What our guests say
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“We have done a lot of trips in Pakistan but nothing compared to this. Mubarik arranged everything: the vehicle, the hotel in Shigar, the Deosai permit. We just showed up and it all worked. Deosai in September was something we will talk about for the rest of our lives. The Milky Way from the campsite was unreal. Thank you for making this so easy.”

“Came specifically for the apricot blossom and the timing was perfect. Mubarik told me exactly which week to come and he was right: the valley was at peak bloom. Eagle's Nest at sunrise, Baltit Fort, the drive along the KKH. The driver knew every stop along the road. Will definitely come back for Skardu.”

“I was travelling with my elderly parents and was nervous about the roads and altitude. Raahi gave really honest advice about what was suitable for them and built the itinerary accordingly. We skipped Deosai (too high for my mother) and spent the extra day in Khaplu instead. It was exactly the right call. The driver was patient and careful on the mountain roads. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

“We planned this as a honeymoon trip and it exceeded every expectation. Shigar Fort Palace was magical. Mubarik had arranged early access to Kharpocho Fort for sunrise: we were completely alone up there with the Indus valley below us. The whole trip felt personal, not like a packaged tour. We told all our friends and three couples are now planning their own trips.”

“First time in Pakistan and I was genuinely nervous. The experience was the complete opposite of what I expected: incredibly safe, warm hospitality everywhere, and landscapes that I had no idea existed. The cold desert at Shigar looks like something from another planet. Mubarik is extremely knowledgeable and gave us context about the region that no guidebook could. Highly recommend to anyone considering it.”

“We are a family of 6 including three children (ages 8, 11, 14). The kids loved the cold desert sand dunes and the boat ride at Kachura Lake. The brown bear sighting at Deosai was the highlight for the whole family. The 4x4 was comfortable for all 6 of us and the driver built in proper rest stops on long drives without us having to ask. Will book again next summer.”

“We were told October was off-season and almost rebooked to August. Best decision we ever made not to. The poplar trees in Shigar were gold and the valley was quiet in a way it never is in summer. We had Eagle's Nest almost to ourselves at sunrise. Aqsa responded to every question within minutes during planning and the whole trip ran without a single hiccup.”

“I came for landscape photography and the access Raahi provided was extraordinary. Pre-dawn at Kharpocho Fort with the Indus below, the cold desert at golden hour, and a full night on Deosai for astrophotography. Mubarik understood exactly what I needed without long explanations and positioned us at the right spots at the right times. I have photographed in over 30 countries and this was one of the three best trips for light I have ever done.”

“I came back to Pakistan after 15 years abroad and wanted to show my daughter where her family is from. Raahi built an itinerary that balanced the cultural side (Khaplu Palace, the old bazaar, the mosques) with the landscapes. Mubarik was patient with a lot of questions and honest about what was realistic for us. My daughter is already asking when we can go back.”

“We only had 4 days and were not sure if Skardu was worth it for such a short trip. Raahi built a focused itinerary around Shigar Fort and the cold desert that was perfect for the time we had. No filler, no rushing to hit every attraction on a list. The fort at sunset and breakfast in the garden the next morning were worth the flights alone. Already planning a longer trip for autumn.”

“Raahi handled all the logistics for our Gondogoro La crossing: transport from Skardu to Hushe, cook, porters, permits. Everything was organised and everyone showed up. On a technical trek like this, logistics failures can ruin the whole expedition. With Raahi nothing went wrong and we could just focus on the climb. The crossing was one of the best experiences of our lives.”

“We spent months researching Pakistan travel and were still unsure until we found Raahi. Aqsa answered every nervous email with patience and detail. The trip itself was flawless: the pacing, the hotels, the driver who became a genuine guide. Deosai was unlike anything we have ever seen. We have recommended Raahi to everyone who has asked about Pakistan since coming home, which is a lot of people.”

“Third time in Skardu but first time using a proper operator. The difference is night and day. Previously I organised everything myself and always missed things or made avoidable mistakes. This time we saw more in 7 days than I had in two previous trips combined. The driver knew a viewpoint above Satpara Lake that was not on any map I had. These are the things you only get from people who actually know the place.”

“We wanted something special for our 10th anniversary and were worried about the March weather. Raahi was honest: Deosai would not be accessible but everything else would be open and much quieter than summer. They were completely right. We had Shigar Fort Palace mostly to ourselves, the mountains were still white with snow, and the cold desert had a quality it simply does not have in the busy season. Perfect trip.”

“We were 9 people across three generations: grandparents, parents, and four young children. Raahi arranged two vehicles so everyone had space and built the itinerary around what was realistic for both the grandparents and the kids. The Hushe Valley drive was the highlight: the children could not believe mountains could be that big. Every detail was handled before we asked.”

“I was travelling alone as a woman and had questions about safety and logistics that other tour companies either dismissed or could not answer clearly. Raahi gave specific, practical answers to every question and built an itinerary with that in mind. I felt completely safe throughout. The hospitality in both Hunza and Skardu was genuinely warm. Pakistan is one of the most underrated travel destinations in the world and I will be going back.”