Hunza & Skardu — 7 Days Northern Areas Tour
Hunza & Skardu 7 Days / 6 Nights By road

Hunza & Skardu — 7 Days Northern Areas Tour

Karakoram Highway, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass and the cold desert of Skardu.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Hotels
3-star or similar
Group size
1–20 travellers
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Khunjerab Pass is open from April to November.

A classic road trip through Gilgit-Baltistan with a private vehicle, an experienced driver and handpicked hotels. Every day's drive is planned to arrive before dark.

Highlights

Attabad Lake boat ride
Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m) — China border
Shangrila Resort & Upper Kachura Lake
Katpana cold desert at sunset

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1 · Islamabad → Naran

    Drive via Mansehra and the Kaghan Valley.

    270 km 7 hours 2,400 m Naran hotel or similar Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2 · Naran → Babusar Pass → Hunza

    Cross Babusar Top and join the Karakoram Highway.

    320 km 9 hours 2,438 m Hunza hotel or similar Breakfast, Dinner
  3. 3
    Day 3 · Khunjerab Pass day trip

    Passu Cones, Hussaini bridge and the China border.

    270 km 8 hours 4,693 m Hunza hotel or similar Breakfast, Dinner
  4. 4
    Day 4 · Hunza → Skardu

    Attabad Lake boat ride, then drive to Skardu.

    240 km 7 hours 2,228 m Skardu hotel or similar Breakfast, Dinner
  5. 5
    Day 5 · Skardu sightseeing

    Shangrila, Upper Kachura Lake and Katpana desert.

    60 km 5 hours 2,500 m Skardu hotel or similar Breakfast, Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6 · Skardu → Chilas

    Drive along the Indus.

    280 km 8 hours 1,265 m Chilas hotel or similar Breakfast, Dinner
  7. 7
    Day 7 · Chilas → Islamabad

    Return to Islamabad in the evening.

    460 km 11 hours 540 m Breakfast

Price per person

Single roomPKR 125,400
Double sharingPKR 87,400
Triple sharingPKR 75,240
Quad sharingPKR 67,640
Child 2–11 yrs, with bedPKR 57,000
Child 2–11 yrs, no bedPKR 31,920
Infant under 2Free

Peak dates: Eid holidays (05 Jun–12 Jun, +15%)

What's included
  • 6 nights hotel (3-star or similar), breakfast & dinner
  • Private vehicle with fuel, tolls and driver
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Jeep for Deosai (in season)
Not included
  • Flights
  • Lunch
  • Entry tickets
  • Personal expenses and tips

Good to know

Payment & cancellation

Pay a 30% deposit to confirm; the balance is due 7 days before departure.

  • •30+ days before departure: 90% of the package price refunded
  • •15+ days before departure: 50% of the package price refunded
  • •7+ days before departure: 25% of the package price refunded
  • •Less than 7 days before departure: no refund
If a flight is cancelled
  • If you choose to fly to Skardu and the flight is cancelled due to weather, we continue by road on the Jaglot–Skardu road at no extra vehicle cost. Hotel nights lost because of the flight are not refundable.
Safety & support
  • Licensed driver with 5+ years on northern roads
  • Emergency line 24/7: +92 300 0000000
  • First-aid kit and oxygen in the vehicle
  • Travel insurance recommended
Important information
  • Carry your CNIC / passport at all times — there are several police check posts.
  • Landslides can delay travel; the route may change for safety.
Foreign nationals: Foreign nationals need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for some parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. We arrange it — please send your passport copy at least 15 days before departure.

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