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Pakistan's Karakoram Highway
5
This was a postponed trip from 2023 and I didn't have that many preconceptions about the trip. Some friends were concerned about security and safety issues. This turned out to be one of the best trips I've ever done and probably rates better that Patagonia, Nepal, Bhutan, Switzerland and Greenland. The scenery was stunning and the people couldn't have been more friendly and always wanted to stop and talk with us.
The main tour guide, Sanjit, was marvelous and the supporting drivers and guides were very professional, safe and friendly. Sanjit in particular had to handle one difficult traveler and he did this in an extremely professional and courteous way and kept his patience throughout.
This is not an easy trip with a lot of time spent in open topped jeeps in very dusty conditions. The roads are unsealed and difficult in a lot of places. There is some trekking at high altitude and with getting in and out of the jeeps, you need to have a relatively good level of fitness. The jeeps often are close to the edge of some very steep drops so if you are afraid of heights, this might not be for you. Not once did I feel any risk though as the drivers were so good.
The accommodation was actually quite reasonable for the remote locations we were visiting.
The food was very good throughout and with care about drinking the water and not eating salads washed in tap water, most people survived without an upset stomach. All meals throughout the trip were included in the price of the tour so we hardly needed any extra spending money.
I would highly recommend this trip if you have an adventurous nature and want to see some spectacular scenery.
Sightseeing Tours
USD 4,080