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The Ultimate Karakoram Highway Adventure
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Rs 285,000
14 Days
Duration
4,800m
Max Elevation
2–14 pax
Group Size
Gilgit-Baltistan — Full Northern Region
Region
This is the grand tour of northern Pakistan — 14 days that covers every major destination along and beyond the legendary Karakoram Highway. Beginning in Islamabad, you drive north through the Indus Gorge, ascend through Kohistan to Chilas, detour to Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat, continue through Gilgit, explore Hunza Valley's forts and lakes, cross to Khunjerab Pass at the Chinese border, then fly to Skardu for the second half of the adventure — Deosai, Shangrila, Shigar Valley, and the high peaks of Baltistan. This is the trip of a lifetime.
Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat (8,125m) — the "Killer Mountain" up close
Hunza Valley — Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones
Khunjerab Pass (4,800m) — highest paved border crossing in the world
Skardu — Shangrila, Kharpocho Fort, Satpara Lake
Deosai Plains — Brown Bear, wildflowers, Sheosar Lake
Shigar Fort & Khaplu Palace — Pakistan's finest heritage hotels
KKH — the world's greatest road; 1,200km of mountain highway
Islamabad → Taxila → Besham
Drive north on KKH. Stop at Taxila (UNESCO WHS) — a 30-min visit to Dharmarajika Stupa and the museum. Continue through the dramatic Indus Gorge to Besham.
Besham → Chilas → Raikot Bridge → Fairy Meadows
Drive through Kohistan gorges. Arrive Raikot Bridge. Thrilling jeep ride to Tato Village. Walk to Fairy Meadows (3,300m). Evening campfire with Nanga Parbat views.
Fairy Meadows → Nanga Parbat BC → Drive to Gilgit
Sunrise on Nanga Parbat. Optional hike to base camp (3,967m). Descend and drive to Gilgit.
Gilgit → Rakaposhi Viewpoint → Hunza
Visit Kargah Buddha (7th century rock carving). Drive to Minapin (Rakaposhi viewpoint). Arrive Karimabad, Hunza. Evening Eagle's Nest viewpoint for sunset.
Baltit Fort, Altit Fort & Ganish Village
Full Hunza heritage day. Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, old Karimabad bazaar, Ganish ancient village.
Attabad Lake, Passu Cones & Hussaini Bridge
Attabad Lake boat ride. Passu Cones photography. Hussaini Bridge crossing.
Khunjerab Pass (4,800m) Day Trip
Drive to Khunjerab Pass (China border). Marco Polo sheep spotting.
Hunza → Gilgit → Fly to Skardu
Fly Gilgit–Skardu (30 min, weather dependent) or drive via KKH variant.
Skardu — Kharpocho Fort & Kachura Lakes
Kharpocho Fort, Lower and Upper Kachura Lakes. Shangrila boat ride.
Deosai National Park
Full day on the world's 2nd highest plateau. Brown Bear spotting, Sheosar Lake.
Satpara Lake & Shigar Valley
Satpara Lake, Satpara Buddha. Drive to Shigar Fort.
Khaplu Palace & Kharmang Valley
Drive to Khaplu, visit the magnificent royal palace. Manthoka Waterfall.
Free Day Skardu or Optional Trekking
Free morning for last adventures. Optional short hike or village walk.
Skardu → Islamabad — Farewell
Flight back to Islamabad. Farewell dinner at top Pakistani restaurant.
Can this be split into smaller trips?
Yes — we offer the Hunza Valley Tour (7 days) and Skardu Heritage Tour (7 days) as separate packages, or the two can be combined into this Grand Tour.
Is this suitable for older travellers?
Yes. All transport is comfortable private vehicle, accommodation is good quality hotels, and there is no strenuous physical activity required. The only optional physical section is Fairy Meadows (moderate walk).
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$1,018 USD · 4–5 persons
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3-star hotels & clean guesthouses. En-suite bathrooms.
Includes guide, all meals, permits & accommodation.
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💳 Flexible Payment Plan
Full refund if cancelled 60+ days before departure.
Travel Insurance — Mandatory for Expeditions
Comprehensive cover including helicopter evacuation to 6,000m required for K2, Gondogoro La, and all expedition routes.
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