PAKISTAN REVISITED WITH CHITRAL FESTIVAL…THE LAST OF THE PAGAN TRIBES & THE NORTHWEST FRONTIER
May 09 - May 24, 2025
Led by Lecturer Dr. Nidaullah Sehrai
Pakistan, a country located on the western side of the Indo-Gangetic Plains, has a rich, diverse terrain consisting of high mountain ranges, plateaus, and the Indus River Plain. Its long history includes a section of the ancient Silk Road (Karakoram Highway) that runs through the country over the famous Khyber Pass. There are many fascinating ancient archaeological and UNESCO World Heritage sites waiting to be discovered. On this amazing adventure, you will visit mountain villages to meet the hardy souls that live in a stunningly beautiful landscape under harsh conditions. On this amazing journey along the Northwest Frontier you will drive through mesmerizing natural scenery, to the ancient kingdom of Chitral. Here we will attend the annual celebrations of the Kalash tribe before heading on over the Shandur Pass to one of the most spectacular drives on earth. Your visit to Swat Valley with its Buddhist legacy and amazing scenery as well as Peshawar, one of those fabled ancient cities will fascinate you. On your way back to Islamabad, you will have the perfect culmination of the tour visiting the Buddhist University town of Taxila.
Can be combined with North Pakistan tour (May 17 - June 02, 2025) OR Afghanistan tour (May 22 - June 05, 2025)
Tour Cost (Land Only): $8,995.00
per person sharing in double occupancy
Single supplement: $995.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 14 participants
Trip Grade: III Lodging Level: **-****
Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
Accommodation at mentioned Hotels or similar.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
Transportation by minibus with A/C and 4x4 vehicles on part of the tour in the mountains.
Entrance fees to all sites, museums, forts, and National Parks including any applicable taxes on any services.
Escort of Tour Manager throughout the trip (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Service of Gov’t licensed, experienced and English-speaking guides, drivers, any porters needed, any support staff, during the trip.
Visa support letter and approval.
Water on the bus on touring days.
Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International Airfare USA/Islamabad/USA.
Pakistan Visa Fee (approx. $160.00 - subject to change).
Beverages with or without meals.
Any required pre arrival & pre departure PCR tests.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, emails, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled flights/tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Travel protection insurance. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Trip Grade:
III Moderately Rigorous: Some hikes, slightly more demanding walks at or to sites, and high elevations (5,000-11,000 feet). Comfortable but busy schedule and some very long rides.
LODGING Level:
✶✶ - ✶✶✶✶ Basic to Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards (2 or 4 stars in some small cities and a few 5 stars in the larger cities.)
