Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
A company representative meets you at Islamabad airport holding a sign with your name. After the greeting, you'll get transferred to your hotel where you can settle in and shake off the travel fatigue from your journey.
- Start point
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (main entrance)
- Day 2
Naltar Valley
You'll fly to Gilgit, then start driving through the Karakoram Highway toward Naltar Valley. Along the way, stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint to take in the landscape of Naltar valley and its forest before heading to your hotel for the night.
Included Activities
- Rakaposhi viewpoint visit
Landmarks/POIs Rakaposhi Karakoram Highway - Day 3
Naltar Lake
Starting from Upper Naltar, you trek through cedar, chir pine, and birch forests with Beshgiri along your route. You'll cross several side streams on footbridges and reach Naltar Lake at 3270m, where you stay at Lake View Hotel in either the food preparation hut or canvas tent.
Included Activities
- Naltar Gah trek to Naltar Lake
- Forest trek through cedar, chir pine, and birch trees
Landmarks/POIs Naltar Lake Khaltar Peak Upper Naltar - Day 4
Lower Shani
This day involves trekking past multiple lakes on the western side of the valley and crossing through the Shing region. The terrain gets rough with side streams and the Chaprot Pass area ahead. After passing Gupa village and trekking around Shani Glacier, you'll reach Lower Shani at 3690m, a grassy meadow below Shani summit.
Included Activities
- Shani Glacier trek
- Gupa village passage
- Chaprot Pass area crossing
Landmarks/POIs Shani Glacier Snow Dome Mehrbani Chaprot Pass Shani Summit - Day 5
Pakora High Camp
You trek through areas filled with rhubarb and junipers, then climb steep grassy slopes covered in flowers where horses and yaks roam. Navigate through challenging ground past cabins marking Upper Shani, continuing on to Pakora High Camp at 4230m where destroyed stone shelters dot the landscape.
Included Activities
- Upper Shani trek
- Pakora High Camp ascent
Landmarks/POIs Upper Shani Pakora High Camp - Day 6
Jut
Cross over Pakora Pass at 4710m moving through snowfields, then descend across glaciated terrain toward Pakora Glacier. From there, trek down through forests of birch, pine, and juniper, cross a footbridge and arrive at the Gujar settlement of Jut at 3390m.
Included Activities
- Pakora Pass crossing
- Pakora Glacier crossing
- Forest trek descent
Landmarks/POIs Pakora Pass Pakora Glacier Lal Patthar Sentinel Jut - Day 7
Pakora
Head down through the narrowing Pakora Gol canyon, crossing footbridges and sections where waterfalls drop on both sides. You'll pass the Gujar settlements of Gujarshal and Roghshal, then continue on donkey trails across artemisia-covered hillsides until reaching Pakora at 2220m.
Included Activities
- Pakora Gol canyon trek
- Gujarshal and Roghshal settlement passage
Landmarks/POIs Pakora Gol Kuru An Gol - Day 8
Gilgit
Drive back to Gilgit from Pakora. Once you arrive, spend the evening relaxing at your accommodation and thinking back on all the trekking you've done over the past several days.
- Day 9
Hunza Valley
Visit Altit Fort, which is about 900 years old, and then check out Baltit Fort built roughly 800 years ago. Walk through Karimabad's colorful bazaar where you can pick up jewellery, dry fruits, oils, herbs, wooden items, and shawls. In the afternoon, drive back to Gilgit.
Included Activities
- Altit Fort visit
- Baltit Fort visit
- Karimabad bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Altit Fort Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazaar - Day 10
Besham
Drive from Gilgit to Besham along the Karakoram Highway. This journey takes about 9 to 10 hours with stops and lunch breaks included. Throughout the drive, you'll see mountain scenery and different landscapes as you make your way toward Besham.
- Meals
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Karakoram Highway - Day 11
Islamabad
Return to Islamabad from Besham, a trip that takes roughly 3 to 4 hours. You'll have time to visit the Taxila museum or check out other spots along the route, or tour Islamabad after grabbing lunch. Reflect on the adventure and the memories you're taking home.
Included Activities
- Taxila museum visit (optional)
Optional Activities
- Taxila museum
- Islamabad city tour
Landmarks/POIs Taxila Museum - Day 12
Islamabad Departure
Have breakfast before heading out. Staff will drive you to the airport at your scheduled departure time to begin your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
