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Our Story

Northern Pakistan mountain landscape

Est. 2018 · Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Our Story.

A boutique travel agency born from the mountains of northern Pakistan.

Born in the north.

TravelWithUs started with a simple frustration: the most extraordinary landscapes on earth were being sold through generic itineraries, rushed schedules, and guides who read from notecards.

We knew there was a better way — because we'd lived it. Our founders grew up in Gilgit-Baltistan, leading informal trips for friends long before we ever called it a business. The feedback was always the same: this felt real.

Today, TravelWithUs operates as a boutique agency for travellers who want depth over distance. We keep groups small, move at human pace, and take you to places that don't appear on the first page of results.

Our Philosophy

What we stand for.

Four principles that shape every journey we plan — from the first inquiry to the last sunrise.

Authentic

Every route is planned by guides born and raised in these valleys. No scripts — just genuine local knowledge.

Safe

Certified mountain guides, satellite comms, and medical kits on every multi-day journey. Your safety is our baseline.

Sustainable

Low-impact protocols, fair wages for local staff, and a strict policy of leaving no trace in protected regions.

Intimate

Groups capped at 10 — flexible enough to move freely, small enough for the trip to feel entirely personal.

The People

Who guides you.

A small team of locals, guides, and hospitality professionals who call the north home.

Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan

Ali Raza

Founder & Lead Guide

Ali grew up below the shadow of Rakaposhi. After a decade leading expeditions for international mountaineering agencies, he founded TravelWithUs to share the north on his own terms — slowly, deeply, and with genuine warmth.

Islamabad

Fatima Khan

Operations & Guest Experience

With a background in luxury hospitality and seven years managing high-end travel logistics, Fatima ensures every journey runs without friction — from the first inquiry to the final airport transfer.

Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

Zubair Hussain

Senior Mountain Guide

A certified high-altitude guide with six Karakoram peaks, Zubair knows when to push and when to pause. His calm leadership sets the tone for every expedition in the field.

Ready to explore

The north awaits.