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Tour
08 Days Tagham Festival Cultural Tour Shimshal Valley
by Rock Valley Tours
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Duration
8D / 5N
Departs from
Gilgit
Destinations Covered
Overview
An 8-day tour to the remote Shimshal Valley in the Karakoram for the annual Tagham Festival on April 1st. Travels via the Karakoram Highway through Hunza to Shimshal by 4x4 jeep. Includes visits to Karimabad, Altit and Baltit forts, and views of Distaghil Sar. Returns via Besham or Naran to Islamabad.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pricing Options
Original USD priceBest Value
US$1,350.00per person
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel – Breakfast Included
- Transportation: Car and Guide
- Guide: Licensed English-Speaking Guide
- Entry Tickets: Forts and Museums Entry Tickets
- Invitation Letter: Tourist Visa Invitation Letter
- Airport Services: Airport pick-up and drop-off services are provided at the beginning and end of the tour.
Not Included
- Food
- Personal Equipments
- International and Domestic flights
- Insurance
- Visa Guide
- Apply for a Pakistan tourist Visa Here: Visa Website
- Download Visa Guide
- If you’re having trouble with your visa application, reach out to us for help and guidance.
- FAQDo I Need a Visa to Travel to Pakistan?If you’re traveling to Pakistan, you’ll need a visa. Depending on your nationality, you can get it on arrival or apply online before your trip. You can also go to your local Pakistani embassy for a tourist visa. The length of stay varies: e-visas can be up to 3 months (extendable to 6 months), while visas on arrival are valid for 30 days. Make sure to check visa requirements with the authorities, as they might change.
- June–September: Monsoon season with unpredictable rains, reaching over 45°C (113°F) in June. Floods can occur.
- October/November: Post-monsoon season with decreasing temperatures and rainfall. Days are warm, nights cool.
- December–February: Winter months with pleasant daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and colder nights, especially in the northern mountains where it snows.
- March–May: Hot and dry season with temperatures in the mid-30s°C (95°F) in low-lying areas, getting hotter towards the north.
- Is it considered safe to travel to Pakistan?Although Pakistan has faced challenges in recent years, it’s now generally safe to visit as long as you stay in busy areas. Some people might worry about coming here, but trust us, there’s a lot to discover beyond what you see in the news. You can be confident that Rock Valley Tours wouldn’t take you anywhere unsafe.
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