Day by day:
Description below is an example of the program. The itinerary can be different during your travel week. We will do everything possible to follow the indicated itinerary, although spot changes can occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Rides are subject to change depending on weather, location, accommodation and difficulty of terrain. In the unlikely event that this happens on your trip, we ask you flexibility and understanding. This is a sporty and adventurous vacation!
Day 1 : ARRIVAL
We will receive you at Islamabad airport and whisk you away to Nurpur Noon (2.5 hour drive). Here you will have breakfast and be shown to your rooms. There is time for a tour of the house and grounds before lunch is served. After lunch the first stop is the polo pitch to meet your mounts followed by a quick chukker to test your horses out so everyone can be sure they are content with them. Afterwards, we will ride out around the estate, through the orange groves, and down the country lanes finishing with a ride through the village where you can experience the true village life of Pakistan, camels, buffalo and playing children on every corner. On return relax in the sitting room with tea served at 6:30pm. Around 8:30pm dinner will be served in the dining room.
1 - 2 Hours Riding
Overnight at the Nurpur Noon Family Estate
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Day 2 : JHELUM RIVER
After a leisurely wake up and breakfast, you will mount your horses on the lawn around 10:30 am. Your three day riding adventure begins here as we set off towards the Salt Range Mountains. We will stop at a simple, authentic local restaurant on the way where you will be served light, traditional local foods. Once we reach the Jhelum River you will swim (or boat if you prefer) the horses across to your camp located on an island. Here you can race the horses across the sandy flats and play some beach polo for those that would like. There will be camels you can also ride if you wish. The evening will be spent on the island with dinner and dancing around an open fire to the beat of local drummers. The hounds and horses will be with you on the island for the night ready for a hunt along the riverbank early the next morning.
4-5 Hour Riding
Overnight in tents - Luxury Safari Camp​​
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Day 3 : THE SALT RANGE MOUNTAIN
We will wake as the sun rises, with both horses and hounds ready waiting for you at camp. A morning’s hunting will be had from our camp along the reed beds of the river flood plain.
Once the sun is out, you will leave the hounds to go back to the kennels and continue your ride across the river plain towards the Salt Range Mountains.
Lunch will be taken en route at a local farm situated in a biblical setting surrounded by donkeys, goats, chickens and maybe a camel or two.
Camp will be reached in the early evening as the sun sets. Situated at the base of the Salt Range Mountains where you experience a vastly different landscape from the day before.
5 – 7 Hours Riding
Overnight in tents - Luxury Safari Camp​
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Day 4: DEEP MINE AND HIDDEN WATERFALL
Wake up and breakfast at camp. You will then ride up into the Salt Range Mountains stopping em route to view a working rock salt mine.
After a short ride into the mountains you will reach a cross roads where you dismount and leave your horse with the grooms. It is then a short hike and climb up a rocky bank until a hidden waterfall reveals itself for a refreshing swim.
You then continue along the base of the mountain range for 3 hours stopping for a light lunch along the way. Your ride will finish in the late afternoon where cars and trucks will be waiting for us and the horses to be taken back to Nurpur for a relaxed evening at the house.
5 – 6 Hours Riding
Overnight at the Nurpur Noon Family Estate
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​Day 5 : TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCES
After a leisurely wake up and breakfast, this will be a relaxed day where you can enjoy the house and gardens at Nurpur. Witness the rare and dying art of wild snake charming and catching in the house grounds by the visiting Jogi tribe of South Punjab. They conjure cobras and mesmerise them with the melody of their flutes.
We will then take you for a walking tour of the local village giving you an insight on the ways of life in these rural areas of Pakistan.
A tent pegging demonstration will then be held on the polo ground. There will be an opportunity for you to have a go and also to watch this amazingly flamboyant spectacle that is so popular in Pakistan.
Drinks and dinner will be held at the main house in the evening.
+/- 1hr Riding - Tent pegging and pony carting.
Overnight at the Nurpur Noon Family Estate
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Day 6 : THE PESHAWAR VALE HUNT
A morning hunt meet will be held on the lawn in front of the main house with the Peshawar Vale hounds. You will ride around the Noon Estate for three hours. Be prepared for fast riding and some ditch jumping. There will be a post hunt breakfast before packing up to go to Lahore, a 2.5 hour drive. Once you arrive in Lahore, a busy, bustling city with a population of over 11 million, you will enjoy a late lunch at the Lahore Polo Club. You then check into your hotel. After some time to freshen up, you will drive to the Old City to have dinner at one of Lahore’s oldest and most traditional restaurants located within the walls of the Old City overlooking Badshahi Mosque.
3 Hours Riding
Overnight at a top hotel in Lahore.
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Day 7 : EXPLORE LAHORE
Breakfast at your hotel before heading into the fabulous chaos of the city to do some shopping in the traditional markets and shops where you can purchase beautiful handmade rugs, fabrics and jewellery. You will then enjoy lunch either at the Polo Club or at a different restaurant in Lahore.
After lunch you will have a private guided tour of the Old City of Lahore, viewing the famous Fort and Mosque as well as other prominent sites while walking through the hustle and bustle of the markets interconnected with narrow busy streets where you will get a real feel for the colourful culture of the wondrous city that is Lahore.
Overnight at a top hotel in Lahore.
Day 8 : DEPARTURE
Breakfast at your beautiful hotel.
Transfer to the airport at the time it suits you best. Drivers are available any time.
Accommodations on The Great Nurpur Noon Equestrian Experience
Nurpur Noon Estate (3 Nights – Private Rooms)
Step into history and luxury at Nurpur Noon Estate, a grand residence owned by the Noon family for centuries. Built in a traditional Mughal style, the estate exudes an equestrian and colonial charm, with beautifully decorated interiors that reflect its rich heritage.
Your private room features two double beds, a spacious shower room, and ample closet space to ensure a comfortable stay. The estate boasts 20 ensuite, air-conditioned rooms, an elegant formal dining room, and a sophisticated sitting area with two open fireplaces.
A wide veranda wraps around an inner courtyard, offering views of the lush gardens, where a herd of miniature ponies roams freely—a delightful sight as you relax in this serene setting.
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Luxury Safari Camp (2 Nights – Shared Tents, Two Per Tent)
Experience the magic of the outdoors without compromising on comfort at our luxury safari camp. You'll stay in spacious, stand-up safari tents, each comfortably furnished with real beds, bedside tables, rugs, and lamps, creating a cozy and inviting retreat.
The camp features two short-drop loos, fresh water for washing, and an inviting bonfire area, where you can unwind under the stars, surrounded by the glow of lanterns. Meals are expertly prepared by the estate’s kitchen or renowned national chefs, served either at a dining table or around the campfire for an authentic safari experience.
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Top Hotel or Private Members Club in Lahore (2 Nights – Private Rooms)
For the final part of your journey, you’ll indulge in the comforts of a top-tier hotel or an exclusive private members club in Lahore, Pakistan’s vibrant cultural capital. Each guest will enjoy a private, well-appointed room, offering a restful retreat after exploring this dynamic city of over 11 million people. Whether you choose to relax in luxury or immerse yourself in Lahore’s rich history and bustling atmosphere, this will be a fitting end to your unforgettable adventure. This itinerary blends heritage, adventure, and luxury, ensuring you experience the very best of Pakistan—from historical estates to wilderness camping and urban elegance.
