Pakistan · Culture

12-Day Pakistan Cultural and Hunza Tour with Passu Glacier Hike

12 Days Round trip from Lahore Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Delhi Gate, and Wazir Khan Mosque
02 See Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi Peak, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Pass en route to Hunza
03 Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Hussaini suspension bridge, and Passu Valley
04 Hike to the Passu Glacier viewpoint and trek to Ondra Poygah for sweeping views of Gojal Valley
05 Discover Peshawar's heritage at Sethi House, Qisa Khawani Bazar, Mahabat Khan Mosque, and Peshawar Museum

Join us for an amazing 12-day journey through Pakistan's varied landscapes and rich cultural history. Travel from Lahore's historic monuments and walled city to the dramatic mountain scenery of Naran, Hunza, Gojal, and Passu, with views of Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi, and the Karakoram Range. Along the way, explore forts, mosques, museums, bazaars, and old settlements while also enjoying hikes to Passu Glacier and Ondra Poygah. The tour also includes a cultural visit to Peshawar before returning through Islamabad and Lahore.

Travel from Lahore's historic monuments and walled city to the dramatic mountain scenery of Naran, Hunza, Gojal, and Passu, with views of Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi, and the Karakoram Range.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Gilgit, Hunza, Naran, Nanga Parbat

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Pakistan

Pickup from the airport and drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Explore Lahore's Old City

Enjoy breakfast and explore the Old City of Lahore, visiting Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque.
Have lunch and visit the walled city of Lahore, including Delhi Gate, Wazir Khan Mosque, and the Cloth Market.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Drive from Lahore to Naran

Have an early breakfast and drive to Naran via the motorway.
Lunch en route.
Arrive in Naran for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Journey to Hunza Valley

After breakfast, head to Hunza Valley with stops at Lulusar Lake, Babusar Pass, the junction of three of the world's highest mountains, and the Nanga Parbat viewpoint.
Lunch in Gilgit and continue the drive to Hunza Valley.
Stop at the old Silk Road viewpoint and Rakaposhi Peak viewpoint.
Arrive in Hunza for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Forts and Views Around Hunza

Enjoy breakfast and visit the 700-year-old Baltit Fort and 900-year-old Altit Fort.
Have lunch, then drive to Duikar for a bird's-eye view of the Karakoram Range, including some 7000 m peaks.
Drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Discover Gojal Valley and Passu

Have breakfast and drive to Gojal Valley, stopping at Attabad Lake, where you can also go boating.
Arrive in Gulmit and visit the Gulmit old house.
Have lunch and drive to Hussaini suspension bridge.
Visit Passu Valley and the famous Passu Cones.
Drive back to Passu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 07

Passu Glacier Viewpoint Hike

Have breakfast and drive to Borith Lake, then trek to the Passu Glacier viewpoint.
Trek back to Borith Lake for lunch and drive to Passu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 08

Trek to Ondra Poygah

After breakfast, trek to Ondra Poygah, where you can enjoy the best view of Gojal Valley.
Trek back to Gulmit. Have lunch and drive back to Gilgit.
Arrive in Gilgit for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 09

Return Drive to Naran

Enjoy breakfast and drive back to Naran following the same route.
Lunch en route.
Arrive in Naran for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10

Drive to Islamabad

Have breakfast and drive to Islamabad. Lunch en route.
Arrive in Islamabad for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 11

Peshawar Heritage Excursion

After breakfast, visit Peshawar city, including Sethi House, Qisa Khawani Bazar, Muhabat Khan Mosque, and Peshawar Museum.
Drive back to Islamabad.

Day 12

Return to Lahore

Enjoy breakfast and drive to Lahore via the motorway.
Lunch en route.
Arrive in Lahore for dinner and an overnight stay.

Where this trip takes you

Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Baltit Fort, Karakoram Range

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Lahore 7 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation: 1 room for 11 nights in a hotel/guest house.
Transportation: Air-conditioned car as per the itinerary.
Our team: Professional and licensed guides throughout the tour.
Invitation letter for the visa process.

What's Not Included

The services mentioned below are not included in our price. Some of them, as well as a few others such as a doctor rescue team, can be arranged at your request.

Room service and additional ancillary services acquired from the hotel.
Personal insurance of clients.
Any personal medication.
Visa fees.
All visiting area fees, boating at Attabad Lake, and the zipline at Gulmit.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
International and domestic flights.
Evacuation and rescue charges, if any.
Domestic air tickets are not included.
Any expense due to forced measures, natural calamities, acts of God, or force majeure beyond the control of RVT, its staff, and suppliers.