ITINERARY:

Day-1 (Friday 6^th May)

• Arrival of Guests travelling from Islamabad to Chitral Airport via PIA flight (50 minutes).
• Transfer to Hotel (15 minutes).
• Check-in at Hindukush Heights Hotel.
• Guests may spend the afternoon getting familiar with the Hotel facilities or enjoy a Massage.
• Optional 20 minute evening drive to the river to view the Markhor grazing in the Tushi Game Reserve. (The Markhor is a rare endangered species of mountain goat native to Pakistan. It is the national animal of Pakistan. Trophy hunters pay the Government of Pakistan over US$100,000 per head for a hunting permit).
• OR– a Guided Evening Hike (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Happy Hour.

Day-2 (Saturday 7^th May)

• Depart for Lut Ovir (Camp 1) by road (3 hours).
• Witness a Free-style Polo Match at Lut Ovir.
• Pony trials for Guests.
• Guests to ride in the surrounding areas to get familiar with their chosen ponies.
• Ride ponies into Campsite.
• Happy Hour.
• Time in the Saddle: 2 Hours.

Day-3 (Sunday 8^th May)

• Ride from Lut Ovir to Lone Ghari.
• Tea break at Lone Ghari.
• Ride from Lone Ghari to Gokir (Camp 2).
• Late Lunch at Campsite.
• Happy Hour.
• Time in the Saddle: 4 Hours.

Day-4 (Monday 9^th May)

• Ride from Gokir to Qaqlaasht (The grassy green meadows of Qaqlaasht are fantastic for riding; surrounded by a 360 degree view of gorgeous mountains).
• Picnic Lunch at Qaqlaasht.
• Ride from Qaqlaasht to Miragram (Camp 3).
• Happy Hour.
• Time in the Saddle: 6 Hours.

Day-5 (Tuesday 10^th May)

• Ride from Miragram to Mastuj.
• Late lunch at Mastuj Fort.
• Guests may settle in at the Wooden Chalets of the Mastuj Fort fruit orchard.
• Happy Hour.
• Time in the Saddle: 4 Hours.

Day-6 (Wednesday 11^th May)

• Guests may relax in the Mastuj Fort orchard.
• Evening Hike to the Valley of the Dragons (For a great view of Tirich Mir; the highest mountain in the Hindukush at 7,708m).
• Happy Hour.

Day-7 (Thursday 12^th May)

• A sunrise walk down to the Mastuj River (optional)
• Departure by road for Chitral (4 hours).
• Lunch at the Fokker Friendship Restaurant, Chitral.
• Check-in at Hindukush Heights Hotel.
• Happy Hour.

Day-8 (Friday 13^th May)

• Check- out from Hindukush Heights.
• Transfer to Chitral Airport (15 minutes).
• Departure from Chitral to Islamabad via PIA flight (50 minutes).

Hindukush Holidays undertakes to provide the highest quality of service and attention to each guest on this luxury ride, and promises a memorable experience. A total of 8 places are available on this ride for Intermediate or Expert riders.

PACKAGE:                                    USD     $ 3,900/person

Payments:

Deposit Payment 50%                     USD    $ 1,950           by 15^th March 2022

Final Payment 50%                         USD    $ 1,950           by 15^th April 2022

*Any cancellation before 1^st April will result in a 75% refund of deposit.

**Cancelling after 1^st April will see the deposit credited towards another adventure within a 12 month period.

For further information or booking, please contact: ztpete84@gmail.com or hindukushholidays@gmail.com

Each package includes:

• One Local Polo Pony & Personal Groom.
• Approximately 16 Hours in a Saddle.
• A Travelling Masseuse for Foot, Leg & Shoulder Massages.
• Accommodation on a Twin Sharing Basis.
• Single Supplement will apply if not willing to share.
• 2 Night’s Accommodation at Hindukush Heights Hotel Chitral.
• 2 Night’s Accommodation at the Wooden Chalets of Mastuj Fort.
• 3 Night’s Camping.
• All camping equipment/porters/guides.
• A Travelling Celebrity Chef*
• 3 Meals a Day.
• A Selection of Libations**
• All Mixers/ Beverages & Snacks/ Hors d’ Oeuvres to accompany the Guests’ Libations.
• Local bottled water during travel and excursions.
• Islamabad/Chitral Return Flights.
• Transportation in Chitral District in a Land Cruiser Prado.
• Watch a Free-style Polo Match.
• Excursions to view the Markhor & Tirich Mir.
• Travel Insurance covering Islamabad/Mastuj return.
• All Pakistan Government Related Clearances.
• Complimentary Internet access (where available; service levels may vary).

* Celebrity chef Natasha Qizilbash (Instagram handle if.natcancook) will be curating the entire menu. She will serve a variety of cuisines & specialty dishes using top quality ingredients & organic vegetables/fruits harvested from the Hindukush Heights Hotel gardens. Guests are advised to inform us in advance of any allergies to particular products.

Not included:

• International Flights.
• Hotel stay in Islamabad.
• Airport Transfers in Islamabad.
• A Professional Photographer will be available to be engaged by guests independently if they wish to have their trip documented.
• Laundry (the schedule will not permit enough time in one place for this service).

Airport Transfers and Accommodation in Islamabad can also be arranged for our Guests on request.

The following links will provide additional information on Hindukush Heights Hotel, Chitral:

http://www.hindukush.com.pk/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g317115-d1156846-Reviews-Hindukush_Heights_Hotel-Chitral_North_West_Frontier