7-Day Islamabad to Astore & Minimarg Valley Itinerary (Includes food, accommodation, transportation, and logistics for a smooth adventure.)
Day 1: Islamabad to Chilas (Long Journey!)
Departure:
Early morning (~4 AM) from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway.
Route:
Islamabad → Mansehra → Besham → Dassu → Chilas.
Travel Time:
~12-14 hours.
Breakfast:
Stop at
Mansehra or Besham
Lunch:
Stop at
Dassu or Chilas
Arrival in Chilas:
Late evening.
Dinner & Stay:
Shangrila Chilas / Panorama Hotel Chilas
.
Day 2: Chilas to Astore & Rama Lake
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chilas.
Drive to Astore Valley:
~3 hours via Karakoram Highway.
Lunch:
At Astore town.
Drive to Rama Lake:
~1-hour Jeep ride.
Activities at Rama Lake:
Short hike to
Rama Meadows & Lake
.
Enjoy
breathtaking reflections of Nanga Parbat
in the lake.
Drive back to Astore:
Late evening.
Dinner & Stay:
PTDC Motel Astore / Wazir Guest House
Day 3: Astore to Minimarg (Permit Required)
Breakfast:
Early morning in Astore.
Obtain NOC from Pakistan Army:
(Mandatory for non-locals).
Drive to Minimarg:
~4-hour Jeep ride via Domel Road
(Scenic but off-road).
Lunch:
In Minimarg at a local guesthouse.
Activities in Minimarg:
Explore the
lush green fields & wooden houses
.
Enjoy stunning
views of Indian border peaks
.
Dinner & Stay:
Army Guesthouse (Only option for tourists)
.
Day 4: Visit Rainbow Lake & Domel Valley
Breakfast:
Early morning at the guesthouse.
Drive to Domel Valley:
~1-hour Jeep ride
.
Visit Rainbow Lake:
One of the most
beautiful lakes in Pakistan
(crystal-clear blue waters).
Explore
surrounding pine forests & meadows
.
Lunch:
Picnic at Rainbow Lake.
Return to Minimarg:
Evening time.
Dinner & Stay:
Army Guesthouse Minimarg
.
Day 5: Return to Astore & Visit Rupal Valley
Breakfast:
Early morning at Minimarg.
Drive back to Astore:
~4 hours via Jeep.
Lunch:
At Astore.
Drive to Tarashing & Rupal Valley:
~2-hour scenic drive
.
Activities in Rupal Valley:
Hike towards
Trekking Viewpoint
for
Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face
.
Enjoy the
lush green landscapes
.
Dinner & Stay:
Guesthouse in Tarashing or Astore
.
Day 6: Astore to Chilas
Breakfast:
Early morning.
Drive back to Chilas:
~3-hour drive.
Lunch:
At Chilas.
Relax & Explore Chilas:
Visit
Ancient Petroglyphs of Chilas
.
Dinner & Stay: Shangrila Chilas / Panorama Hotel
Day 7: Return to Islamabad
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chilas.
Drive Back to Islamabad:
~12-14 hours.
Lunch:
Midway stop at Dassu or Besham.
Dinner:
Stop at Abbottabad or Mansehra.
Arrival in Islamabad:
Late night.
Estimated Cost Per Person (Full Package)
Hotels (Astore & Chilas):
PKR 6,000 - 12,000 per night.
Guesthouse (Minimarg - Army Managed):
PKR 4,000 - 7,000 per night.
Food:
PKR 2,500 - 3,500 per day.
Transport:
Private Car (Islamabad to Astore):
PKR 50,000 - 70,000 round trip.
Jeep Rental (Astore to Minimarg & Domel):
PKR 12,000 - 15,000 per day.
NOC Processing (If required):
PKR 2,000 - 5,000.
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
✔️ Hotels & Guesthouses (As per itinerary).
✔️ Private Car & Jeep for Transport.
✔️ NOC Assistance for Minimarg Entry.
✔️ Local Guide for safety & navigation.
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