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KARACHI: In a move meant to cater to rising tourism in the country, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to launch the Air Safari service from Karachi, days after announcing flight from Islamabad, ARY News reported on Thursday.

Renamed after the prominent mountaineer Ali Sadpara, ‘Sadpara Air Safari’ will operate two flights in a week from Karachi. PIA is planning to launch the first flight from the port city in the third week of the ongoing month.

The Air Safari service will fly over the snow-capped peaks including K2, Nanga Parbat, Gaherbrum peaks, Deosai plains and the famous Saif ul Maluk lake.

In the first phase, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced to operate a ‘Sadpara Air Safari’ flight from Islamabad on June 12.

According to PIA spokesperson, the inaugural flight will fly from Islamabad to Skardu on June 12 and the one-way fare for Air Safari service will be Rs25,000.

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K2 and Nanga Parbat are Pakistan’s highest mountains and are popular among mountaineers. K2 is the world’s second-highest mountain at 8,611 meters above sea level.

Back in 2018, the national flag carrier had announced the launch of its Air Safari service.

However, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had shut down its planned commercial launch of the Air Safari flight, days after reportedly announcing the service due to operational difficulties.

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Safari Park Karachi - All You Need to Know

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Safari Park Karachi is a renowned destination that offers a unique wildlife experience right in the heart of the city. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, this park is a haven for nature and animal lovers. Spread across a vast expanse of greenery, Safari Park provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with a diverse range of animals and experience the thrill of being in their presence.

Established in 1970, Safari Park Karachi has become one of the most popular attractions in the city. It offers a fascinating blend of adventure and education, making it an ideal destination for families, friends, and wildlife enthusiasts. The park is conveniently situated near major residential areas, making it easily accessible for visitors from all parts of Karachi.

Services Offered By Safari Park Karachi

Safari Park Karachi offers many services and activities that can make the family trip memorable. The public should prepare for some physical effort as they will have to walk a long distance inside the park, but it is a valuable official visit. The massive green grassland adds to the peaceful experience. Here is a list of services at Safari Park:

• Bus and train ride
• Kashmir point
• Adventure land
• Amusement park
• Elephant enclave
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Fascinations at the Safari Park Karachi

Safari Park Karachi is a fascinating destination that offers various attractions for visitors of all ages. One of the main highlights is the safari ride, where you can observe magnificent animals in their natural habitats. The park also features a bird aviary, a butterfly garden, and a botanical garden showcasing a diverse collection of flora and fauna. Adventure enthusiasts can try the thrilling rope courses and zip lines, adding an element of excitement to their visit.

Animals at Safari Park Karachi

People mainly come to safari parks to see the animals. There is a whole different portion and segment for the wild animals spread over the massive area. There are so many animals at the safari park. The animals range from small to big, wild to calm, and more. The list of animals present in the safari park is below:

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And there are a lot of other animals that the visitors can see. The public can also see a lot of different and wide variety of animals at Karachi Zoo.

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Safari Park is conveniently located in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi, making it easily accessible for visitors.

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Getting to the park is convenient with various transportation options available, including taxis, buses, and private vehicles.

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The entrance ticket price of Safari Park Karachi is quite minimal. You can enter the premises by paying a meager amount of PKR 30 per head, which includes adults and children. Be prepared to pay a few extra bucks once inside the park. You might be required to pay PKR 30 more to avail of the bus ride which takes you through the Safari Park.

The trainer at the Elephant Enclave also needs to be paid an additional PKR 50 for taking snaps with the elephant inside its cage. Overall, you can experience viewing wild animals in their natural habitat at a small cost.

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The timings of Safari Park in Karachi are from 6 AM in the morning until 8 PM at night. Some of the facilities such as the safari bus tour begin at 2 PM in the afternoon.

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PIA to resume Air Safari service after two years

Islamabad: The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), on Tuesday announced to relaunch their Air Safari flights that have been shut down for two years, according to news sources. The service will resume operations from June 12 and aims to boost tourism in the country.

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The service is named after “Sadpara Air Safari,” in honour of the legendary climber Ali Sadpara’s brave achievements. The inaugural flight will fly from Islamabad to Skardu. The aircraft will depart from Islamabad and fly over the famed Saif ul Maluk lake as well as snow-capped mountains such as Nanga Parbat and K2. The full schedule, however, is expected to be disclosed in a few months.

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In an interview with the media, a PIA official stated that the one-way cost for the aforesaid trip will cost PKR 25,000. He further stated that PIA intends to fly to Skardu, Chitral, Gwadar, and Gilgit.

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PIA set to start ‘Air Safari’ from 12th

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is starting “Air Safari” from June 12, 2021.

According to details, the airline will depart its flight from Islamabad International Airport every Saturday and fly over the K2 Mountain, Nanga Parbat, Gaherbrum peaks, Deosai plains and the famous Saif ul Maluk Lake. The flight time will be approximately one hour where the flight captain will give live commentary about the route and the peaks that pierce the clouds.

After landing at Skardu Airport, the adventure will continue as dedicated buses will take our valued guests to Shangrila Hotel where complimentary hi-tea would be served, PIA said.

The return flight would depart after two hours of arrival, and it would be entirely the passenger’s decision to return on the same flight or have some more bewitching moments and return on any other flight of choice.

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Pakistan’s national air carrier launches scenic air safari for tourism promotion.

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• Named after the country’s iconic high-altitude mountaineer, Sadpara Air Safari will take tourist from Islamabad to Skardu and fly over K2 and Nanga Parbat
• Tour operators believe the initiative will help the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan who mostly rely on tourism for livelihood

KHAPLU, Gilgit-Baltistan: The Pakistan International Airlines launched Sadpara Air Safari on Saturday to benefit the tourism industry in the country’s northern areas by offering passengers a spectacular view of some of the world’s tallest snowy mountains, glaciers and lakes. Named after Pakistan’s iconic high-altitude mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who tragically lost his life earlier this year while attempting a winter ascent of K2, the air safari will take tourists from Islamabad to Skardu and charge them a one-way fare of Rs24,000. “Our flight will depart from the Islamabad International Airport and fly over K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum peaks, Deosai Plain and the famous Saif-ul-Malook Lake where every passenger will wonder at the beauty of the air safari from their personal window seat,” said the airline’s official statement. While most flights to Gilgit-Baltistan offer a clear view of the world’s ninth tallest Nanga Parbat mountain, not many people get a glimpse of K2, also known as “Savage Mountain,” which hides in a remote corner of the region. Hundreds of domestic and international tourists have already started visiting Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region in the north after the government eased the COVID-19 restrictions and opened the tourism sector on May 24. “People living abroad usually fear security deficit while planning a trip to Pakistan,” PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafiz Sheikh recently told Arab News over the phone. “Many of them are not aware of the beautiful and scenic locations of the country. Once they experience the air safari and fly over these places, they will surely come back to explore them again.” Sheikh informed that the airline would only sell window seats. “The return flight will depart from Skardu after two hours of arrival,” he continued. “It will be entirely up to our passengers if they want to take the same flight back to Islamabad or prolong their trip to the region to experience more magical moments.” Asghar Ali Porik, who leads the Pakistan Association of Tour Operators, applauded the initiative, saying it would positively impact Pakistan’s image. “Allowing travelers to decide when to get back after experiencing the air safari will also help the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan since they mostly rely on tourism to make a living,” he said. “Like the air safari, the authorities should also start a helicopter service for backpackers in Skardu because that is what most foreigners demand in the area. If the helicopter service is launched, it will also make things easier for international climbers who will be able to reach Concordia, K2’s basecamp, in a short span,” he added.

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ISLAMABAD: Four militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation in northwest Pakistan on Monday, the Pakistani military said, amid a spate of militant violence in the region.

The operation was conducted in the Khyber tribal district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday conferred a military award, Nishan-i-Imtiaz, on Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, during his visit to Islamabad, Pakistani state media reported.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari bestowed the Turkish general with the award at a special investiture ceremony held at the Presidency in Islamabad, the state-run Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported.

“The award was conferred upon him in recognition of his illustrious services and contribution toward strengthening Pakistan-Turkiye defense relations,” the report read.

The investiture ceremony was attended by foreign diplomats and high-ranking military officials.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday met his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Riyadh and invited him to visit the South Asian country, Sharif’s office said.  The two leaders met on the sidelines of a two-day World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh, according to PM Sharif’s office. During the meeting, both sides agreed to further develop relations. “The two leaders also agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad soon,” Sharif’s office said in a statement.  “The prime minister reiterated his invitation to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to pay an official visit to Pakistan.” The two leaders discussed bilateral ties in the fields of education, science and technology, livestock and trade, and vowed to further enhance cooperation in the future, according to the statement. PM Sharif also invited Malaysian traders and businessmen to visit Pakistan to discuss the expansion of bilateral trade and investment relations. The Pakistan prime minister was in Riyadh to attend the WEF special meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development on April 28-29. Sharif spoke about Gaza at the closing plenary of the two-day summit and held several bilateral meetings, particularly with Saudi officials, during the visit.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday there could be no peace in the world without a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel’s attacks on the besieged Palestinians territory continue. 

The statement came during the prime minister’s address at the closing plenary of a special two-day World Economic Forum (WEF) summit held in Riyadh, with a focus on global collaboration, growth and energy for development.

Israel’s air and ground assault on Gaza has killed about 34,500 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health authorities. The enclave is also in the grips of severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine since October 7 when the war started after attacks by Hamas on Israel.

“The world will not be in peace unless there is permanent peace in Gaza,” PM Sharif said.

Pakistan does not recognize the state of Israel and calls for an independent Palestinian state based on “internationally agreed parameters” and the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Sharif said conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere had led to inflation globally, which was “breaking the back of developing countries.”

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It was very pleasing to learn that our national flag carrier, PIA is set to commence `PIA Sadpara Air Safari’ from Islamabad to Skardu one way in the comfortable environment of Airbus A-320 window seats and the passengers would be able to view many things including majestic peaks of mighty K2, Gasherbrum, Nanga Parbat etc, several glaciers including Baltoro, Biafo, Bualtar etc, Deosai plains, Muztagh Tower, Concordia, Naran/Kaghan valley, Saiful Maluk and Ansoo lakes etc. The captain of the aircraft will give a real-time commentary to the passengers and all this will be followed by refreshments at the Shangrila resort. This is also a way to pay homage to our great hero and remember the late Ali Sadpara who is an internationally famous mountaineer who lost his life recently while returning from K2 after his climb in the winters. Ali Sadpara belonged to the Sadpara village which comprises very patriotic and hard-working people who are deputed for mountain climbing and their services are also used for rescue and porter operations because they have this unique and unmatched skill for centuries. Well done PIA and I believe it will certainly help to remember our national hero as well as the present government’s cause of promoting tourism.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines on Saturday launched its first safari flight for Skardu from Islamabad, offering travellers a scenic journey with stunning views of some of the world’s highest mountains and a picturesque northern region.

91 travellers from 13 countries were aboard the maiden flight including Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar in his personal capacity, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

The Sadpara Air Safari flight, named after iconic high-altitude mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, will brief the passengers about the wonders of the country’s north and the secret of tourism including K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak and other mountains in the region.

The air safari will take tourists from Islamabad to Skardu, charging a one-way fare of Rs24,000.

“Our flight will depart from the Islamabad International Airport and fly over K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum peaks, Deosai Plain and the famous Saif-ul-Malook Lake where every passenger will wonder at the beauty of the air safari from their personal window seat,” said an official statement.

Per the reports, after landing at Skardu Airport, the passengers will be able to enjoy complimentary hi-tea at the Shangrila Resort Hotel.

The departing flight will take off after two hours. However, “it will be entirely up to our passengers if they want to take the same flight back to Islamabad or prolong their trip to the region to experience more magical moments,” PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Niazi told Arab News .

Another spokesperson for the airline said that the move is aimed at attracting more tourists to the turquoise lakes.

“People living abroad usually fear security deficit while planning a trip to Pakistan,” Arab News quoted Niazi as saying.

“Many of them are not aware of the beautiful and scenic locations of the country. Once they experience the air safari and fly over these places, they will surely come back to explore them again.”

Niazi further said that the airline would only sell window seats.

Many congratulations from BB Health Tours, Karachi. This is an extremely commendable and laudable effort from the national carrier. Hats of to you MD Saheb.

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HELICOPTER SAFARI PAKISTAN

"Explore The Remote Corners Of The Karakoram By Our Helicopter Tour Pakistan"

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Helicopter Safari Pakistan 2024-25

• Discover all the Corners of Karakoram in Helicopter Safari Pakistan
• Stunning wild and remote scenery of Baltoro & Karakoram Mountains
• Spectacular Views of K2, Nanga Parbat, Baltoro Glacier and other peaks
•   Experience the picturesque Hunza Valley in Pakistan
•  Spectacular mountain vistas.Culture & Adventure Tour
• Explore The Remote Corners Of The Karakoram By Helicopter
• A pleasurable and exciting activity
• See Medieval Forts Hidden Among Pakistan’s Towering Mountains.

Helicopter Safari Pakistan   combines the thrill of Touring in the glacial surroundings around Baltoro Glacier with the pleasure of flying over the colourful valleys of Skardu, Shigar and Askole which offers magnificent mountain scenery with glimpses of Paiyu, Trango Towers , Masherbrum, Mitre Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne, Broad Peak, K2 , Gasherbrums and the entire Baltoro Massif. Helicopter Tour in Pakistan is very popular with people who are short on time and yet want to have a lifetime experience of the thrill of this wonderful flight into the heart of Karakoram and want a short holiday in the mountains with its physical and visual pleasures. Heli tour in Pakistan is one of the best tours in the world, where you will experience the world’s best climbing and trekking routes, and also explore the Ancient Silk Route, Hunza Valley , and the old kingdom of Baltistan. For  many years Trango Adventure Hase has been offering services to Helicopter Safari Pakistan enthusiasts from around the World. Trango Adventures operatesana 1113-dayy Helicopter Tour to the heart of Karakoram . The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the client’s experience, ability and time.

Our Helicopter Safari Pakistan Tour starts from Islamabad.  Your tour guide will Meet and Greet you at Islamabad International Airport then transfer you to the hotel, The rest of the day in Islamabad is to recover from the journey. We will meet in the afternoon for a briefing about the Air Safari. The next day subject  to weather)  we will catch the spectacular mountain view flights to Skardu, Baltistan. On route,e you will have the first glimpse of the great Nanga Parbat , K2 and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Mountain Peaks. After checking in to our Hotel, will have a rest and sightseeing in Skardu.

Skardu is the Capital City of Baltistan and it is the getaway to the Mighty K2 , Deosai Plato, Masherbrum, Gasherbrums , Broad Peak and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. In Skardu , Trekkers and climbers usually do their final purchasing and top-up for their journey. The following day we will do our first Heli Safari into the heart of Karakoram, Concordia then return to Skardu Town. Overnight in the hotel and the next day you will do your Helicopter Tour to Khapulu Valley.

Khapulu is the Capital of the Gangche District of Baltistan. Today will be your last Heli Tour day, if the weather is not pleasant then free day in Skardu to explore the local bazaars and surroundings. After a few spectacular Helicopter tours, you will drive Through lush green villages along the Indus River to the Karakoram Highway , KKH will lead us to the ancient Hunza Valley. It is a gateway to China and Central Asia. Overnight in Karim Abad then visit the 987 years old Altit Fort, and the 610 years old Restored Unesco listed BaltitFortt, the old residence of the Royal Family of Hunza .

From Hunz, we will continue our tour on the Ancient Silk Route (KKH) towards Bisham Village. Along the KKh we will have a fantastic opportunity to view Rakaposhi, the junction of three Amazing Mountain Giants, the Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindukusch and the famous Nanga Parbat. Night in Bisham then Drive Via the historical Taxilla to the Capital Islamabad. The next day you will be transferred to the Airport to fly back home. We believe that Our “Helicopter Safari Pakistan” will create an amazing lifelong memory for you.  

Brief Itinerary:

Arrival day in islamabad-pakistan:, spectacular flight to skardu:, sightseeing in skardu:, heli tour day-(1):, heli tour day-(2):, heli tour day-(3):, drive to gilgit(200km) 4 hours drive:, drive to karimabad (105 km) 3-hours drive:, rest day & sightseeing in karimabad:, drive to besham, (445km) 9-hours drive:, drive to islamabad via taxila (275km) 7 hours drive:, departure day-fly back home:, map of gilgit baltistan, pakistan.

Introduction

Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising Helicopter Safari in Pakistan . We have had groups complete Heli Tours on many previous occasions. We designed our itinerary based on Over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, safety and enjoyment.

We intend to keep to the day-by-day itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions, weather or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the Heli Tour Guide will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary to minimise your inconvenience.

Adventure travel and helicopter  Tours require an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.

Detailed Itinerary:

• Accommodation
• Hill View Hotel or similar

If cancelled Drive KKH to Chilas, Isb to chilas, 461km. 8-9 H-Drive.

Today we travel to Islamabad Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu, the Capital of Baltistan. It’s a 45-minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of the Himalayas &   Karakoram mountain range, you can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the world’s 9th highest peak, Nanga Parbat   (8126m), if the weather is clear then we might be able to see K2 and Gondogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, rest of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazar, historical forts, and scenic lakes or visiting ancient rock inscriptions, one of which is of 8th century Manthal Lord Buddha Rock that shows traces of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who influenced the area before Islam.

• Summit Hotel or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Skardu is the Capital of Baltistan Valley. Baltistan was one of the oldest Himalayan kingdoms before being incorporated into Pakistan. It lies along the Indus River in the very heart of the Karakoram mountains, comprising the northern edge of the Himalayas and nearly the entire Karakoram Range. The Balti people speak an ancient form of Tibetan and have a strong and fascinating culture. after breakfast, we will visit the Sadpara Lake, have a tea there and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We will head back to Skardu town for lunch. after lunch, we will visit the Famous Organic Village, where everything grows organically. Dinner will be served in the hotel.

If the weather conditions are bad then in the morning we will walk up to the remains of Kharpocho Fort   (built in early 1700), which overlooks the town and has a great view of the Indus River . If you are into photography then this is a perfect location to take photos of   Skaradu Town at sunrise or sunset. (we can arrange this for you). The afternoon is free to explore. perhaps you would like to take an optional jeep tour to Satpara Lake or explore the bazaar.

• PTDC Hotel or similar
• Hunza Embassy Hotel or similar

DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD VIA TAXILA (275KM) 7 HOURS:

Holiday dates and prices.

Private Groups –  Chose Your Dates

Tour Starts From Islamabad-Domestic Flight Inc

Helicopter Safari Pakistan prices are for the Itinerary starting and finishing in Islamabad. Group, couples and family discounts are available, Please contact us before booking. included Domestic flights. (If it applies). Islamabad has good flight connections from most International cities, return flights will depart from I slamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary. Our experience Guide will Meet and Greet you at Islamabad Airport, will stay with you throughout the Journey and see you off at Islamabad Airport. We recommend you book as early as possible, especially during peak times.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE

The price of our holidays can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators , Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best prices and take advantage of our ‘ No Surcharge Guarantee ‘. Trango Adventure is a Government-licensed and bonded tour operator that follows the strict Regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.

We accept Bank Transfers, PayPal and all major Credit & debit Cards.

Helicopter Safari Pakistan 2024 information

What’s included.

• Professional Culture & Mountain Guide. (Government requirement)
• Airport transfers for Domestic & international flights.
• Internal flights and associated airport transfers
• All land transport involved in the itinerary
• Accommodation as described
• All permit fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Travel Insurance
• Pakistan Visa fee
• Tips for local guides and support staff
• Guided Islamabad sightseeing
• Miscellaneous expenses
• souvenirs etc
• PLEASE NOTE: an airport departure tax of Rs1500 is sometimes payable

Fully inclusive of all meals throughout, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 11.

ACCOMMODATION 

During this trip, the group will spend all night in good International tourist standard hotels. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. It is possible to hire a single room for an additional cost. For our hotel names, prices and single supplement costs, please contact us. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary.

INTERNAL FLIGHTS

SKARDU FLIGHTS

SKARDU is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is surrounded by high mountains, planes can only land here in good visibility and this means flights to and from SKARDU are never guaranteed. Planes do fly more often than not, but cancellations can and do occur and in these circumstances, we will travel by road.

HEALTH & VACCINATION

You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and the mountains, there is no malaria risk. On holidays to more remote areas, you should also have a dentist check-up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in places near Islamabad. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Trango Adventure Pakistan. We recognise the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.

Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your Pakistan holiday .

Suggested insurance companies include:

Expeditions or Tr eks

• HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC    Tel: +1-800 605 2282
• Travelex Insurance Services    Tel: +1-800 228 9792
• True Traveller Insurance  Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
• Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
• Snowcard    Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
• The B.M.C.    Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
• Dogtag   Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
• World Nomads   (up to 6000m)
• Insure for Less    (Australians only)

Treks only:

• Campbell Irvine    Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
• Rothwell & Towler    Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
• J S Insurance   Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500

GROUP LEADER & SUPPORTING STAFF

The group will be led by an experienced Licence Mountain/Culture Guide. During the Tour, the group will be accompanied by a full support crew.

Helicopter Safari Pakistan holiday involves going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will be above 2,000 metres for 1-2 days. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but we must follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should get some basic advice on Tours at high altitudes.

From mid-June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 40°C at Karachi, Multan and Lahore, and 25°C in The Gilgit & Baltistan regions. Weather is generally good throughout the summer season, with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time.

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PASSPORT & VISAS

A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required.  The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your Pakistan holiday . Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. You should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.

PAKISTAN  VISA

All nationalities require a visa to enter Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately GBP 134 and you must apply for it before departure. To obtain a visa for Pakistan you will require a letter of introduction from an approved agency which will be provided by Trango Adventure. Visa applications can be made online or in person at your nearest Pakistan Embassy. For more information about Pakistan visas, Please visit our Blog and news section.

Please visit the Government of Pakistan official Visa website for online visa Application requirements.

www.visa.nadra.gov.pk

EQUIPMENT  LIST

As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your tour bag whilst tours should be no more than 25.00 kgs. Anything not required on the tour can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad.

We will send you a list of detailed items closer to your Holiday departure.

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Pia resumes air safari flight after 14 years.

RAWALPINDI:  Pakistan International Airlines on Saturday resumed its Air Safari flight from Islamabad after 14 years to promote tourism.

The PIA’s first Air Safari flight with 91 tourists from 13 countries on board departed from Islamabad International Airport on Saturday for Skardu.

The Air Safari flight will fly over K-2 to Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak glacier before landing in Skardu and then will return back to Islamabad.

Federal minister for power Hammad Azhar was among the tourists.

A PIA spokesman said the foreign tourists expressed enthusiasm to see Pakistan’s beautiful mountain range. He said Air Safari was popular among the tourists and it would help promote tourism in Pakistan.

PIA will operate a one-weekly Air Safari flight for Skardu from Islamabad during the flight the tourists will see 13 places and its one-way fare will be Rs25,000.

According to the schedule, the tourist would spend one-and-a-half hour in Skurdu where they would have refreshments after which they would be flown back to Islamabad.

PIA had recently started its flight for Saidu Sharif, whereas the PIA flights from Lahore to Skardu had also been started.

Earlier, the PIA had announced the cancellation of its inaugural Safari flight for one-week due to bad weather in northern areas. The first flight was scheduled to be operated on June 12.

The spokesman had said that clear weather conditions had been important for seeing the world’s highest mountains.

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Karachi is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Pakistan. Primarily an economic hub for the country, Karachi is also considered the heart of Pakistan,  with plenty of hotels in Karachi to relax in. The culturally rich city lends an extremely educational experience for travellers throughout. Considered a diamond in the rough Karachi differs substantially from that of other cities and towns in Pakistan; SalamAir makes it easy to get here with cheap flights to Karachi from Muscat. The rich culture of the city is crafted from the amalgamation of Middle Eastern, Central Asian, South Asian and Western influences, as well as the city's status as a major international business centre.

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One of the crucial places to visit within the city is The mausoleum Mazar-E-Quaid - an impressive monument and tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, also known as Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader). This cornerstone of Pakistani culture attracts a huge amount of visitors and plays hosts to many national celebrations such as Pakistan Day and Independence Day.

Visit the National Museum of Pakistan. Certainly one of the largest and most diverse range of exhibits on the history and culture of Pakistan. It features a rich chronology from the Stone Age right up until the modern era.

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You know it when you see it: here are some movies that got sex scenes right.

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It is a happy coincidence that our "What makes a good sex scene?" episode came out in the same week as Challengers, a film about a romance triangle in the tennis world starring Josh O'Connor, Zendaya and (not pictured) Mike Faist. Niko Tavernise/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures hide caption

It is a happy coincidence that our "What makes a good sex scene?" episode came out in the same week as Challengers, a film about a romance triangle in the tennis world starring Josh O'Connor, Zendaya and (not pictured) Mike Faist.

What makes a good sex scene? It can be easier spot bad sex, but Aisha Harris, Christina Tucker, Ronald Young, Jr. and I tried to focus on the good this week on Pop Culture Happy Hour. You can listen to our full conversation here. (We didn't originally plan for this episode to run the same week as our episode about Challengers , which is out in theaters now, but it's a happy coincidence, since that film has gotten a lot of attention — probably too much, relative to its other merits — for the sex scenes involving its three leads. It's really very good .)

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It's often very obvious when a sex scene is bad, just like when a sex scene in a book is bad. It can get so uncomfortable to watch that you have to leave the room (and not in a way that feels true to the story). One of my personal tells for a bad sex scene is when all I can think about is how hard the actors are trying to persuade me that the characters are having a good time. For example, there has been much good discussion in recent years about Showgirls being a more interesting and competent project than it originally got credit for, but in that one pool scene (if you know it, you know it), all I can see is the effort.

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It's not always as clear which scenes are good . That's partly because they serve so many different functions, all of which look different, and all of which can be effective. Furthermore, you don't want to confuse whether a sex scene is used well in a film with whether it's hot to you personally, despite the fact that there is overlap between those considerations.

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Here's what I mean: When Aisha talks about the sequence near the beginning of Magic Mike's Last Dance , it's not irrelevant that the scene is, to her (and to me), hot. But it also makes sense in the context of the film and the franchise, partly because of the way it sets up the power dynamic between Mike (Channing Tatum) and Max (Salma Hayek Pinault). Mike is older now, he knows more, and the way he approaches a lap dance is actually different than in earlier movies.

And not all good sex scenes are hot in the same ways. The one I mentioned in the episode, from the romantic drama Love & Basketball , is sexy, yes. But it's also a scene between young adults (the talented basketball players Monica and Quincy, played by Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps), and as such, it incorporates a tentativeness that's not present in Magic Mike's Last Dance , to say the least. As Ronald pointed out during our discussion, that sex scene is quite different from one that takes place later in Monica and Quincy's relationship, when they're older and know each other better. That certainly feels true to real life, but it's not always reflected in Hollywood films, where I would tentatively estimate that 90% of on-screen sex is more idealized and thus less intimate than real-life sex, in part because it isn't allowed to change over the course of a relationship.

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Even further from the hotness of the lap dance scene is Ronald's pick: the imagination of Kitty Oppenheimer (Emily Blunt) running wild in Oppenheimer. While her husband (Cillian Murphy) is being interrogated, she pictures him having sex with his mistress, Jean Tatlock (Florence Pugh). It goes by quickly enough that it might seem like a Christopher Nolan flourish for flourish's sake, but it serves the purpose of letting you feel her pain over her husband's affair. Her relationship with Robert doesn't look especially romantic in the film, let alone sexually charged; she finds herself consumed by the idea that he was having hot sex with this other woman, and she locks eyes with her vision of a naked Tatlock and finds herself tormented. It's not really the intent of the scene to titillate the audience, just to give specificity to the shape of Kitty's preoccupation with the affair.

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Christina raised another really important point, which is that sex scenes also collide with viewers at very specific moments. Her example from Bound , and the scenes between Violet (Jennifer Tilly) and Corky (Gina Gershon), touches on (among other things) her own history. It's an underappreciated aspect of the sex-in-movies discourse: representation matters in these scenes as much as anywhere else. I always wish I saw more sex scenes in movies that featured a broader variety of body types; it's still really rare to see ones that feature anybody who is even average sized. This is one of the reasons I'm curious about the upcoming season of Bridgerton , which places its focus on the gorgeous and curvaceous Penelope (Nicola Coughlan).

Looking for 'nomance': Study finds teens want less sex in their TV and movies

Good sex scenes are like any other kind of good filmmaking, honestly: it comes down to execution with purpose and care, done relative to whatever the function of the scene might be.

Whether that's spiciness or conflict or relationship growth or (as in the case of Bound ) setting up a steamy neo-noir story that wouldn't be the same if it weren't hot as heck, form follows function, ideally.

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