Itinerary - Pakistan Wildlife Tour
Day 01 | Islamabad arrival.
Upon arrival in Pakistan, meet our professional and local guide from Gilgit-Baltistan. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy leisure time exploring the city of Islamabad.
Day 02 | Fly to Gilgit and Drive to Hunza Valley.
Board a scenic morning flight to Gilgit. Enjoy a beautiful aerial scenery of the snow-capped mountains of northern Pakistan. Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will be waiting to receive you. Begin the journey towards Hunza Valley, where a conservation effort by the local community has made it possible to witness these beautiful and rare species. As you enter Hunza Valley, enjoy the first sights of many species of ducks at Attabad Lake.
After taking a delicious meal, continue the journey towards Ghulkin village. Upon arrival, search for herds of ibexes usually seen at the outskirts of the village. After observing ibexes leave for Borith Lake which serves as home to many migratory birds. End the day with a short hike to Passu Glacier, witness the beautiful yet massive ice field where ibexes are frequently spotted drinking water from the glacial streams.
Day 03 | Drive to Khyber village and Khunjerab National Park.
Leave for Khyber village early in the morning. The region is known for its population of Himalayan ibexes and snow leopards. Our guide and the local conservation team from the village will help you spot these animals roaming near the village. After filming the wildlife at Khyber, proceed towards Khunjerab National Park. Khunjerab also serves as home to many of these species. Upon arrival, search for ibexes and snow leopards. On a lucky day, you can also spot the Himalayan gray wolf. After a full day of observation, drive back to the hotel.
Day 04 | Drive to Skardu Valley.
For further exploration and wildlife observation, drive towards Skardu Valley. Pass through beautiful hamlets of Nagar Valley before arriving at Gilgit city. Enjoy a delicious evening meal at Gilgit and continue the journey towards the next destination. After approximately 5 hours on the road, arrive in Skardu and prepare your gears for the next morning adventure.
Day 05 | Spot wildlife in Skardu Valley.
Drive to Shigar or Hushe Valley to witness the beautiful Baltistan Ibex and snow leopard. Meet the local conservation team, who will guide you to the area where the ibexes and snow leopards are frequently spotted. Grab your binocular or spotting scope and start searching for these beautiful animals. Take pictures and film documentaries capturing the wildlife in their natural habitat. Spend a full day in the wilderness observing these fascinating animals of Pakistan before heading back to the hotel.
Day 06 | Fly back to Islamabad.
After a week full of observing Pakistan’s remarkable wildlife, board the flight back to Islamabad. Transfer to the hotel and cherish all the memories you made during the Pakistan Wildlife Tour.
Day 07 | Fly back home.
Bid farewell to the team and start your journey back home. Meanwhile, relive the memories of all the rare species you encountered during the Pakistan Wildlife Tour.