Itinerary

1. Day 1: Islamabad – Rawalpindi

   The driving distance time is 45 minutes.

   • Arrive via TG Islamabad and be greeted by your guide and transfer to your hotel for rest before starting the tour of North Pakistan. It takes 45 minutes from New Airport while driving on the Kashmir Highway. 

   • Rest at the Hotel. Your guide will fix the next day's wake-up call and breakfast time.

2. Day 2: Islamabad - Chilas via Karakoram Highway/Naran Valley

   The approximate driving distance time is 12/13 hours and 380 km.

   • After breakfast early in the morning, we begin our journey by a Saloon Coaster on the Grand Trunk Road (GTR) on the most engineering Karakoram Highway (KKH). At Hasanabdal, we leave for ancient GTR and turn right on the KKH. Pass by fruit groves (Lychee, orange, tobacco) and small crop fields before heading to Abbottabad, a garrison city and hill station, to escape the summer heat. The winding path begins up a high plain and down to snake along the Mighty Indus River, towered over by mountains and foothills of the Himalayas.

   • Lunch will be at Besham. Then, we pass through the frontier-like towns of Besham, Dassu and Chilas. It is a day-long journey on the KKH, and the approximate driving distance is 13/14 hours.

3. Day 3: Gilgit - Gahkuch Valley

   The approximate driving distance is 80 km, and the driving time is 2 hours.

   • Today, after breakfast, we take motorbikes and drive to Gahkuch Valley.

   • En route, we will visit Karga Bhuda, located near Kargah Nallah, a ravine about 10 kilometres from Gilgit Town. It's a rocky cliff and one of the most admired short outing places.

   • We will have lunch in Gilgit at Paradise Restaurant. After lunch, drive to Gahkunch on Gilgit and Shandur roads along the Ghizer River. En route, we will see many fabulous places that offer amazing views for photography. We will pass by Sherote Valley, Sher Qila, Bargo, Dalnaty, Gulapur Valley and other lush green valleys famous for producing fruits like apricots, walnuts, grapes, pears, pomi, apples and cherries.  

   • Arrive at the Gahkuch Valley. 

4. Day 4: Gahkuch - Gupis - Khalti Lake - Phunder Lake - Gupis

   The approximate driving distance is 150 km, and the driving time is 5-6 hours.

   • Today, we will drive on motorbikes toward the Gupis Valley and Khalti Lake.

   • On the way, we will stop for some photo sessions before entering Gupis and Khalti villages.

   • Lunch at Gupis PTDC Motel. After lunch, we will walk around Khalti Lake. For blossom and autumn, this valley offers splendid views for photography.

   • .After lunch, we ride our motorbike to ascend the Phunder Valley. Visit Phunder Lake and later drive back to Gupis Valley for an overnight stay. Our staff will serve the meal.

5. Day 5: Gupis Valley To Gilgit

   The approximate distance is 120 km, and the driving time is 4 -5 hours.

   • In the morning, after breakfast, we depart for Gilgit town.

   • En route, make a short stop at each scenic and beautiful landscape area.

   • For lunch, we will stop at Gahkuch Valley. After lunch, ride back to Gilgit.

   • Upon arrival at Gilgit, we transfer to the hotel.

   • After a short rest at the hotel, we will walk around Gilgit city and visit significant shops and markets.

   • In the evening, walk back to the hotel. Our camp staff will serve the meals.

6. Day 6: Gilgit – Nagar – Hunza – Karakoram Highway

   The approximate distance is 110 km, and driving time is about 2-3 hours.

   • After breakfast, we will depart for Hunza Valley. We will fly to Gilgit from Islamabad and drive to Hunza on KKH by car.

   • Upon arrival at Gilgit, we will drive you to Rakaposhi for lunch.

   • After lunch, we will take you to Hunza Valley, about two hours on the Karakoram Highway through the lower Nagar Hamlets and along the Hunza River. On the way to Hunza, see many beautiful cherries, apricots, and grapes gardens.

   • Reach to Hunza Karim Abad. Upon arrival at Hunza, we checked in at a hotel.

   • After a brief rest, we walk around the colourful Hunza Karimabad Bazaar. Karim Abad is the capital of Hunza Valley, and there are two historical forts, Altit and Baltit, about 700 and 900-year-old forts. We will also visit the highest point for panoramic views of  7000 m tall mountains.

   • Overnight stay at hotel.

7. Day 7: Hunza – Attaabad Lake – Passu – Sost

   The approximate distance is 83 km, and the driving time is 2 hours, excluding sightseeing.

   • Get up early for sunrise photo sessions of the high mountains at Duiker Top.

   • Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we left for Sost via the Atta Abad tunnel, which Chinese engineers made with the help of Pakistani labourers (2012 - 2015 ). We will stop at a photography point to take pictures of this natural landslide lake and enjoy boating for 40 minutes.

   • After boating, we will drive to Gulmet and Passu villages. See the Husseni Suspension Bridge and drive to Passu for lunch.

   • After lunch, we drive to Sost. En route, see the Passu Glacier, the Batura Wall, Batura Glacier, pass by the Kyber village to one of the dramatic and miracle villages of Gujal and transfer to Hotel Sost. Our staff serves meals.

8. Day 8: Sost - National Park And Khunerab Pass - Passu

   • After breakfast, we will drive you to the world's highest jeep-paved road- Khunerab Pass.

   • Stop at Passu Glacier and Passu Peak viewpoint to take a picture. We will also have a nice view of Shishper Peak and Batura Glacier. Batura glacier is 5th long glacier in the polar region.

   • Continue driving to the Khunjerab National Park. On the way, see plenty of mountain Ibex, yaks and marmot. It is the highest overland pass with an elevation of 4794 m, border between China and Pakistan and connecting to central Asia. On the pass, you also see the world's highest ATM. Walk around the Friendship border (PK China immigration check post).

   • For lunch, stop at the Sost Immigration Border for an overnight stay. We drive back to Passu.

9. Day 9: Passu Village To Nagar /Hoper – Hunza

   Driving distance is about two hours.

   • We will drive you to Nagar Valley across the Hunza River in the morning. After a 5 km drive, we stop at the small junction point where the confluence of the Hunza and Nagar Rivers is.

   • Drive to Nagar Khas, passing through beautiful orchards of apricots, apples and cherries. This valley offers a nice view of blossoms and autumn colours, too.

   • Stop near the main Bazaar of Nagar for a magnificent view of the Ultar Mountains, the Golden Peak and other impressive mountains.

   • Continue with a drive to the Hoper Valley. Enjoy your time to meet the locals and observe their unique culture. Hoper Valley is a lush green valley with surrounding high mountains and the largest glaciers out of the polar regions. Due to being a tourist destination, many tourists can be seen here yearly for trekking and climbing.

   • For lunch, we will drive to Hoper Inn.

   • After lunch, we took a little walk to the Hoper Glacier. After spending quality time here, we drive back to Hunza for an overnight stay.

10. Day 10: Hunza - Minapin Valley - Nagar - Gilgit On KKH

    The approximate distance is 180 km, and the driving time is  2-3 hours.

    • Today, we ride back to Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway. After about an hour's ride, we will take the left-south path for Minapin Valley, a lush green plain that's a good place for a pretty walk in the village.

    • Lunch will be at a hotel. After lunch, drive through the enchanting valleys of lower Nagar. Stop for toilet breaks.

    • Upon arrival at Gilgit, we will transfer you to the Hotel. Then, it is rest time to prepare your motorbike kits and pack them up so you can fly from Gilgit to Islamabad.

11. Day 11: Gilgit - KKH - Besham/Naran

    Driving distance is 10-11 hours.

    • Today, we will transfer you overland from Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway to Besham Valley along the Indus River.

    • Lunch at Chilas. After lunch, keep driving towards Besham and en route, stop for tea and a toilet break. Our whole journey is along the mighty Indus River. 

    • Reach Besham for an overnight stay at the Hotel. The approximate driving distance will be about 9-10 hours.

12. Day 12: Naran/Besham To Islamabad

    The driving distance is about 6-7 hours.

    After breakfast, we will depart for Islamabad. En route, we stop at Abbat Abad for lunch at Usmania Restaurant.

    • Visit the Taxila Museum.

    • After this, visit the Faisal Mosque and see significant shopping markets.

    • Dinner at a local restaurant.

    • After dinner, opt for an airport transfer with many good memories from colourful cultures and the high mountains region of Pakistan.