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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Itinerary
Day 1 — Islamabad to Besham (Drive via KKH)
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.
Day 2 — Besham to Chilas
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.
Day 3 — Chilas to Hunza (Karimabad)
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.
Day 4 — Karimabad Sightseeing
Visit Baltit Fort (900 years old), Altit Fort (1,100+ years), and Duikar Ridge (Eagle's Nest) for sunset over the Karakoram.
Day 5 — Attabad Lake + Khunjerab Pass + Hopper Glacier
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.
Day 6 — Return to Islamabad
Retrace the KKH south. Arrive Islamabad by late evening. Tour ends.
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)
Not Included
- International/domestic flights
- Lunches
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
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