Gilgit, Naltar & Hunza Grand Tour
Add the colourful lakes of Naltar and a slower pace in Hunza to the classic Karakoram trip. Ideal for photographers and families who want more time in the mountains.
- Duration8 days · 7 nights
- DifficultyModerate
- Group size2 – 14
- StartsIslamabad
- Rating4.9 (86 reviews)
Overview
Add the colourful lakes of Naltar and a slower pace in Hunza to the classic Karakoram trip. Ideal for photographers and families who want more time in the mountains. Best travelled May – October.
- Islamabad
- Naran
- Gilgit
- Naltar
- Hunza
- Khunjerab
- Islamabad
Trip highlights
- Naltar Valley
Pine forests and the famous multicoloured Satrangi & Blue lakes.
Gilgit - Rakaposhi View Point
Tea with a 7,788 m wall of ice right in front of you.
Gilgit - Baltit & Altit Forts
Restored royal forts above Karimabad with sweeping valley views.
Hunza - Attabad Lake
A turquoise lake born from a 2010 landslide — boat rides and jet skis.
Hunza
Best months
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Islamabad → Naran
Drive through Kaghan valley. Evening at leisure by the Kunhar river.
Day 2Naran → Gilgit
Cross Babusar Top (4,173 m) and join the KKH to Gilgit.
Day 3Naltar Valley
4×4 jeep to Naltar's Satrangi and Blue lakes through pine forest. Return to Gilgit.
Day 4Gilgit → Hunza
Kargah Buddha, Rakaposhi viewpoint, then on to Karimabad.
Day 5Karimabad & Eagle's Nest
Baltit and Altit Forts, local lunch, sunset at Duikar.
Day 6Gojal & Khunjerab
Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge and the Khunjerab border.
Day 7Hunza → Chilas
Begin the return journey south.
Day 8Chilas → Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad by evening.
What's included
Included
- Air-conditioned private transport (Grand Cabin / Prado on mountain sections)
- Hotel stays on twin / triple sharing
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Experienced driver and local tour guide
- All toll taxes, parking and fuel
- Entry tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- 24/7 support line during your trip
- 4×4 jeep to Naltar lakes
Not included
- Lunch, snacks and personal shopping
- Jeep rides, boating or activities marked as optional
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under 'included'
Photos
What travellers say
Every detail was handled — from the Attabad boat ride to the room with the Rakaposhi view. Our guide knew every family in Karimabad.
I travelled solo and hired a guide for eight days. Safe, flexible and genuinely fun. He changed the plan twice for better weather and light.
Our honeymoon was perfect. Clean hotels, a punctual driver and a surprise bonfire dinner by Mahodand Lake. Highly recommended.
Frequently asked
Where do your tours start?
Most departures start and end in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. We can also pick you up from Lahore, Peshawar or Gilgit/Chitral airport on request.
Is northern Pakistan safe for families and solo travellers?
Hunza, Gilgit, Swat, Chitral, Kumrat and the Galiyat welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. We monitor road and weather conditions daily, travel with experienced drivers and keep a 24/7 support line open throughout your trip.
What is the best time to visit the north?
April–May for blossom, June–August for high meadows and lakes (Kumrat, Kalam, Naltar), September–November for golden autumn in Hunza and Chitral, and December–February for snow in Murree, Nathia Gali and Malam Jabba.
Do foreigners need a special permit?
Most of our routes need only a valid Pakistani visa. A few border areas require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC); our team arranges it for you when your itinerary needs one.
How do I confirm a booking?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp us. We confirm availability, share the final itinerary and invoice, and hold your seats with a 30% advance. The balance is paid before departure.
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