Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad and Rawalpindi City Tour

   • Meet our tour representative at Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel.
   • Proceed for a city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the afternoon and visit the following cities:
     • Faisal Mosque
     • Shakar Parian
     • Pakistan Monument
     • Damen Koh
     • Lok Versa Heritage Museum
     • Rawalpindi old bazaar
     • Raja Bazaar

   Altitude: 540 m.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

2. Day 2: Drive to Naran - Chilas

   • Drive to Naran 279 km, with lunch en route.
   • Continue to drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4,173-M. Babusar Pass is a high mountain at 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above sea level. The pass is the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via the ThakNala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway. It's one of the most famous hair-pinned roads in the world.

   Altitude: 1,265 m.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 3: Karimabad

   • Drive to Karimabad (Hunza) 5-6 hours 240 km with an en-route stop at the junction point of three great mountain ranges, The Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush, at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m and Rakaposhi view point for photography and refreshment.

   Altitude: 2,500 m.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4: Excursion to Hoper Glacier

   • Take a morning excursion to Hoper Glacier by 4x4 Jeeps via Upper Nagar Valley with a beautiful hike to a viewpoint of Hoper Glacier.
   • Return to Karimabad in the afternoon, visit the 700 year old Baltit Fort and the Karimabad Bazaar.
   • Drive to Duiker to see the five mountains at over 7000m, which include Rakaposhi (7788m), Golden Peak (7028m), Ulter (7388m), Diran Peak 7265m and Mulobating ( 7459m) and enjoy sunset at the mountains also a beautiful view of Hunza and Nagar.

   Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Khunjerab Pass - AttabadLake

   • Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
   • Embark on a scenic drive towards Khunjerab Pass, the highest border crossing between Pakistan and China.
   • Stop to explore the ancient Ganish Rock carvings.
   • Arrive at Attabad Lake and enjoy a relaxing boat ride.
   • Visit the historic Old Rope Suspension Bridge and continue to the Passu Batura Glacier.
   • Drive through Khunjerab National Park, known for its mountain ibex.
   • Return to Attabad Lake for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day 6: Altit Village to Gilgit Exploration

   • Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day.
   • Enjoy a scenic drive towards Altit Village.
   • Explore Altit Fort, a historic 900-year-old fortress.
   • Stop to witness the dramatic continental collision en route to Gilgit.
   • Visit the historic Old Silk Road.
   • Reach Gilgit and visit the Kargah Buddha.
   • Walk across the historic Old Rope Suspension Bridge and the Gilgit Bazaar.
   • Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Day 7: Gilgit to Besham via Karakoram Highway

   • Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day.
   • Depart for Besham via the stunning Karakoram Highway.
   • Stop en route to marvel at the ancient Chilas rock carvings and continue to Shatial to explore the intricate rock carvings.
   • Arrive in Besham and check into your hotel.

   Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Besham.

   Accommodation: Hotel

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. Day 8: Departure from Islamabad

   • Drive to Islamabad at 279 km, and en route, visit the Taxila museum and historical sites.
   • Transfer to the airport in Islamabad for your departure flight.