Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll arrive at Islamabad airport where your guide and driver will be waiting for you. Once you get settled into your hotel, spend the day checking out the city's main landmarks. The Faisal Mosque is a must-see, and from Shakar Parian National Park and Daman-e-Koh you can get great views across the city. The Pakistan Monument is worth seeing for its granite structure, and if you're interested in local crafts, the Lok Versa Museum displays traditional Pakistani handicrafts.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Faisal Mosque
- Visit to Shakar Parian National Park
- Visit to Pakistan Monument
- Visit to Daman-e-Koh park
- Visit to Lok Versa Museum
Landmarks/POIs Faisal Mosque Shakar Parian National Park Pakistan Monument Daman-e-Koh Lok Versa Museum - Day 2
Islamabad to Chilas
This is a long travel day, so get ready for a 9 to 10-hour drive heading toward Chilas through mountain terrain. You'll stop for lunch around Naran, then continue on through Babusar Pass which sits at 4,173 meters. By evening you'll reach your hotel in Chilas and can rest up from the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Babusar Pass Naran - Day 3
Chilas to Karimabad
After leaving Chilas, you'll drive for 5 to 6 hours to reach Karimabad. The route includes scenic stops at Thalichi, where three major mountain ranges meet, and at Rakaposhi viewing point where you can see some great peaks. Once you check into your hotel, spend the evening walking through the local bazaar with your guide to get a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local bazaar exploration
Landmarks/POIs Thalichi Rakaposhi - Day 4
Hopper Valley - Forts
Head out for a 3-hour drive to Hopper Valley to see the Barpu, Bualtar, Miar, and Sumayar glaciers. Then you'll visit Altit Fort at the foot of a hill and Baltit Fort on the hilltop above, where historical displays show the royal heritage of the region. Before heading back to Karimabad, walk through local villages to see how people live in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hopper Valley and glacier viewing
- Visit to Altit Fort
- Visit to Baltit Fort
- Local village visits
Landmarks/POIs Hopper Valley Altit Fort Baltit Fort - Day 5
Karimabad to Duiker Valley
Drive 30 minutes to Duiker Valley at 2,900 meters elevation, a spot known for beautiful sunrise and sunset views. You'll be able to see Mount Ultar, glaciers, and wide vistas of the Hunza valley. After a break, take a 2 to 3-hour walk through a village that brings you to the Hazrat Abbas shrines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Hazrat Abbas shrines
Landmarks/POIs Duiker Valley Mount Ultar Hazrat Abbas shrines - Day 6
Duiker Valley to Passu
Travel 1 hour to Passu, and along the way you'll stop at Attaabad Lake, a calm body of water formed by a natural landslide. After checking in, spend the rest of the day exploring the area including Borith Lake, Passu Glacier, and the Hussani suspension bridge. You can also visit nearby villages like Gulking, Gulmit, Passu, and Hussani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Attaabad Lake
- Visit to Borith Lake
- Passu Glacier viewing
- Hussani suspension bridge visit
- Village visits (Gulking, Gulmit, Passu, Hussani)
Landmarks/POIs Attaabad Lake Borith Lake Passu Glacier Hussani suspension bridge - Day 7
Passu to Khunjerab Pass to Karimabad
You'll travel to Khunjerab Pass at 4,733 meters elevation, the highest point on your entire route. Take in the views of quiet villages and untouched landscapes, then drive back down to your hotel in Karimabad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khunjerab Pass visit
Landmarks/POIs Khunjerab Pass - Day 8
Karimabad to Gahkuch
This is another longer travel day with a 6 to 7-hour drive to Gahkuch, a quiet city surrounded by glaciers and mountains. Along the route, your guide will stop several times for photos of the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gahkuch - Day 9
Phander Valley
Spend your entire day in Phander Valley, the main attraction in Ghizer District. The valley has interesting canyons and deep blue lakes worth exploring. By evening you'll head back to your hotel in Gahkuch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Phander Valley sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Phander Valley - Day 10
Gilgit - Chilas
Drive 2 to 3 hours to Gilgit where you'll stop for lunch, then continue on to Chilas. On this route you'll pass the point where the Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush mountain ranges meet, and your driver will stop for photos there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gilgit - Day 11
Chilas to Islamabad
You'll head back to Islamabad on a 12 to 13-hour drive, traveling through Babusar Pass. Your driver will make stops for photos and breaks whenever you'd like them, so you have flexibility on the timing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Babusar Pass - Day 12
Taxila
Take a guided tour of Taxila, an ancient town with 2,500 years of history behind it. Start at the Taxila Museum where you can see artworks and learn about how people lived in different time periods. After that, walk through the ruins of temples including Julian, Mohra Moradu, and Sirkap before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taxila
- Visit to Taxila Museum
- Temple ruins exploration (Julian, Mohra Moradu, Sirkap)
Landmarks/POIs Taxila Taxila Museum Julian temple ruins Mohra Moradu temple ruins Sirkap temple ruins - Day 13
Departure
Have breakfast and then your guide and driver will take you to the airport based on your flight time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
