ISLAMABAD/CHILAS:
Drive by airconditioned vans to the incredible mountains of the Northern Pakistan. This exciting drive will take you to the ancient town of Chilas on the famous Karakorum Highway via the beautiful Hazara Plateu and the Indus river gorge passing through the beautiful and wild Kohistan region. Upon arrival in Chilas transfer to the Shangrila Midway House. All meals included. (Drive time 10-11 hours)

CHILAS/GULMIT:
After an early breakfast drive to the beautiful Hunza valley passing right below the incredible masif of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest in the world (8125m), and beautiful Rakaposhi (7788m). Stop in the old town of Gilgit for lunch at the Serena Hotel. Visit the ancient forts at Altit and Baltit which ruled the Hunza valley for over nine hundred years. Upon arrival in Gulmit transfer to the Silk Route Lodge. Evening walk tour of the peaceful village of Gulmit and a visit to the small museum and the old Hunza house. Overnight at Silk Route Lodge. All meals included. (Drive time 6-7 hours)

GULMIT/SUST/PIRALI/TAXKERGAN:
After an early breakfast drive through the beautiful upper Hunza valley to the Pakistani checkpost at Sust passing the huge glaciers of Passu and Batura (5th largest in the world) and with incredible views of numerous 7000m peaks. After clearing customs and immigration drive by the border transport over the famous Khunjarab pass (4700m) to the Chinese province of Sinkiang. In this high altitude desert landscape you will see marmuts and semi wild yaks. Visit a Yurt (round Mongol tent covered with felts) dwelling and see the lifestyle of the free nomad herdsmen. Upon arrival at Taxkergon clear the customs and immigration and transfer to the Pamir hotel. Evening walk tour of Taxkergan and the old stone fort that gave the name to this city. Overnight at Pamir hotel. All meals included. (Drive time 8-9 hours)

TAXKERGAN/KASHGAR:
After breakfast drive through the exciting landscape of the high passes, vast dry lakes, deserts and snow covered peaks to the ancient city of Kashgar which is the meeting point of all the Silk Roads for over two thousand years. Upon arrival transfer to the Semans Hotel. Afternoon tour of the old city and bazaars with interesting traditional handicrafts. (Drive time 7-7.5 hours)

KASHGAR CSS:
After breakfast take a full day sightseeing excursion of this ancient city. Visit Hajakoba Tomb, Eidgah mosque, Moor Pagoda and the old city (In case of Sundays visit Sunday market). Have a lunch in an orchard under grape wines in the traditional manner. Overnight at Semans Hotel. All meals included.

KASHGAR/TORUGART PASS/KIRGHIZ STEPPE:
After an early breakfast drive by four wheel vehicles to the Tien Shan mountain range. Passing the oasis on the edge of the Takla Makan desert we ascend through narrow valleys and dry gorges to the top of the Turugart pass. After clearing customs and immigration formalities drive to the other side of pass and meet the Kirghiz guide and transport. After clearing the customs and immigrations drive through the lush Kirghiz steppes in Tienshan range to the campsite with views of the Farghana range. Overnight in tents. All meals included. (Drive time 8-9 hours)

CARAVAN SARAI TASH-RABAT:
After breakfast drive through the beautiful steppes with herds of wild horses and yurt dwelling nomads to the ancient caravans sarai of Tash-Rabat which was an important landmark on the Silk Road. Camp at the caravan sarai and explore this beautiful area full of wildlife. Overnight in tents. All meals included. (Drive time 3-4 hours)

TASH-RABAT/ISSYKUL LAKE:
After breakfast drive to Narin which is the first small city in Kyrghizstan. Continue your journey through the Tienshan mountains and beautiful valley of Cho river to the lovely region of Issykul lake. This 80 miles by 40 miles lake is nestled between the Tienshan range and the Allatu range and is considered the second deepest lake in the world. Upon arrival transfer to the Issykul Health resort which is the most popular resort hotel in this region. Evening walk to the lake. Overnight at the health resort. All meals included. (Drive time 7-8 hours)

ISSYKUL LAKE EXCURSION:
After breakfast drive along the shore of the lake and see the ancient rock drawings and inscriptions left behind by Sakis (Scythians) who were the first along with Parthians to ride horses, invent riding armour and trousers and developed a kind of small bows which were used while riding the horse back (Parthian shot). This region was also the favourite of Tamerlane who had a pleasure palace on one of the islands in the lake which is now submerged. Enjoy the afternoon by the shores of the lake. Overnight at the health resort. All meals included.

ISSYKUL/BURANA TOWER/BISHKEK:
After an early breakfast drive to Bishkek (formally called Fronze) which is a modern city and is the capital of Kyrghizstan. Upon arrival transfer to the Bishkek Hotel. All meals included. (Drive time 08 hours)

BISHKEK/TASHKENT:
After breakfast drive to Tashkent which is the capital of Uzbekistan. Upon arrival transfer to the Government Rest House. Evening excursion of the city center. All meals included.

TASHKENT/SAMARKAND:
After breakfast drive to Samarkand. This is the magnificent region of Oxus and Syrdirya. Upon arrival at the magnificent town of Samarkand transfer to the Government Guest House. Evening excursion of the old city including a thorough tour of the Rajestan Square. Overnight at Guest House. All meals included. (Drive time 6-7 hours)

SAMARKAND:
After breakfast have a full day sightseeing tour of this great city including a visit to the famous Madrasas, the Gur Amir or Topmb of Tamerlane, Urlug Beg's observatory and many other monuments dating between 12th and 17th century. Overnight at Guest House. All meals included.

SAMARKAND/BOKHARA:
After breakfast drive to the great city of Bokhara which was once the capital of this region. Upon arrival visit the Minerat square, the Madrasas, and the ancient mosques. Overnight at Government Guest House. All meals included.

BOKHARA/TASHKENT/ISLAMABAD (BY PK-262):
After breakfast visit the ancient covered bazaars dating back to the 12th century and the Bokhara fort. Transfer to the airport for flight back to Tashment and connect to the PIA flight to Islamabad leaving in the late afternoon. Breakfast and lunch included.