Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll land at Islamabad International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to rest up and adjust to the time change.
- Start point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Arrival Gate , 01:15 - 02:00)
- Day 2
Taxila - Bisham
Morning takes you through Islamabad to see Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Lok Virsa, with a possible route past Parliament. From there you'll head to Taxila, where Buddhism's early archaeological remains sit around the Dharmarajika Stupa. After grabbing lunch, you're driving to Bisham for the night, so you'll get a sense of the countryside as you go.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Lok Virsa
- Guided tour of Taxila archaeological site
- Visit Dharmarajika Stupa
Optional Activities
- Drive through Pakistan Parliament (if allowed)
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Lok Virsa Taxila Archaeological Site Dharmarajika Stupa - Day 3
Bisham to Gilgit
Following breakfast, the drive to Gilgit begins with stops for photography along the way. You'll check out Shatial's rock drawings dating from the 4th to 8th century, pass through Chilas where Nanga Parbat comes into view, and stop at the junction where three major mountain ranges meet (Karakoram, Hindukush, and Himalaya). Once in Gilgit, you'll head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Shatial rock drawings
- View Nanga Parbat
- Stop at junction of three mountain ranges
Landmarks Shatial Rock Drawings Nanga Parbat Chilas - Day 4
Gilgit to Karimabad Hunza
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll walk through Gilgit Bazar and visit Kargah Buddha. Later in the afternoon, you're heading to Karimabad with stops at old Silk Route remains and the Rakaposhi viewpoint. There's time to walk around Baltit Fort and Karimabad Bazar before you settle into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kargah Buddha
- Visit Gilgit Bazar
- Visit remains of ancient Silk route
- Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Karimabad Bazar
Landmarks Kargah Buddha Gilgit Bazar Rakaposhi Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazar - Day 5
Karimabad Hunza to Attabad Lake
Breakfast comes first, then you'll check out Altit Fort and the Eagles Nest viewpoint for valley views. Next is Hopper Nagar for a short hike to see the glacier, and then Attabad Lake where you'll take a boat tour. You'll end the evening back at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Duikar (Eagles Nest)
- Short hike to Hopper glacier viewpoint
- Boat tour of Attabad Lake
Landmarks Altit Fort Duikar (Eagles Nest) Hopper Glacier Attabad Lake 
- Day 6
Passu
Start with breakfast before heading to a community school in Ghulkin where you'll have tea with a local family. From there, Hussaini village comes next with a walk across the suspension bridge, then Borith Lake. The Shabad viewpoint gives you views of Passu cones and white glacier (there's an optional short hike if you want). By evening you're in Passu village with free time for photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit community-based school at Ghulkin
- Tea with local family
- Walk across Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Visit Borith Lake
- Visit Shabad viewpoint
- Visit Passu village
Optional Activities
- Short hike to see white glacier
Landmarks Ghulkin Hussaini Village Hussaini Suspension Bridge Borith Lake Shabad Viewpoint Passu Cones Passu Village 
- Day 7
Passu to Khunjerab Pass to Gilgit
A scenic drive north on the Karakoram Highway takes you to Khunjerab Pass at 4,733 meters, sitting right on the Pakistan-China border. This route has connected Central Asia, China, and India since Silk Road times. Late afternoon you'll head back to Gilgit for the night.
Included Activities
- Drive to Khunjerab Pass
Landmarks Khunjerab Pass - Day 8
Gilgit to Skardu
After breakfast at 8:30am, you're driving to Skardu. The first hour sticks to the Karakoram Highway before turning onto the Skardu Road (also called the Gilgit-Skardu Road or Strategic Highway 1). Once you arrive in Skardu, check into your hotel and you'll have time to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel at 8:30am)
- Day 9
Skardu
Following breakfast, you'll visit Upper Kachura Lake, Lower Kachura Lake, and Satpara Lake. After lunch there's time for Kharpocho Fort and the Cold Desert at Katpana. You'll grab dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
- Visit Lower Kachura Lake
- Visit Satpara Lake
- Visit Kharpocho Fort
- Visit Cold Desert/Katpana Desert
Landmarks Upper Kachura Lake Lower Kachura Lake Satpara Lake Kharpocho Fort Cold Desert (Katpana Desert) - Day 10
Skardu to Islamabad
Back in Islamabad now, you'll take a city tour hitting Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Lok Virsa. This is your final evening, so you'll settle in at your hotel after the tour.
Included Activities
- Islamabad city tour
- Visit Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Lok Virsa
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Lok Virsa - Day 11
Islamabad Departure
You'll check out of your hotel and get transferred to the airport for your departure. If your flight leaves later in the day, there's time to explore around Islamabad before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Departure, 05:10 - 10:10)
Optional Activities
- Explore around Islamabad (for evening flight departures)
