Itinerary
- Day 1
Lahore
You'll land at Lahore International Airport where someone meets you for the drive to your hotel. After checking in and getting settled, there's time to walk around some of Lahore's neighborhoods if you're not too tired from travel before heading to bed.
- Start point
- Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Allama Iqbal International Airport )
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore parts of Lahore (if time allows)
- Day 2
Lahore
Today focuses on Lahore's key cultural sites. Start with Lahore Fort, then move on to Badshahi Mosque with its impressive architecture. From there, you'll head to Shalimar Gardens to see the Mughal-era layout and gardens, followed by the Lahore Museum. In the evening, head to Wagah Border to catch the daily flag-lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Lahore Fort
- Visit Badshahi Mosque
- Visit Shalimar Gardens
- Visit Lahore Museum
- Attend flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah Border
Landmarks Lahore Fort Badshahi Mosque Shalimar Gardens Lahore Museum Wagah Border 
- Day 3
Lahore to Besham - Naran
This is a long driving day from Lahore to Naran, covering 8 to 10 hours. You'll pass through Besham and Mansehra, driving through different valleys and terrain. There are stops along the way for food, rest, and photos. By evening you'll reach Naran and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Stopovers for refreshments and photography
Landmarks Besham Mansehra - Day 4
Naran to Gilgit
After breakfast, continue driving towards Gilgit. The route depends on whether Babusar Pass is accessible that day; if it's closed, you'll take an alternate road. Either way, the drive has great mountain scenery throughout. You'll arrive in Gilgit by evening and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Babusar Pass - Day 5
Gilgit to Hunza Valley
Start with a short tour of Gilgit, checking out Kargah Buddha and the local bazaar. Then drive towards Hunza with a stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint for the mountain views. Once there, visit Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, then walk through Karimabad village before spending the night in Hunza.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Gilgit
- Visit Kargah Buddha
- Local bazaar visit
- Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Karimabad village
Landmarks Kargah Buddha Rakaposhi Altit Fort Baltit Fort Karimabad 
- Day 6
Gojal Valley
Today you're exploring Gojal Valley in upper Hunza for the full day. You'll see Attabad Lake, the distinctive Passu Cones, and cross the Hussaini Suspension Bridge (it's quite the experience). Add Borith Lake and the Passu Glacier viewpoint to your stops. Head back to Hunza in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Attabad Lake
- Visit Passu Cones
- Cross Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Visit Borith Lake
- Visit Passu Glacier viewpoint
Landmarks Attabad Lake Passu Cones Hussaini Suspension Bridge Borith Lake Passu Glacier 
- Day 7
Hunza Valley to Skardu
The drive from Hunza to Skardu follows the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River. You'll see mountain scenery all day long on this scenic route. Arrival happens by evening, so you'll have time to check into your hotel and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Karakoram Highway Indus River 
- Day 8
Skardu Valley
After breakfast, explore several Skardu attractions starting with Kharpocho Fort. Then check out Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Sadpara Lake. Manthal Buddha Rock is another stop on the morning itinerary. Later, drive to Shigar Valley to see Shigar Fort, then return to Skardu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Kharpocho Fort
- Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Visit Sadpara Lake
- Visit Manthal Buddha Rock
- Visit Shigar Valley
- Visit Shigar Fort
Landmarks Kharpocho Fort Sarfaranga Cold Desert Sadpara Lake Manthal Buddha Rock Shigar Valley Shigar Fort - Day 9
Skardu
Head out to Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake (also called Shangrila Lake) to see the clear water and surroundings. In the afternoon, spend time at Katpana Cold Desert before returning to your Skardu hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
- Visit Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Lake)
- Explore Katpana Cold Desert
Landmarks Upper Kachura Lake Lower Kachura Lake Katpana Cold Desert - Day 10
Skardu to Naran - Besham
Leave Skardu and travel back towards Naran, retracing your earlier route. This is another long driving day with scenic stops along the way. You'll end up in Naran or Besham for the night depending on timing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Scenic stopovers along the route
- Day 11
Naran/Besham to Islamabad
Continue from Naran to Islamabad after breakfast. On the way, stop at the Taxila Museum and archaeological sites nearby to learn about the area's Buddhist heritage. You'll reach Islamabad by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taxila Museum
- Visit archaeological sites
Landmarks Taxila Museum Taxila Archaeological Sites - Day 12
Islamabad
After breakfast, if there's time before your flight, visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, and Pakistan Monument. Then you'll head to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Faisal Mosque (if time permits)
- Visit Lok Virsa Museum (if time permits)
- Visit Pakistan Monument (if time permits)
Landmarks Faisal Mosque Lok Virsa Museum Pakistan Monument
