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Karakoram Highway and Hunza. From Islamabad to Kashgar

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From Islamabad to Kashgar

4.4 (534 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Islamabad to Naran
Islamabad to Naran
Day 2
Naran to Skardu
Naran to Skardu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit viewpoints at Jaglot where Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges converge
Landmarks
Babusar Pass
Jaglot Viewpoint - Karakoram, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Convergence
Day 3
Skardu to Khaplu
Skardu to Khaplu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khaplu Fort
- Visit Chaqchan Mosque
Landmarks
Khaplu Fort
Chaqchan Mosque
Day 4
Khaplu to Shigar Valley and return to Skardu
Khaplu to Shigar Valley and return to Skardu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit 400-year-old Shigar Fort
- Visit 17th century Palace of the Raja
Landmarks
Shigar Fort
Palace of the Raja, Shigar Valley
Day 5
Skardu to Hunza Valley
Skardu to Hunza Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Rakaposhi Peak viewpoint for photos
Landmarks
Rakaposhi Peak
Day 6
Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and Karimabad
Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and Karimabad
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Karimabad Bazar
Landmarks
Baltit Fort
Altit Fort
Karimabad Bazar
Day 7
Hunza to Tashkurgan
Hunza to Tashkurgan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khunjerab National Park at Pakistan-China border
Landmarks
Khunjerab National Park
Tashkurgan
Day 8
Tashkurgan to Kashgar
Tashkurgan to Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tashkurgan Stone City (Ancient Fortress)
Landmarks
Tashkurgan Stone City (Ancient Fortress)
Day 9
Kashgar
Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Id Kah Mosque
- Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb
- Explore Kashgar old town
Landmarks
Grand Bazaar, Kashgar
Id Kah Mosque
Abakh Hoja Tomb
Day 10
Departure from Kashgar
Departure from Kashgar

Landmarks
Babusar Pass
Jaglot Viewpoint - Karakoram, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Convergence

Landmarks
Khaplu Fort
Chaqchan Mosque

Landmarks
Shigar Fort
Palace of the Raja, Shigar Valley

Landmarks
Rakaposhi Peak

Landmarks
Baltit Fort
Altit Fort
Karimabad Bazar

Landmarks
Khunjerab National Park
Tashkurgan

Landmarks
Tashkurgan Stone City (Ancient Fortress)

Landmarks
Grand Bazaar, Kashgar
Id Kah Mosque
Abakh Hoja Tomb

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Rating: 4.4 (534 reviews)
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4.4

Ron4.0•October 2026
My wife and I went on the 5 Stans tour. Over the past twenty years, we have travelled on dozens of group tours. A...
My wife and I went on the 5 Stans tour. Over the past twenty years, we have travelled on dozens of group tours. A key component of these tours is the quality of the tour leader. Our leader, Ivo, was fantastic. Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for him. We had several local guides at various places; most were OK, but the one in Tashkent was dreadful. The itinerary was good, although I could have done with a few less city tours. There is one part of the itinerary that could be improved, and that is the two train journeys. One was at 5:20 in the morning, and the other was at 10:20 at night. As a result, there was a lot of time wasted on these two days. There are other trains at more convenient times that could have been booked. If tickets on those trains were unavailable, regular commercial buses ran throughout the day. It would have been much better to take four hours and arrive in Bukhara at 6 pm than to take 1 hour 40 minutes and arrive at midnight. The hotels were generally acceptable, apart from the one in Penjikent. A huge room with almost no furniture and a bed that felt like lying on concrete. The two homestays were very good. We spent a lot of time travelling on buses. The bus provided in Kyrgyzstan was terrible, very cramped and not suitable for anyone of normal size. The other buses were much better. Overall, we enjoyed this tour a great deal, and learned a lot about countries that relatively few foreigners visit.Show more
Dante4.2•October 2026
It was a good tour. Interesting places!

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Karakoram Highway and Hunza. From Islamabad to Kashgar

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