Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll land at Islamabad International Airport where a representative meets you and drives you to your hotel in Pakistan's capital. The city's known for its green spaces and modern layout. Later that evening, you'll have a welcome dinner with your guide who goes over what's coming on the tour.
- Start point
- Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Your Hotel in Islamabad, 06:00 - 07:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with guide)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with guide tour overview
- Day 2
Islamabad to Naran
Starting early from Islamabad, you'll drive through the historic towns of Taxila and Hasan Abdal, then head toward Abbottabad and Haripur. The route takes you alongside the Naran River as you enter the Kaghan Valley with its lush scenery. By evening you arrive in Naran, a mountain town popular for its cooler climate and mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass through historic sites of Taxila and Hasan Abdal
- Scenic drive through Abbottabad and Haripur
- Drive alongside Naran River through Kaghan Valley
Landmarks Taxila Hasan Abdal Abbottabad Haripur Kaghan Valley 
- Day 3
Naran to Gilgit
After crossing Babusar Pass with its panoramic mountain views, you'll reach Chilas, which sits as a gateway to Nanga Parbat and Fairy Meadows. From here the scenery shifts dramatically with views of the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush ranges all visible. Continuing on the Karakoram Highway, you drive to Gilgit and check out Kargah Buddha Rock and Kargah Nala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey through Babusar Pass
- Stop in Chilas for views of Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush ranges
- Visit Kargah Buddha Rock
- Visit Kargah Nala in Gilgit
Landmarks Babusar Pass Chilas Nanga Parbat Fairy Meadows Kargah Buddha Rock Kargah Nala - Day 4
Gilgit to Karimabad
The drive from Gilgit takes you to Karimabad in the Hunza Valley where you'll check in. You'll walk through local bazaars to pick up traditional crafts and get a feel for the area's culture. Then it's time to tour Baltit Fort, a 700-year-old fortress, and Altit Fort nearby, both giving great views and historical details.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore local bazaars
- Tour UNESCO-listed Baltit Fort
- Tour Altit Fort
Landmarks Hunza Valley Baltit Fort Altit Fort 
- Day 5
Karimabad to Upper Hunza
You'll start by seeing Ganish Old Settlements and Heldikish Rocks before driving to Upper Hunza. Attabad Lake is your first major stop, then you'll explore Ondra Pogah, Gulmit, and Ghulkin Village. After visiting the historic Hussaini Suspension Bridge, you head to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ganish Old Settlements
- Visit Heldikish Rocks
- Explore Attabad Lake
- Explore Ondra Pogah
- Explore Gulmit
- Visit Ghulkin Village
- Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Landmarks Ganish Old Settlements Heldikish Rocks Attabad Lake Ondra Pogah Gulmit Ghulkin Village Hussaini Suspension Bridge 
- Day 6
Upper Hunza
This morning involves driving to Khunjerab Pass, the highest point on the Karakoram Highway where Pakistan meets China. The views from up there are really something. Later you'll visit Passu Glacier and Passu Cones viewpoint, check out Borith Lake, then return to Gulmit for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Khunjerab Pass
- Visit Passu Glacier
- Visit Passu Cones viewpoint
- Visit Borith Lake
Landmarks Khunjerab Pass Passu Glacier Passu Cones Borith Lake - Day 7
Upper Hunza to Skardu
You'll travel from Karimabad to Skardu, which serves as the entry point to some of the world's highest peaks. After checking into your hotel, you'll begin exploring Skardu's dramatic mountain setting. The day includes visiting Lower Kachura Lake and Upper Kachura Lake to get oriented with the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lower Kachura Lake
- Visit Upper Kachura Lake
Landmarks Lower Kachura Lake Upper Kachura Lake - Day 8
Skardu
Start by heading to Skardu's bazaars where local crafts and traditional products are sold. Then go up to Kharpocho Fort which sits above the town and offers wide views across the landscape. You'll also visit Manthal Buddha Rock, an ancient petroglyph site with real historical value. Later, if timing works out, you might catch a polo match, a popular local sport.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Skardu's bazaars
- Explore Kharpocho Fort
- Discover Manthal Buddha Rock
- Experience traditional Polo match
Landmarks Kharpocho Fort Manthal Buddha Rock - Day 9
Skardu to Khaplu
The route takes you to Khaplu, a town along the Shyok River with a quick stop at the confluence where the Shyok and Indus rivers meet. You'll walk Khaplu's bazaar and visit the Chaqchan Mosque, which blends Tibetan, Mughal, and Persian styles in its design. Your accommodation is at an ex-royal palace that now functions as a museum and hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at confluence of Shyok and Indus rivers
- Explore Khaplu's bazaar
- Visit Chaqchan Mosque
Landmarks Shyok River Indus River Chaqchan Mosque Ex-Royal Palace 
- Day 10
Khaplu
You'll continue exploring Khaplu, spending time with local traditions and the calm environment surrounding the area. The ex-royal palace where you're staying operates as both museum and hotel, so you can learn about the region's history. A visit to Sailing Fish Farm rounds out the day where you'll try trout, the local specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Famous Trout fish of Skardu)
Included Activities
- Explore Khaplu and local traditions
- Visit Sailing Fish Farm
- Enjoy famous Trout fish of Skardu
Landmarks Sailing Fish Farm - Day 11
Khaplu to Shigar
Driving to Shigar Valley, you'll pass Blind Lake Shigar and Masjid Amburiq along the way. Lunch happens at Shigar Fort, a beautifully restored structure now operating as a luxury hotel. You'll stay overnight there after exploring the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shigar Fort), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Blind Lake Shigar
- Visit Masjid Amburiq
- Lunch at Shigar Fort
Landmarks Blind Lake Shigar Masjid Amburiq Shigar Fort 
- Day 12
Shigar to Astore
From Shigar you'll travel to Astore, known for its beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife. The journey crosses Deosai Plain, the second-highest plateau in the world with wide open spaces. You might spot Himalayan brown bears if you're lucky. After checking in at your accommodation, you'll have time to take in the natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traverse Deosai Plain
Landmarks Deosai Plain 
- Day 13
Astore to Naran
After breakfast you'll drive from Astore back toward Naran with brief stops at Babusar Top, Luusar Lake, and Batakundi to stretch and see the landscape. You'll transfer to your hotel in Naran for the night after several hours of driving.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Babusar Top
- Stop at Luusar Lake
- Stop at Batakundi
Landmarks Babusar Top Luusar Lake Batakundi - Day 14
Naran to Islamabad
Today you'll head back toward Islamabad, traveling through the landscapes you've seen throughout the tour. You'll stop for lunch at Balakot along the drive. By evening you're back in Islamabad and checking into your hotel for your final night in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Balakot), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop for lunch at Balakot
Landmarks Balakot - Day 15
Islamabad
A representative will pick you up and drive you to Islamabad International Airport for your departure flight. You'll have time to reflect on everything you've experienced during your Gilgit Baltistan tour before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Your Hotel in Islamabad, 15:00 - 16:00)
