nights: | 11 | Camping Nights: |
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Pakistan is a home to one of the ancient civilizations of the world that thrived 4500 years ago along the Indus River. The Indus Valley Civilization developed a highly organized culture and commerce as land and sea routes with Sumerian and Mesopotamian cultures connected it. The Ancient Culture Tour is a combination of varied cultures and ethnic groupings of Pakistan with their rich traditions. The tour includes visits to the grand monuments, the minarets, mausoleums of the great Moguls, deserts of lower Punjab as well the 2nd largest Salt Mine in the world at Khewra, archeological sites / museums of Swat, Peshawar, Taxila.
Islamabad 500m
On arrival AMT guide will transfer you to hotel. Afternoon a sight-seeing trip will take you to the twin cities of modern capital Islamabad, Faisal Mosque, Saidpur Village Shaker Parian, Pakistan Monument, and return to hotel.
Full day excursion in Islamabad
Today, will go for full day excursion to Islamabad city tour, visiting ,Islamabad Market , 41 kilometers drive to Taxila museum . In the afternoon will take half day excursion to busiest market of Rawalpindi Raja Bazaar, and back to Islamabad overnight in Hotel.
Islamabad –Peshawar 139 kilometers 2hrs
Following the breakfast we’ll drive to Peshawar it will just two hours to reach.On arrival shift to Hotel.Than we will visit the KanishkaStupa, Gorkhatri, Peshawar Museum, Islamia College, QissaKhawani Bazaar (the Story Tellers Bazaar) and BalaHisar Fort. The Peshawar Museum was founded in 1907 in memory of Queen Victoria. The building features an amalgamation of British, South Asian, Hindu, Buddhist and Mughal Islamic architectural styles. The museum's collection has almost 14,000 items, and is well known for its collection of Greco-Buddhist art. The museum's ancient collection features pieces from the Gandharan, Kushan, Parthian, and Indo-Scythian periods. Lunch and Dinner will be in street food Peshawar.Over night in hotel.
Peshawar to Lahore 520 kms 5-6 hrs
Following the breakfast check-out from the hotel in Peshawar . En route after two hours visit Khewra Salt Mine (the largest salt mine in the world. Than 2nd destination is Rohtas after two & half hrs drive stop at Rohtas Fort which is in UNESCO World Heritage list if the team and time allowed to visit. The fort is built by Sher Shah Suri in purpose of defending the city against Mughals.. It reflects the early Islamic architecture. After visit Lunch will be serve at Dina and will have continued drive to Lahore, transfer to hotel
Full day excursions in Lahore
After breakfast, will go for full day sightseeing tour of Lahore, visiting Lahore fort, Badshahi mosque, Masjid Wazir Khan, tomb of Jahangir, afternoon visit Shalimar garden and then proceed to Wahga border to see the flag lowering ceremony of Pakistan and Indian army. Overnight stay in hotel at Lahore.
Lahore-Harappa-Multan 460 kilometers 6-7 hrs
Following the breakfast depart from the hotel for Harappa which is on our way. We will have information about the social life, economic system and writings of Harappa ,and then continue drive to Multan. Multan. Multan is in such a strategic point of trade ways. It’s an important industrial city dating back 2000 years ago. The city is famous with its shrines. The most famous of these are the shrines of BahaddinZakria, Shams Tabriz and Shah Rukhn-e-Alam. We will visit these 3 shrines and then we will have free time in Hussein Agahi Bazaar if time allowed. Lunch dinner will be in street food of Multan. over night in Hotel
Multan- Derawar Fort – Uch Sharif –Bahawalpur 120 Kilometer
Following the breakfast, our first destination is Derawar Fort and the tombs around it in the Cholistan Desert. Around noon, we will leave the desert & drive to Uch Sharif to visit Shrines & tombs. Return to Bahawalpur and if time permit we will visit local bazaar in of Bahawalpur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Bahawalpur-Sukhar 334 KM (kilometers) 4-5 hrs
Following the breakfast we’ll drive to Sindh. While driving to Sukhar, we will stop at Bhong to see the magnificent Bhong Mosque which was constructed in 50 years. This mosque was awarded Aga Khan Architecture Award in 1986. Later on, visit to Uch Sharif which was founded by Alexander the Great. The most important of those are the tombs with their stunning appearance. We will visit the tombs of BibiJewandi, Baha el-Halim, Sheikh SeyfeddinGazroni and JalaluddinBukhari. After visiting sight seeing on the way ,on arrival in Sukhar shift to Hotel. Dinner will be in street food of Sukhar .
Sukkur- MohenjoDaro-Sehwan Sharif 228 kms 4hrs
Sehwan-Bhit Shah – Karachi 284 kms 5hrs
Drive to Karachi En-route visit the Mausoleum of the great Sufi Poet Shah Abdul LatifBhitai if team interested to visit otherwise continue drive to Karachi .On arrival shift to Hotel. If the time and team allowed than visit Karachi street foods Dinner will be in one of famous street foods…InshAllah !Over night in hotel.
Full day city tour of Karachi
After breakfast, will go for full day sightseeing tour of Karachi, visiting Dhobi Ghat, Quaid's tomb, Chaukundi tombs, Sufi saint Abdullah Shah's tomb and national museumand some street food . Overnight stay in hotel.
Departure Day
On early morning shift to Airport and fly out you home destinations.
30% advance shall be collect our bank account when group confirmed and remaining amounts will be collect from arrival city of Pakistan
Invitation Letter
Accommodation on twin sharing basis in 4 star hotels if not avail 4stars in the valley, than to accommodate in the best one of the town .
Daily breakfast,lunch,Dinner in best restaurant of the city and towns
Airport Pick and Drop
Air-conditioned luxury transport for whole of the trips
Domestic flights as per program
English speaking tour guide
Site entrance and National park fees.
Entry fees of monuments
All kind of taxes
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks.
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, and crampon and harnesses etc.
Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of ASAIN MOUNTAIN TOURS
Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
Single supplement.
International flights, Airport and departure taxes and
Visa fee and personal travel Insurance.
Good luck to have tremendous trips throughout journey in the cities of Pakistan.
Our Service :
We offer full-board service-on demand packages for international & domestic group guests as well as an individual guest. We handle trips with such a great care that each and every single guest exceeds their expectations.
Our all inclusive approach, quality services at the best prices make our adventures great value for money. Our trip costs cover valuable inclusions like all meals while trekking and a dedicated local crew who will go the extra yard to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime. Our high level of support allows you to relax and focus on the incredible journey ahead of you.
Our Staff :
We are (AMT) have a dedicated team of professionals belongs to heart of Karakorum/Himalaya,Hindukush,having inborn attachment and experienced,familier to caters in, Expeditions, Treks and Tours, believe in delivers to excellent, quality service and safety at the forefront .We employ a large number of local tours guides who are multi-lingual making it easy to communicate with visitors .
Our all inclusive approach;
Quality services at the best prices make our adventures great value for money. Our trip costs cover valuable inclusions like all meals while trekking and a dedicated local crew who will go the extra yard to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime. Our high level of support allows you to relax and focus on the incredible journey ahead of you.
Innovative itineraries
We've been organizing treks and tours in Pakistan for many years and our firsthand knowledge of the region is exceptional.
Accommodation :
A. Hotels :
In cities and large towns you will be accommodated in 3-4 Star standard Hotels that are centrally located, atmospheric and reliable.
B. Camping :
Enjoy fully our wilderness supported camping in remote mountains valleys in Karakoram & Himalayan Mountains with our outstanding crew. While the campsite locations have been handpicked for their location, our commitment to responsible travel ensures our footprint is kept to a minimum.
Committed with Excellency
Responsible multiple trips practice is at the heart of every program that we offer. When you book one of our adventures trips you're supporting a program that ensures is committed to safety and sustainability.
Price Criteria :
We always care about customers in pricing as per customer's need. We have wide range of pricing options from cheapest to luxury. We compromise according customers' plan and budget.
Our philosophy :
AMT philosophy is only operating with small / Medium size groups provides ,more personalized service. This minimizes environmental impact and continues to have a proven advantage in our success rates, superior to any other operator. We ensure that clients are in the best prepared shape of their life.
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You are taking your first steps into the realm of the outdoors, or a seasoned adventurer, we believe you will find the quality of the experience offered on Adventure Service second to none. We invite you to contact to discuss your next adventure and enjoy exploring our website and the wealth of information that we provided here for you.
Trekking in Pakistan requires decent gear. Especially the basics like an 80-90l backpack and quality trekking socks. Read here what to bring with you;
Documents :
– Passport
– Travel insurance
– Boarding passes for flights
– 2 passport photos
– Driving License
– Dollars in cash
– Credit card (make sure you have $500 available on your card
in case evacuation by helicopter is required)
Sleep :
– Sleeping bag
– Extra sleeping bag lining
Footwear :
– Mountain shoes: 3 or 4 season lightweight
– Slippers or sandals for the city
– Aircraft shoes (optional)
Clothing :
– Make sure you have non-cotton clothing for during the trek
– 2 t-shirts with under layer (e.g. running t-shirts)
– Fleece / soft-shell jacket
– Waterproof jacket
– Down jacket for warmth
– Travel and city wear
– Underwear
– Trousers for under layer (optional)
– Waterproof pants
– Trekking pants
– Trekking shorts (optional)
– 2 thick trekking socks
– Lightweight and breathable trekking socks
– Gloves and woolen hat
Accessories :
– One backpack: 35 liters
– A duffel bag or backpack with straps to go over your back (Max
8kg weight for the porters to carry)
– Dry bag or waterproof cover for your backpack
– Water bottle/thermos: at least 2 liters.
– Sunglasses
– Sunscreen
– Personal medication – Inhaler, blister plasters, etc.
– General toiletries, contact lenses, spectacles (if necessary)
– Towel
– Electronics – Headlight, travel adapter, phone & charger
– Lip balm
– Book
– MP3/Music and headphones
– Hand disinfectant, biodegradable wet wipes
High Altitude Porter | • HAP include their daily wages, kit allowance, insurance premium, base camp tents, food, low altitude porters to carry personal equipment Askoli – Base camp both ways. • K-2!$4500 • Broad Peak ,GI,GII-! $3800 • Nanga Parbat! $4200 |
High Altitude Tent (North Face, Kailas, Ozark) | U$D 380 each tent for rental, in case sewerage damage then the full tent price shall be impose as U$D 650 each. |
EPI Gas | AMT provide the best brand EPI gas which shall be charge U$D 12 each Colman, Korean Sport cartridge. |
Oxygen bottles | AMT provide Imported oxygen the bottle based on 4ltr each and Price will be U$D $600 each bottles. |
Mask and Regulator | We provide the best new model Mask regulator U$D 750 each. If you want to rental then one Mask and regulator USD $ 380 |
Snow Bar | On sell per Price $12 |
Cooking Pot | $55 |
Showel | $48 |
Walky Talky | One set $150 |
Satellite Phone | Rent $289 |
Cooking Stove | $25 |
Bamboo Stick |
Recently, the government has launched a new visa portal and made the visa obtaining procedure easier for 175 countries where you can fill up an online application and submit it to get a tourist visa. Before you can even apply you need to get a letter of invitation (LOI) from ASIAN MOUNTAIN TOURS, basically we will accept responsibility for you. The process is pretty straight forward. After you received your letter of invitation you can apply directly via this portal. https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visit-visas/
We support three category visas for only Tourism purpose.
1. Mountaineering visa (Apply only climbing purpose up to 6500m) Obtaining visa 7-8 Working weeks.)
2. Trekking visa (Apply trekking visa for permitted areas) Obtainingvisa 5-6 Working weeks.)https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/mountaineering-trekking
3. Touristvisa (Apply those who have just city and mountains valley Tour)Obtainingvisa within one week)https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visit-visas/
For more information Please feel free to contact us.
All our potential guests must read and know the different elevations mentioned for each trekking day in each programs. This is a hard trek at a very high altitude, But do not worry yourself humans are gifted to become familiar to high elevations, the participants must acclimatize to our well-planned itinerary. The maximum elevations depending on your choice of trek are given below.
GondogoroLa Height/Elevation: 5,585 meter
K2 base camp height/Elevation: 5,130 meters
What is the trek distance and max altitude?
The total trek covers about 167 kilometers over the course of 12 days – with the highest max altitude on the trek GondogoroLa 5,584 meters
Breakfast:Typically includes an omelet/fried eggs, fried Pakistani bread (paratha) chai/ coffee, tea etc.
Lunch: Will include a mix of local bread, noodle soup, tinned fish, biscuits, crackers, cheese, and green tea / chai.
Dinner: mix of vegetables, rice, noodle dishes, daal, meat (mutton or chicken), and other tasty dishes served up by our experienced cook and crew.
No we are more encourage for customize for climb, trips/treks. We are familiar to cater all mountains activity 8000m to below 5000m ,as well trekking and tours activity in the renown mountains valley of Pakistan. Our Designated packages are more trending mostly in Karakorum range. We also run private treks /Tours for groups of friends, charities, clubs, organizations and corporate. Please Be sure to mention which Peaks you interested in, we will get back to you with a detailed response to your inquiry. Thanks!
Our refund policy is more realistic for the customer satisfaction.
If you cancel your participation 30 days before the trip we charge a 15% deduction, 15 days before the trip means a 35% deduction and no refunds are offered if you cancel your participation 7 days or less. These deductions do not include any bank transfer charges. Please have a check our terms & conditions.
Hotel nights in Islamabad ,Skardu, Hunza ,Gilgit :3 -4 star
On your way to the starting point of the trek you will sleep in decent hotels in Islamabad and Skardu. Full board and based on a double room.
Camping :
During your trek you will stay in campsites along the trails. The porters will take care of all camping equipment. Comfortable members’ tent, Mattresses, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils are coming along on your way to the K2 Base Camp.
1.Mode of Payments;
o All provisional reservations of proposed trips advance deposit in US Dollar,Ponds,Euro,deposit upon confirmation of the trip to our bank account by telegraphic transfer and balance to be paid when group arrival in Islamabad.
2.Reservations and Advance Payment:
o All provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on your advance deposit of 25% of price in US Dollars and Euro as advance payment into our account 50 days before arrival of the group/client in Pakistan. The rest of amount must be paid on arrival in Pakistan.
3.Refund Procedures;
o In case canceled after the commencement of the trip or after advance deposit of trips due to any reason whatsoever, no refund will be given on any unutilized services other than hotels, meals and air tickets which are subject to cancellation charges accordingly.
o If the cancellation is made 15 days prior to departure full refund from the advance payment will be made after nominal communication service charge. AMT reserves the right to deduct in respect of hotel reservation, conformation of airline ticket, compile of documentation, and other further necessary work which are being done before the arrival of clients.
o If the cancellation is made in less than 30 days, AMT has reserved right to deduct 10% in shape of paper works.
o 25% cancellation charge from paid package price if the cancellation is made in less than 15 days of arrival date.
4.Timing of Booking;
o We advise you to book your trip minimum 2-3 months before your arrival in Pakistan to avoid any problem in preparing papers to support your visa need for Pakistan. All participants must be in possession of a valid passport and obtain a Pakistani visa. We help our clients with visa invitation letter from AMT, on providing personal information as requested.
5. Supplement Charge:
o On our holidays tour / trek packages, rooms or tents are provided in twin sharing basis. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to client who does not have another tour participant to share room / tent with.
6.Incomplete Tour:
o Anyone deciding to abandon the trip after arrival or leave during the trip due to health or for whatever reason(s) whether the clients own or external (of the nature of force majeure) will not be eligible for any refund. This also applies in case the entire group completes/abandons the trip and decides to return earlier than the agreed time schedule..
7. Impact On Your Journey:
o We put our every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours, but it is must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Asian countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impact on your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before head is must to venture into journey.
8.Travel Insurance:
o You must purchase comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation etc.
Special Note: We recommend to clients must protect themselves by travel insurance , the premium should cover at least $25k to $30K for high mountains of 8000m and belows,wheares it require $20k to $25 k for streanus type treks on height of 5000m.A copy of insurance need to bring or send it through to our office by email. If any unforeseen happens at mountains while climbing or trekking then we claim to relevant insurance company to make sure to avail rescue mission. This is suggested to all our esteemed clients.
9.TRIPS Amendment:
o To make alterations of any trek / tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. But occasionally, you may be obliged to do so en route under certain circumstance for instance bad weather etc.
10.Risk And Responsibility:
o Your safety and enjoyment is our prime concern. We therefore carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble–free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, trip may be change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
11: Flight Delay / Cancellation:
o There is virtually possibility of flight delay or postponement for notorious weather in Karakoram & Himalayan Mountain regions of Pakistan which could be happened, especially during off season, you’re highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating consequence. In case of flight cancellation then our company arrange road transportations from concern city or town to arrival and departure airport.
12. Environment Safety
o Please dispose the garbage separately, organic waste can be disposed at the place and non-organic waste should be taken off the nature .
Best of Luck