Skardu Hunza by Air Tour
A fully air-based way to combine Skardu and Hunza without the 7-8 hour road transfer between them. Since there’s no direct flight linking Skardu and Gilgit, this tour routes both legs through Islamabad — trading a long overland day for two short, scenic domestic flights, ideal for travelers short on time who still want both regions.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Fly to Skardu
Morning flight to Skardu. Check in and relax at Shangrila Resort.
Day 2 — Kachura Lakes & Satpara Lake
Upper Kachura Lake and Satpara Lake.
Day 3 — Deosai National Park
Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai — Sheosar Lake and wildflower meadows.
Day 4 — Shigar Fort & Katpana Desert
Shigar Fort heritage tour and the Katpana Cold Desert.
Day 5 — Fly Skardu → Islamabad → Gilgit
Return flight to Islamabad, connecting the same day onward to Gilgit — avoiding the long Skardu-Gilgit road transfer entirely. Drive on to Hunza in the afternoon (roughly 2-2.5 hours from Gilgit).
Day 6 — Hunza Heritage
Baltit Fort and Altit Fort. Ganish Heritage Village.
Day 7 — Attabad Lake & Passu
Boat ride on turquoise Attabad Lake. Passu Cones and Borith Lake.
Day 8 — Eagle's Nest & Karimabad
Sunset at Eagle's Nest viewpoint over Rakaposhi. Free time in Karimabad Bazaar.
Day 9 — Fly Home
Drive to Gilgit Airport for your flight back to Islamabad.
What's Included
Where You'll Stay
4 nights with breakfast included.
3 nights with mountain views.
Tour Information
| Duration | 9 Days / 8 Nights |
| Travel Mode | By Air ✈ (both legs) |
| Regions Covered | Skardu, Hunza |
| Best Time | May – October |
| Group Size | 2 to 10 people |
| Physical Level | Easy to moderate |
Frequently Asked Questions
No — there's no direct air route between the two, so this tour connects both legs through Islamabad. It still saves significant time compared to the 7-8 hour road transfer between Skardu and Hunza.
Yes, typically — two domestic flight legs cost more than a single road transfer, but you gain roughly a full extra day of sightseeing instead of driving. Our road-based Skardu Gilgit Hunza Tour remains available if you'd prefer the classic overland route.
Both Skardu and Gilgit flights are weather-dependent visual approaches. We build a buffer into the itinerary where possible, but recommend flexible onward travel plans given this tour involves two separate domestic connections.