Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll arrive at Islamabad airport and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in and rest for a bit, the rest of the day is yours to explore some of the capital's main attractions on your own schedule.
- Start point
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Arrival in Islamabad)
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant capital city's hot tourist spots
- Day 2
Islamabad to Naran Valley
Grab an early breakfast, then drive about 282 km to Naran Valley along the Karakoram Highway. You'll pass through valleys like Taxila, Mansehra, and Abbottabad with lots of natural scenery around you before reaching Naran Valley for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Karakoram Highway
- Pass through Taxila Valley
- Pass through Mansehra Valley
- Pass through Abbottabad Valley
Landmarks Karakoram Highway Taxila Valley Mansehra Valley Abbottabad Valley - Day 3
Naran Valley to Karimabad
After breakfast, head toward Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan. Stop at Basusar Top to take in mountain views, then continue on the Karakoram Highway. You'll see Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi mountains as you travel, arriving in Karimabad for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Babusar Top
- View Nanga Parbat
- View Rakaposhi
- Travel through Karakoram Highway
Landmarks Babusar Top Nanga Parbat Rakaposhi Hunza Valley - Day 4
Karimabad
Spend the day checking out Karimabad's cultural sites like Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, and the Queen Monument. Later in the evening, head to Eagle's Nest viewpoint for sunset, then head back for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Queen Monument
- Watch sunset at Eagle's Nest viewpoint
Landmarks Altit Fort Baltit Fort Queen Monument Eagle's Nest viewpoint - Day 5
Karimabad to Shimshal Valley
After breakfast, make your way to Shimshal village, known for its nice landscapes and local culture. You'll have a relaxed walk through the village, try fresh local fruits, and interact with people here. Stay overnight in Shimshal Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shimshal village
- Walk through village
- Sample fresh fruits
- Immerse in local culture
Landmarks Shimshal village 
- Day 6
Shimshal Valley to Pastfurzeen Campsite
Have a hearty breakfast and start trekking toward Pastfurzeen campsite at 3,360 meters. You'll cross two rivers along the way and have lunch in the mountain scenery. Spend the night camping under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch amidst breathtaking mountain scenery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pastfurzeen campsite
- Cross two rivers
- Camp overnight
Landmarks Pastfurzeen campsite 
- Day 7
Pastfurzeen to Arobab Peryeen Campsite
Continue trekking toward Arobab Peryeen campsite through rough mountain terrain and across picturesque bridges. Take photos and soak in the mountain setting. Stay overnight at the campsite.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Arobab Peryeen campsite
- Cross bridges
- Photograph mountain scenery
- Camp overnight
Landmarks Arobab Peryeen campsite - Days 8 - 9
Arobab Peryeen to Shuijarab Campsite
Trek toward Shuijarab campsite, surrounded by green meadows and herding settlements. You'll move at a relaxed pace and get to talk with local shepherds. Stay two nights at this campsite.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Shuijarab campsite
- Explore meadows and settlements
- Interact with local shepherds
- Camp overnight
Landmarks Shuijarab campsite - Day 10
Shuijarab to Shimshal Pass
Head out on the final part of the trek toward Shimshal Pass, climbing to 4,750 meters altitude. Take in the mountain views and camp next to a blue water lake.
Included Activities
- Trek to Shimshal Pass
- Camp beside blue water lake
Landmarks Shimshal Pass - Day 11
Manglik Sar Summit
Summit Manglik Sar mountain at 6,050 meters, which is the highest point of your trek, then head back down to camp.
Included Activities
- Trek to Manglik Sar summit
- Descend back to camp
Landmarks Manglik Sar - Days 12 - 15
Descent to Shimshal Valley
Gradually descend back to Shimshal Valley over four days, with mountain scenery all around as you finish up your trekking expedition.
Included Activities
- Descend to Shimshal Valley
Landmarks Shimshal Valley - Day 16
Shimshal Valley to Karimabad
Travel by jeep back to Karimabad, taking in views of Gilgit city and the River Indus along the way as you transition from trekking to vehicle travel.
Included Activities
- Drive through Gilgit city
- View River Indus
Landmarks Gilgit city River Indus - Day 17
Karimabad to Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway, stopping in Mansehra and Abbottabad for sightseeing. You'll arrive in Islamabad for overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Drive through Karakoram Highway
- Stop at Mansehra for sightseeing
- Stop at Abbottabad for sightseeing
Landmarks Mansehra Abbottabad - Day 18
Islamabad
Have a scenic drive toward Islamabad, checking out the natural beauty of Mansehra and Abbottabad on the way. Spend the night in Islamabad.
Included Activities
- Explore natural beauty of Mansehra
- Explore natural beauty of Abbottabad
Landmarks Mansehra Abbottabad - Day 19
Islamabad Departure
After breakfast, head to Islamabad airport for your departure, bringing back great memories of trekking through Pakistan's mountains.
- End point
- Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (International Departure Islamabad)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
