India, Pakistan · Geological Wonders

12-Day Hunza and Skardu Valley Tour with Islamabad and Lahore

12 Days Round trip from Amritsar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the rich history of Lahore
  • 02 Discover the world's highest mountain regions: Himalayas and Karakorams
  • 03 Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Hunza Valley and Skardu Valley
  • 04 Visit Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, and Hussaini Bridge in Hunza
  • 05 See Manthoka Waterfall, Shigar Fort, and Sarfaranga Desert in Skardu

Explore Pakistan's northern mountain regions on a 12-day journey from Amritsar through Lahore and Islamabad to Skardu and Hunza Valley. Cross the Wagah-Attari border, visit Islamabad landmarks such as Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh, Rawal Lake, and Pakistan Monument, then continue to Skardu for Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, Manthoka Waterfall, chocolate rocks, Shigar Fort, Sadpara Lake, Sarfaranga Desert, and Bashoo Valley. In Hunza, discover Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, and Hoper Valley Nagar with its moving glacier before returning via Gilgit, Islamabad, and Lahore.

In Hunza, discover Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, and Hoper Valley Nagar with its moving glacier before returning via Gilgit, Islamabad, and Lahore.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Islamabad, Amritsar, Lahore, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu
Languages English, Indonesian, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Amritsar

  • Arrival in Amritsar at night.
2
Day 02

Cross into Pakistan and Travel to Islamabad

  • Cross the Wagah-Attari border.
  • Arrive in Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Travel to Islamabad by bus.
  • Reach Islamabad and check into the hotel.
3
Day 03

Islamabad City Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh.
  • Visit Rawal Lake and Pakistan Monument.
  • Night stay at the hotel.
4
Day 04

Fly to Skardu and Visit Upper Kachura

  • Board a flight from Islamabad International Airport to Skardu.
  • Arrive in Skardu after a 40-minute flight.
  • Visit Shangrila Resort and Upper Kachura Lake.
  • Check into the hotel.
5
Day 05

Manthoka Waterfall and Chocolate Rocks

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Head to Manthoka Waterfall.
  • Visit the waterfall.
  • After the waterfall, visit the chocolate rocks in Skardu Kharamang.
  • Return to the hotel.
6
Day 06

Shigar Valley, Sadpara Lake, and Sarfaranga Desert

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Shigar Fort in Shigar Valley.
  • Explore the fort and spend some time there.
  • Then head to Sadpara Lake.
  • Enjoy the lake. After the lake, visit the Sarfaranga Desert in the evening.
  • Night stay at the hotel.
7
Day 07

Bashoo Valley and Meadows

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Bashoo Valley.
  • Visit Maltoro Bridge and Bashoo Meadows.
  • Night stay at the hotel.
8
Day 08

Drive to Hunza Valley

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Hunza Valley.
  • Make a short stop at Rakaposhi View Point.
  • Arrive in Hunza Valley.
  • Night stay in Hunza Valley.
9
Day 09

Hunza Forts and Scenic Landmarks

  • Visit Altit Fort.
  • Visit Baltit Fort.
  • Visit Attabad Lake.
  • Visit Passu Cones.
  • Visit Hussaini Bridge.
  • Return to Hunza for the night stay.
10
Day 10

Hoper Valley and Nagar

  • Visit Hoper Valley Nagar.
  • Visit the Hoper moving glacier.
  • Engage with locals.
  • Return to Hunza for the night stay.
11
Day 11

Fly to Islamabad via Gilgit

Early morning departure for the airport at 5 AM.

Reach Gilgit and fly to Islamabad. After arriving in Islamabad, take a bus and reach Lahore by evening.

Night stay at the hotel.

12
Day 12

Return via Wagah Border

  • Wake up and have breakfast.
  • Drive to Wagah and cross the border.
  • End of services.
Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, Baltit Fort

Where this trip takes you

Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, Baltit Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Amritsar 6 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flight tickets (Islamabad to Skardu - Gilgit to Islamabad)
  • Bus tickets Lahore to Islamabad - Islamabad to Lahore, Wagah-Attari, and airport pickup
  • Prado SUV with driver in Skardu and Hunza
  • Tour guide
  • Accommodation in Hunza Valley, Skardu, Islamabad, and Lahore
  • Hotel in Hunza: Arcadian Inn
  • Hotel in Skardu Valley: Kentish Lodges
  • Hotel in Islamabad: Sweet Home Guest House
  • Hotel in Lahore depends on the scenario
  • Breakfast at the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Entry tickets
  • Anything not mentioned in services included

What to bring

  • Official and valid visa and ID proof
  • At least 1 warm jacket
  • Sunblock
  • Any medicine if you have high altitude sickness

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Wagah Lahore, Pakistan
Tour start
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Amritsar.

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