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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Departure (drop to the airport)