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rafting in gilgit river

Reply from: alpine
Date: 27 Feb 2008, 18:50
rafting in gilgit river

Rafting in northern Pakistan excites the imagination. Here the
mountains are one of the most rugged and isolated place on earth. Only
recently explored and mapped. Strategically close to the heart of
Central Asia is the hub of the world's greatest mountain chains. The
Karakoram, the Himalayas, the Hindukush and Pamirs. In no part of the
world is there such a large number of high mountains in such a
confined, space i.e five peaks over 8000 meters and 108 higher 7000
meters in a radius of 188 kms. Hidden amid this net work of snow
capped peaks and striated glaciers and narrow mountain valleys awe
inspiring river system have prompted experts in the field to describe
Pakistan as white water sports most exciting frontier in the world.
The Swat river, Gilgit river, Hunza river, Kunar river, Neelam river,
Chitral river and Indus river. All provide excellent stretches for
white water canoeing and kayakinc,it INERARY:
Day 1- Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 - Drive to Besham by coach visit Taxila museum and 2500 years
old Greek civilization..
Day 3 - Gilgit. Evening at leisure
Day 4 - Drive to Gupis by jeep
Day 5 - Visit Phander lake for fishing of trout.
Day 6 to Day 9 - Rafting which involves rapids of class ii to class v
through most stunning secnery
Day 10 - Hunza and visit Baltit fort palace of former ruler.
Day 11- Visit Khunjerab Pass. The highest paved border in the world.
Day 12 - Chilas. Visit 5000 years old rock inscriptions.
Day 13 - drive to Islamabad
Day 14 - Departure. Home / Nepal RAFTING

GRADE MODERATE
LAND COST US $ 480 P.P
DURATION 14 Days.
SEASON MAY - AUG
GROUP SIZE 6 & ABOVE



TOUR PRICES INCLUDES

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 2 MEN TENT
ALL THREE MEALS, FISHING PERMIT
GUIDE, CAMPING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
PORTERAGE OF 30 KGS OF EQUIPMENT
ENTRANCE/CAMPING FEE
ALL LAND TRANSPORTATION

TOUR PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDE

AIR FARE AND AIRPORT TAXES
RUCK SACK, SLEEPING BAG
ALL RAFTING GEARS/KIT
PERSONAL RESCUE/INSURANCE
VISA FEE
ALL ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE


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