Day 01
Arrival in Islamabad and City Tour
Pickup: Pickup from Islamabad int Airport and transfer to the hotel.
City tour: Visit Faisal Masjid and Lok Virsa.
Night stay: Night stay in Islamabad.
18-Day Skardu Hunza and Fairy Meadows Tour with Nangma Valley Trek
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Islamabad arrival support with city sights including Faisal Masjid and Lok Virsa
- 02 Explore Skardu's landmarks, including Sadparah Lake, Buddha Rock, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, and Katpana Lake
- 03 Take on a multi-day trek from Kanday to Mingulu Broq and Nangma Valley, including the Amin Brakk hike
- 04 Discover Hunza and Upper Hunza through Rakaposhi viewpoint, Altit and Baltit Forts, Passu Glacier, Passu Cones, and Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- 05 Experience Fairy Meadows with time for photography, easy walks, and a full-day trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Discover Pakistan's legendary mountain north on an 18-day journey that blends culture, valleys, high-altitude trekking, and iconic viewpoints across Skardu, Khaplu, Hunza, and Fairy Meadows. Start in Islamabad with city sights, then fly to Skardu for lakes, waterfalls, and striking rock formations before heading into the wilderness for the dramatic Nangma Valley trek and camps beneath towering peaks. Continue through Gilgit into Hunza for famous forts, glaciers, cones, and a thrilling suspension bridge, then complete the adventure with Fairy Meadows and a full-day trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp. With dedicated rest and photography days built in, this itinerary balances adventure with time to soak in the landscapes.
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
18 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Chilas, Naran, Nanga Parbat
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Fly to Skardu and Leisure Day
Flight: Take a flight from Islamabad to Skardu.
Sightseeing: Sightseeing and rest day in Skardu.
Optional trek: Optional trek to Ringchan Rock (2700).
Day 03
Masoor Rock Trek and Hussainabad Waterfall
After breakfast: Trek to Masoor Rock.
Visit: Visit Hussainabad Waterfall on the way back to Skardu.
Day 04
Skardu Rest Day and Local Sightseeing
Rest day: Rest day in Skardu.
Visit: Visit Sadparah Lake, Buddha Rock, and the city viewpoint.
Day 05
Drive to Kanday Village
Drive: Drive to Kanday Village (4 to 5 hours drive).
Overnight stay: Overnight stay in Kanday.
Day 06
Trek to Mingulu Broq
Start trek: Start the trek after breakfast.
Trek: Trek to Mingulu Broq (3500m).
Overnight: Overnight camping at Mingulu Broq.
Day 07
Trek to Nangma Valley
Trek: Trek to Nangma Valley.
Camping: Camping at Nangma Valley (3950m).
Day 08
Amin Brakk Trek
Trek: Trek to Amin Brakk and return to Nangma/Mingulu.
Day 09
Return to Kanday and Drive to Khaplu
Trek: Trek back to Kanday.
Drive: Drive back to Khaplu while visiting Saling Sapntok and the fish farm.
Night stay: Night stay in Khaplu.
Day 10
Drive to Skardu via Desert and Lakes
Drive: Drive back to Skardu.
Visit: Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Ringchan Rock, Katpana Lake, etc.
Day 11
Drive to Gilgit City
Drive: Drive to Gilgit City.
Explore: Explore Gilgit City and its surroundings.
Day 12
Drive to Hunza and Visit Historic Forts
Drive: Drive to Hunza.
Visit: Visit Rakaposhi viewpoint, Altit Fort, and Baltit Fort.
Night stay: Night stay in Hunza.
Day 13
Passu Excursion in Upper Hunza
Visit: Visit Passu and its surroundings, including Passu Glacier, Passu Cones, and Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
Drive: Drive back to Hunza/Gilgit.
Day 14
Journey to Fairy Meadows
Drive: Drive to Raikot Bridge.
Jeep: Take a jeep to Tattu.
Trek: Then trek to Fairy Meadows (3 hours).
Overnight: Overnight camping or hotel stay there.
Day 15
Rest and Photography at Fairy Meadows
Rest day: Rest day at Fairy Meadows for photography and easy walks around.
Day 16
Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Trek: Full-day trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and return to camp.
Day 17
Drive to Chilas or Naran
Drive: Drive to Chilas/Naran.
Night stay: Night stay there.
Day 18
Return to Islamabad Airport
Drive: Drive to Islamabad int Airport.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide throughout the tour.
- Domestic flights from Islamabad to Skardu.
- Transportation throughout the tour, from pickup to drop-off at Islamabad int Airport.
- Hotel rooms/camping tents on a twin-sharing basis. (Mountain Lodge, Concordia Hotel, Baltistan Resort, Skardu View Resort, Karakoram Lodge Khaplu, K7 Resort)
- Camping fees.
- Trekking equipment (tents, crockery, etc.).
- Trekking fee, if any.
- Trekking staff wages and insurance (guide, cook, porters, driver).
- Trekking food.
- Entry fees for forts, etc. that are mentioned above.
- Food other than snacks and drinks.
What's Not Included
- Additional stay in case of flight cancellation.
- Trekking gear such as sleeping bags, sticks, etc.
- Any services other than those mentioned above.
- Any other expense of a purely personal nature.
What to bring
Hiking shoes
Waterproof jacket
Normal clothes for slightly cooler weather.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Islamabad int Airport
Tour start
Islamabad int Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 18 days finish where they began, in Islamabad int Airport.
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