Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad

   • Arrive at Islamabad International Airport.

   • Meet the Stunning Pakistan team for a transfer to your hotel.

   • Explore Islamabad on a half-day city tour if arrival is in the morning.

   • Visit Pakistan Monument, Faisal Masjid, Shakar Parian Hills, Margalla Hills, Islamabad Market, Saidpur Village, and Rawalpindi.

   • Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Travel from Islamabad to Taxila and Besham

   • Depart early from Islamabad towards the Karakoram Highway.

   • Visit the Taxila Museum and key archaeological sites including Dharmarajika, Bhir Mound, and Sirkap.

   • Continue the scenic drive with a tea and restroom stop.

   • Arrive in Besham and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Journey from Besham to Chilas to Gilgit

   • Begin a long 12-hour drive north.

   • Stop at Shatial to see ancient rock carvings.

   • Visit Chilas for ancient graffiti.

   • Stop at the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the confluence of the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush ranges.

   • See the meeting point of the Indus and Gilgit rivers.

   • Arrive in Gilgit and check into the hotel for dinner.

4. Day 4: Explore Gilgit and Drive to Phandar Valley

   • Tour Gilgit, visiting the suspension bridges, local bazaar, and Karga Buddha.

   • Drive 6–7 hours to Phandar Valley with photo stops along the way.

   • Check into the hotel and enjoy dinner in the valley.

5. Day 5: Excursion to Shandur Pass and Explore Phandar Valley

   • Drive in the morning to Shandur Pass, the highest polo ground in the world.

   • Spend the afternoon exploring Phandar Valley.

   • Walk around Phandar Lake and visit the village.

   • Enjoy a trout fish dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

6. Day 6: Travel from Phandar to Gilgit to Karimabad

   • Walk around Phandar Lake in the early morning.

   • Drive 5–6 hours back to Gilgit.

   • Continue 2–3 hours to Karimabad with photo stops at the collision point of the Eurasian and Indian plates, the Silk Route, and Rakaposhi Viewpoint.

   • Check into Hotel Serena Karimabad and enjoy dinner.

7. Day 7: Discover Hunza and Nagar Valleys

   • Take a 4×4 jeep ride to Hopper Valley via Nagar Valley in the morning.

   • Return to Karimabad around noon and visit Baltit Fort.

   • Walk through the Karimabad bazaar.

   • Drive to Duikar for sunset photography.

   • Return to Karimabad for dinner and overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Excursion to Khunjerab Pass and Overnight in Sost

   • Depart early for Khunjerab Pass to reach the top before noon.

   • Spend half an hour at the pass and begin descent with multiple photo stops.

   • Look out for mountain wildlife including ibex.

   • Arrive in Sost for a walk through the village and bazaar.

   Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

9. Day 9: Drive from Passu to Attabad, Rakaposhi, and Gilgit

   • Begin the drive back to Gilgit with stops at Batura Glacier, Passu Cathedrals, Passu Peak, and Hussaini Suspension Bridge.

   • Enjoy a boat ride on Attabad Lake.

   • Visit the ancient Rock Carvings.

   • Tour Karga Buddha and Gilgit Bazaar.

   • Check into the hotel in Gilgit and have dinner.

10. Day 10: Travel to Shangri-La Skardu

    • Drive 7–8 hours to Skardu Shangri-La.

    • Stop for photos along the Indus River canyon, hanging bridges, and remote villages.

    • Arrive in the late afternoon and check into the Shangri-La Resort.

    • Explore the area and take photographs.

    Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

11. Day 11: Explore Skardu and Drive to Khaplu

    • Visit Skardu Town for a walk in the local bazaar.

    • Stop at Satpara Lake.

    • Visit Khaplu Fort.

    • Continue with a 3-hour drive to Khaplu.

    • Check into Hotel Khaplu and have dinner.

12. Day 12: Visit Khaplu and Transfer to Shigar Valley

    • Explore Khaplu Town and its traditional bazaar.

    • Drive to Shigar Valley, stopping at Shigar Sand Dunes.

    • Arrive in the evening and check into the hotel.

    Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

13. Day 13: Drive from Skardu to Chilas via the Karakoram Highway

    • Depart early for an 8–10 hour drive to Chilas.

    • Stop along the way for photographs, tea, and rest.

    • Arrive in the late afternoon and check into the hotel.

    Have dinner and rest overnight.

14. Day 14: Return to Islamabad

    • Depart Chilas at 5:00 AM for a 10–12 hour drive to Islamabad.

    • Make regular stops for refreshments, rest, and photo opportunities.

    • Arrive in Islamabad by evening.

    • Check into the hotel and enjoy your final dinner.

15. Day 15: Depart from Islamabad

    • Prepare for departure after breakfast.

    • Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your onward flight.

    • Say farewell with a warm “Khuda Hafiz”.