This tour is open to Pakistani nationals and Overseas Pakistanis only. Foreign nationals are not permitted.

Islamabad: Sazeen Hotel or equivalent. Kalam: The Nature Resort or Khyber Hotel or equivalent. Mingora: Ali Country Resort or Peace Hotel or equivalent. Shogran: hotel arranged by guide. Islamabad on return: Index Hotel or Sazeen Hotel or equivalent.

Breakfast is tea, paratha, omelette and chanay. Dinners rotate across four menus — Pakistani (karahi or qorma), Pakistani (biryani or pulao), Chinese (manchurian or shashlik with fried rice) and BBQ (tikka or boti). Islamabad dinners are Savour's Famous Pulao with Kebabs, salad, raita and drink.

Yes. The 4x4 Prado for Upper Kalam and the 4x4 Willy Jeep for Shogran and Siri Paye Meadows are both included. All other taxi or jeep hires are at your own expense.

No. Zipline, chairlift and other activity charges at Malam Jabba Ski Resort are not included and are paid separately at the resort.

A minimum of 10 to 12 members is required to run the trip. If the trip is called off due to low registration, a full refund or transfer to the next trip date is offered.

• Malam Jabba zipline and chairlift charges are not included and are paid at the resort
• Mahodand Lake accessibility from Upper Kalam depends on season and road conditions
• Married couples requiring a twin room must provide a photocopy of Nikkah Nama or updated CNIC
• At high altitudes, dizziness is common — elderly guests, parents with infants and asthmatic patients
• Expect weak mobile network in Kalam, Upper Kalam and Shogran areas. Carry a power bank
• Members must report one hour before departure. Late arrivals may be left behind
• Ideal luggage weight is 10kg. Carry a separate daypack for daily excursions
• Departure details including hotel name and guide contact are shared on Friday after Jummah prayer
• Minimum group size is 10 to 12 members. If the trip is called off, a full refund or transfer is offe

• Travellers with mobility limitations
• Those requiring private rooms without Nikkah Nama or CNIC proof of relationship

• Original CNIC (mandatory)
• Warm jacket, hoodies and raincoat — Kalam, Shogran and Siri Paye are cold
• Trekking shoes for Siri Paye Meadows and Upper Kalam
• Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
• Toiletries including toothpaste and face wash
• Personal medications including road sickness tablets, Panadol and Flagyl
• Sufficient cash — ATMs are limited in Kalam and absent in Upper Kalam and Shogran
• Reusable water bottle and power bank
• Trekking stick (optional but recommended)