Hunza & Skardu
The grand tour, both great valleys and the best of the Karakoram in one journey.
The itinerary
Day 1 — North to Chilas or Gilgit
The long scenic drive north via Naran and Babusar Top, past Lulusar Lake. Dinner and overnight at Chilas or Gilgit.
Day 2 — Into Hunza
On to Karimabad via the Rakaposhi View Point, the Baltit and Altit forts, and sunset from Duikar. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 3 — Upper Hunza
Attabad Lake with a boat ride, the Passu Cones, the Hussaini bridge and Borith Lake. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 4 — Khunjerab Pass
Up to the China border at Khunjerab, around 4,700 m, through Khunjerab National Park. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 5 — Hunza to Skardu
The drive south to Skardu via Gilgit and along the Indus, arriving for the Shangrila and Kachura lakes. Overnight in Skardu.
Day 6 — The Deosai Plateau
A full day on Deosai with Sadpara Lake, Bara Pani and Sheosar Lake. Overnight in Skardu.
Day 7 — Shigar and the cold desert, then back
The Shigar valley, its fort and the Katpana desert, before starting the drive back towards Chilas or Naran for the night.
Day 8 — The road home
The final leg back to your city. End of tour.
What is included
- Accommodation in clean, well-kept hotels (private room per the package tier)
- Road transport throughout as per the package
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- An experienced local tour guide and on-trip support
Not included
- 4x4 jeep hire (Saif ul Malook, Deosai, Mahodand, Ratti Gali and similar tracks)
- All entry tickets, national-park fees and permits
- Domestic flights (where the fly option is chosen), booked at the current fare
- Lunch, mineral water, snacks and refreshments
- Anything not listed under What is included
Good to know
- Rooms are shared on a same-family or married-couple basis; the Couple and Deluxe tiers get a private room.
- Carry your CNIC or passport at all times; some areas need it at checkposts.
- Mountain weather can change the plan; if a route closes we adjust it with you, we never just cancel a day.
- The high passes and lakes involve altitude, take it easy the first day and stay hydrated.
- Northern hotels are simple but clean; the mountains, not the marble, are the point.