Sikandar Shamshad
Tour Guide Operator | Travel Writer & Blogger
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About
Tour guide operator with three years of experience leading trips across Gilgit-Baltistan, paired with a travel-writing background that gives guests a richer, better-informed experience of the region. Founder of HunzaTravelInfo, a blog serving international travelers with practical, destination-specific guidance on Northern Pakistan. Comfortable coordinating logistics on the ground and communicating clearly with foreign visitors, local communities, and service providers alike.
Experience
Tour Guide Operator at Himalayan Wolf Tours (Present)
- Lead and operate guided tours across Gilgit-Baltistan's valleys and trekking routes.
- Three years of experience coordinating itineraries, transport, and accommodation for domestic and international travelers.
- Serve as the on-ground point of contact for guests, drivers, and local service providers.
Founder & Writer at HunzaTravelInfo (Present)
- Run a travel blog covering Northern Pakistan destinations, written for an international tourist audience.
- Produce destination guides and practical travel content, drawing directly on first-hand guiding experience.
- Builds an ongoing understanding of what foreign travelers want to know before and during a trip to the region.
Education
Associate Degree in Art – Karakoram University, Gilgit (2021-01 – 2023-01)
Intermediate in FA – Govt. Degree College, Gilgit (2016-01 – 2018-01)
