Tour
Karakoram Highway Tour
Drive the World's Greatest Mountain Highway — Islamabad to Khunjerab
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Type
Cultural / Road Journey
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
May – October
Route
Islamabad → Khunjerab
Max Altitude
4,693m
Overview
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is often called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' Built over 20 years by 15,000 Pakistani and Chinese workers, it runs 1,300 km from Islamabad to the Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass (4,693m). Traveling the full KKH is a bucket-list journey.
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Islamabad
Arrival, briefing, overnight.
Day 2 — Islamabad → Besham
Via Taxila Museum visit. ~350 km.
Day 3 — Besham → Chilas
Shatial rock carvings stop. ~200 km.
Day 4 — Chilas → Gilgit
Rakaposhi viewpoint. ~130 km. Gilgit city exploration.
Day 5 — Gilgit → Karimabad, Hunza
Altit Fort visit.
Day 6 — Karimabad Sightseeing
Baltit Fort, Eagle's Nest viewpoint, bazaar.
Day 7 — Attabad Lake + Passu Cones
Boat ride and dramatic cathedral-like rock spires.
Day 8 — Passu → Khunjerab Pass
Border visit, Marco Polo sheep, snow leopards. Return to Sost.
Day 9 — Hunza → Gilgit → Chilas
Return drive south.
Day 10 — Chilas → Islamabad
Arrive evening. Tour ends.
Included
- All transport
- 9 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Guide
- Attabad boat
- All entry fees
Not Included
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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