Drive to Chilas on Karakoram highway 11-12 hours 461 km. Overnight at hotel
Karakorum highway is 8th wonder of the world (KKH) Karakorum highway is the highest paved international road in the world. It connects China and Pakistan across the Karakorum Mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,733 m/15,397 ft. It connects China’s Xinjiang region with Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions and also serves as a popular tourist attraction. Due to its high elevation and the difficult conditions in which it was constructed, it is also referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.

Drive to Skardu along with Indus River 8-9 hours, 290 km. En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, The Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush and stop at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m

Morning drive to Shigar valley 35 km, visit Shigar Fort, Shigar valley and the Cold Desert, also known as the Katpana Desert. Afternoon visit Satpara Lake and hike to Kharpocho fort from Skardu city 2 hours.

Drive to Khaplu village 100 km, En-route stop at various viewpoints for photography. Arrive Khaplu and transfer to hotel.
After refreshment visit Khaplu Fort and Khaplu village. Evening enjoy walk and photography from the colors of blossom in Khaplu village.

Morning visit Chaqchan Mosque and Khaplu village, afternoon drive back to Skardu 100 km.

Drive to back to Besham on Karakorum highway 10-12 hours. En-route stop at various view points for photography and refreshment.

After breakfast departure for Islamabad 261 km, en route visit Taxila, which includes Taxila Museum, Julian, Mohra, Moradu and Sirkap. Arrive Islamabad and transfer to hotel.