14-Day Karakorum and Himalaya Trek with Hunza Valley Tour

14 Days Round trip from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp in the Karakorum
02 Walk through Fairy Meadows beneath Nanga Parbat
03 Reach Nanga Parbat Base Camp in the Himalayas
04 Explore the cultural and scenic highlights of Hunza Valley

This program combines two short treks with a tour of Hunza Valley, creating an adventure with easy access along the Karakoram Highway. After the Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek, you continue to Fairy Meadows and the Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek. Along the way, you discover different regions of North Pakistan, meet local people, experience their culture and warm hospitality, and travel through striking landscapes of snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, lush alpine meadows, colorful bazaars, and traditional villages. This itinerary combines two of Pakistan's finest base camp treks with the cultural and scenic highlights of Hunza Valley, making it ideal for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Hunza, Chilas, Naran, Concordia (Karakoram), Nanga Parbat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Islamabad, Pakistan

Flight to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Day 02

Arrival in Islamabad and Rawalpindi Sightseeing

Arrival at Islamabad airport and meet with our guide.
Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 03

Drive to Chilas via Khaghan, Naran and Babu Sar Pass

In the morning, drive to Chilas, a journey of about 9-10 hours, via Khaghan, Naran, and Babu Sar Pass at 4100 m.
Make several stops along the way at viewpoints and for tea and meals.
Overnight at a hotel in Chilas.

Day 04

Drive to Rakiot Bridge and Trek to Fairy Meadows

Drive from Chilas to Rakiot Bridge, which is around one and a half hours on the Karakorum Highway.
Transfer to local jeeps and drive for one and a half hours to Jhal, then trek 2-3 hours to Fairy Meadows.
Overnight in camp or huts.
Jhal is just above Tato village, where you can have tea and lunch. You can also hire porters, a horse, or a donkey if needed. It is around 5.5 km of walking with a 600 m ascent to Fairy Meadows.

Day 05

Trek to Beyal, View Point and Nanga Parbat Base Camp

Trek for about 2 hours through a forest on an easy walk of around 5 km with 200 m ascent to Beyal, then continue to the View Point and onward to Nanga Parbat Base Camp at 3900 m.
Return to Fairy Meadows for an overnight stay in tents or huts. The total walking time to and from Base Camp is about 6-7 hours.

Day 06

Trek Down to Jhal and Drive to Minapin via Gilgit

Trek down to Jhal.
Take jeeps to Raikot Bridge.
Then drive on the Karakorum Highway to Minapin via Gilgit.
Several stops can be made at viewpoints and for tea and meals.
Overnight at a hotel in Minapin Village.

Day 07

Trek from Minapin to Hapakun

Trek around 3-4 hours from Minapin to Hapakun.
Trek from Minapin to Hapakun at 2800 m - 3 hours, 5.8 km, and 800 m ascent.
It takes a maximum of 3 hours to reach Hapakun (2800 m), a grassy meadow.
Overnight in camp at Hapakun.

Day 08

Trek from Hapakun to Taghphari

Trek from Hapakun to Tagaphari at 3300 m - 2-3 hours, 3 km, 450 m ascent.
A steep trail continues from Hapakun to Tagaphari. The trail then eases off and contours the rocky slope for 30 minutes to a verdant bowl.
You can enjoy views of Diran Peak, Rakaposhi, and their interconnecting ice wall as they finally come into full view.
After reaching Tagaphari, you can optionally climb the ridge for a nice view of Hunza Valley and the surrounding mountains.
Overnight in the tent.

Day 09

Trek Back to Minapin and Drive to Karimabad

Trek back from TaghPhari to Minapin Village.
Drive to Karimabad, Hunza.
Overnight at a hotel in Karimabad.

Day 10

Hopar Excursion with Altit Fort, Altit Village and Duikar

Drive to Hopar and back to Karimabad.
Visit Altit Fort and Altit Village.
Then drive to Duikar.
Overnight at a hotel in Duikar.

Day 11

Drive to Passu with Visits En Route

Drive to Passu on the Karakorum Highway.
En route, visit Attatabd Lake, Gulgmit Museum, Hussani Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake, and Passu Village.
Walk around the area.
Overnight at a hotel in Passu.

Day 12