Karakoram Highway and Hunza ShangriLa, Pakistan

Day 1: Islamabad

Meet-and-greet upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport. Transfer to the hotel/guesthouse in central Islamabad. After a few hours of rest, we go on a guided city tour. Overnight in Islamabad.

Day 2: Islamabad - Chilas

In the morning, we shall head towards Chilas Valley, It would first take us only 5 hours as the new motorway is built till Besham and then further we shall have drive more 9 to 10 Hours, It would be all Karakorum Road, full of adventure, waterfalls & local towns, check in hotel in evening. 

Day 3: Chilas - Upper Hunza

Today, we start our trip on the Karakoram Highway, The highway connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,693 m. Due to its high elevation and the difficult conditions in which it was constructed, the highway is also referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The Karakoram Highway was built by the governments of Pakistan and China between 1959 and 1979, and its construction took the lives of over 1,000 workers. The route of the Karakoram Highway traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road. We shall reach Hunza in like 6 hours with lots of sightseeing on the way: Nanga Parbat 9th highest peak in the world with 8126 m, take pictures from the road and then the next stopover is near Rakaposhi peak which is part of Karakoram range with 7780 m elevation . We shall have some time spent at Attabad Lake that was found in 2010 due to big landslide into hunza River near attabad area, do boating there and then move towards Gulmit or Passu for overnight in a hotel. 

Day 4: Hunza Valley –China Border Khunjerab Pass

After breakfast, we will visit the Khunjerab National Park - the highest international border between Pakistan and China, at over 4,500 m above sea level. Once we are back from China border after 8 hours, we shall visit Gulmit Village, where we can enjoy the local handmade products, rugs and explore the natural lifestyles of the locals.

Day 5: Exploring Central Hunza Valley

After breakfast we will head to Central Hunza, it would take us only 45 minutes to reach there. We will visit Baltit Fort in Hunza - 1000 years old fort once used for residential purposes by the royal family of Hunza, it was restored in 1996 by the Agha Khan foundation. After that, we will visit another Altit Fort. Drive back to Hunza Karimabad Bazar - free time for shopping

Day 6: Hunza - Skardu

Today, we head on a 6 to 8-hour drive on the Karakoram Highway from Hunza Valley to Skardu. Skardu is famous for many things, but most notably for its proximity to the Shangrila Lake - one of the most beautiful natural sites in Pakistan. Overnight stay in Skardu. 

Day 7: Skardu - Khaplu - Skardu

Today we visit Khaplu Fort - a true architectural masterpiece of the region. Then we visit Chnaqchan Mosque - a religious temple which carries nearly 700 years of history, and great cultural and religious significance. We then drive back to Skardu . Overnight in Skardu.

Day 8: Skardu - Upper Kachura lake

After breakfast, we visit the nearby Upper Kachura Lake known for its warm and sweet green waters. Back to Skardu for overnight.

Day 9: Skardu - Chilas

Today, we have a long ride to Chilas City - the capital of the Diamir District. Here we can see the mighty Nanga Parbatas - the 9th highest mountain in the world, with a summit elevation of 8,126 metres. Overnight in Chilas. 

Day 10: Chilas - Islamabad

Early in the morning, we head to Islamabad, and we reach the city in the evening. Overnight in Islamabad

Day 11: Departure. 

After breakfast at the hotel - transfer to Islamabad International Airport.