08 Days Tagham Festival Shimshal Valley Pakistan

OVERVIEW

1^st Week of April every Year

Day To Mode Time Hours Height M Stay

00 Fly to Pakistan Flight Hotel

01 Besham/ Narran AC Van 06/07 1,050 Motel

02 Hunza /Passu AC Van 06/07 2,515 Hotel/Lodge

03-05 Shimshal village Trek 04/05 3,300 GH/Local House

06 Hunza/Gilgit Rest 05/06 2,250 Hotel

07 Besham AC Van 12 1,050 Motel

08 Islamabad AC Van 5/6 670 Hotel

Day-00 Fly to Pakistan

Day - 01 Islamabad – Besham/Chilas:

Arrive Islamabad, after short stay for fresh up and breakfast drive on the Karakoram Highway to Besham/ Chilas in air conditioned transport. Overnight stay in hotel. (260 km, 6/7 hours)

Day - 02 Drive to Hunza Karimabad:

Exciting drive through the gorge of Indus & Hunza rivers. En route visit the meeting point of the world’s three highest mountain ranges; Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakoram. Enjoy views of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m) & Rakaposhi (7,788 m). Overnight in hotel. (515 km, 8/9 hours)

Day - 03 -05 Hunza - Shimshal:

After two hours Jeep drive we will be in Kuk, opposite to Mulungudi glacier, with hot springs. We have beautiful view of Dastagil Sar (7885m. From here it is easy drive to the main valley and an hour to main village. Shimshal is one of the remotest areas of Karakoram. 900 -1000 years ago Shimshal Valley was discovered by a Sufi Saint he settled here and all Shimshal people are from his family. Camp overnight. (4/5 hours, 3300m)

Tagham Festival: is a Unique Festivals in Shimshal in 1st April every year to Witness Its Vibrant Culture & Rich Traditions.

A nature lover, a traditional touch, a culture enthusiast or a foodie – whatever kind of traveler you may be, Shimshal promises to be the perfect travel destination that will allure you with its magic. While Shimshal is also known as the home of mountaineers. Tagham festivals reflects its vibrant cultural diversity and religious tolerance, and assures you a glimpse into its rich traditions. While during your visit Shimshal you can drive through this beautiful Karakorum high way exploring its many wonders, do try to witness three mountain ranges Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush Mountains and the people who lives in the villages with rich culture, festivals and celebrations.

Day-06 Hunza Karimabad: Day free at Karimabad to explore the valley and possible excursion to Passu & Batura glaciers & visit the forts. Altit & Baltit forts are the landmarks of the times when Hunza was a well sought after staging post on the Karakoram Branch of the Silk Route. The frost was erected by the locals of safeguard themselves against the invaders coming mostly from Central Asia, over the high passes. Overnight at hotel. Meals and overnight at hotel. Hunza cultural dance in evening.

Day – 07 Drive Karimabad – Besham/ Narran: Early morning drive Air Conditioned transport on the Karakoram High way towards Besham. Lunch in Dassu. Proceed towards Besham. Overnight at Motel. (11/12 hours)

Day – 08 Drive Besham/ Narran – Islamabad: After breakfast we will drive on Karakoram Highway to Islamabad. We could stop at Taxila to visit the archaeological site of Gandhara Buddhist civilization, dating from 500 BC to 500 AD. Half day SS in Islamabad after lunch. Evening free. Overnight at Hotel. (5/6 hours)

Morning transfer to Islamabad airport for international departure flight.