Winter Stories | Swat, Shugran & beyond.
Travel to where the mountains turn white & the rivers blue.
This package has been designed to explore Swat & Shugran which are beautiful valleys & Hill stations that are accessible throughout the year so that the participants can enjoy snow & experience beautiful valleys and landscapes during the winter season.
Date: 25th December – 03rd January.
Our itineraries for the tours are designed in a way where our members get the best experience out of the tour. To us, your experience always comes first.
Registration Deadline:
20th December.
First come first serve basis, although 20th December is the last date we close registrations as soon as slots get registered.
Itinerary for the tour:
Day 00: 25th December, Friday.
09:00 PM Departure from Karachi via Green Line Train
Day 01: 26th December, Saturday.
09:30 PM Arrival in Islamabad
Pick up from Train Station
Departure for Islamabad – Guest House
Check-in Guesthouse/Hotel
Overnight stay in Islamabad Guest House
Day 02: 27th December, Sunday.
08:00 AM Breakfast
08:30 AM members joining from Islamabad will meet us at the Guesthouse/Hotel
09:00 AM Departure for Swat
Stops enroute
05:00 PM Arrival in Mingora – Fiza Ghat
Check-in at Hotel
08:30 PM Dinner
Overnight stay in Relax Hilton Mingora or equivalent – Swat
Day 03: 28th December, Monday.
08:00 AM Breakfast
Visit of Bahrain
Visit of Murzghar White Palace
08:00 PM Dinner
Overnight stay in Relax Hilton Mingora or equivalent – Swat
Day 04: 29th December, Tuesday.
08:00 AM Breakfast
Departure for Malam Jabba
Visit of Malam Jabba
Enjoy activities at Malam Jabba – Chairlift, Skiing, Zip Line etc (Charges not included in the Package)
09:00 PM Dinner
Overnight stay in Relax Hilton Mingora or equivalent – Swat
Day 05: 30th December, Wednesday.
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Departure for Balakot
Stops enroute
05:00 PM Arrival in Balakot
Check-in at DeManchi Hotel
08:00 PM Dinner
Overnight stay in DeManchi Hotel Balakot
Day 06: 31st December, Thursday.
07:30 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM Arrival at Kiwai
Visit of Shogran in 4x4 Jeep
Visit of Siri Payee (If/till accessible)
05:00 PM Back to Hotel
08:00 PM Dinner
Overnight stay in Shogran – Hotel Lalazar / Hotel PinePark or equivalent
Day 07: 01st January, Friday.
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Departure for Murree
Visit of Patriata Chair Lift, Nathia Gali, Murree
06:00 PM Arrival in Islamabad
Check-in Guesthouse/Hotel
08:00 PM Visit of Monal for Dinner (Dinner not included in package – only visit)
Overnight stay in Islamabad – Guest House (For Karachi members)
Day 08: 02nd January, Saturday.
08:30 Breakfast
01:00 PM Departure for Train Station
Departure for Karachi via Greenline Train
Day 09: 03rd January, Sunday.
02:00PM Arrival in Karachi.
The basic deviation in the itinerary is normal.
Package Includes - What to look for when booking:
✓ AC Transport (Toyota Hiace &/or Coaster. Disinfected & sanitized to ensure a safe journey)
✓ Accommodation (Sanitized rooms. We only deal with hotels that are up to our set standards.)
✓ Meals mentioned in the detailed plan (We ensure the meals being prepared is handled with utmost hygiene. All you can eat, there's no limitation to the serving size of the meals, we don't count)
✓ Services of a tour manager. (Well educated, informed, and experienced tour guides - our managers are trained to have an objective & professional approach)
✓ Folk Music, Bonfire & Barbecue night. (Quality entertainment with live dinner to give you a glimpse of the local culture)
✓ Basic First Aid Kit. (Proper first aid kit is kept & nearest hospitals are pre-known in case of an unforeseen emergency)
✓ Professional Photography. (Memories that can be stored forever)
✓ Entry ticket for Khunjerab National Park (The funds are then used by the park rangers for the preservation of the park)
Services not included:
Laundry, beverages and personal snacks.
Extra expense due to landslide or any reason beyond human control.
Extra Heating.
Sight tickets, if any
Price:
Price From Islamabad:
3 person room sharing: PKR 22,475/-
2 person room sharing: PKR 25,475/-
Price from Karachi:
Via Greenline Train 3 person room sharing: PKR 38,475/-
Via Greenline Train 2 person room sharing: PKR 42,975/-
Via Air 3 person room sharing: PKR 45,475/-*
Via Air 2 person room sharing: PKR 51,975/-*
*Via Air package is subject to change according to current airfares at the time of confirmation.
*Transport charges for Pick & drop from Airport to Guesthouse/Hotel is not included in the package.
Payment Schedule:
50% when registering.
50% 14 days before the event.
Registration & Payment:
You can reserve/book by clicking here & following the procedure.
Terms & Conditions:
• Every Member must keep their original CNIC.
• Sight tickets for forts are not included in the package.
• Rooms are provided on 3-4 person sharing basis - Beds & Mattresses ( If you have trouble sleeping on the mattress then please opt for private rooms sharing)
• Breakfast and Dinner are included in the trip unless mentioned otherwise in the trip plan.
• In case of any unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural catastrophes, political or security issues, any cost occurred will be covered by the member and not the club.
• Member must behave ethically with his/her fellow group members, otherwise, Rover Pakistan can cancel his/her trip at any time.
• Rover Pakistan is not responsible for personal injuries and accidents.
• Rover Pakistan is not responsible for the loss of any kind of valuable item.
• No refunds shall be made in case a member leaves the trip during the event.
• No refunds shall be made in case of a natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance beyond human control including but not limited to rains, storms, land sliding, accident, flat tires, engine failure or other vehicle mal-function e.t.c.
• Rover Pakistan can cancel the booking at any time.
• Rover Pakistan can change terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
• Personal weapons/drugs are strictly prohibited.
Refund/Cancellation:
- 50% Refund of the paid amount if Cancellation at least 14 Days Before the Event
- 30% Refund of the paid amount if Cancellation at least 10 Days Before the Event
- 0% Refund if Cancellation Less than 10 Days Before Event