5 Days Light Trekking From Thandiani To Nathiagalipak
About this tour
Camping & Trekking Experience in Lower Himalayas. 5 days trip 3 nights camping 1 nights in hotels.
Galis, means hill top or Pass in the local dialect. This trip on Galis area is follows the ridge all the way through forests of giant pines. The further you get, the older and better-preserved the forests are, with much less terracing and cultivation. On really clear days there are magnificent views of the snow covered Pir Panjal Range in Indian held Kashmir, and of Nanga Parbat, far to the northeast. One of the advantages of the Galis is that they are within two hours drive from Islamabad.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad Airport Road, Islamabad, Pakistan to Centaurus Mall, Islamabad, Pakistan
Arrive Islamabad Transfer to hotel for fresh ups. Later drive to visit Taxila, former center of Gandhara Buddhist civilization. The splendid site museum and archeological site of former cities & monasteries provide an impressive insight to this civilization. Afternoon drive back to the Twin Cities Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Evening free for bazaars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Islamabad, Pakistan to Thandiani Top, Pakistan
Drive to Thandiani Board Air Conditioned vans for drive to trek head, Thandiani. Short stay en route in Abbotabad. Arrive Thandiani, the third highest point in Galliat area, is located at 8832 feet above sea level. It is a unique place with beautiful views. Overnight camping in Thandiani near forest rest house.
Day 3: Camping Pods Thandiani, Abbottabad, Pakistan to Biran Gali, Berin Gali, Pakistan
Trek to Biran Gali Our first day on trek. As Biran Gali is on lesser altitude than Thandiani so mostly our trek today is descending. After 5 to 6 hours walk we will arrive at Biran Gali 6300 feet. Here we will camp near forest rest house. Like all the Galliat area Biran Glai is also surrounded by thick forest of conifer trees like blue pine and Diar. Camp fire in the evening.
Day 4: Biran Gali, Berin Gali, Pakistan to Dagri Bangla Rest House, Pakistan
Trek to Dagri Bungalow Today we will gain height so the trek today is bit harder than yesterday. But as we all will be well acclimatized, so we will not feel any difficulty. Dagri Bungalow is also a forest rest house at 9000 feet. Here we will also camp in the surroundings of Dagri rest house and from here we will have clear views of Miran jani peak (9970 feet), the highest peak in Galiyat area.
Day 5: Dagri Bangla Rest House, Pakistan to Nathia Gali, Pakistan
Trek to Lalazar Today we will cross the highest point in Galiyat area the Miran Jani top. After crossing the top we will descend down and arrive Nathiagali. From Nathiaglai it is further half an hours walk to the Lalazar camping site. Lalazar camping site is the most beautiful camping site in this trip and known as the Fairy Meadows. Here at Lalazar we have two options for short excursions. We can go down to the Nathiagali bazaar or we can walk upto the Mushkpuri top which is the second highest top in Galiyat area after Miran Jani. From Lalazar we will walk down to Nathiagali. Transfer in to Air Conditioned van for drive to Islamabad. Arrive Islamabad for half day city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Visit Lok Virsa museum, Shakar Parian and Damn-e-Koh the view points of Islamabad. In Rawalpindi visit Raja bazaar, an interesting place to visit. Overnight stay in hotel.
What's included
Cost Includes: Accommodation on twin sharing basis at standard category hotels in towns. Meals: half board. Transport: AC bus for land transfers. Portage of 15 Kg during trek. Tips & Portage at airport & hotels, entrance fee at sites & museums. English speaking Guide.
Cost Does Not Include: Domestic/International airfare and airport taxes. Any expense due to forced measures, cancellation of flight, landslides, natural calamities, acts of God, forced majeurs: beyond the control of Land Logistic Services Provider, its staff and suppliers. Any expense of personal nature not mentioned above
What to know
05 Days Light trekking from Thandiani to Nathiagali Camping & Trekking Experience in Lower Himalayas. 5 days trip 4 nights camping 2 nights in hotels.
Route & locations
Islamabad Airport Road, Islamabad, Pakistan to Centaurus Mall, Islamabad, Pakistan