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Tour

Hunza Valley Tour

Experience the Jewel of the Karakoram

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Type

Cultural & Sightseeing

Difficulty

Easy

Best Season

April – October

Start / End

Islamabad

Group Size

2 – 15 People

Overview

The Hunza Valley Tour is the most iconic journey in Pakistan's north. Nestled between the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan ranges, Hunza is a valley of extraordinary beauty — ancient forts, dramatic glaciers, turquoise lakes, and the warmth of the Hunzakuts people. Old Hunza Adventures has been guiding explorers through these mountains since 1979. This 6-day tour covers Karimabad, Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, Hopper Glacier, and Eagle's Nest viewpoint.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

6 Days Itinerary · Click any day to view detailed plan

  1. Depart Islamabad early morning. Drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway (KKH), following the Indus River through dramatic gorges. Pass Taxila en route. Arrive Besham and check into hotel. Distance: ~350 km · ~7 hrs.

  2. Continue north along the KKH. Stop at the famous Shatial rock carvings — ancient Buddhist engravings dating back 2,000 years. Drive through Kohistan with views of the Indus. Overnight Chilas. ~200 km · ~5 hrs.

  3. Pass the Rakaposhi Viewpoint for spectacular mountain photographs. Stop in Gilgit, then drive north to Karimabad. Evening walk through the bazaar. ~170 km · ~4 hrs.

  4. Visit Baltit Fort (900 years old), Altit Fort (1,100+ years), and Duikar Ridge (Eagle's Nest) for sunset over the Karakoram.

  5. Morning boat ride on turquoise Attabad Lake. Continue to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m on the China border. Return via Hopper Glacier walk. Overnight Karimabad.

  6. Retrace the KKH south. Arrive Islamabad by late evening. Tour ends.

What is Included

  • All ground transport in private 4WD vehicle
  • 5 nights accommodation (double sharing)
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Boat ride on Attabad Lake
  • All entry fees (Baltit Fort, Altit Fort)

What is Not Included

  • International/domestic flights
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
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