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THE SILK ROAD
TOUR
 Pakistan – a new nation and ancient land. Xinjiang-the
age-old cradle of Central Asian Civilization. Between these
two territories lies the most exciting stretch of the fabled
Silk Route. This is a legacy of unparallel treasure meant
for adventurous tourist. Since the days of Marco Polo,
conquerors and travelers have embarked on this arduous
journey on foot, on horse back or on camels. Today, there
are modern means; metal led roads and air-conditioned luxury
transport, good quality hotels and all those facilities that
a traveler, away from home requires. And that is why, tour
operators the world over are selling Silk Route tour
packages featuring Pakistan and the autonomous region
Xinjiang, China. Your Silk Route tour awaits you be it for
eight days, fifteen days, twenty days, or even twenty one
days.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival at
Islamabad.
 Day 02:
Leave for Besham by road via Karakorum Highwy (The Old
Silk Route) 6-7 hours drive). En route visit Taxila Museum
(1 hour drive up to Taxila). The modern town of Taxila is 35
km from Islamabad. Most of the archeological site at Taxila
(600 BC-500 AD) are located around Taxila Museum. For over
100 years, Taxila remained fomous as a center of learning in
respect of Gandhara art of sculpture, education and Budhism
in the days of Buddhist glory. There are over 50
archeological sites scattered in a radius of 30 km around
Taxila. Some of the mot important sites are include
Dharamarijika, Stupa and Monestry (300 BC-200 AD), Bhir
Mound (600 BC-200 AD), Sirkap (200 BC – 600 AD), Jundial
Temple (250 BC), and Juallian Monastery (200-600 AD).
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02:
Departure for Gilgit (8 hours drive), en route visit the
pre-historic rock inscription at Shatial and Chilas. Arrive
at Gilgit. Overnight stay at Gilgit.
Day 03:
Morning sightseeing of Gilgit, leave for Hunza Valley
after lunch (3 hurs drive). Overnight stay in Karimabad.
Day 04:
Morning visit Altit and Baltit Forts (600 years old). At
afternoon walk in the archards, garden, walk around the
water channel etc. overnight stay in hotel.
Day 05:
Morning leave for Sust village which is the last check
post before enter into China. Overnight Stay in hotel.
Day 06:
Leave for Tashghurgan via Khunjerab Pass (16000 ft)-the
first small town on Chinese side. Afternoon visit the old
fort (2000 years old). Overnight stay in Hotel.)
 Day 07:
Leave for Kashgar en route enjoy the sceneries of two
historic peaks of Pamir range Muztagh Ata and Kongpur. Lunch
at Karakuli Lake. Arrive at Kashgar (5 hours drive).
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 08:
Sightseeing of Kashgar City, visit Abakah Hoja Tombs.
The Kinddergarten for Minorities, Kashgar Park, The biggest
Mosque of China and animal Market. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 09:
Morning visit Sunday market. After lunch leave
Tashgurgan for overnight stay.
Day 10:
Drive to Karimabad via Khunjerab Pass. Overnight Stay in
Karimabad.
Day 11:
Karimabad to Gilgit. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12:
Leave for Besham. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 13:
Leave for Rawalpindi/Islamabad. (End of Tour).
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