Itinerary
- Day 1
Lahore
You'll arrive at Lahore International Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. After getting settled, if there's time before evening, you can walk around some of Lahore's neighborhoods to get oriented before resting for the night.
Optional Activities
- Visit parts of Lahore (if time permits)
- Day 2
Lahore
This day focuses on Lahore's main attractions. In the morning, you'll visit Lahore Fort and the Badshahi Mosque, then head to Shalimar Gardens to walk through the Mughal-era landscapes. After lunch, stop by the Lahore Museum to see historical collections. Later in the evening, head to Wagah Border to catch the famous flag-lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lahore Fort
- Visit Badshahi Mosque
- Visit Shalimar Gardens
- Visit Lahore Museum
- Attend flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah Border
Landmarks/POIs Lahore Fort Badshahi Mosque Shalimar Gardens Lahore Museum Wagah Border - Day 3
Lahore to Naran
You'll start early for the long drive from Lahore toward Naran, which takes around 8 to 10 hours. The route passes through Besham and Mansehra with their surrounding valleys. You'll stop a few times for refreshments and to take photos along the way before arriving in Naran for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Besham and Mansehra valleys with photography stops
- Day 4
Naran to Gilgit
After breakfast, continue driving toward Gilgit. If Babusar Pass is open and accessible, you'll travel through this mountain pass for dramatic views. If not, you'll take an alternate route. You should reach Gilgit by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Babusar Pass (if open) or alternate mountain route
- Day 5
Gilgit to Hunza
Following breakfast, you'll have time to check out Gilgit's main spots like Kargah Buddha and the local bazaar. Then it's a drive toward Hunza with a stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint to see the surrounding mountains. Once in Hunza, you'll visit Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, and walk through Karimabad village before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Gilgit including Kargah Buddha
- Visit local bazaar in Gilgit
- Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Karimabad village
Landmarks/POIs Kargah Buddha Rakaposhi Altit Fort Baltit Fort Karimabad - Day 6
Gojal Valley
You'll spend the full day in Gojal Valley, the upper section of Hunza. The route includes Attabad Lake, the distinctive Passu Cones rock formations, crossing the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and checking out Borith Lake along with views of Passu Glacier. After a full day of activity, you'll head back to Hunza for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Attabad Lake
- View Passu Cones
- Cross Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Visit Borith Lake
- View Passu Glacier viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Attabad Lake Passu Cones Hussaini Suspension Bridge Borith Lake Passu Glacier - Day 7
Hunza to Skardu
Today you'll travel from Hunza to Skardu along the Karakoram Highway, following the Indus River for much of the journey. It's a long scenic drive with impressive mountain and river views throughout the day. You'll arrive in Skardu by evening and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Karakoram Highway
- Scenic drive along Indus River banks
- Day 8
Skardu
After breakfast, explore Skardu's cultural and natural sites. Visit Kharpocho Fort, the unusual Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Sadpara Lake, and Manthal Buddha Rock. Later, drive to Shigar Valley and see Shigar Fort, then return to your hotel in Skardu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kharpocho Fort
- Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Visit Sadpara Lake
- Visit Manthal Buddha Rock
- Drive to Shigar Valley
- Visit Shigar Fort
Landmarks/POIs Kharpocho Fort Sarfaranga Cold Desert Sadpara Lake Manthal Buddha Rock Shigar Fort - Day 9
Skardu
You'll visit both Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake (also called Shangrila Lake) in the morning and early afternoon. Then head to Katpana Cold Desert to see its unique sand formations and landscape before returning to Skardu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
- Visit Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Lake)
- Explore Katpana Cold Desert
Landmarks/POIs Upper Kachura Lake Lower Kachura Lake Katpana Cold Desert - Day 10
Skardu to Naran
You'll depart Skardu and retrace your route back toward Naran for another long travel day. There are scenic stops along the way to break up the drive and take in the mountain scenery before arriving in Naran for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic stopovers during return journey
- Day 11
Naran to Islamabad
After breakfast, continue from Naran toward Islamabad. En route, you'll stop at Taxila Museum and nearby archaeological sites to learn about the area's Buddhist heritage and history. You should reach Islamabad by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taxila Museum
- Visit archaeological sites near Taxila
Landmarks/POIs Taxila Museum - Day 12
Islamabad Departure
Before your flight, if time allows, you can visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, and the Pakistan Monument for final sightseeing in Islamabad. Later, head to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Faisal Mosque (if time permits)
- Visit Lok Virsa Museum (if time permits)
- Visit Pakistan Monument (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Faisal Mosque Lok Virsa Museum Pakistan Monument
