14-Day Gemstone Mines Trekking Tour in Pakistan

14 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a captivating 14-day adventure through the stunning northern areas of Pakistan, where some of the world's most sought-after gemstones are found. This...

Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Islamabad, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Chilas, Besham · Languages: English

Know before you go: Suitable period: April to mid-November.; Altitude: around 3500 m.

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What's Included

Transportation
Hotel accommodation
Hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
English-speaking local guide
Entry fees for museums, forts, and tourist resorts
Toll taxes and parking fees

Not Included

International flight tickets
Personal refreshments
Medical kit and any medicines
Single supplement

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, transfer to the hotel, and settle in. Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, transfer to the hotel, and settle in. Evening: Briefing on the gemstone trekking expedition followed by dinner in Islamabad. Evening: Briefing on the gemstone trekking expedition followed by dinner in Islamabad. Overnight: Hotel stay in Islamabad. Overnight: Hotel stay in Islamabad.
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Day 02

Islamabad to Skardu (Fly or Drive to Chilas)

Morning: Board the morning scenic flight to Skardu (weather permitting). Morning: Board the morning scenic flight to Skardu (weather permitting). Alternative Route: If the flight is canceled due to weather, begin the overland drive via the Karakoram Highway toward Chilas. Alternative Route: If the flight is canceled due to weather, begin the overland drive via the Karakoram Highway toward Chilas. Overnight: Hotel stay in Skardu (or Chilas). Overnight: Hotel stay in Skardu (or Chilas).
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Day 03

Skardu to Shigar & Hyderabad

Morning: Drive from Skardu to the Shigar Valley. Morning: Drive from Skardu to the Shigar Valley. Afternoon: Explore the local area and head toward the Hyderabad region of Shigar. Afternoon: Explore the local area and head toward the Hyderabad region of Shigar. Overnight: Hotel stay in Shigar. Overnight: Hotel stay in Shigar.
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Day 04

Shigar Gemstone Mines Exploration & Return to Skardu

Morning/Afternoon: Visit the aquamarine and topaz mining sites around the Shigar region. Morning/Afternoon: Visit the aquamarine and topaz mining sites around the Shigar region. Late Afternoon: Drive back to Skardu town. Late Afternoon: Drive back to Skardu town. Overnight: Hotel stay in Skardu. Overnight: Hotel stay in Skardu.
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Day 05

Drive to Dassu Haramosh

Morning: Drive from Skardu to Dassu village, the gateway to the Haramosh pegmatite fields. Morning: Drive from Skardu to Dassu village, the gateway to the Haramosh pegmatite fields. Afternoon: Set up camp and meet local mountain guides and porters. Afternoon: Set up camp and meet local mountain guides and porters. Overnight: Tent accommodation in Dassu. Overnight: Tent accommodation in Dassu.
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Day 06

Trek to Guray and Visit Mines

Morning: Begin trekking from Dassu up toward the Guray area. Morning: Begin trekking from Dassu up toward the Guray area. Afternoon: Inspect active quartz and gemstone mining veins along the trek. Afternoon: Inspect active quartz and gemstone mining veins along the trek. Overnight: Tent accommodation near Guray. Overnight: Tent accommodation near Guray.
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Day 07

Trek to Kutwal Lake

Morning/Afternoon: Continue the alpine trek up to the scenic Kutwal Lake at the base of Haramosh Peak. Morning/Afternoon: Continue the alpine trek up to the scenic Kutwal Lake at the base of Haramosh Peak. Evening: Relax by the lakeside campsite. Evening: Relax by the lakeside campsite. Overnight: Tent accommodation at Kutwal Lake. Overnight: Tent accommodation at Kutwal Lake.
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Day 08

Mine Visits and Camping

Full Day: Explore high-altitude gemstone digs and pegmatite pockets around the Kutwal Valley. Full Day: Explore high-altitude gemstone digs and pegmatite pockets around the Kutwal Valley. Overnight: Tent accommodation at Kutwal Lake. Overnight: Tent accommodation at Kutwal Lake.
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Day 09

Trek Back to Dassu and Drive to Gilgit

Morning: Trek down from Kutwal Lake back to Dassu. Morning: Trek down from Kutwal Lake back to Dassu. Afternoon: Board 4x4 vehicles at Dassu and drive along the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit. Afternoon: Board 4x4 vehicles at Dassu and drive along the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gilgit. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gilgit.
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Day 10

Drive to Hunza Karimabad

Morning: Scenic drive from Gilgit to Karimabad, Hunza, stopping at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Morning: Scenic drive from Gilgit to Karimabad, Hunza, stopping at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Afternoon: Visit Baltit Fort and explore the local markets. Afternoon: Visit Baltit Fort and explore the local markets. Overnight: Hotel stay in Karimabad. Overnight: Hotel stay in Karimabad.
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Day 11

Visit Ruby Mines at Doyndas-Ganish

Morning/Afternoon: Excursion to the famous ruby mining veins in the Doyndas and Ganish areas of Hunza. Morning/Afternoon: Excursion to the famous ruby mining veins in the Doyndas and Ganish areas of Hunza. Evening: Return to central Karimabad for dinner. Evening: Return to central Karimabad for dinner. Overnight: Hotel stay in Karimabad. Overnight: Hotel stay in Karimabad.
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Day 12

Full-Day Visit to Gulmit and Passu

Full Day: Drive north along the Karakoram Highway to visit Gulmit, the Passu Cones, Passu Glacier, and the Attabad Lake region. Full Day: Drive north along the Karakoram Highway to visit Gulmit, the Passu Cones, Passu Glacier, and the Attabad Lake region. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gulmit or Karimabad. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gulmit or Karimabad.
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Day 13

Drive to Gilgit

Morning/Afternoon: Leisurely drive back to Gilgit. Morning/Afternoon: Leisurely drive back to Gilgit. Evening: Free time to explore the historic Gilgit bazaar. Evening: Free time to explore the historic Gilgit bazaar. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gilgit. Overnight: Hotel stay in Gilgit.
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Day 14

Islamabad Return, Salt Mine Visit and Departure

Morning: Board the morning flight from Gilgit back to Islamabad (or complete the final drive from Besham/Chilas if traveling overland). Morning: Board the morning flight from Gilgit back to Islamabad (or complete the final drive from Besham/Chilas if traveling overland). Afternoon: Short city sight-seeing or rest at a day-use hotel room in Islamabad. Afternoon: Short city sight-seeing or rest at a day-use hotel room in Islamabad. Evening: Airport transfer for your international departure. Evening: Airport transfer for your international departure.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Arrival hall at Islamabad International Airport, just outside the international arrival gates. · Tour start: Islamabad International Airport (ISB) — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.