Pakistan · Trekking

10-Day Northern Pakistan Tour with Hunza, Fairy Meadows and Khunjerab

10 Days Round trip from Islamabad Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Gilgit Baltistan landscapes, Hunza, Nagar, Khunjerab Pass, and the Karakoram Highway
02 Experience the Fairy Meadows trek and Nanga Parbat Base Camp adventure
03 Discover historical forts, local bazaars, and cultural mountain communities
04 Witness glaciers, alpine lakes, and snowcapped peaks of the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges

Embark on a 10-day journey through Gilgit Baltistan and northern Pakistan, exploring Islamabad, Hunza, Nagar, Gulmit, Sust, and Khunjerab Pass. Experience the legendary Karakoram Highway, Fairy Meadows, and the Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek. Discover glaciers, lakes, and valleys surrounded by the towering peaks of the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges. Enjoy cultural encounters with mountain communities, historical forts, and vibrant bazaars while witnessing breathtaking alpine scenery, scenic drives, and trekking adventures across one of the world's most spectacular mountain regions.

Discover glaciers, lakes, and valleys surrounded by the towering peaks of the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Islamabad, Abbottabad, Hunza, Naran, Khunjerab National Park, Nanga Parbat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad and City Exploration

Welcome at the airport as per your flight timings and transfer to the hotel.
Explore Islamabad city with visits to Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan Monument.
Overnight stay at Grace Botique Hotel, Islamabad.

Day 02

Journey to Naran via Scenic Mountain Routes

8:00 AM breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Naran.
Short stopovers en route.
Sightseeing stopovers along the way at Abbottabad, Balakot, and Kaghan.
Arrival in Naran and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran / Shangrilla Indus View Hotel, Chillas.

Day 03

Travel to Fairy Meadows via Raikot Bridge

07:00 AM breakfast and check out from the hotel.
Departure for Raikot Bridge.
Short stopover at Babusar Top.
Arrival at Raikot Bridge and transfer by jeep to Tattu Village.
Arrival at Tattu Village and start of the hike to Fairy Meadows.
Arrival at Fairy Meadows.
Bonfire, local dance, and music.

Dinner and overnight stay in huts at Raikot Sarai, Fairy Meadows.

Day 04

Trek to Beyal Camp and Nanga Parbat Base Camp

08:00 AM breakfast and set off for Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
10:00 AM arrival at Beyal Camp for a tea break.
Arrival at Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
Note: The trek to Base Camp is optional, and one car return from any point can be arranged if required in case you do not want to continue to Base Camp.
Retrace your steps back to Fairy Meadows.
Bonfire, local dance, and music.

Dinner and overnight stay in huts at Raikot Sarai, Fairy Meadows.

Day 05

Transfer to Hunza Valley via Scenic Stops

08:00 AM breakfast and departure for Hunza.
Retrace your steps towards Raikot Bridge.
Arrival at Raikot Bridge and departure for Hunza.
On the way, short stopover at Nanga Parbat View Point - the meeting point of three mountain ranges.
Short stopover at Rakaposhi View Point.
Arrival in Hunza and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.

Day 06

Explore Hunza Forts and Cultural Sites

8:00 AM breakfast.
Guided tours to Altit and Baltit Forts.
Visit to Karimabad Bazaar.
In the evening, visit Eagles Nest - Duikar View Point to enjoy the bird's-eye view of Hunza Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.

Day 07

Khunjerab Pass Excursion and Attabad Lake

08:00 AM breakfast and departure for Khunjerab.
Free time to explore Attabad Lake.
Boating at Attabad Lake.
Stopover at Passu Glacier View Point on the Karakoram Highway.
Drive towards Khunjerab.
Stopover on the way back at Passu Cones View Point and Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
Drive back to Hunza in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.

Day 08

Return Journey to Naran

08:00 AM breakfast.
Departure for Naran.
Stopover on the way at Babusar Top and Lalusar Lake.
Arrival in Naran and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran.

Day 09

Return to Islamabad

08:00 AM breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Islamabad.
Short stopover en route.
Arrival in Islamabad and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Grace Botique Hotel, Islamabad.

Day 10

Islamabad City Tour and Departure

08:00 AM breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Lok Virsa with free time for shopping.
Drop at the airport / end of services.

Where this trip takes you

Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Attabad Lake, Baltit Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transport as per itinerary.
Experienced driver, fuel, and road tolls.
4x4 soft-top Willy jeeps for Raikot Bridge - Fairy Meadows and back.
Quality hotel accommodation as per itinerary on a single- and double-sharing basis in the mentioned hotels or equivalent.
Huts at Raikot Sarai, Fairy Meadows, on a twin-sharing basis.
Daily breakfast and dinner as per itinerary.
Water bottles during travel.
Discover Pakistan's highly professional staff will supervise the whole event.
Services of a government-licensed tour guide and local guides.
Basic first aid kit available during travel and activities.
Entry tickets for all tourist destinations and local guides as per itinerary.
Letter of invitation and supporting documents required for e-visa to Pakistan.
12.5 kg porter facility per person for Tattu - Fairy Meadows and back.

What's Not Included

Medication, evacuation, rescue, hospitalization, or doctor visits, etc.
Meals other than breakfast and dinner.
Any expenses of a personal nature and travel insurance.
Any extra expense due to force majeure, natural calamities, restrictions by governments, and circumstances beyond the control of Discover Pakistan Tours & Trekking, their staff, and their suppliers.
Tips for guides and drivers.
Anything that is not mentioned above.

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