Discover Gemstone Of Pakistan

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14 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

NORTH PAKISTAN ADVENTURE offers thrilling tours to gemstone mines in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Pakistan. Explore rugged terrain with experienced guides and meet local miners to learn their traditional techniques.

Discover the beauty of unique gemstones and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a gem enthusiast or a curious traveler, join us for an adventure in the enchanting North of Pakistan!

What's Included

Wages of the porters for trekking
Transportation based on group size: Car, Grand Cabin, or 21-seat Coaster (minibus) as per itinerary.
Lunch (Optional[12])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[12])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[13])
Breakfast
All Fees and Taxes
Domestic flight ticket from Islamabad to Skardu
Room service, laundry, beverages, personal calls, and other personal expenses are not included.
Personal insurance and first aid kit
International flight ticket
Rescue Helicopter Covrage

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is Islamabad International Airport or a pre-arranged hotel in Islamabad. Our guide will be waiting at the airport arrival hall, holding a sign with your name. we will communicate via email or WhatsApp before the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Fly to Islamabad- Pakistan

    1 stop
  • 1
    Pakistan

    Fly to Islamabad- Pakistan

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Arrival to Islamabad airport and Fly to Skardu or drive to Dassu- Shigar/hotel or camp

    1 stop
  • 2
    Dassu

    If your arrival will be in the morning to Islamabad, you may have flight to Skardu at the same day of your arrival Shigar Valley, located in the heart of Baltistan, is one of Pakistan’s most fascinating regions for gemstone mining. With its dramatic landscapes, rugged mountains, and mineral-rich deposits, it has become a hotspot for miners, geologists, and adventure seekers looking for precious stones.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Visit of mines and drive back to Skardu/hotel

    1 stop
  • 3
    Skardu

    Here you will visit to mines and meet miners and discuss with local miners, also the local dealers come to the mines. Explore Skardu’s gemstone shops to see locally mined stones.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Drive to Gilgit 4-5 hours drive, in the way can visit Shangus mines but access is difficult,overnight at hotel in Gilgit

    1 stop
  • 4
    Gilgit-Baltistan

    These mines are in the way to Gilgti from Skardu on another side of Indus River. It is a hidden treasure trove of semi-precious gemstones. This valley, surrounded by the majestic Karakoram Mountains, is rich in minerals and offers an adventurous mining experience for geologists, miners, and gemstone enthusiasts.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Continue to Karimabad Hunza/hotel

    1 stop
  • 5
    Karimabad

    Your travel starts from Gilgit to Karimabad-Hunza on Karakorum Highway, 2 hours drive and 100 km, you will stop at Rakaposhi View Point, under the shadow of Mount Rakaposhi and at the point where two continental plates collided and formed the high mountain Ranges of Himalaya and Karakorum. Arrival Karimabad and visit of Bazaar and gemstone shops. You May also visit Baltit and Altit Forts

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Visit to ruby mines at Donaydas-Ganish and visit Passu, back to Karimabad/hotel,

    1 stop
  • 6
    Karimabad

    Hunza Valley offers a unique opportunity to explore the regions rich gemstone heritage amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. These mines are renowned for producing high-quality rubies, pargasite, and spinel. You may visit these mines and if you get time you may go head to Passu to see the landscape and back to Karimabad.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Drive to Summyar-end of the road and trek 1 hour to Madurkoshi/tent

    1 stop
  • 7
    Gilgit-Baltistan

    After having breakfast jeep drive to Summyar and visits some shops and meet with some dealers and drive around 45 minutes where jeep road ends then trek to Madurkosh, where set up the tents and overnight in tent Day-08: Trek 3-5 hours to mine/tent Early in the morning after having breakfast trek to the Chumar Bakoor mine, It steep trek to the top then traverse to the mines, where a lot of local miners will find you that looks like a village

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Trek 2-3 hours down and drive to Karimabad/hotel

    1 stop
  • 8
    Karimabad

    In the morning visit to mines, meet with miners and mix up with miners and some dealers and can look in debris to be lucky. After trek 2-3 hours to road then drive to Karimabad, have little relax and meet with dealers may visit gemstone shops in Aliabad and can purchase gemstone from miners or dealers or from shops. Evening little bit relax and overnight at hotel in Karrimabad

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Drive to Besham on Karakorum Highway

    1 stop
  • 9
    Besham City

    After having breakfast travel on Karakorum Highway (KKH), along the Indus Riverv via Chilas and Khoistan that is around 8-9 hours and distance is 400Km, overnight at hotel in Besham

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Drive 2-3 hours to Swat Valley, visit market

    1 stop
  • 10
    Swat

    Drive from Besham to Swat Valley via Shangla Pass 2-3 hours drive and distance is around 60 km, arrial to Swat and visit of Bazaar and meet with gemstone dealers.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Full day visit to Emerald mines and visit around

    1 stop
  • 11
    Swat

    Swat, Pakistan, is home to some of the finest emerald mines in the world, particularly in the Mingora region. These mines produce high-quality emeralds known for their deep green color and clarity, often compared to the famous Colombian emeralds.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Drive to Peshawar and visit Namak Mindi (small international Gemstone Market.

    1 stop
  • 12
    Peshawar

    The Namak Mandi Gemstone Market in Peshawar is one of the most famous markets in Pakistan for precious and semi-precious gemstones. This market has a rich history of gemstone trade and is renowned globally for its high-quality stones sourced from the mountains of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Skilled artisans and gem cutters operate in the area, crafting stones into jewelry pieces or custom shapes for clients. Prices are generally lower compared to international markets because the stones are sourced locally

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Drive back to Islamabad

    1 stop
  • 13
    Islamabad

    You may drive afternoon to Islamabad from Peshawar 180 km and 2 hours drive. You may visit some gemstones shop in Islamabad, overnight at hotel in Islamabad

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 14

    Departure (drop to the airport)

    1 stop
  • 14
    Islamabad

    Departure (drop to the airport)

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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