Written By: Rehan Botejue
Adventure tourism events throughout Pakistan are finally gaining traction. Now more than ever, the myriad of stunning, exotic tourism destinations in Pakistan are getting the recognition they’ve always deserved. In previous years, the potential of our adventure tourism industry has been stymied by geopolitics and irresponsible media coverage locally and abroad, but that stagnation is no longer.
Recently ranked as the number 1 adventure travel destination by the British Backpacker Society , Pakistan’s adventure tourism initiatives are being organised and executed with frequency and the highest levels of professionalism and expertise. A number of adventure tourism agencies designing tours to promote the tourism industry deserve recognition, as these initiatives are promoting the well-being and dignity of our nation. Below are a few fantastic options of organised tours available to anyone interested, all headed towards the incredibly serene, awe-inspiring mountainous regions of Northern Pakistan.
Karachi Travellers Group (KTG)
The KTG has become renowned as pioneers of the adventure tourism industry. They have a huge social media following and almost perfect reviews. They have organised a variety of tours with different specifications each time. Some are more rigorous than others, but all of them are executed with highly professional guides and a focus on delivering the promised package.
Our blog detailing KTG organised events more convenient for the Karachiite looking for a convenient, shorter weekend getaway. Below are two upcoming tour options much further, towards the mountainous extremes of the North and the exotic adventure tour destination opportunities available:
Hunza and Naltar Valley Winter Tour
Feb 15 9PM to Feb 24 2PM
Hunza valley is one of the purest nature destinations on the planet. It is perpetually vibrant, with the thunderous backdrop of the Karakoram, Hindukush and Himalaya mountain ranges accentuating the entire experience of travelling through the valley. The comprehensive 10 day tour presents a whole host of great opportunities to utilize, including a visit to the junction point of the three highest mountain ranges, time to take in the 2850 Meter high village of Eagle’s nest/ Duikar and a view of the Rakaposhi summit in the Karakoram Ranges. The package includes visits to forts, lakes, a number of stunning view points and snow covered peaks and a heavy duty schedule that presents adventure tourists with an experience like no other.
Swat Valley 9 Days Winter Tour
Feb 15 9PM to Feb 23 1PM
In the winter paradise of the Swat Valley, the blankets of fresh snow coating the elegant slopes and valleys of the land provide the perfect, picturesque Northern escape. This 9 day adventure tour takes travellers through some incredible main attractions, including the cloudy, rainy Ushu Forest with its famous winter glaciers, the lush meadows of Kalam Forest in the Kalam Valley, the ‘White Palace’ built by the first king of Swat and the breathtaking hill station of Malam Jabba in the Hindu Kush mountain range, complete with two Ski Resorts.
