Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll arrive at the airport and head to your accommodation in Islamabad. After grabbing lunch, you'll check out the Pakistan Monument, Faisal Mosque, Lok Versa, and Rawal Lake before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Faisal Mosque
- Visit Lok Versa
- Visit Rawal Lake
Landmarks/POIs Pakistan Monument Faisal Mosque Lok Versa Rawal Lake - Day 2
Islamabad to Chilas
Starting early, you'll drive along the Karakoram Highway through Abbottabad and Mansehra with stops along the way. The route takes you through Shatial rocks, which are great for photos before you reach Shangrila Chilas Hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Stopover at Abbottabad
- Stopover at Mansehra
- Photography at Shatial rocks
Landmarks/POIs Shatial rocks - Day 3
Chilas to Gulmit
You'll travel to Gulmit, a historic mountain town with peaks and glaciers surrounding it. Along the way, you'll see ancient rock carvings, head to the Nanga Parbat viewpoint where three major mountain ranges meet, and visit Rakaposhi viewpoint. You'll overnight in Gulmit Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Witness ancient rock carvings
- Stopover at Nanga Parbat viewpoint
- Stopover at junction of Karakorum, Hindukush, and Himalayas
- Stopover at Rakaposhi viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Nanga Parbat viewpoint Rakaposhi viewpoint - Day 4
Gulmit
Today focuses on Gulmit's history. You'll walk through Ondra Fort and Qalanderchi Fort, check out Attabad Lake, visit the old Summer Palace of the Mir of Hunza, and see the historic Polo Ground. Overnight stays at Gulmit Tourist Inn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ondra Fort
- Visit Qalanderchi Fort
- Visit Attabad Lake
- Visit old Summer Palace of Mir of Hunza
- Visit Gulmit's historic Polo Ground
Landmarks/POIs Ondra Fort Qalanderchi Fort Attabad Lake Summer Palace of Mir of Hunza Gulmit Polo Ground - Day 5
Gulmit to Passu
After breakfast, you'll head to Ghulkin and then take a jeep to Borith Lake where the trekking begins. From there, you'll walk past Passu Glacier's dry ridge and reach Passu for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Ghulkin
- Jeep drive to Borith Lake
- Trek to Passu via Passu Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Ghulkin Borith Lake Passu Glacier - Day 6
Passu to Luzhdar
Following breakfast, you'll trek 3 to 4 hours across Passu Glacier to Luzhdar. The route offers views of Passu Peak, Shishper Peak, Ultar SAR, and Popdan Peak. You'll camp overnight at Luzhdar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Luzhdar (3-4 hours)
- Cross Passu Glacier
- View Passu Peak, Shishper Peak, Ultar SAR, and Popdan Peak
Landmarks/POIs Passu Peak Shishper Peak Ultar SAR Popdan Peak - Day 7
Luzhdar to Patundas
You'll trek 4 to 5 hours on steep terrain to Patundas, a meadow with views of Shishper, Dastagil, Momhil, Rakaposhi, and surrounding peaks. Overnight camping happens in Patundas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Patundas (4-5 hours steep trek)
Landmarks/POIs Patundas Shishper Dastagil Momhil Rakaposhi - Day 8
Patundas to Mulunghil
After an early start, you'll trek 3 to 4 hours across Batura Glacier to Mulunghil with excellent scenery throughout. You'll camp overnight in Mulunghil.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Mulunghil (3-4 hours steep trek on Batura Glacier)
Landmarks/POIs Batura Glacier - Day 9
Mulunghil to Duiker
You'll trek back to Passu after an early breakfast, then drive to Duiker for overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek back to Passu
- Drive to Duiker
- Day 10
Duiker to Karimabad
Starting with breakfast, you'll trek to Ultar Glacier and continue on to Karimabad where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Ultar Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Ultar Glacier - Day 11
Karimabad
You have the full day in Karimabad to explore. You'll visit Altit and Baltit Forts, walk through the main bazaar, and grab evening tea at Rakaposhi View Point. You'll stay overnight in Karimabad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Excursion to Karimabad Bazaar
- Visit Rakaposhi View Point for evening tea
Landmarks/POIs Altit Fort Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazaar Rakaposhi View Point - Day 12
Karimabad to Besham
You'll leave Karimabad early in the morning and drive south along the Karakorum Highway to Besham, leaving the Hunza region behind. You'll overnight at a hotel in Besham.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 13
Besham to Islamabad
The drive back to Islamabad includes a rest stop in Abbottabad to recover from the mountains. You'll arrive in Islamabad for overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Stopover at Abbottabad
- Day 14
International Departure
Your international flight departs today, wrapping up your journey through northern Pakistan.
