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$1,950/
Per Person- Small Group size limited to 12 (minimum 6 required to make this trip happen)
- The trip covers heritage sites in Upper Punjab such as Mughal architecture, Hindu temples, Khewra Salt mines, Taxila Archeological ruins, attending the Kalash trip Chillam Joshi festival, and city tours of Lahore & Islamabad
- Escorted by your Tour Leader and Local Community Guide(s)
- Stays in Boutique Hotels, Heritage Properties, Guesthouses on twin/double sharing basis
- Experience Local Cuisine and Culture
This tour is a blend of Mountains and a Heritage tour covering Mughal era architecture, Khewra Salt Mines, Hindu temple complex, and attending the Kalash tribe Chillam Joshi festival in Chitral district.
In the remote valleys of the Hindukush lies the valley of Kalash. Rumored to be the descendent of Macedonian King Alexander’s army, the valley is the home to the last members of the Kalash tribe.
Numbering around 5,000 the inhabitants live in the picturesque Birir, Bumburet and Rumbur Valleys. Considered Animists, they do not follow any religion. People of Kalash believe in the power of nature, refuged by the mountains surrounding their villages, and the changing season providing different food and fruits for sustenance.
Choimus Festival is the Kalash winter festival and is celebrated after the Kalash finish their fieldwork and store their cheese, fruit, vegetables and grains for the year.
Included and Excluded
- All hotel nights on twin sharing basis from Day 1 to 14. Please note we cannot guarantee a roommate
- All ground transportation
- All meals and water. Lunch (on the go) may involve picnic baskets or boxes
- All tips to service providers such as drivers and hotel staff
- Entry Tickets to forts museums and national parks
- An online photo album of the experience for you to download and share
- Travel insurance (required)
- Visa fee
- International Airfare to Islamabad, Pakistan (we can suggest flights to take from your home country)
- Evacuation in case of medical, natural calamity, or any unforeseen emergency
- Minibars, laundry, telephone, Personal medicines, gear, or clothing
- Extra Tips to restaurant and hotel staff or Drivers
Itinerary
You will arrive in Islamabad. If you arrive early, we will take you on a short city tour covering Lok Virsa Museum and Golra Railway Station. In the evening we will have a group meeting. Â
We will depart for Taxila archeological site, covering several Buddhist holiest site and the Taxila Museum. Evening we will visit Shopping centers.
Early in the morning, we will depart for Chitral via Swat Motorway in Dir, crossing the 10-km-long Lowari tunnel that connects to Chitral. For the next four days, we will spend time in the Kalash Valey and visit heritage sites and a National Park around Chitral
Departing Kalash valley early in the morning, we will depart back for Islamabad, arriving late in the evening for Swat Valley and will stay in Malam Jabba, a hill station and Ski resort. Enroute we will visit Gandhara (Buddhism) Civilization archeological sites and museums.
We will leave for Islamabad from Swat. Arriving late afternoon.Â
We now depart for Lahore. En route, we will visit the Katas Temples Complex and the world’s second-largest Salt mine in Khewra. We will arrive late in the evening in the cultural capital of Pakistan, Lahore.
A leisurely paced day visiting shopping centers and museums. Evening we will visit Wagha or Kasur border for a border closing ceremony.
We will spend 2-days visiting Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore Fort, Badshahi Masjid, and many more architectural marvels from the Mughal Era.
Departure for home country.
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Upon your registration, your deposit immediately goes toward reserving your space for transport/flights, hotels, and excursions that must be booked months in advance and are often non-refundable.
Cancellation by our guests The cancellation charges are as follows unless otherwise indicated on the detailed itinerary for each trip. All cancelation intimations must be received via email.
60 Days or more Money refunded minus non-refundable deposit
30 – 59 Days Penalty of 50% of the total cost of the trip
29 Days or less 100% forfeit
If a trip is cancelled by Road Less Traveled When a tour is canceled in the case of force majeure, the Tour Participant will receive a refund minus any funds that we are unable to recover from any supplier.
Cancellation by our guests The cancellation charges are as follows unless otherwise indicated on the detailed itinerary for each trip. All cancelation intimations must be received via email.
60 Days or more Money refunded minus non-refundable deposit
30 – 59 Days Penalty of 50% of the total cost of the trip
29 Days or less 100% forfeit
If a trip is cancelled by Road Less Traveled When a tour is canceled in the case of force majeure, the Tour Participant will receive a refund minus any funds that we are unable to recover from any supplier.
The non-refundable $500 deposit guarantees your space. The 2nd installment of $1,000 is due on 20 March 2025 and the balance on 20 April 2025.
For our guests, we will connect with you about the best ways to transfer money.
For our guests, we will connect with you about the best ways to transfer money.
Pakistan Tourist Visa portal: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visa/
Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip.
Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip.
Everyone has their own physical fitness level, and we want to give a realistic picture of what to expect on this journey. If you have any questions about whether or not this is the right trip for you, please connect with us!
Transport – Road journey will be long, involving sitting for a stretch of time. Though roads are all metaled, there may be some spots where we will experience bumpy roads. Our offroad excursion into side valleys will require a 4x4, on a gravel or rocky path.
Travel – As we go into side valleys, the track will be a winding road, and some may feel motion sickness.
Hikes or Walking—Some places require some walking, especially in Gol National Park, Kalash Valley, which has a steep climb through a paved path or steps. Some short hikes will be required to reach the attraction, and these hikes will be on a gravel or rocky track.
High Altitude – on average, we will be around 8,000 – 9,000 feet above sea level in the Kalash Valley and Chitral.
Sitting – Your hotel rooms will have Western sit toilets (the kind you are used to at home), but we may encounter squat toilets when we are on our outdoor day trips.
Transport – Road journey will be long, involving sitting for a stretch of time. Though roads are all metaled, there may be some spots where we will experience bumpy roads. Our offroad excursion into side valleys will require a 4x4, on a gravel or rocky path.
Travel – As we go into side valleys, the track will be a winding road, and some may feel motion sickness.
Hikes or Walking—Some places require some walking, especially in Gol National Park, Kalash Valley, which has a steep climb through a paved path or steps. Some short hikes will be required to reach the attraction, and these hikes will be on a gravel or rocky track.
High Altitude – on average, we will be around 8,000 – 9,000 feet above sea level in the Kalash Valley and Chitral.
Sitting – Your hotel rooms will have Western sit toilets (the kind you are used to at home), but we may encounter squat toilets when we are on our outdoor day trips.
Property Options that will be selected are far from the madding crowd, giving you time to explore nature and yourself, offering complete privacy and a homely atmosphere. You will find yourself in Boutique Hotels, Heritage properties, Guesthouses or Yurts.
Please go through the Terms & Conditions in the Resource TAB. A PDF file can be downloaded for your record.
Please go through the Waiver Agreement in the Resource TAB. A PDF file can be downloaded for your record.
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