Wanderings in the Hindukush
Women-only expedition
7 Days | 22-29 October 2026
What to Expect
Don’t just dream of seeing the change of season, go experience it in all its gorgeous glory in picturesque Mastuj – all part of our immersive adventure for incredible like-minded women. With delicious food, glamping under the stars, and extras like a private massage therapist & bartender just for your group … this will be an experience to remember. The trip has been curated so you can recharge your battery, enrich your soul, and enjoy days spent reconnecting to nature and having joyful fun! It’ll be rustic luxury at its finest, with every attention-to-detail taken care of for you during this unique and unforgettable trip.
- Diverse excursions to nurture heart and soul
- Chillouts by the pool
- Massages
- Gentle hikes
- Delightful menus and healthy, organic meals curated and prepared by celebrity chef Natasha Qizilbash @if.natcancook
- Fun evenings full of thoughtful discussions
- Me-time to read & for journalling
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Day 1 | Travel to Chitral
- 6pm depart on the Hindukush Express luxury coach, privately booked for our group (9 hour drive)
Hindukush Heights Hotel
Day 2 | Relaxing Day in Chitral
- Relaxed morning, breakfast 7-10am
- Explore the property, read by the pool
- Book a relaxing massage*
- Lunch at the hotel
- Guided by a forest ranger, take a trip to the riverside to see a herd of local Markhor mountain goats, an endangered species, descending the slopes for grazing and drinking water. The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
- Poolside happy hour and dinner
Hindukush Heights Hotel
Day 3 | Mastuj Fort
- 10:30am depart for Mastuj (4h drive), deep & high in the Hindukush mountains
- Lunch under apricot and mulberry trees of local Chitrali cusine
- Arrive in time for tea and some relaxation
- Wander around the orchard
- Book a massage* in wellness tent
- Dinner
Mastuj Fort
Day 4 | Sightseeing in Mastuj
- Early morning hike to Valley of Dragons
- Outdoor cooking class with Natasha
- Lunch under a 350-year-old Chinar tree
- Explore the village of Mastuj & visit a local trout farm
- Take a cold plunge in a natural spring water pond
- Sunset walk, then dinner
- Live music for dancing under the stars
Mastuj Fort
Day 5 | Day Trip to Khuj
- 10am departure for Khuj (1h 15m)
- Explore the quaint village of Khuj
- Walk across 1400m suspension bridge
- Picnic lunch
- Visit a 300-year-old Chitrali home
- Dinner
- Book an evening massage*
Mastuj Fort
Day 6 | Chitral
- 10am depart for Chitral
- Lunch at Fokker Friendship restaurant
- Visit local bazaar for shopping OR relax by the pool
- Guided evening walk
- Happy hour & farewell dinner (we all wear white)
Hindukush Heights Hotel
Day 7 | Depart for Islamabad
- Breakfast
- Spend the morning by the pool
- 10am depart on the Hindukush Express luxury coach, privately booked for our group
- Lunch enroute
- 7pm arrival to Islamabad
Where you Will Stay
Mastuj Fort
Chalets & glamping
Hindukush Heights
Eco-friendly boutique hotel
Your Host
Zainab Ulmulk
Co-founder of Hindukush Holidays, horse safari pioneer in Pakistan, and Princess of the Royal Family of Chitral.
Upcoming Dates & Prices
*Minimum age to join in 16 | Prices are in USD & PKR
22-29 October 2026
US$ / Rs per person for double occupancy / 2 guests sharing
US$ / Rs for single room / 1 guest
Booking & Payment
50% deposit required to confirm your spot, balance due 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations 60 days prior to departure entitled to full refund minus deposit & bank charges.
Cancellations 30 days prior to departure entitled to 50% refund minus bank charges.
No refund for cancellations within 30 days prior to departure.
What you Get
Included in this tour
- 3N Hindukush Heights Hotel
- 3N Mastuj Fort Chalets & Glamp
- 1-hour massage*
- Day trips and excursions
- Guided walks
- All meals & teas mentioned in itinerary
- Transportation during retreat
- RT transfer from Islamabad
Additional (not included)
- Additional massage treatments
- Extra snacks & drinks
- Laundry service (available only in Chitral)
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)