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THE OLD ANCIENT SILK ROUTE
TOUR
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
 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 03: 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 04: Morning sightseeing of Gilgit, leave for Hunza Valley
after lunch (3 hurs drive). Overnight stay in Karimabad.
 Day 05: 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 06: Morning leave for Sust village which is the last check
post before enter into China. Overnight Stay in hotel.
Day 07: 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 08: 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.
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09: 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 10: Morning visit Sunday market. After lunch leave Tashgurgan for overnight stay.
Day 11: Drive to Karimabad via Khunjerab Pass. Overnight Stay
in Karimabad.
Day 12: Karimabad to Gilgit. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 13: Leave for Besham. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 14: Leave for Rawalpindi/Islamabad. (End of Tour).
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