Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
Your representative will be waiting at Islamabad airport holding a sign with the company logo and your name. From there, you'll head to your hotel and have the rest of the day to rest and recover from your flight. This gives you time to settle in and adjust to the local time before your adventure begins.
- Start point
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Airport waiting area)
- Day 2
Islamabad to Hunza Valley
Early morning flight takes you to Gilgit where your guide meets you. The real highlight starts as you drive through the famous Karakoram Highway toward Hunza Valley, stopping at Rakaposhi viewpoint to take in the mountain scenery. After checking into your hotel, you'll have free time to walk around and get a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stopover at Rakaposhi viewpoint for views of Rakaposhi mountain
Landmarks Rakaposhi - Day 3
Hunza Valley
This day is kept open in case of flight delays, but if everything runs on schedule, you'll explore Hunza Valley in the morning by visiting historic forts or checking out local settlements. In the afternoon, hike up to Queen Elizabeth Viewpoint for acclimatization and wide views across the valley and surrounding peaks. Later, return to Karimabad and wander the tourist street at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Queen Elizabeth Viewpoint for panoramic views of Hunza Valley and mountain ranges
Optional Activities
- Visit historic forts in Hunza Valley
- Explore local civilization in Hunza
Landmarks Queen Elizabeth Viewpoint 
- Day 4
Hunza Valley to Minapin
You'll drive to Minapin (2,030m), which takes either 2-3 hours from Gilgit or just 1 hour if you're coming from Hunza Valley. Check in at a guesthouse or local homestay, then spend the evening walking around the village and talking with residents to get a sense of local life before your trek starts tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Minapin village
- Interact with locals in Minapin Valley
Landmarks Minapin Valley - Day 5
Minapin to Hapakun
Your trek begins with steep climbing through barren landscapes where you can see Minapin Valley and Nasirabad Village to the north. After a couple hours, the terrain opens up into forested sections and you'll trek for around 2-3 hours total until reaching Hapakun meadow. You'll stop here for food and rest, then set up camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Minapin to Hapakun meadow (approximately 2-3 hours)
Landmarks Minapin Valley Nasirabad Village Hapakun meadow - Day 6
Hapakun to Rakaposhi Basecamp
After breakfast, you head into Rakaposhi forest with steep but green terrain covered in juniper trees. This section takes about 3 hours of trekking to reach Rakaposhi basecamp. As you get closer, you'll feel the glacier wind and see the massive 7,788m Rakaposhi peak looming above. Camp at Tagafari, have lunch, and prepare for tomorrow's glacier visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Hapakun to Rakaposhi basecamp through Rakaposhi forest (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Rakaposhi - Day 7
Rakaposhi Basecamp to Kacheli Lake
Trek down to Rakaposhi glacier for close-up views of the enormous mountain and cool glacier breezes. The glacier walk is pretty straightforward and non-technical with mostly flat ground and visible crevasses. After about 2 hours you'll reach Diran basecamp for lunch, then continue trekking for another 2-3 hours to Kacheli alpine lake where beautiful high-altitude views surround you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Rakaposhi glacier
- Trek from Rakaposhi basecamp to Diran basecamp (approximately 2 hours)
- Trek from Diran basecamp to Kacheli Lake (approximately 2-3 hours)
Landmarks Rakaposhi glacier Diran basecamp Kacheli Lake - Day 8
Kacheli Lake to Karimabad
This is your longest trekking day. From Kacheli Lake, you move toward Khuwat meadows through varied terrain with plenty of trees, mostly flat sections mixed with some uneven patches. The whole trek takes roughly 6-8 hours through beautiful scenery. At Khuwat meadows, a jeep meets you for a scenic drive back through Miachar Road to Karimabad where you'll stay at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kacheli Lake to Khuwat meadows (approximately 6-8 hours)
- Jeep ride from Khuwat meadows to Karimabad
Landmarks Khuwat meadows Miachar Road - Day 9
Karimabad
Your final day in Hunza focuses on relaxation and local experience. Stroll through Karimabad bazaar to pick up any souvenirs, then head to Lal Shahzadi's food pavilion to try traditional Hunza dishes and get a real taste of local food culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local traditional food at Lal Shahzadi's food pavilion)
Included Activities
- Stroll in Karimabad bazaar
- Local traditional food at Lal Shahzadi's food pavilion
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Karimabad bazaar
Landmarks Karimabad bazaar Lal Shahzadi's food pavilion - Day 10
Hunza Valley to Gilgit
Spend your morning exploring Hunza at your own pace. In the late afternoon, you'll leave for Gilgit and drive back through the Karakoram Highway. You'll stay overnight in Gilgit to rest before your final day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hunza Valley in the morning
- Day 11
Gilgit to Islamabad
After checking out, you'll transfer to Gilgit airport for your flight to Islamabad. Once you land, you have a guided visit to three important sites: Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Lok Virsa. From there, you'll transfer to your hotel in Islamabad. Dinner is included, after which you'll head to your hotel for your final night in Pakistan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument
- Visit Lok Virsa
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Lok Virsa - Day 12
Islamabad
After breakfast and checking out from your hotel, you can arrange a transfer to Islamabad Airport for your departure flight. If you'd like to extend your stay and explore more of Islamabad, just let the tour company know ahead of time and they can help arrange that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange airport transfer to Islamabad Airport
