China, Pakistan · Culture

8-Day Hunza Valley Tour from Islamabad with Khunjarab Pass

8 Days Round trip from Islamabad Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Nanga Parbat View Point and the Three Mountain Ranges Junction
02 Discover Hunza's history at Baltit Fort and Altit Fort
03 Soak in sunset views from Duikar, Hunza-Nagar's highest viewpoint
04 Travel to Khunjarab Pass, the highest road border in the world
05 Pass Attabad Lake, the Pak-China friendship tunnels, and Passu Cathedrals
06 Explore Nagar Valley, Hoper Valley, and the stunning Hoper Glacier

Explore Hunza Valley from Islamabad with scenic stops at Nanga Parbat View Point and the Three Mountain Ranges Junction before arriving in Karimabad. Discover Hunza's rich heritage through visits to Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Altit village, and its gardens, then enjoy sunset views from Duikar, the highest viewpoint in Hunza-Nagar. Continue to the Pak-China border at Khunjarab Pass, travelling past Attabad Lake, the Pak-China friendship tunnels, Passu Cathedrals, and major glacier viewpoints. The journey also includes Nagar Valley, Hoper Valley, Hoper Glacier, and a final cultural stop at Taxila Museum and the ancient stupas.

Departure for the Pak-China border at Khunjarab Pass, the highest road border in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Islamabad, Taxila, Gilgit, Hunza, Chilas, Besham, Nanga Parbat

Languages English, Hindi, Italian, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

Welcome to Islamabad Airport, where you will meet and be greeted by our tour guide.
Pickup from Islamabad Airport and departure for the hotel.
Visit a currency exchange if anyone in the group wishes to exchange money into PKR.
Check in to the hotel for an overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 02

Drive from Islamabad to Chilas

Early morning departure towards Chilas.
Stop along the way for rest and photography.
After a 9-hour drive, arrive in Chilas and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Chilas.

Day 03

Journey from Chilas to Hunza

Departure towards Hunza (Karimabad).
Enjoy stopovers along the way for sightseeing and photography.
Stop at Nanga Parbat View Point.
Stop at the Three Mountain Ranges Junction Point.
Arrive in Hunza Karimabad after a 5-hour drive.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Karimabad.

Day 04

Explore Hunza's Forts and Viewpoints

Visit Baltit Fort, which is more than 700 years old, and enjoy a presentation inside. Continue to Altit Fort, which is more than 900 years old, for another presentation, followed by a tour of Altit village and its gardens.
Drive to Duikar, the highest viewpoint in Hunza-Nagar, and witness the sunset on the white peaks.
Visit flower gardens along the way for photography.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Excursion to the Pak-China Border

Departure for the Pak-China border at Khunjarab Pass, the highest road border in the world.
Travel through the newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels and past Attabad Lake.
Pass Hussani Glacier and enjoy views of the Passu Cathedrals/Cones (above 6000) and Shishpar Peak.
Continue past viewpoints of Passu Peak and Batura, the world's 4th largest glacier.
Reach the Pak-China border and take in the natural environment, with a chance to witness snow in summer on a lucky day.
Visit flower gardens along the way for photography.

Night stay in Karimabad.

Day 06

Visit Nagar Valley, Hoper Valley, and Gilgit

Visit Nagar Valley.
Visit Hoper Valley and Hoper Glacier.
Drive back to Hunza and check out from the hotel.
Drive to Gilgit in the evening for an overnight stay.

Transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Gilgit.

Day 07

Drive from Gilgit to Besham

Early morning drive towards Besham.
Stop at Nanga Parbat View Point.
Stop at the Three Mountains Junction Point, with additional stopovers along the way for rest and photography.
Arrive in Besham after a 10-hour drive.

Transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 08

Besham to Islamabad via Taxila

Early morning check out from the hotel.
Visit Taxila Museum and the stupas.
Departure towards Islamabad Airport.
See off at the airport with lots of memories.

End of services.

Where this trip takes you

Attabad Lake, Baltit Fort, Khunjarab Pass, Nanga Parbat View Point

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islamabad 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Services of a tour guide
Parking and road taxes
7 nights' hotel stay (2 persons sharing a room)
2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
Entry tickets to forts and parks

What's Not Included

Extras at hotels, such as hot drinks, soft drinks, mineral water, clothes pressing, etc.
Tips for hotel staff, driver, guide, and musicians
Tickets for adventure sports activities and porter charges for personal carriage
Extra expenses due to acts of nature and political reasons, etc.
Any type of insurance and liability
Any item not mentioned above in the included services is not part of the package.

What to bring

Rain coat
Sun block cream
Sun glasses
Face mask
Medicine (as per your requirements)

Know before you go

Littering is strictly prohibited while travelling.
Religious and political discussion with locals is strictly prohibited.
Punctuality according to the itinerary is a must; otherwise, the main attractions will not be visited properly, and the organiser will not be responsible.
The time schedule can be changed according to the situation or on request.
In case of any change, please inform us earlier; last-minute or short-notice changes will not be possible.
Any major change in the tour plan will affect the tour cost.

Logistics