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Explore Hunza and Skardu - Northern Pakistan tour

10 days
From Islamabad to Gilgit
4.8
6 traveler reviews
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Highlights

  • Explore Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes
  • Witness the Manthuka Waterfall's beauty
  • Sunset views from Duikar Valley
  • Jetski and boat on Attabad Lake
  • Cross the Hussaini Suspension Bridge

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Islamabad
  2. Day 2 Fly to Skardu
  3. Day 3 Skardu
  4. Day 4 Road trip to Hunza
  5. Day 5 Explore Hunza
  6. Day 6 Khunjerab Pass
  7. Day 7 Upper Hunza
  8. Day 8 Gilgit
  9. Day 9 Islamabad
  10. Day 10 Fly Abroad
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  • Explore Hunza and Skardu - Northern Pakistan tour reviewer 1
    · May 2nd, 2025
    I chose Exploria for my 2 week tour of Lahore, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan based on online reviews and Arif’s responsiveness and can-do attitude in planning my trip. The success on the ground of any trip like this really depends on the availability of support from the company during the tour, the standard of accomodation and the quality of the guides. It proved to be a very enjoyable and I have some fantastic memories, so thank you to the Exploria team. Fareed, my guide in Gilgit-Baltistan was very good - he’s a local, has been doing this for years and has friends and contacts everywhere. He was flexible, patient and knowledgeable, with excellent English. The mountains are stunning, especially during blossom season, and I strongly recommend both him and this area. My guides for my initial 3 days in Lahore and Islamabad were less good - not knowledgeable about the sites visited, or at least unable to communicate what they did know due to lack of fluent English. My first guide was also late meeting me at the Wagah border. The hotels were all clean and comfortable. Exploria were in regular contact with myself and the guides throughout the tour. They established a WhatsApp group so that they were on call for any issues that did arise, such as arranging last-minute car transport following the cancellation of my Gilgit-Islamabad flight. With the benefit of hindsight, I have a few suggestions for anyone planning to go this area in March-April. Firstly, although the blossom is beautiful and it was very uncrowded, it is very early in the season in the mountains - not all facilities are open and many hiking trails may be inaccessible due to snow. Secondly, think very carefully about including flights to or from Gilgit - the cancellation rate due to bad weather is high and the alternative road-trip to Islamabad (nearly 15 hours in my case), on frequently awful roads, is not fun. Thirdly, I was in Lahore/Islamabad during Ramadan, and although there was no restriction on me eating or drinking, it was hot and by mid-afternoon energy levels amongst those who were fasting understandably dropped; their focus was on sunset and the breaking of the fast. Finally, don’t apply for a Pakistan e-visa too early - a 90 day visa expires 90 days after it is issued, regardless of your travel dates; also, keep a hard copy handy at all times as it is checked frequently.
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Dear Roger, Thank you for the time to share a detailed review about your tour to Pakistan. You visited Pakistan in the beautiful blossom which is an excellent time to visit this country. We are so glad you enjoyed the trip overall. We have a reputation... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • EC
    · April 27th, 2025
    Exploria PK arranged a 10-Day solo custom tour to Skardu and Hunza for me in April. The landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan region is breathtakingly spectacular. And local people, young and old, are super friendly. I think everyone should visit this region at least once in his/her lifetime. My tour guide Fareed is native to this region. He is very knowledgeable of the local history and attentive to my needs. He also knows places where very few western tourists visit. I enjoyed the trip very much and I plan to come back in the future. I highly recommend Exploria PK and Fareed.
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're so happy to hear you had a memorable journey through Skardu and Hunza. It’s always great to see travelers connect deeply with the people and landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan. Our guide, Fareed will... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Explore Hunza and Skardu - Northern Pakistan tour reviewer 3
    · February 4th, 2025
    I had an unforgettable experience with Exploria on my tour to Hunza, Skardu, and Naltar Valley in October 2024 with my family! The entire trip was phenomenal, thanks to their amazing team, especially our guide Asif, a local who made the journey even more special with his knowledge and hospitality. One of the highlights was the complimentary musical night in Hunza, which was an absolute blast and truly captured the spirit of the region. The hotels we stayed at were top-notch, offering comfort and great service. A huge shoutout to our driver, Rahman, who was always on time, helpful, and made us feel safe throughout the trip. Highly recommend Exploria for anyone looking to explore this beautiful region!
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Hello Asiya! Thank you for a fantastic 5 star review about your tour to Hunza and Skardu. We are so happy to see that your tour experience went amazing. Our staff, guides, and drivers are specially trained and hand-picked because they ensure a great... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MJ
    · October 17th, 2024
    Pakistan has always been on my desired...
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Thank you so much, Meena, for your kind words and for choosing Exploria to explore Pakistan! We're so pleased that the trip lived up to your expectations and that you had such a memorable experience, especially with the Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • JH
    · July 9th, 2023
    An Adventure of a Lifetime: Trekking the Hunza...
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    Dear Jade, Thank you so much for sharing your incredible review of your recent trekking expedition in the Hunza Valley, Pakistan. We are thrilled to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations and left a lasting impression on your spirit. It... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • Explore Hunza and Skardu - Northern Pakistan tour reviewer 6
    · May 24th, 2023
    Together with my girlfriend we travel from...
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Dear Leonardo, Thank you so much for your incredible five-star review! We are thrilled to hear about your unforgettable journey from Uruguay to Pakistan with Exploria.pk. It warms our hearts to know that you had an amazing time exploring Islamabad,... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023

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    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    Can tour start from Lahore and end in Islamabad? How much is single accommodation? There 2 of us but we want separate room.

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      Ali

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      3 stars is okay. As long as I have bathroom inside room.

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      Ali

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      We're more interested on landscape and scenery. And minimal trekking if possible.

    • ExploriaOperatorWritten March 2025

      For private accommodation, there will be an additional charge of USD 500 per person. The cost for our group departure is USD 2800 per person. A private tour offers exclusive benefits, including private transport for two, a dedicated tour guide, and the opportunity to explore more. We can offer this private tour for an additional USD 300 per person, plus USD 500 per person for private accommodation, bringing the total cost to USD 3600 per person for the 10-day experience.

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    Abigail

    Asked on May 25th, 2023

    There are 3 of us. One twin-sharing and 1 single room. What is the cost for single room? Can you help us apply for visa to Pakistan? BTW we are from Singapore. So if we fly from S'pore our flight only arrives at 9 pm on 10 June. Is it too late or we need to arrive on 9 June?

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    • ExploriaOperatorWritten May 2023

      Single Supplement: USD 600. We will provide you with a complimentary visa invitation letter. Typically, it takes up to 28 days to obtain a visa for Pakistan. However, our company has a streamlined process, and our guests often receive their visas within one week upon receiving an invitation letter from us.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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