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Hindu Kush Tour Northern Pakistan 2026 and 2027

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Start and end in Islamabad
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Islamabad

    Islamabad
    Start point
    Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (Main Arrival Gate, 12:00 - 04:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Islamabad to familiarize yourself with the city
    Landmarks
    Margalla Hills
  3. Day 2

    Islamabad to Swat Valley

    Islamabad to Swat Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Northwest Frontier to Swat Valley
    • Visit local museum with Gandharan artefacts
    • Visit Buddhist sites
    Landmarks
    Swat Valley
  4. Day 3

    Swat Valley to Chitral

    Swat Valley to Chitral
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive past Chakdarra
    • Cross Lowari Pass into Chitral
    Landmarks
    Chakdarra
    Lowari Pass
  5. Day 4

    Chitral to Kalash Valley

    Chitral to Kalash Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Relax in Prince's garden
    • Take village walks
    • Travel to Kalash Valley
    • Walk through Kalash Valley
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
  6. Day 5

    Kalash Valley

    Kalash Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk in and around Kalash Valley
    • Enjoy local scenery
    • Experience local hospitality
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
  7. Day 6

    Kalash Valley to Chitral

    Kalash Valley to Chitral
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kalash Valley
    • Drive back to Chitral
    • Watch mountain polo match (if available)
    Landmarks
    Kalash Valley
    Chitral
  8. Day 7

    Chitral to Mastuj

    Chitral to Mastuj
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Mastuj Valley
    • Pass Tirich Mir and Boni Zong
    • Enter Yarkund Valley
    • Stroll around village
    Landmarks
    Mastuj Valley
    Tirich Mir
    Yarkund Valley
    Wakhan Corridor
  9. Day 8

    Mastuj to Yasin Valley

    Mastuj to Yasin Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Shandur Pass
    • Stop for tea at Shandur Pass
    • Optional walk to Langer
    • Drive to Yasin Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Langer plain
    Landmarks
    Shandur Pass
    Langer
    Yasin Valley
    Ghizer River
  10. Day 9

    Yasin Valley to Hunza

    Yasin Valley to Hunza
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Yasin Valley
    • Visit Muduri Fort
    • Visit Hundur Valley
    • Travel to Gilgit
    • Explore Gilgit town
    • See Christian graveyard in Gilgit
    • Visit Gilgit bazaar
    • Travel to Hunza
    Landmarks
    Muduri Fort
    Hundur Valley
    Gilgit
    Mount Rakaposhi
    Karimabad
  11. Day 10

    Hunza

    Hunza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Baltit Fort
    • Take lunch in town
    • Explore local shops

    Optional Activities

    • Water channel walk around Karimabad
    Landmarks
    Baltit Fort
  12. Day 11

    Upper Hunza

    Upper Hunza
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Attabad Lake
    • Visit Borith Lake
    • Visit Hussaini suspension bridge
    • Visit Passu Cones
    Landmarks
    Attabad Lake
    Borith Lake
    Hussaini Suspension Bridge
    Passu Cones
  13. Day 12

    Upper Hunza to Gilgit

    Upper Hunza to Gilgit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Karakoram Highway
    • Stop for lunch at Rakaposhi View
    • Drive to Gilgit
    Landmarks
    Karakoram Highway
    Rakaposhi View
  14. Day 13

    Gilgit to Naran

    Gilgit to Naran
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Karakoram Highway
    • Stop in Naran
    • Explore Naran bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Naran bazaar
    • Sit in rooftop cafes in Naran
    Landmarks
    Babusar Pass
    Naran
  15. Day 14

    Naran to Islamabad

    Naran to Islamabad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Taxila
    • Visit Taxila Buddhist university town
    Landmarks
    Taxila
  16. Day 15

    Islamabad

    Islamabad
    End point
    Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (Main Departure gate, 12:00 - 04:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Islamabad

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Traveler Moments

  • A collage of landscape images showing mountains, valleys, and fields.
  • A collage of lake and mountain landscapes with reflections.
  • People in colorful traditional attire.
  • People riding on top of a vehicle on a mountain road.
  • Two people sitting together on a stone wall.
  • A compilation of photos showing street food preparation.
  • A compilation of mountain landscapes with snow-capped peaks.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • Barbara
    Barbara5.0•June 2024
    I feel this tour was a great way to start to get to know the 'real' Pakistan. We had a variety of accommodation...
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    • A compilation of mountain landscapes with snow-capped peaks.
    • A collage of lake and mountain landscapes with reflections.
    • People riding on top of a vehicle on a mountain road.
    • A compilation of photos showing street food preparation.
    • Two people sitting together on a stone wall.
    • A collage of landscape images showing mountains, valleys, and fields.
    • People in colorful traditional attire.
    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Exploria
    Thank you dear Barabara for the great feedback. We did our best to offer the best experience to the Hindu Kush and northern Pakistan. So glad to see you loved the tour. Warm Regards Ajmal Nawaz Co-founder Exploria
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  • HinaMustafa5.0•September 2022
    A wonderful adventure it was no doubt, These were the best 3 weeks I had from quiet a long time, A break was much...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Exploria
    Hello Hina, Thank you for the time to write a great review. We are so happy to see that you had a great tour experience with Exploria. We look forward to hosting your future tours even better.
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  • Rifa5.0•September 2022
    I confirmed my trip with exploria at very last moment but it was all worth it. We were group of 5 female friends who...
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    Traveled in April 2022
    Reply from: Exploria
    Hello Rifa! It was a pleasure to host your tour. We are so happy to know you had a great tour experience.
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  • raja
    raja5.0•August 2022
    Don't wait!! Just grab the slot! I thought of Hunza to be the only tourist destination in North. But this tour along...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Exploria
    Thank you Raja Wahaj for a five-star review. We are so happy to see you had a great tour experience with us.
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  • Zeeshan
    Zeeshan5.0•August 2022
    Had a great trip with exploria. Transport and accommodation was perfect. They can do better with food by including...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Exploria
    Dear Zeeshan, Thank you for a great five-star review. We are constantly improving our services based on our customers' feedback. Surely, you will get more variety in the future tours. We are looking forward to hosting you even better on your next tour. Thank you and looking forward
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  • ArifAli5.0•August 2022
    I would highly recommend Exploria to my travelling mates. The good part is they operations manager was always in...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Exploria
    Hi! Thank you for a fantastic review. We are glad you had a great experience traveling with us. Our team is constantly working on improving the services. We look forward to offering you a better experience on the future tour with us. Best Regards, Team Exploria
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