Grand Tour
Northern Pakistan Tour to 15 Days
The definitive tour of Pakistan's north, a 15-day grand loop through the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush. From the Kaghan Valley over Babusar Pass into Hunza, up to the China border at Khunjerab, then across to Skardu for Deosai and the great forts. One unforgettable journey through the roof of the world.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive Islamabad
Airport pickup and welcome briefing. Evening visit to Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh viewpoint over the capital.
Day 2, Islamabad to Naran
Drive north through Mansehra into the Kaghan Valley. Riverside overnight in Naran.
Day 3, Babusar Pass to Chilas
Cross Babusar Pass (4,170m) with sweeping Himalayan views, stop at Lulusar Lake, descend to the Indus at Chilas on the Karakoram Highway.
Day 4, Chilas to Hunza
Follow the KKH past the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the Gilgit confluence of three ranges. Continue to Karimabad, Hunza.
Day 5, Central Hunza
Baltit and Altit Forts, Karimabad bazaar, and sunset at Eagle's Nest over the Hunza valley.
Day 6, Upper Hunza & Khunjerab
Drive to Khunjerab Pass (4,733m), the Pakistan to China border, via Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones. Return to Hunza.
Day 7, Hunza to Gilgit to Skardu
Descend to Gilgit, then follow the Indus gorge road east to Skardu (approx. 7 hrs of dramatic river scenery).
Day 8, Skardu highlights
Shangrila Resort on Lower Kachura, the turquoise Upper Kachura Lake, and Kharpocho Fort above the Indus.
Day 9, Deosai National Park
Full-day 4x4 expedition to the Deosai Plains (4,114m), Sheosar Lake and the Himalayan brown bear habitat.
Day 10, Shigar Valley
17th-century Shigar Fort (Serena Heritage) and the Katpana Cold Desert dunes against snow peaks.
Day 11, Khaplu Valley
Shyok River drive to Khaplu Palace, the 1370 CE Chaqchan Mosque and Manthoka Waterfall.
Day 12, Skardu to Fairy Meadows base
Long scenic drive back along the Indus to Raikot Bridge, then jeep and short hike toward Tato / Fairy Meadows base.
Day 13, Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat
Morning at Fairy Meadows with the north face of Nanga Parbat (8,126m). Optional walk toward Beyal Camp.
Day 14, Return to Islamabad
Descend to Raikot and drive the KKH back toward the capital region. Overnight en route or Islamabad.
Day 15, Departure
Transfer to Islamabad airport for your onward flight.
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