8-Day Northern Pakistan Scenic Expedition with Hunza and Khunjerab

• Meet our tour representative at Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel.
• Proceed for a city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the afternoon and visit the following sites:
  • Faisal Mosque
  • Shakar Parian
  • Pakistan Monument
  • Damen Koh
  • Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
  • Rawalpindi Old Bazaar
  • Raja Bazaar

Altitude: 540 m.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive to Naran, 279 km, with lunch en route.
• Continue driving to Chilas, 3-4 hours and 113.3 km, via Babusar Pass at 4,173 m. Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass at 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above sea level and the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway. It is one of the most famous hairpin roads in the world.

Altitude: 1,265 m.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive to Karimabad (Hunza), 5-6 hours and 240 km, with an en-route stop at the junction point of the three great mountain ranges - the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush - at Thalichi for photography. Continue for views of Nanga Parbat at 8,126 m and stop at the Rakaposhi viewpoint for photography and refreshments.

Altitude: 2,500 m.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Take a morning excursion to Hoper Glacier by 4x4 jeeps via Upper Nagar Valley, followed by a beautiful hike to a viewpoint of Hoper Glacier.
• Return to Karimabad in the afternoon and visit the 700-year-old Baltit Fort and the Karimabad Bazaar.
• Drive to Duiker to see five mountains over 7,000 m, including Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Golden Peak (7,028 m), Ulter (7,388 m), Diran Peak (7,265 m), and Mulobating (7,459 m). Enjoy sunset over the mountains as well as beautiful views of Hunza and Nagar.

Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
• Embark on a scenic drive towards Khunjerab Pass, the highest border crossing between Pakistan and China.
• Stop to explore the ancient Ganish rock carvings.
• Arrive at Attabad Lake and enjoy a relaxing boat ride.
• Visit the historic Old Rope Suspension Bridge and continue to the Passu Batura Glacier.
• Drive through Khunjerab National Park, known for its mountain ibex.
• Return to Attabad Lake for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day.
• Enjoy a scenic drive towards Altit Village.
• Explore Altit Fort, a historic 900-year-old fortress.
• Stop to witness the dramatic continental collision en route to Gilgit.
• Visit the historic Old Silk Road.
• Reach Gilgit and visit the Kargah Buddha.
• Walk across the historic Old Rope Suspension Bridge and explore Gilgit Bazaar.
• Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day.
• Depart for Besham via the stunning Karakoram Highway.
• Stop en route to marvel at the ancient Chilas rock carvings, then continue to Shatial to explore its intricate rock carvings.
• Arrive in Besham and check into your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Besham.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive to Islamabad, 279 km, and en route visit the Taxila Museum and historical sites.
• Transfer to the airport in Islamabad for your departure flight.