Main Info
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with our 10-day tour through Pakistan’s breathtaking landscapes. Journey from Islamabad to the iconic Karakoram Highway, explore Hunza Valley’s ancient forts, serene lakes, and majestic glaciers, and marvel at the world’s highest border at Khunjerab Pass. Discover vibrant bazaars, historical sites, and cultural treasures in Rawalpindi and Taxila. Perfectly blending natural beauty, history, and adventure, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Pakistan’s wonders.
Whats Included
whats not included
Whats Included
- Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
- All domestic road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide
whats not included
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients.
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff
- Single Supplement
- Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.
Highlights
Highlights
- Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza Valley
- Opportunity to interact with Hunza’s community members including men, women and children
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
- View peaks including Rakaposhi (7,788m) and Passu Sar (7,478m) and Ultar Sar (7,388m) in the Karakoram
- Lakes including Attabad and Batura
- Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad & City Tour
- Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel.
- Afternoon city tour covering:
- Faisal Mosque
- Shakar Parian
- Pakistan Monument
- Daman-e-Koh
- Lok Virsa Museum
- Rawalpindi's old bazaars (Raja Bazaar)
Altitude: 540 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Drive from Islamabad to Chilas
- Scenic journey on the Karakoram Highway (11-12 hours, 461 km).
- Witness the spectacular views of the Indus River and mountain landscapes along the ancient Silk Road.
Altitude: 1,265 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Chilas to Karimabad (Hunza Valley)
- Drive to Karimabad (5-6 hours, 240 km).
- En route, stop at:
- The junction point of three great mountain ranges: Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush.
- Thalichi viewpoint for stunning Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) photography.
- Rakaposhi viewpoint for scenic refreshments.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Explore Baltit & Altit Forts
- Morning visit to:
- Baltit Fort (700 years old) and Baltit village.
- Afternoon visit to:
- Altit Fort (900 years old) and the women's carpentry project.
- Evening leisure walk along the water channel from Karimabad to Hyderabad village.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Hopper Valley & Duiker Viewpoint
- Morning excursion to:
- Hopper Glacier and the surrounding valley.
- Afternoon drive to Duiker Valley (30 minutes).
- Experience panoramic sunset and sunrise views over the Hunza peaks.
Altitude: 2,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Explore Gulmit, Passu & Sost
- Drive towards Passu (50 km), visiting along the way:
- Attabad Lake (turquoise blue waters).
- Borith Lake and Gulmit village.
- Passu Glacier and iconic Passu Cones.
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge (adventure walk).
- Continue drive to Sost (50 km), the last town before the China border.
Altitude: 2,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Excursion to Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border)
- Full-day tour to the majestic Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m), the highest paved border crossing in the world.
- Evening return to Karimabad.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08: Karimabad to Besham (via Chilas)
- Drive from Karimabad to Besham (8-9 hours, 435 km).
- En route, enjoy scenic stopovers for photography and local refreshments.
Altitude: 613 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09: Besham to Islamabad & Departure
- Morning drive to Islamabad (6-7 hours, 261 km).
- En route, visit the historic Taxila Museum and archaeological sites.
- Transfer to airport for departure.
Altitude: 540 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
