Pakistan · Mountain Exploration

10-Day North Pakistan Tour with Hunza, Khunjarab Pass and Fairy Meadows

10 Days Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the beauty of nature in the breathtaking Hunza Valley
  • 02 Travel through Khunjarab Pass, one of the world's highest mountain passes
  • 03 Explore Upper Hunza and visit the Pak-China Border
  • 04 Experience history at the centuries-old Baltit and Altit Forts
  • 05 Hike to Fairy Meadows for breathtaking views of the mighty Nanga Parbat

Discover the beauty of North Pakistan on this 10-day journey through some of the most beautiful places in the world. Visit the breathtaking Hunza Valley, travel along the Old Silk Route, and cross Khunjarab Pass, one of the world's highest mountain passes, near the Pak-China Border. Explore the centuries-old Baltit and Altit Forts, then hike to Fairy Meadows for a glimpse of the mighty Nanga Parbat. This tour combines mountain scenery, local history, and unforgettable landscapes across northern Pakistan.

Finally, you will be in lush green meadows surrounded by pine, conifer, and juniper trees, with a breathtaking view of Killer Mountain - the mighty Nanga Parbat, 8126 meters high, if the weather is clear.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Hunza, Chilas, Besham, Nanga Parbat
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

  • Pickup from Islamabad International Airport by our representative and transfer to our designated hotel in the capital city of Pakistan. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
  • Accommodation: De Palazzo Hotel
2
Day 02

Drive from Islamabad to Chilas

  • Wake-up calls will be given in the morning, and after breakfast, we will move towards Chilas/Narran Valley. Lunch is on the way. Reach Chilas after a 9-10 hour drive. There will be short stops along the way, with time given for photography and rest. Overnight stay in Chilas.
  • Accommodation: Shangri la Hotel
3
Day 03

Journey from Chilas to Hunza Valley

  • After breakfast, we will move towards Hunza Valley, with a lunch break and photography stop on the way. Enjoy viewpoints such as Three Mountain Junction, KKH, the Old Silk Route, and Rakaposhi View Point along the journey. Overnight stay in Hunza Valley.
  • Accommodation: Qayam Hunza/Legend Hotel
4
Day 04

Upper Hunza and Khunjarab Pass

  • Explore Upper Hunza and visit the Pak-China Border. After breakfast at 7 am, we will move towards Upper Hunza Valley, which is very famous for its adventurous spots, lakes, cone-shaped peaks, and one of the world's highest mountain passes, Khunjarab Pass.
  • Accommodation: Passu Tourist Lodge
5
Day 05

Explore Central Hunza Heritage

  • After breakfast at 8 am, a call will be given to you for a local experience around Hunza Valley with our expert guide, who is well aware of the history, local customs, and values. Follow the guide while holding respect for the environment of the area. Attractions to be visited include Baltit and Altit Forts, which are 800 and 900 years old respectively, and Ganish Village, which is 1000 years old and the first settlement of Hunza Valley. Lunch will be in between visiting the areas. In the evening, enjoy the view of the sunset over five 7000 m high peaks around Hunza-Nagar from Eagle Nest Point in Dukair. This will be subject to weather and time.
  • Accommodation: Eagle Nest Hotel
6
Day 06

Hunza to Ghizer Valley

  • Travel from Hunza to Ghizer Valley, visiting Rakaposhi viewpoint, the Old Silk Route, and Gilgit on the way.
  • Accommodation: Green Palace
7
Day 07

Ghizer to Phander Valley Excursion

  • Visit Ghupis, Gakuch, Imet, and Yasin Valley on the way.
  • After lunch in Phander Valley, return to the hotel.
  • Accommodation: Green Palace
8
Day 08

Fairy Meadows Trek

  • After breakfast at the hotel, we will move towards Raikot and take a 4x4 jeep from Raikot Bridge for about 2 hours, which leads us to Tattoo Valley, a small village on the way. Lunch will be in Tattoo Valley. Trek up to Fairy Meadows for about 3-4 hours. Finally, you will be in lush green meadows surrounded by pine, conifer, and juniper trees, with a breathtaking view of Killer Mountain - the mighty Nanga Parbat, 8126 meters high, if the weather is clear.
  • Accommodation: Fairy Meadows Cottage
9
Day 09

Fairy Meadows to Besham

  • Leave for Besham and indulge in some sightseeing on the way.
  • Accommodation: Besham Inn Hotel
10
Day 10

Return to Islamabad

  • If we have time before the flight, then we will visit Faisal Mosque and Raja Bazaar, the oldest and busiest market in Rawalpindi. Fly back home.
Hunza Valley, Khunjarab Pass, Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat

Where this trip takes you

Hunza Valley, Khunjarab Pass, Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Islamabad Airport Rd 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 jeep luxury transport
  • Standard hotels
  • Invitation letter for your visa/e-visa
  • Breakfast
  • A special dinner in Hunza Valley
  • Traditional food and music night
  • All entrance fees, tolls and taxes, and fort passes
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport
  • Khunjarab National Park fee
  • Licensed English-speaking local tour guide and an experienced route driver

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to hotel staff, guide, and driver
  • Air rescue
  • International flight fares
  • Any relaxation or change in the package after confirmation
  • Covid 19 PCR test

What to bring

  • Backpack
  • Raincoat
  • Trekking shoes, sticks
  • Thermal wear
  • Warm jackets and clothes
  • Warm socks, gloves, and a cap
  • Sunblock, sunglasses
  • Water bottle

Know before you go

  • Time schedule

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Tour start
New Islamabad Airport Rd, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in New Islamabad Airport Rd.

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