Cultural Detox in Collaboration with Ambiance Resonance

16TH APRIL 2026 / 20TH OCT 2026

DAY-1  ISLAMABAD - GROUNDING THE JOURNEY

Arrive in Islamabad and ease into the journey. After checking in and freshening up, explore the city’s calm beauty from the peaceful lanes of Saidpur Village to the panoramic views at Daman-e-Koh. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner, connect with your group, and set intentions for the retreat ahead.

Overnight stay in Ambiance, Islamabad

17TH APRIL 2026 / 21ST OCT 2026

DAY-2  INTO THE MOUNTAINS - JOURNEY TO HUNZA

Islamabad - Skardu by air 1( hour flight)

Skardu to Hunza by road (2 hours drive) Check in at Ambiance Hunza

Take a stunning morning flight over the Karakoram to Skardu and meet the retreat team before beginning a scenic drive to Hunza. Enjoy a takeaway lunch on the road, soaking in the majestic landscapes. Arrive at Ambiance Resort, unwind, and later enjoy dinner at The Art Café followed by stargazing. 

End the day with a spa session or an optional silent walk under the night sky.

Overnight in Ambiance Hunza

18TH APRIL 2026 / 22ND OCT 2026

DAY-3  CULTURAL IMMERSION - THE HEART OF HUNZA

After breakfast, head out to Karimabad to explore the ancient Altit and Baltit Forts and wander through Hunza’s historic villages. Savor lunch at Lal Shehzadi Café with its sweeping valley views. The afternoon is for rest, journaling, or quiet reflection before gathering again for a relaxed group dinner.

Overnight in Ambiance Hunza

19TH APRIL 2026 / 23RD OCT 2026

DAY-4  STILLNESS AND SELF CONNECTION

Begin the day with sunrise yoga and breath work, welcoming the light over the mountains. Spend the morning in integration or spa sessions before enjoying a light lunch. A guided nature walk in the afternoon deepens your connection to Hunza’s calm rhythms, ending with a peaceful evening meal and optional meditation or storytelling in the evening.

Overnight in Ambiance Hunza

20TH APRIL 2026 / 24TH OCT 2026

DAY-5  ADVENTURE & AWE - NORTHERN WONDERS

Embark on a day of exploration through Upper Hunza — from the iconic Passu Cones and Borith Lake to the Rainbow Bridge in Gulmit. Enjoy lunch at Yak Grill and dessert at Glacier Breeze Café overlooking Passu Glacier. On the return, watch the sunset from Eagle’s Nest before ending the night with a joyful bonfire, dinner, and music celebration.

Overnight in Ambiance Hunza

21ST APRIL 2026 / 25TH OCT 2026

DAY-6  REFLECTION & RETURN

Travel back to Skardu for your flight to Islamabad. After checking in, enjoy some free time to relax or explore the city’s cafés and art corners. In the evening, gather for a final dinner — a moment to reflect, integrate, and close the journey together.

Overnight in Ambiance Islamabad.

22ND APRIL 2026 / 26TH OCT 2026

DAY-7  DEPARTURE OR CONTINUE WITH EXTENDED CULTURAL TOUR

On your final morning, take a quiet moment to reflect before departing for your flight home. Carry with you the peace of Hunza, renewed clarity, and the gentle awareness cultivated throughout the retreat.

OPTIONAL ADD ON - IMMERSIVE CULTURAL TOUR

23RD APRIL 2026 / 27TH OCT 2026

DAY-8  ISLAMABAD - LAHORE VIA RHOTAS FORT (400km, 6-7 hours)

  After breakfast drive to the Rohtas Fort. This historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum was built in the 1540s under Afghan King Sher Shah Suri and is about 5 km in circumference and was never stormed in its history, and thus is remarkably intact. The fort is built on 70 hectares of land, and has 68 bastion towers and 12 gates to accommodate up to 30,000 people. As the fort is built on top of a hill, the vistas of the Potohar plateau are a sight to behold. After visiting the fort and enjoying a local hot lunch drive to Lahore.

Overnight at 4 Points Sheraton

24TH APRIL 2026 / 28TH OCT 2026

DAY-9    LAHORE HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING FOLLOWED BY AN AFTERNOON CREATIVE WORKSHOP

The historic capital of both the Mughal and Sikh empires, the city also played a significant part in the British governance of the Punjab. Home to a remarkable collection of cultural and historic highlights, your tour includes visits to the Lahore Museum—established in 1864-1865 by the British— which displays collection of the Mughal and Sikh eras, relics of the Indus Valley Civilization and Gandharan Art; Badshahi Mosque commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with construction of the mosque lasting for two years until 1673 and which is regarded as one of the largest mosques in the world and can accommodate up to one hundred thousand worshipers at a time; and Lahore Fort which now enjoys the status of a “World Heritage Site” and was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during the period 1556-1605 on the ruins of an ancient Fort called “Lohawar” (meaning as strong as iron). In the afternoon we will begin the first of our immersive tote painting craft workshops. 

Overnight at 4 Points Sheraton

25TH APRIL 2026 / 29TH OCT 2026

DAY-10    JAHANGIR & NUR JAHAN'S TOMBS, SHALIMAR GARDENS & WAGHA BORDER

Today in the morning visit Jahangir’s Tomb, the only Mughal Emperor buried in Lahore, and Empress Nur Jahan’s Tomb, both of which were once richly decorated with floral fresco paintings on lime plaster. The Dilkusha Garden in which Emperor Jahangir is buried was a "favourite spot" of Jahangir and his wife Nur Jahan when they lived in Lahore. Though historians attribute construction of the tomb to Jahangir's son Shah Jahan, the tomb may have been the result of Nur Jahan's vision. She is said to have designed the mausoleum in 1627, and possibly helped fund it. Construction started in 1627 and required ten years for completion. Afterwards visit Shalimar Garden World Heritage Site (constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1647), and then well before sunset, visit Wagah border for witnessing the “Flag Lowering Ceremony” -- the lowering of the flags ceremony at the Wagah border is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dance like maneuvers. Huge crowds on both sides of the border raise patriotic slogans during the ceremony. From here, go to Anarkali Bazaar, famous for its shopping and named after a dancing girl who caught the fancy of Prince Salim, a son of Mughul Emperor Akbar.

Overnight at 4 Points Sheraton

26TH APRIL 2026 / 30TH OCT 2026

DAY-11    MORNING CREATIVE WORKSHOP & AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING

After a leisurely breakfast proceed for our second immersive workshop on embossing which involves creating textured designs. After the workshop and a short break, we proceed to the restored walled city, including the Wazir Khan Mosque built in 17th century by Sheikh Alim-ud-Din Ansari (known as Wazir Khan) and the Famous Shahi Hamam (royal bath) that has been won a prestigious award for fine restoration. We will also enjoy a rickshaw ride in the narrow lanes evoking times past, and stop off at the Fort food street for shopping for a variety of local trinkets. In the evening enjoy the history by night show at the Lahore Fort. 

 Overnight at 4 Points Sheraton

27TH APRIL 2026 / 31ST OCT 2026

DAY - 12  LAHORE

Today will be a free day to discover Lahore’s many bazaars and shpping cenres. Overnight at the hotel 

28TH APRIL 2026 / 1ST NOV 2026

DAY 13 LAHORE - ISLAMABAD

  Today we will retrace our route to Islamabad via the Katas Raj temple complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways. The temple complex surrounds a pond named Katas, sacred to the Hindus as the pond is said to have been created from the teardrops of the Hindu God Shiva, after he wandered the Earth inconsolable after the death of his wife Sati. After the visit, return to Islamabad.

Overnight at the Ambiance Hotel Islamabad

29TH APRIL 2026 / 2ND NOV 2026

DAY 14 ISLAMABAD

Transfer to airports for home bound flights