Pakistan Local Experience

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Meet Local • Eat Local • Stay Local

The Ultimate Cultural Journey across Pakistan

A Unique Experience by Discovery Pakistan Tours

Pakistan is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. From the warm waters of the Arabian Sea to the majestic peaks of the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush, Pakistan offers breathtaking landscapes, ancient civilizations, rich traditions, and some of the warmest hospitality anywhere on Earth.

At Discovery Pakistan Tours, we have created a truly unique travel experience that goes beyond traditional sightseeing. Our signature tour, “Meet Local • Eat Local • Stay Local,” allows our guests to experience the authentic culture, traditions, and daily life of Pakistan by staying with carefully selected local families throughout the country.

This is not just a holiday—it’s a cultural journey that creates lifelong memories and genuine friendships.

 About Discovery Pakistan Tours

Discovery Pakistan Tours is one of the few tour operators that specializes in authentic cultural experiences across Pakistan.

Our professional team consists of highly educated, experienced, English-speaking male and female guides who are passionate about sharing the beauty of Pakistan with international travelers.

 About the Founder

Mr. Nazim Ullah Baig Managing Director

With more than 25 years of experience in Pakistan tourism and having travelled to 35 countries around the world, I have come to realize that Pakistan is truly one of the most unique destinations on Earth.

Every province has its own identity.

Sindh is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and a vibrant Sindhi culture.

Punjab is famous for its colorful traditions, historic cities, delicious cuisine, and fertile countryside.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is renowned for its legendary hospitality, Pashtun traditions, and dramatic mountain scenery.

Gilgit-Baltistan offers spectacular landscapes, ancient Silk Road culture, welcoming mountain communities, and some of the highest peaks in the world.

After spending 25 years travelling throughout Pakistan—from Karachi in the south to Hunza and the Khunjerab region in the north—I decided to create a tour that allows international visitors to experience Pakistan through the eyes of local people.

For the past five years, this unique cultural tour has become one of our most popular experiences.

Because of our strong relationships with local communities across Pakistan, we can arrange unforgettable cultural experiences almost anywhere in the country.

Whether you have 5 days or 20 days, we can customize your journey according to your interests.

Our tours are divided into two unforgettable experiences:

 

  • Northern Pakistan Experience
  • Southern Pakistan Experience

 

Both follow our philosophy:

Meet Local • Eat Local • Stay Local

NORTH PAKISTAN EXPERIENCE

 12 Days Cultural Adventure

Day 1 – Arrival in Islamabad

  • Arrival at Islamabad International Airport.
  • Welcome by Discovery Pakistan Tours.
  • Transfer to a local family home.
  • Traditional Pakistani welcome dinner.
  • Introduction to Pakistani culture and customs.

 

  • Overnight: Local family home, Islamabad.

 

Day 2 – Islamabad to Kalash Valley

A spectacular drive through:

  • Malakand
  • Dir
  • Lawari Tunnel
  • Lower Chitral
  • Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery and lunch with a local family along the way.
  • Continue into the magical Kalash Valley (Bumburet).
  • Dinner with your host family.
  • Overnight: Kalash Valley.

 

Day 3 – Discover the Kalash Culture

Spend a full day exploring the fascinating Kalash civilization.

Visit:

 

  • Bumburet Valley
  • Rumbur Valley
  • Traditional Kalash houses
  • Local handicrafts
  • Ancient customs and traditions
  • Enjoy:
  • Traditional Kalash food
  • Optional local wine tasting
  • Folk music
  • Cultural dancing
  • Evening with a Kalash family
  • Overnight: Bumburet Valley.

 

Day 4 – Kalash to Mastuj

Drive through Upper Chitral.

Visit:

  • Ayun
  • Chitral Town
  • Booni
  • Mastuj Valley
  • Lunch with a local family in Booni.
  • Meet local people and learn about mountain life.
  • Dinner with your host family.
  • Overnight: Mastuj.

 

Day 5 – Mastuj to Hunza via Shandur Pass

Travel across one of Pakistan’s most scenic routes.

Highlights include:

 

  • Shandur Pass
  • Phander Valley
  • Ghizer Valley
  • Gilgit River
  • Lunch with local residents in Phander.
  • Continue to Karimabad, Hunza.
  • Dinner with your host family.

 Day 6 – Explore Hunza Heritage

Visit:

  • Baltit Fort
  • Altit Fort
  • Ganish Ancient Settlement
  • Karimabad Bazaar
  • Enjoy sunset from Duikar View Point.
  • In the evening, experience life with a shepherd family in Shahabad.
  • Traditional dinner and overnight stay.

 Day 7 – Shepherd Trail & Canal Walk

 

  • Morning walk from the shepherd house.
  • Walk along the famous Karimabad irrigation channel with spectacular views of:
  • Ultar Glacier
  • Rakaposhi
  • Ladyfinger Peak
  • Lunch in Karimabad.
  • Free time for shopping.
  • Dinner with local family.

Days 8–10 – Upper Hunza Cultural Experience

Day 8 – Gulmit & Ghulkin

Visit:

  • Attabad Lake
  • Gulmit Village
  • Women’s Carpet Centre
  • Local Music School
  • Kamaris Valley
  • Ghulkin Village
  • Stay with a local Wakhi family.

 

Day 9 – Passu

Explore:

  • Passu Cones
  • Passu Glacier
  • Hussaini Suspension Bridge
  • Borith Lake
  • Passu Village
  • Meet local families.
  • Enjoy traditional Wakhi food.

Day 10 – Chapursan Valley

Journey into one of Pakistan’s most remote valleys.

Visit:

  • Baba Ghundi Shrine
  • Traditional Wakhi villages
  • Shepherd settlements
  • Beautiful alpine meadows
  • Meditation and peaceful time at Baba Ghundi Shrine.
  • Organic meals with local families.

 

Day 11 – Return to Islamabad

 

  • Drive back to Islamabad.
  • Relax after the mountain adventure.
  • Farewell dinner.

 

Day 12 – Islamabad & Rawalpindi

City tour including:

  • Faisal Mosque
  • Pakistan Monument
  • Lok Virsa Museum
  • Saidpur Village
  • Raja Bazaar
  • Rawalpindi Old City
  • Transfer to Islamabad International Airport.

 

                                                                          End of North Pakistan Tour

 

 SOUTH PAKISTAN EXPERIENCE

12 Days Cultural Journey

 Day 1 – Arrival in Karachi

Airport reception.

 

  • Transfer to local family accommodation.
  • Traditional Sindhi dinner.

Day 2 – Explore Karachi

Visit:

  • Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum
  • Mohatta Palace
  • Frere Hall
  • Clifton Beach
  • Port Grand
  • Empress Market
  • Burns Road Food Street
  • Meet local artists and families.

 

Day 3 – Karachi to Hyderabad

Visit on the way:

  • Chaukhandi Tombs
  • Makli Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta
  • Continue to Hyderabad.

 

Explore:

 

  • Hyderabad Bazaar
  • Sindhi Ajrak workshops
  • Traditional handicrafts
  • Stay with a Sindhi family.

 

Day 4 – Hyderabad to Mohenjo-daro & Sukkur

 

Visit the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro, one of the oldest planned cities in human history.

Continue to Sukkur.

Visit:

 

  • Lansdowne Bridge
  • Sadhu Bela Temple
  • Sukkur Barrage
  • Dinner with a local family.

 

Day 5 – Sukkur to Cholistan Desert

 

Travel into Southern Punjab.

 

Experience:

 

  • Desert villages
  • Camel culture
  • Traditional music
  • Rural hospitality
  • Stay with local desert families.

 

Day 6 – Uch Sharif & Multan

 

Visit:

  • Uch Sharif
  • Historic Sufi Shrines
  • Ancient architecture
  • Continue to Multan.
  • Explore:
  • Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya
  • Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb
  • Blue Pottery Workshops
  • Traditional bazaars
  • Stay with a local family.

 

Day 7 – Multan to Lahore

 

Drive through Punjab’s fertile countryside.

 

  • Visit local villages and farms.
  • Taste traditional Punjabi cuisine.
  • Harappa Civilization
  • Arrive in Lahore.

 

Days 8–10 – Lahore & Punjab Countryside

 

Explore Lahore’s rich heritage.

 

Visit:

 

  • Lahore Fort
  • Badshahi Mosque
  • Walled City
  • Shalimar Gardens
  • Wagah Border Ceremony
  • Anarkali Bazaar
  • Food Street

 

Experience: Village life

 

  • Organic farming
  • Spend one full day in rural Punjab.
  • Traditional cooking
  • Local music
  • Horse and tractor rides
  • Home-cooked Punjabi meals
  • Stay with village families.

 

Day 11 – Lahore to Peshawar

 

  • Drive via the Grand Trunk Road.

 

  • Visit historical sites along the route.

 

  • Continue to Peshawar.

 

  • Stay with a local Pashtun family.

 

Day 12 – Peshawar – Islamabad

 

Explore:

 

  • Qissa Khwani Bazaar
  • Bala Hisar Fort
  • Historic old city
  • Pashtun culture
  • Traditional markets
  • Evening drive to Islamabad.

 

Day-13 Islamabad &  Departure

 

Visit:

 

  • Faisal Mosque
  • Pakistan Monument
  • Lok Virsa Museum
  • Saidpur Village
  • Rawalpindi Heritage Area
  • Transfer to Islamabad International Airport.

 

End of South Pakistan Tour

Tour Highlights

  • Authentic homestays throughout Pakistan
  • Meet local families in every region
  • Taste traditional home-cooked food
  • Experience diverse cultures and languages
  • Professional English-speaking male and female guides
  • Safe and comfortable transportation
  • Flexible itineraries from 5 to 20 days
  • Customized private tours
  • Photography opportunities
  • Cultural music and dance performances
  • Village walks and countryside experiences
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Ancient Silk Road culture
  • Desert, mountains, glaciers, rivers, forts, shrines, and historic cities

 

Why Travel With Discovery Pakistan Tours?

 

✓ 25+ years of tourism experience

 

✓ Travel designed by local experts

 

✓ Authentic cultural immersion

 

✓ Strong partnerships with local communities

 

✓ Professional and experienced guides

 

✓ Personalized service

 

✓ Safe, responsible, and sustainable tourism

 

Discovery Pakistan Tours

Meet Local • Eat Local • Stay Local

Discover the real Pakistan—from Karachi to Hunza, through the people who call it home.

For Further Information
Mr. Nazim Ullah Baig
Managing Director Discovery Pakistan Travel & Tours
Email: nazim.discoverypk@gmail.com WhatsApp / Mobile: +92 342 5016779

Included/Excluded

  • Airport transfers
  • Cross-border arrival assistance (Pakistan side)
  • Professional English-speaking guide in Pakistan
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Hotel accommodation (8 nights)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Selected dinners
  • Domestic flight (Gilgit–Islamabad, weather permitting)
  • Entry tickets to monuments and museums
  • Boat ride on Attabad Lake
  • Gulmit cable car experience
  • Toll taxes and parking fees
  • Government taxes
  • Tour Excludes
  • Chinese visa
  • Pakistani visa
  • International airfare
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Camera fees where applicable
  • Any services not specifically mentioned

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Kashgar, China

Gateway to the Ancient Silk Road

Upon arrival at Kashgar International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a leisurely walk through Kashgar's lively streets and experience the unique blend of Uyghur culture, traditional architecture, and bustling local life.

Highlights

  • Airport reception
  • Hotel check-in
  • Welcome briefing
  • Free evening to explore
  • Overnight: Kashgar
Day 02 Discover Historic Kashgar

Today is dedicated to exploring one of Central Asia's most fascinating cities.

Visit the famous Sunday Market, one of Asia's oldest trading centers where merchants from across the region continue centuries-old traditions.

Continue to visit:

  • Eidgah Mosque
  • Abakh Hoja Tomb
  • Kashgar Old City
  • Traditional handicraft workshops
  • Local food streets
  • Uyghur cultural quarters
  • Enjoy opportunities for photography and cultural interaction throughout the day.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Kashgar
Day 03 Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan

Drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway, regarded as one of the world's greatest mountain roads.

Stop at the stunning Karakul Lake, surrounded by the snow-covered peaks of Muztagh Ata and Kongur Mountain, creating one of Central Asia's most spectacular landscapes.

Continue through dramatic mountain scenery before arriving in the historic town of Tashkurgan, once an important Silk Road trading center.

Highlights

  • Karakoram Highway
  • Karakul Lake
  • Muztagh Ata
  • Mountain photography
  • Tashkurgan Fortress (time permitting)
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Tashkurgan
Day 04 ashkurgan – Khunjerab Pass – Passu

After completing border and immigration formalities, cross into Pakistan via the spectacular Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m), the highest paved international border crossing in the world.

Enter the breathtaking landscapes of Upper Hunza as you descend through Sost into Passu.

The scenery transforms into towering peaks, glaciers, rivers, and the iconic Passu Cathedral Peaks.

Highlights

  • China–Pakistan border crossing
  • Khunjerab National Park
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Karakoram scenery
  • Arrival in Passu
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Passu
Day 05 Passu, Hussaini & Borith Lake

Today explore one of the most beautiful regions of Upper Hunza.

Visit:

  • Hussaini Village
  • Hussaini Suspension Bridge
  • Borith Lake
  • Passu Glacier Viewpoint
  • Passu Village
  • Local cafés
  • Traditional Wakhi settlements
  • Optional short walks and photography throughout the day.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Passu
Day 06 Full-Day Excursion to Chapursan Valley

Journey into the remote and beautiful Chapursan Valley, one of Pakistan's hidden gems.

Explore traditional mountain villages surrounded by dramatic peaks and vast alpine meadows.

Depending on the season, enjoy:

  • Horse riding
  • Yak riding
  • Village walks
  • Traditional Wakhi hospitality
  • Local handicrafts
  • Optional freestyle polo demonstration (subject to local scheduling)
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Passu
Day 07 Discover Gulmit Heritage

Spend the day exploring the cultural heart of Upper Hunza.

Visit:

  • Gulmit Old Village
  • 700-year-old traditional Wakhi house
  • Local Cultural Museum
  • Community-based school
  • Orchard walks
  • Traditional music and local cuisine
  • Enjoy an authentic cultural dinner hosted by a local family.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Overnight: Passu
Day 08 Passu – Attabad Lake – Hopper Valley – Karimabad

Drive toward Hunza while stopping at several remarkable locations.

Visit the spectacular Attabad Lake, formed after the 2010 landslide, where you may enjoy an optional boat ride.

Continue to Hopper Valley, famous for its panoramic glacier views and beautiful mountain villages.

Arrive in Karimabad, the cultural center of Hunza Valley.

Highlights

  • Attabad Lake
  • Boating (optional)
  • Hopper Glacier
  • Scenic mountain drive
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Karimabad
Day 09 Explore Hunza Valley

Spend the day discovering the rich history and culture of Hunza.

Visit:

  • Baltit Fort
  • Altit Fort
  • Royal Gardens
  • Traditional irrigation channel walk
  • Karimabad Bazaar
  • Local handicraft shops
  • Café stops with mountain views
  • Enjoy free time for shopping and photography.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Karimabad
Day 10 Karimabad – Gilgit

Drive along the Karakoram Highway toward Fairy Meadows ,

Stop at the famous Rakaposhi View Point, offering magnificent views of one of the world's most beautiful mountains.

Continue to  Fairy Meadows

Drive to Raikot Bridge, where local mountain jeeps begin an exciting off-road adventure to Tato Village.

From Tato, enjoy a scenic hike through alpine forests to the world-famous Fairy Meadows, offering breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m).

Relax in charming wooden cottages surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Fairy Meadows Wooden Cabins

Day 11 Fullday Fairy Meadows Nanga Parbat Trek

Trek to Nanga parbat base camp full day beautiful trek lunch in Bayal Camp back to Fairy Meadows ,

Day 12 Fairy Meadows – Naran
  • Enjoy sunrise views over Nanga Parbat before descending to Raikot Bridge.
  • Continue south through beautiful valleys toward the alpine resort town of Naran.
  • Numerous scenic photography stops are included along the route.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Naran
Day 13 Naran – Taxila – Islamabad

Drive toward Islamabad.

En route visit the ancient archaeological city of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that flourished during the Gandhara Civilization.

Visit:

  • Taxila Museum
  • Ancient monasteries
  • Buddhist ruins
  • Upon arrival in Islamabad, enjoy a city tour including:
  • Faisal Mosque
  • Pakistan Monument
  • Daman-e-Koh Viewpoint
  • Celebrate the successful completion of your Silk Road adventure with a farewell dinner.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
  • Overnight: Islamabad
Day 14 Departure from Islamabad

Following breakfast, transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward flight.

Your unforgettable Silk Road journey concludes with lifelong memories of extraordinary landscapes, ancient civilizations, and the warm hospitality of Pakistan and China.

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