Pakistan · Mountain Exploration

10-Day Karakoram Tour from Islamabad with Hunza and Shimshal

10 Days Round trip from Islamabad Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike up to Baltit Fort and explore Karimabad Bazar
  • 02 Marvel at the Karakoram Mountains, including Rakaposhi, Diran Peak and Ultar Peak
  • 03 Travel along the famous Silk Route through Hunza and Gojal
  • 04 Visit Khunjerab Pass at the Pak-China border
  • 05 Explore Attabad Lake, Borith Lake and the Hussaini Suspension Bridge

See the romantic colours of autumn in the heart of the Karakoram Mountain Range on this tour from Islamabad through Naran, Hunza, Gojal and Shimshal. Discover picturesque landscapes, forests, valleys and local rural experiences as you travel along the famous Silk Route and through some of northern Pakistan's most scenic mountain regions. The journey includes Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, Borith Lake, Hopper Glacier and the dramatic valleys and peaks of the Karakoram.

See the romantic colours of autumn in the heart of the Karakoram Mountain Range on this tour from Islamabad through Naran, Hunza, Gojal and Shimshal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Islamabad, Hunza, Naran, Shimshal
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Islamabad to Naran Journey

  • Meet your local tour guide at the agreed-upon location for pick-up and transfer.

  • Depart from Islamabad.

  • Drive from Islamabad to Naran.

Dinner and overnight stay at Naran.

2
Day 02

Naran to Hunza via Rakaposhi Viewpoint

  • Drive to Hunza and check in to your hotel.

  • Stop at the Silk Route and Rakaposhi viewpoint.

  • Hike up to Baltit Fort and explore Baltit Fort and Karimabad Bazar.

  • Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Passu and Khunjerab Pass Excursion

  • Drive to Attabad Lake via the Attabad Tunnel.

  • Have some free time for photography.

  • Proceed to Khunjerab Pass via Passu and Sost Valley.

  • Enjoy the drive along the KKH and get an amazing view of the snow-capped mountains around you.

  • Visit Khunjerab Pass at the Pak-China border and return to Passu for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Hussaini Valley, Borith Lake and Passu Glacier

  • Have a good breakfast and drive to Hussaini Valley.

  • Hike up to Borith Lake.

  • Hike up to Passu Glacier and get an amazing view of the Karakoram mountains, including Passu Peak (7,478 m) and Shispare Peak (7,611 m).

  • Follow the trail back to Hussaini Valley and explore the Hussaini Suspension Bridge.

  • Drive to Ghulkin Valley and explore the valley.

  • Return to Karimabad for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Hopper Valley and Duikar Sunset Views

  • Have your breakfast and drive to Hopper Valley in Nagar.

  • Hike up to Hopper Glacier and enjoy the glacier view and all the high mountains around it.

  • Hike down and drive back to Hunza Karimabad for lunch.

  • Drive to Duekar for a sunset view and to get a better view of the high mountains and the valley.

  • Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Karakoram Mountains on the trek - Rakaposhi (7,785 m), Diran Peak (7,200 m), Spantik/Golden Peak (7,027 m), Ultar Peak (7,344 m) and the Hopper Glacier.

  • Drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Into Remote Shimshal Valley

  • Have breakfast and drive for 5 hours to Shimshal Valley.

  • Enjoy your lunch on the way and tour Shimshal.

Dinner and overnight stay at Shimshal.

7
Day 07

White Horn Peak Views in Shimshal

  • Travel to Khizerabad, Aminabad and Central Shimshal.

  • Take pictures and enjoy the views of White Horn Peak.

8
Day 08

Return to Hunza and Visit Altit Fort

  • Have breakfast in Shimshal and travel back to Hunza.

  • Enjoy your lunch and then drive to Duikar.

  • Visit Altit Fort.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hunza.

9
Day 09

Long Drive Back to Naran

  • Have breakfast and drive for 9 hours to Naran. Stop on the way for tea and to take photos.

  • Have lunch.

Dinner and overnight stay in Naran.

10
Day 10

Naran to Islamabad Return

  • Enjoy your breakfast in Naran and drive back to Islamabad. Stop on the way for photography.

  • Have lunch.

  • Drop off at the hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Islamabad 4 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • First aid box

  • Water

  • Food

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Pakistani tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets

  • Medical expenses

  • Insurance

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tour start
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Islamabad.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $375.00 — $3,000.00
Double Sharing $375.00 — $1,500.00

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