The Makra is a scenic peak in the Mansehra District in Hazara Region of the Himalayas in northern Pakistan. It is 4,000 metres (13,123 ft) high and almost 200 km from Islamabad on the Naran Road. From Kiwai, a single 7-kilometre-long road runs uphill to Shogran, a tourist resort with numerous hotels; the track continues to climb up to Seree Lake and ends at Paye. From here it is a trek of four hours to the top of the Makra in the summer season. Hiking on the Makra is difficult due to snow and the gradient of the mountainsides. Although it can be straight forward to climb, fatalities have occurred during storms. In spite of its difficulties, the summit offers the good views of Hazara and Azad Kashmir. Conditions tend to difficult in bad weather, especially thick fog, and as a result of the steepness of some sections. The waters from the mountain's glacier feed the Kunhar River. ITINERARY Day 01 Thursday 02 March 2017 Islamabad – Shogran • Evening departure for Shogran via Abbottabad-Balakot-Kawai. • Dinner & night stay at hotel in Shogran. Day 02 Friday 03 March 2017 Shogran – Paye • Breakfast at Hotel. • Hike to Paye. • Pack Lunch • Dinner & night stay at campsite. Day 03 Saturday 04 March 2017 Paye – Summit – Paye • Early Morning wakeup. • Breakfast at campsite. • Push to Makra Summit. • Dinner & night stay at campsite. Day 04 Sunday 05 March 2017 Paye – Shogran – Islamabad • Breakfast at Campsite. • Trek back to Shogran. • Lunch at Shogran. • Drive back to Islamabad. End of services. WHAT YOU HAVE PAID FOR • Travelling with fuel and road tolls as per itinerary • Transport back up in case of break down without extra charges • Hotel Accomodation on tripple sharing basis at Shogran • Campstay on tripple sharing basis at Paye • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) • Camping Equipment with porter charges. • Services of Guide, Cook and porters for Kitchen equipment. • First Aid Box • Memorable Photograph (Digital) Personal Essentials Checklist 1. Clothes – as per weather / season 2. Clothes – Warm inner dress / thermals 3. Jacket – Parka + Fleece 4. Trousers – Khakis or Cargo Pants 5. Shoes – hiking, preferably sturdy with ankle protection + Camp shoes / slippers 6. Socks – Tropical + Warm ( several pairs for 5 days use ) 7. Head Cover – Warm Cap – Hat or P-Cap with shade – Bandana/scarf 8. Hands Cover – Gloves – Mittens ( as per weather / temperature conditions ) 9. Rain Suit. 10. Torch + Head Lamp 11. Sunglasses 12. Walking Stick (optional) 13. Water bottle 14. Bag – Backpack + Day pack 15. Shave / toilet kit 16. Sunblock + Lip Balm + Cold Crème + Petroleum Jelly 17. Entertainment / Hobbies – Camera, Cell Phone, Music/reading/games materials 18. Medicines – for personal use, if advised by physician