Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Islamabad
IslamabadOptional Activities
- Leisurely stroll around hotel grounds
- Meal at one of the hotel's dining options
- Day 2
Islamabad to Skardu to Khaplu
Islamabad to Skardu to Khaplu- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch in Yugo village)
Included Activities
- One-hour scenic flight from Islamabad to Skardu
- Drive through Ghanche district
- Photo stops at Thorgo Pari viewpoint
- Photo stop at Shayok and Indus Rivers confluence
- Traditional lunch in Yugo village
- Visit Khaplu Fort Museum
- Explore organic garden in Khaplu
Optional Activities
- Scenic trek to Kharfaq Lake (five hours)
- Cultural walk through Yugo village streets
Landmarks Thorgo Pari Shayok River Indus River Khaplu Fort Museum - Day 3
Khaplu - Sailing - Macholo
Khaplu - Sailing - Macholo- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous lunch at Sailing fish farm)
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Toqsikhar ancient fort
- Visit Chaqchan Mosque
- Drive to Macholo Valley
- View Masherbrum Peak (K-1)
- Photography and local interactions in Macholo
- Cultural walk through Sailing village streets
- Lunch at Sailing fish farm
- Visit Khanqah-e-Maula historic site
- Sunset viewing at Hanjor Broq
Landmarks Toqsikhar Shyok River Hushe River Saltoro River Chaqchan Mosque Masherbrum Peak (K-1) Khanqah-e-Maula Hanjor Broq - Day 4
Khaplu to Shigar
Khaplu to Shigar- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Shigar Fort)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Khaplu to Shigar Valley
- Visit Sarfaranga cold desert
- Lunch at Shigar Fort
- Explore Shigar Fort museum
- Explore Shigar Fort gardens
- Short hike to old fort
- Sunset viewing over Shigar River
Landmarks Sarfaranga cold desert Shigar Fort Shigar River - Day 5
Shigar - Skardu - Shigar
Shigar - Skardu - Shigar- Meals
- Lunch (Delightful lunch amidst nature's splendor in Soq Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Shangri-La resort
- Leisurely walk through local villages, fields, and orchards to Upper Kachura Lake
- Free time at Upper Kachura Lake
- Drive to Soq Valley
- Fishing in Soq Valley
- Lunch in Soq Valley
- Scenic hike to Nansoq village
- Visit Nansoq village (first organic village of Baltistan)
- Leisure time with local host family
- Hike back to Skardu
- Shopping at Skardu Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Boating at Shangri-La resort
- Boat ride at Upper Kachura Lake
Landmarks Shangri-La resort Upper Kachura Lake Soq Valley Nansoq village Skardu Bazaar - Day 6
Shigar - Deosai - Astore - Gilgit
Shigar - Deosai - Astore - GilgitIncluded Activities
- Scenic drive through Deosai Plains
- Visit Manthal rock Buddha
- Visit Sadpara Lake
- Visit Ali Malik top
- Visit Bara Pani
- Visit Sheosar Lake (4114 meters elevation)
- Leisure time exploring Deosai Plains
- Drive through Astore Valley villages
- Stop at Nanga Parbat viewpoint
- Stop at junction point of world's three highest mountain ranges
Landmarks Deosai Plains Manthal rock Buddha Sadpara Lake Ali Malik top Bara Pani Sheosar Lake Astore Valley Nanga Parbat viewpoint - Day 7
Gilgit to Hunza
Gilgit to Hunza- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Hunza
- Visit historic Berano suspension bridge
- Explore Danyor tunnel
- Stop at tectonic plates collision point
- Visit ancient Silk Route viewpoint
- Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Drive through Nagar and Hunza valleys
- 40-minute walk along Samarqand kohl water channel
- Stargazing session at Dongo Das
Landmarks Berano suspension bridge Danyor tunnel Rakaposhi Samarqand kohl water channel Dongo Das - Day 8
Karimabad - Altit - Duikar
Karimabad - Altit - Duikar- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch at Kha Basi Café, a charming establishment owned by Serena Hotels and operated by local women)
Included Activities
- 30-minute walk to Baltit Fort (800 years old)
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Stroll through Karimabad Bazaar
- Traditional lunch at Kha Basi Café
- Visit Altit Fort (900 years old)
- Visit music school near Altit Fort
- Visit Ganish village
- Visit local family home in Ganish
- 15-minute hike to Duikar (2800 meters)
- Sunset viewing from Duikar
Landmarks Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazaar Altit Fort Ganish village Duikar - Day 9
Karimabad - Pasu - Karimabad
Karimabad - Pasu - KarimabadIncluded Activities
- Scenic drive through upper Hunza villages
- Serene boating experience at Atabad Lake
- Leisurely stroll through Gulmit village orchards
- Visit old house in Gulmit village
- Visit local music school in Gulmit
- Short hike to Ondra Fort
- Free time admiring Passu cones
- Drive to Borith Lake
- Birdwatching at Borith Lake
- Leisure time in Passu afternoon
Optional Activities
- Evening trek to Passu glacier beside the stream
- Sunset viewing and refreshments at Glacier Breeze Restaurant (tea/coffee and apricot cake)
- Participation in cultural event or spring festival in upper Hunza
Landmarks Atabad Lake Gulmit village Ondra Fort Passu cones Borith Lake Passu glacier - Day 10
Karimabad
Karimabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch of Gurkun Karahi with local historian providing insights into the region's history)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Hoper Valley (2800 meters elevation)
- Stop at Nagar Khas village
- Meet locals in Nagar Khas
- Visit historic Nagar Fort
- Short hike to Hoper Glacier
- Walk on Hoper Glacier
- Leisure time in Minapin village
- Traditional lunch of Gurkun Karahi
- Local historian insights during lunch
- Thrilling jeep ride to KHO viewpoint
Landmarks Hoper Valley Nagar Khas Nagar Fort Hoper Glacier Minapin village KHO viewpoint - Day 11
Karimabad - Khanabad - Gilgit
Karimabad - Khanabad - Gilgit- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by your host family)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Khanabad village
- Spend day with welcoming host family
- Participate in daily routines
- Explore fruit orchards
- Stroll through village streets
- Engage with locals, artisans, and historians
- Traditional lunch prepared by host family
- Visit historic Kargah Buddha (7th century)
- Return to Gilgit
Optional Activities
- Meditation sessions
- Yoga sessions
Landmarks Khanabad village Kargah Buddha - Day 12
Gilgit to Islamabad
Gilgit to Islamabad- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- One-hour flight from Gilgit to Islamabad
- Transfer to hotel
- Lunch in Islamabad
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing excursion to explore capital city highlights
- Day 13
Islamabad
IslamabadOptional Activities
- Sightseeing in capital city
- Excursion to Taxila museum
- Visit Taxila archaeological sites
Landmarks Taxila museum Taxila archaeological sites - Day 14
Islamabad
Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
