20-Day Pakistan Jeep Safari through Hunza, Skardu and Kalash

20 Days Round trip from Islamabad Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey through North Pakistan where the Himalayas, Karakorum, and Hindu-Kush ranges meet
  • 02 Travel the legendary Karakorum Highway through Hunza, Gilgit, and Skardu
  • 03 Explore the forts and mountain settlements of Hunza, including Altit Fort and Baltit Fort
  • 04 Visit Khunjerab Pass and the remote landscapes of Passu and Hopar
  • 05 Experience Kalash Valley and meet local communities with distinct traditions and culture
  • 06 Discover historic cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Taxila

A Jeep safari through North Pakistan offers an adventurous journey across some of the region's most stunning landscapes, from the breathtaking mountains and valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan to the historic cities of Pakistan. This program lets you discover North Pakistan in different dimensions while experiencing the cultural touch of the south, meeting local people, and enjoying their warm hospitality and simple way of life. Along the way, you will explore towns shaped by different tribes and wonderful nature where the Himalayas, the Karakorum, and the Hindu-Kush ranges meet. From colorful bazaars and historic cities to terraced villages and the dramatic Karakorum Highway, each day reveals a new and exciting scene.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 20 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Taxila, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Chilas, Chitral, Khunjerab National Park, Swāt
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad and Rawalpindi Sightseeing

  • Arrival in Islamabad.

  • Transfer to the hotel.

  • Sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

2
Day 02

Drive to Chilas via the Karakorum Highway

  • Drive to Chilas on the Karakorum Highway or via Naran and Babusar Pass.

3
Day 03

Continue to Skardu and Visit the Town

  • Continue driving to Skardu.

  • Visit the town.

4
Day 04

Excursion to Shigar

  • Drive to Shigar and return to Skardu for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Excursion to Khaplu

  • Drive to Khaplu and return to Skardu for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Drive to Astore and Transhing via Deosai

  • Drive to Astore-Transhing via Deosai.

7
Day 07

Drive to Gilgit

  • Drive to Gilgit.

8
Day 08

Drive to Hunza Valley on the Karakorum Highway

  • Drive to Hunza Valley on the Karakorum Highway.

9
Day 09

Hopar, Hunza Forts, and Duikar

  • Drive to Hopar.

  • Visit Altit Fort and Baltit Fort.

  • Drive to Duikar.

10
Day 10

Excursion to Khunjerab Pass

  • Drive to Khunjerab Pass, then return to Passu.

11
Day 11

Drive to Karimabad

  • Drive to Karimabad.

12
Day 12

Drive to Gopis or Phander

  • Drive to Gopis/Phander.

13
Day 13

Drive to Mastuj

  • Drive to Mastuj.

14
Day 14

Continue to Chitral

  • Continue driving to Chitral.

15
Day 15

Drive to Rumbur and Bomburet

  • Drive to Rumbur-Kalash, then continue to Bomburet.

16
Day 16

Full-Day Visit to Kalash Valley

  • Enjoy a full-day visit to Kalash Valley.

17
Day 17

Drive to Swat Valley

  • Drive to Swat Valley.

18
Day 18

Drive to Peshawar via Takht-e-Bahi

  • Drive to Peshawar via Takht-e-Bahi.

19
Day 19

Drive to Islamabad via Taxila

  • Drive to Islamabad via Taxila.

20
Day 20

Departure from Islamabad

  • Departure from Islamabad with drop-off at the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Islamabad 11 cities · 20 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Entry fees for museums, forts, and tourist resorts

  • Toll taxes and parking fees

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets

  • Personal refreshments

  • Medical kit and any medicines

  • Single supplement

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arrival hall at Islamabad International Airport, just outside the international arrival gates.
Tour start
Islamabad
End of the journey

Your 20 days run from Islamabad to Islamabad.

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