7-Day Pakistan Mountain Tour from Islamabad to Hunza and Passu

• On arrival in Islamabad, drive towards Chilas via the Karakoram Highway, crossing Mansehra, Besham, and Takot Bridge.
• Reach Chilas.

Overnight at the hotel (10-12-hour drive, 400 km).

• After breakfast, drive to Gilgit.
• At Chilas, enter the Indus River gorge. There are many rock carving sites dating back to that time, including the carvings at Shatial.
• Stop at Thalichi, the best viewpoint of Nanga Parbat (8125 m), the 9th highest peak in the world and the second-highest in Pakistan after K2. There are also spectacular views of Rakaposhi (7788 m) and the Haramosh Range from the same spot.
• Drive north and reach the meeting point of the world's three highest mountain ranges - the Karakoram, Himalayas, and the Hindukush.
• After crossing a river suspension bridge, reach Kargah and visit the 7th-century Buddha carved into the rock.
• The tour continues along the breathtaking Hunza Valley, where you will see the original Silk Route used by both traders and monks. En route, make a short stop at the Rakaposhi (7788 m) viewpoint before arriving at Karimabad, the Hunza Valley's capital.

Overnight at the hotel.

• In the morning, visit the 800-year-old Altit Fort, which overlooks the ancient Old Silk Route and the new Karakoram Highway.
• Later, visit the newly restored palace of the Mir of the Hunza Kingdom, which also served as a fort during many wars.
• In the afternoon, walk to Ultar Glacier.
• Meals and overnight at the hotel.
• Optional excursion to Nagar Valley.

• Take a short drive into the heart of the Karakoram.
• Stop at the village of Gulmit, in the shadow of the unclimbed Gulmit Tower, and walk through the village fields to visit the polo ground and historic houses.
• Later, take a short trek to the Gulkin glaciers and Borit Lake.
• Transport will meet you near Borit Lake and drive 15 km to Passu. Passu is a charming village set against the soaring Passu Cones, with the Passu and Batura glaciers within short walking distance.
• There will be time for a walk through the village before an overnight stay at the hotel.

• Drive back along the Karakoram Highway, following the Hunza River and enjoying more amazing views of the Karakoram.
• Spend the night at Besham / Naran on the banks of the Indus River.

• Start early for the 8-hour drive along the KKH to Islamabad, with a short stop at Abbottabad for lunch.
• Drive to Taxila, the ancient capital of Buddhist Gandhara civilization, which is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites on the subcontinent.
• Visit the ruins of a former city (Sirkup), a hilltop former monastery (Julian), and the splendid site museum that contains artifacts excavated from the sites.
• After visiting the site, drive to Islamabad.
• Visit Pakistan Monument and Faisal Mosque, followed by dinner at Monal Restaurant.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Early morning departure to the airport.