Tour Date: 9/4 – 22/4/2027 (14 days)
Tour Fee: RM 9,990
Booking deadline: 1/2/2027
Travel style: Road trip
Group size: min 10 pax, max 14 pax
Age Limit: 16 – 65
An epic road trip through the 1,300km Karakoram Highway linking China and Pakistan. Setting off from Silk Road ancient city Kashgar, Xinjiang, the route crosses the Pamir Plateau and through the Khunjerab Pass to enter Pakistan, before heading down into the Karakoram Range. It is a journey through towering mountains, glaciers, high altitude lakes, and magnificent valleys. Traveling in April aligns perfectly with the blossoming season of the fruit trees, wrapping the entire Hunza Valley in the vibrant breath of spring.
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Take a post-midnight flight to China, upon arrival in Kashgar, transfer to hotel followed by free time. At night, could take a leisurely stroll along the Tuman River walkway to enjoy the night views of the riverbank and the lake park.
After breakfast, watch the Old Town gate-opening ceremony. Next, explore Gaotai Dwellings, step into the traditional Uyghur neighbourhood rich with culture and earthenware heritage. Wander through the alleys and commercial streets in the Old Town. Pick a century-old teahouse to soak up local vibes. At night, food hunting at Khan Bazaar Food Street.
Morning visit to the Sunday livestock market. This is a huge weekly bazaar, where sheep, cattle, camels, and horses are traded. Set on an open field, full of sight and sound, with food stalls on the sideline. In the afternoon, back in the city centre for free time; pick up souvenirs or relax at a café or teahouse.
Hit the Karakoram Highway (also known as China-Pakistan Friendship Highway), enter Pamir Plateau and altitude rising. Visit Baisha Lake, followed by Muji Volcanoes (3700m). Take a short trek (2 km) to honeycomb-shape volcanic craters formed by underground gases spewed mud centuries ago. View from above, resembling giant eyes, earning the name “Eye of Pamir”. Overnight at homestay.
Head to the Karakul lake region, inhabited by the Kyrgyz ethnic. Along the way, stop by small villages to experience minority customs and interact with the locals. Meaning “Black Lake” in the local tongue, Karakul sits at the foot of snow-capped Muztagh Ata at an altitude of 3600m. Overnight at homestay by the lakeside.
Continue southwards along the high-altitude Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgan, home to China’s only Caucasian ethnic group, the Tajiks. Enroute, stop by Tajik village to interact with locals. Afternoon visit to Stone City ancient ruins and stroll along the boardwalks of Golden Grassland, the finest Pamir Plateau wetland, offering superb sunset view. Overnight in Tashkurgan (3200m).
After breakfast, journey towards China-Pakistan border, the world’s highest land crossing at Khunjerab Pass (4,733m), once a crucial chokepoint on the ancient Silk Road leading to India, Central Asia, and West Asia. After Pakistan checkpoint, meet local guide and transfer to Gulmit (2400m) for stay.
After breakfast, journey to Passu, a short trek to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier. Next stop is Hussaini Village, walk across the Hussaini suspension bridge that straddles the banks of Hunza River, swaying between high mountains. Later, explore the village, observe local life up-close and mingle with villagers.
Morning visit Attabad Lake, enjoy boating on the lake, which was formed after an earthquake in 2010. Later drive to Hopper Valley, enroute admire spring blossom of serene farmland nestled in the river valley. After a short hike to the viewing platform of Hopper Glacier, continue the journey to Karimabad. Visit “Eagle Nest” to admire sunset from a high point.
Visit Altit Fort (11th century) and Baltit Fort (14th century) perched on hilltops, once home to Hunza rulers. After lunch, explore the village, learn how to recognize the flowers of different fruit trees. Later, free time, enjoy a cup of coffee at the café or shopping for souvenirs.
Transfer to Gilgit, the administration centre of Gilgit Baltistan. Visit the 7th century Kargah Buddha, a standing Buddha statue carved into cliff-face. Later walk around in the bazaar, discover daily life of Gilgit.
Continue the journey southwards along Karakoram Highway, photo stop at the remarkable Junction Point of the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, followed by the spectacular Mt. Nanga Parbat viewpoint. Overnight in Besham.
Enroute to Islamabad, visit Taxila Museum to gain insights on the history of Buddhism heritage in Pakistan. Later, visit a truck workshop, learn how trucks are being decorated fancifully in Pakistan. After dinner, transfer to airport for a late-night flight.
Flight transit via Bangkok, arrival in Kuala Lumpur around noon. End of tour.
Security deposit of RM 2,000 is payable to secure booking. Balance fee RM 7,990 to be collected upon booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.
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Out of curiosity, Fish would find all sorts of excuses to be on the road. Participating in Marathon abroad, being a volunteer in charity trips, backpacking, or just to admire sun-glow over the tip of a mountain, all these motivated her to travel spontaneously. During travel, she especially likes to explore public parks and local markets to feel the vibes of daily life and tatse local delicacies.
She likes to record her journeys through photography and writings. Be it solo or group travel, she could find joys in different paces and experiences. In 2023, she published a book entitled “Early Departure”, depicting her travel around South East Asia. She also keeps an online travel blog named Fishagrams: Round the World Diary.
