Panoramic view over the Hunza valley from Eagle's Nest with poplars and peaks

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Hunza Valley Explorer

The perfect first trip to the Karakoram — forts of Karimabad, turquoise Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Pakistan–China border at Khunjerab.

Duration6 days · 5 nights
DifficultyEasy
Group size2 – 16
StartsIslamabad
Rating4.9 (128 reviews)

Overview

The perfect first trip to the Karakoram — forts of Karimabad, turquoise Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Pakistan–China border at Khunjerab. Best travelled April – November.

Islamabad
Chilas
Hunza
Attabad
Passu
Khunjerab
Islamabad

Trip highlights

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
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

Best months

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Islamabad → Chilas
Early departure via the Hazara Motorway and Babusar Top (summer) or the KKH. Overnight in Chilas.
Day 2Chilas → Hunza
Drive along the Indus past the junction of three mountain ranges and the Rakaposhi viewpoint. Check in at Karimabad.
Day 3Karimabad & forts
Guided visit to Baltit and Altit Forts, Altit's royal garden and the Karimabad bazaar. Sunset at Eagle's Nest.
Day 4Attabad · Passu · Khunjerab
Boat ride on Attabad Lake, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Passu Cones and the 4,693 m Khunjerab Pass.
Day 5Hunza → Chilas / Besham
Leisurely morning, then begin the return journey south.
Day 6Return to Islamabad
Arrive in Islamabad by evening. Tour ends.

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

Not included

Lunch, snacks and personal shopping
Jeep rides, boating or activities marked as optional
Travel insurance
Anything not listed under 'included'

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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.

AAyesha R.Lahore

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.

DDaniel M.Manchester, UK

Our honeymoon was perfect. Clean hotels, a punctual driver and a surprise bonfire dinner by Mahodand Lake. Highly recommended.

HHamza & SanaKarachi

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.