Pakistan · Land Adventure

6-Day Passu Cones and Hunza Tour from Islamabad via Khunjerab

6 Days Round trip from Islamabad Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire breathtaking views of Rakaposhi from its famous viewpoint
02 Explore Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and the Royal Garden in Hunza
03 Hike to Borith Lake and Passu Glacier in the spectacular Passu Valley
04 Enjoy sunset views over the famous Passu Cones
05 Go boating on the turquoise waters of Attabad Lake
06 Visit the beautiful multicolored lakes of Naltar

Travel from Islamabad through Gilgit and Hunza to the dramatic Passu Cones on a 6-day journey along the Karakoram Highway. This tour combines mountain scenery, heritage sites, light hiking, and boating, with stops at Rakaposhi viewpoint, Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, and the colorful lakes of Naltar. Explore Karimabad Bazar, visit small villages in the upper Hunza region, and enjoy sunset views over the famous Passu Cones. It is an ideal itinerary for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and photography enthusiasts.

Explore Karimabad Bazar, visit small villages in the upper Hunza region, and enjoy sunset views over the famous Passu Cones.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Khunjerab National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Islamabad to Gilgit

Meet your guide in Islamabad and drive to Gilgit via the Karakoram Highway.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Hunza, Baltit Fort and Altit

After breakfast, continue driving to Hunza (2 hours).
En route, stop at the Old Silk Route and Rakaposhi viewpoint.
Upon arrival in Karimabad, Hunza, check in to the hotel.
Hike up to Baltit Fort and explore Baltit Fort and Karimabad Bazar.
Drive to Altit and visit Altit Fort and the Royal Garden.
Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Passu Valley, Borith Lake and Passu Glacier

After breakfast, drive to Ghulkin Valley via Attabad Lake, Attabad Tunnel, and Gulmit Valley, and enjoy the fantastic views of the small villages.
Drive to Hussaini and see its suspension bridge.
Hike to Borith Lake and Passu Glacier.
Enjoy the sunset over the famous Passu Cones.
In Passu Valley, check in to a hotel and stay for the night.

Day 04

Khunjerab Pass and Attabad Lake

After breakfast in Passu Cones, drive to Khunjerab Pass via Deh.
Explore the border and go to Attabad Lake for boating.
Drive back to Hunza and enjoy free time at Karimabad Bazar.

Dinner and overnight stay in Hunza.

Day 05

Naltar Lakes and Gilgit

After breakfast, drive to Naltar Lakes. Explore the beautiful lakes of Naltar and spend some time there.
Continue to Gilgit for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06