Gilgit City & Surroundings Explorer Tour
Explore Gilgit — the gateway of northern Pakistan — and its surroundings: Kargah Buddha, Naltar Valley coloured lakes, Bagrot Valley, and the confluence of three great mountain ranges.
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Pakistan's Premier Inbound Adventure Tourism Company
The Paradise Valley of Pakistan
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Rs 145,000
6 Days
Duration
3,300m
Max Elevation
2–16 pax
Group Size
Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Region
Azad Jammu & Kashmir is one of Pakistan's most beautiful and undervisited regions — a land of lush green mountains, rushing rivers, dense forests, and traditional Kashmiri villages. The Neelum River carves a dramatic turquoise course through the heart of the region, flanked by wooded hillsides and snow-capped peaks. This comprehensive tour covers the best of AJK: Muzaffarabad's forts, the magical Neelum Valley drive, the ancient Sharda ruins, the stunning Ratti Gali alpine lake, and the famous Banjosa Lake.
Neelum Valley — the most beautiful river valley in Azad Kashmir
Ratti Gali Lake (3,300m) — stunning alpine lake above the treeline
Sharda Ruins — 5th century Buddhist university and cultural landmark
Banjosa Lake — beautiful lake in forests above Rawalakot
Muzaffarabad Fort and Red Fort — historic Kashmiri heritage
Outstanding Kashmiri cuisine — unique to this region
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad
Drive to Muzaffarabad (4hrs). Visit Red Fort and Muzaffarabad Fort. City walk and local bazaar.
Muzaffarabad → Keran
Drive the spectacular Neelum Valley road. Stop at Nauseri, Patika, Athmuqam. Arrive Keran with river views.
Keran → Sharda → Ratti Gali
Continue to Sharda. Visit ancient ruins. Trek or jeep to Ratti Gali alpine lake (3,300m). Overnight camp or guesthouse.
Ratti Gali → Keran (Return)
Morning photography at lake. Return through Sharda. Overnight Keran.
Keran → Rawalakot → Banjosa
Drive to Rawalakot. Trek to Banjosa Lake in cedar forest.
Rawalakot → Islamabad
Morning Banjosa Lake walk. Drive back to Islamabad.
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$518 USD · 4–5 persons
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3-star hotels & clean guesthouses. En-suite bathrooms.
Includes guide, all meals, permits & accommodation.
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