Pakistan · Culture

8-Day Skardu and Hunza Tour from Islamabad via Deosai and Attabad

8 Days Round trip from Islamabad Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Shigar Fort and cultural sites in historic Shigar town
02 Experience the mesmerizing Sarfaranga cold desert on the return to Skardu
03 Journey through Deosai, the Land of Giants
04 Visit Attabad Lake during your journey through Hunza
05 Discover Yasin Valley and the landscapes of Ghizer

An eight-day tour from Islamabad to Skardu promises an exhilarating adventure through some of Pakistan's most breathtaking landscapes. Travel through the Gilgit-Baltistan region to discover Skardu, Shigar, Deosai, Astore, Ghizer, Yasin Valley, Hunza, Nagar, and Attabad. Along the way, experience stunning natural beauty, cultural sites, and remarkable mountain scenery in the gateway to the mighty Karakoram Range.

An eight-day tour from Islamabad to Skardu promises an exhilarating adventure through some of Pakistan's most breathtaking landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Baltoro Glacier

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Skardu and Katpana Excursion

Check in to the hotel, then enjoy an evening drive to Katpana and nearby areas.

Day 02

Shigar Fort and Sarfaranga Cold Desert

Visit Shigar Fort, cultural sites, and Hashopi Fruit Orchard.
Return to Skardu via the Sarfaranga cold desert.

Day 03

Journey from Skardu to Astore via Deosai

Travel from Skardu to Astore via Deosai and stay overnight in Astore.

Day 04

Drive to Gacouch in Ghizer

Travel from Astore to Gacouch in Ghizer and stay overnight in Gacouch.

Day 05

Yasin Valley Excursion and Return to Gilgit

Travel from Gacouch to Yasin Valley, then return to Gilgit for an overnight stay.

Day 06

Attabad Visit and Hunza Stay

Travel from Gilgit to Attabad, then continue back to Hunza for an overnight stay.

Day 07

Nagar Valley Excursion and Return to Gilgit

Travel from Hunza to Nagar, then return to Gilgit city for an overnight stay.

Day 08

Return to Islamabad

Return to Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway (KKH) or by air.

Where this trip takes you

Attabad Lake, Deosai plateau, Katpana dunes, Shigar Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport: one TX Prado Jeep for 07 days with driver and fuel
Hotels: two bedrooms in tourist class
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

What's Not Included

Tips to staff
Soft drinks and any other extra purchases

What to bring

Personal things

Know before you go

Make sure to check the weather conditions and permits required for certain areas, as they may vary depending on the time of year and local regulations.

Logistics