12-Day Karakoram and Hunza Tour with Khunjerab Pass and Attabad

12 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a breathtaking 12-day journey through the cultural and natural wonders of Pakistan, from the historic cityscapes of Islamabad to the stunning peaks of...

Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Taxila, Gilgit, Hunza, Naran, Besham, Khunjerab National Park, Nanga Parbat · Languages: English

Know before you go: Visa & Documentation: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the travel date and carry printed or digital copies of your visa and travel insurance.; Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is the local currency. Keep small denominations for local markets and tips.; Language: Urdu is the national language, but English is widely understood in major cities and tourist areas.

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Rawalpindi

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What's Included

Hotel accommodation
Daily breakfast as per itinerary
Air-conditioned transport, including fuel and toll taxes
One bottle of mineral water per day, per person

Not Included

Entrance fees
Tips for the guide and driver
Meals such as all lunches and all dinners
Extras such as soft drinks, ice cream, hard drinks, etc. during meals
International airfare
Visa service fee
Visa invitation letter
Anything not mentioned in the cost included section
Single room supplement
English-speaking guide

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad

Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Islamabad.
2

Day 02

Taxila Heritage Tour and Faisal Mosque

After breakfast, visit Taxila Museum, Dharmarajika, and Sirkap, then return to Islamabad to visit Faisal Mosque. Overnight in Islamabad.
3

Day 03

Drive from Islamabad to Besham

After breakfast, drive to Besham Valley. En route, stop at different viewpoints, and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Besham.
4

Day 04

Karakoram Highway Journey to Gilgit

After breakfast, drive to Gilgit via the Karakoram Highway. En route, stop at the Basha Dam site and the 3 mountain junction. Upon arrival in Gilgit, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Gilgit.
5

Day 05

Gilgit Sightseeing and Drive to Attabad Hunza

After breakfast, visit Kargah Buddha and Gilgit Old Bazar, then drive to Hunza Valley. En route, stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint, the collision point of 3 continental plates, and the Silk Route remains. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Attabad Hunza.
6

Day 06

Khunjerab Pass and China Border Excursion

After breakfast, drive to Khunjerab Pass at the China border. En route, stop at Passu Cones, Rainbow Bridge, Sost, and different viewpoints throughout the route. Upon reaching Khunjerab Pass via the KKH, enjoy photography at the China border, then return to Attabad Lake. Overnight at Attabad.
7

Day 07

Hussaini Bridge, Gulmit Valley, and Attabad Lake

After breakfast, visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge and explore Gulmit Valley. Stop at Freezing Point Gulmit and enjoy boating at Attabad Lake. Then drive to Karimabad, Hunza. Overnight at Karimabad Hunza.
8

Day 08

Hunza Forts and Duiker Sunset

After breakfast, visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Kha Basi, and Duiker to see the sunset view. Explore and experience the beauty of Hunza Valley. Overnight at Karimabad Hunza.
9

Day 09

Hopper Valley Glacier Excursion

After breakfast, drive to Hopper Valley to see Hopper Glacier, described as the fastest-moving glacier in the world, then return to Hunza. Explore Karimabad Bazar, then head to the hotel. Overnight at Karimabad Hunza.
10

Day 10

Drive from Hunza to Naran

After breakfast, drive to Naran Valley. Stop at Nanga Parbat viewpoint, Babusar Pass, and viewpoints of Naran Valley. Overnight in Naran.
11

Day 11

Saiful Muluk Lake and Return to Islamabad

After breakfast, drive to Islamabad. En route, stop at Saiful Muluk Lake and different viewpoints, and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Islamabad.
12

Day 12

Rawalpindi Tour and Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a Twin City Rawalpindi tour, visiting old markets, Pakistan Monument, and Lok Virsa, then after dinner transfer to the airport.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Islamabad, Pakistan · Tour start: Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.