14-Day Trekking Tour in Pakistan with Fairy Meadows and Hunza

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek from Fairy Meadows toward the Nanga Parbat base-camp viewpoint
02 Take in spectacular views of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) from Beyal Camp and Raikot Glacier
03 Hike through Minapin Valley to Rakaposhi Base Camp / Taghaphari
04 See Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Diran (7,266 m), and their dramatic ice wall
05 Travel the legendary Karakoram Highway through northern Pakistan
06 Explore Hunza Valley with Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and traditional mountain villages
07 Admire the turquoise waters of Attabad Lake among the high mountains
08 Experience the contrasting landscapes of Skardu Valley, the Himalaya, and the Karakoram

Experience two of the most spectacular mountain landscapes of northern Pakistan on one unforgettable journey. This combined trek takes you from the legendary Fairy Meadows beneath Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) to the dramatic Rakaposhi Base Camp (7,788 m) in Nagar Valley, crossing alpine forests, meadows, glacial valleys, and high mountain terrain with spectacular views of some of the world's greatest peaks. Along the way, you also explore Hunza and Skardu, visit historic forts, admire Attabad Lake, and travel on the legendary Karakoram Highway. Ideal for trekkers seeking two iconic base camps without a technical mountaineering expedition, this adventure brings together the Himalaya and Karakoram in a single journey.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Hunza, Skardu, Chilas, Naran, Mansehra

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Islamabad, Pakistan

03rd September 2027 - Fly: Fly to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Day 02

Arrival in Islamabad and Rawalpindi Sightseeing

04th September 2027 - Arrival: Arrive at Islamabad airport and meet our guide.
Transfer: Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing: Sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 03

Mountain Flight to Skardu

05th September 2027 - Flight: Fly to Skardu from Islamabad in the morning. It is a one-hour mountain flight from Islamabad to Skardu, and there is more chance of operating the flight to Skardu than to Gilgit.
Arrival: Arrive at Skardu airport and meet our staff.
Transfer: Transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing: Sightseeing in the town.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Skardu.

Day 04

Drive to Raikot Bridge and Trek to Fairy Meadows

06th September 2027 - Drive: Drive to Raikot Bridge from Skardu, a 4-5-hour journey.
Transfer: Transfer by local 4x4 jeep for around one and a half hours to Jhel/Tato, where the jeep road ends.
Trek: The trek starts here, with a 2-3-hour walk to Fairy Meadows.
Overnight: Overnight in a hut.
Note: The trek is around 5.5 km from Tato to Fairy Meadows, with an ascent of 600 m.

Day 05

Trek to Beyal and Optional Base Camp Hike

07th September 2027 - Trek: It is a 2-hour trek to Beyal viewpoint, with 200 m ascent and 5 km to Beyal, then onward to the viewpoint.
Option: There is an option to trek to Base Camp at 3,900 m in 2-3 hours, then return to Beyal in 2 hours.
Overnight: Overnight at Beyal Camp in a hut.

Day 06

Descend to Minapin Village

08th September 2027 - Trek: Trek down to Jhal/Tao, around 3 hours.
Jeep: Continue by local jeep to Raikot Bridge.
Transfer: Transfer to the main transport on the Karakoram Highway.
Drive: Continue driving for 3 hours on the KKH to Minapin Village in Nagar Valley.
Stops: Along the way, you can make several stops at viewpoints and for tea and lunch.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Minapin.

Day 07

Trek from Minapin to Hapakun Camp

09th September 2027 - Trek: Trek around 3-4 hours from Minapin to Hapakun.
Trek details: Trek from Minapin to Hapakun at 2,800 m (3 hours, 5.8 km, and 800 m ascent).
Note: It takes a maximum of 3 hours to reach Hapakun (2,800 m), a grassy meadow.
Overnight: Overnight in camp at Hapakun.

Day 08

Trek to Taghaphari with Glacier and Ridge Options

10th September 2027 - Trek: Trek from Hapakun to Taghaphari at 3,300 m (2-3 hours, 3 km, 450 m ascent).
Trail: A steep trail continues from Hapakun to Taghaphari.
Trail: The trail then eases off and contours the rocky slope for 30 minutes to a verdant bowl.
Views: You can enjoy views of Diran Peak, Rakaposhi, and their interconnecting ice wall, which finally comes into full view.
Option: After reaching Taghaphari, you can climb the ridge for a nice view of Hunza Valley and the surrounding mountains.
Option: There is also an option to cross the Kachally Glacier and return to Taghaphari.
Overnight: Overnight in a tent.

Day 09

Return to Karimabad in Hunza

11th September 2027 - Trek: Trek back from Taghaphari to Minapin Village in 3-5 hours.
Drive: Drive to Karimabad, Hunza, a 1-hour journey.
Visit: Visit Baltit Fort, the bazaar, and more.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Karimabad.

Day 10

Explore Hopar, Ganish Fort, Altit Fort, and Duikar

12th September 2027 - Drive: Drive to Hopar across Karimabad in Nagar Valley.
Visit: En route, visit Ganish Fort and walk around.
Drive: Then drive back to Karimabad and visit Altit Fort.
Drive: Continue to Duikar, the highest point of the valley, which gives majestic views of the mountains and the central valley of Hunza-Nagar.
Views: From here, the sunset and sunrise views are unforgettable.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Duikar.

Day 11

Drive to Passu via Attabad Lake and Hussaini

13th September 2027 - Drive: Drive to Passu, a 2-hour journey on the Karakoram Highway.
Visit: En route, visit Secret Rocks (rock carvings), the ruby mine, Attabad Lake, Gulgmit Museum, Hussaini suspension bridge, Borith Lake, and Passu Village.
Walk: Walk around.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Passu.

Day 12

Drive to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway

14th September 2027 - Drive: Drive from Passu toward Chilas, around 6-7 hours on the Karakoram Highway.
Stops: Several stops can be made at viewpoints.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Chilas.

Day 13

Return to Islamabad via Babusar Pass

15th September 2027 - Drive: Continue to Islamabad via Babusar Pass at 4,100 m, passing through Naran, Kaghan, Balakot, Mansehra, and more.
Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Islamabad.

Day 14