Attabad Lake, Baltit Fort, Passu Cones and the Chinese border
Seven days on the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to the Chinese border — Lake Saif-ul-Malook, Babusar Top, Attabad Lake, Baltit and Altit forts, the Passu Cones, Eagle's Nest sunset and Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 m. Group and private departures every week.
This is the classic northern trip and the one most Pakistani travellers do first. Seven days is enough to see Hunza properly without rushing: two full days in Karimabad, a day up to Khunjerab, and the Kaghan valley on the way in. We run it as both a shared group tour, which keeps the cost down, and as a private family tour with your own Land Cruiser. Transport is a comfortable Grand Cabin or Hiace on the highway sections and 4x4 Land Cruisers where the roads demand it. Hotels are booked ahead in peak season, which matters — Karimabad sells out completely in July and August. All departures are escorted by a tour lead who knows the road, the weather and which chai stop is actually worth the pause.
Showing your itinerary for a Wednesday, 26 August 2026 departure, returning Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Change the date in the planner to see a different set of dates.
Islamabad → Naran, 270 km, around 7 hours
Pickup from the F-6 or Faizabad meeting point. Group introductions and route briefing on board.
approx. 30m
Fast run through Haripur and Abbottabad with a breakfast stop.
approx. 3h
The valley narrows and the road starts climbing along the river.
approx. 1h
Own arrangements — the roadside trout here is the best on the route.
approx. 1h 15m
Pine forest, glacial streams and the first snow peaks.
approx. 2h
Riverside hotel, then the bazaar for shawls, dry fruit and warm clothing.
approx. 2h
Half board dinner, plus tomorrow's early plan for the lake.
approx. 1h 30m
Naran, Pakistan
Wed 26 Aug 2026 → Thu 27 Aug 2026
Chilas, Pakistan
Thu 27 Aug 2026 → Fri 28 Aug 2026
Karimabad, Hunza, Pakistan
Fri 28 Aug 2026 → Mon 31 Aug 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan
Mon 31 Aug 2026 → Tue 1 Sep 2026
Hotels are guaranteed at the stated star rating. If a named property is full on your dates we substitute a comparable alternative and tell you before you pay.
No visa or permit needed for Pakistani nationals. Carry your original CNIC — it is checked at several points along the Karakoram Highway and at Khunjerab National Park. Foreign nationals joining should ask us about the NOC requirement.
Yes, and around a third of our travellers come as families. The driving days are long, so bring entertainment for younger children. Children under 12 pay 60% of the adult fare on a shared bed.
The route is the same. On the group tour you share a coach and Land Cruiser with other travellers and stay on triple sharing; on the private tour your family has its own vehicle, twin rooms and flexible timings.
It happens, usually for a few hours. Our tour leads carry live road information from Gilgit-Baltistan authorities and reroute or reschedule as needed. Any extra hotel night caused by a closure is charged at cost.
Khunjerab is normally open to visitors from around 1 April to 30 November, but the pass can close at short notice after snowfall. If the pass is shut on your date, we substitute Sost, Passu and the Batura glacier viewpoint.
Yes. We book your domestic flight or Daewoo coach to Islamabad and meet you at the airport or terminal. Add roughly PKR 18,000–35,000 return depending on city and date.
Breakfast and dinner are included and are standard Pakistani menus — daal, sabzi, chicken or mutton curry, roti and rice, with local Hunza dishes on two nights. Vegetarian options are always available.
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