About This Tour
Hunza is the kind of place that stays with you long after you have left. Perched high on the Karakoram Highway, surrounded by some of the most dramatic peaks on the planet, it is a valley where ancient watchtowers stand above terraced apricot orchards, where glaciers pour down into a lake so turquoise it looks painted, and where the local people welcome every guest with a warmth that is genuinely rare.
This private tour is shaped entirely around your group. We handle all transport from Lahore, arrange comfortable accommodation at every stage, and pair you with a local guide who grew up knowing these valleys intimately. Whether you want to walk the old Silk Road paths, sit by Attabad Lake as the light shifts across the water, or simply breathe in the clean mountain air, we build the days around what matters most to you.
Tour Highlights
Attabad Lake
A strikingly turquoise lake formed after a 2010 landslide — one of Pakistan's most photographed spots.
Rakaposhi Viewpoint
A direct, unobstructed view of the 7,788m Rakaposhi peak from the roadside — simply breathtaking.
Baltit Fort
A 700-year-old fort above Karimabad village with sweeping views down the entire Hunza Valley.
Khunjerab Pass
The world's highest paved international border crossing at 4,693m, on the China–Pakistan frontier.
Eagle's Nest Viewpoint
The best panoramic viewpoint in all of Hunza, overlooking the valley from high above at sunset.
Passu Cones
Jagged cathedral-like rock spires that rise sharply from the valley floor — an iconic Hunza image.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We depart Lahore and drive to Islamabad, then head north along the Karakoram Highway — arguably the most spectacular road in the world. The drive winds alongside the roaring Indus River, through narrow gorges and past ancient rock carvings, before arriving in Gilgit. A short rest and dinner in Gilgit before continuing to Hunza the following morning.
- Depart Lahore — Karakoram Highway drive
- Indus River views and roadside rock carvings
- Arrival in Gilgit, hotel check-in
- Overnight: Gilgit
After breakfast we continue north to Hunza, stopping at the Rakaposhi viewpoint where a roadside chai and an unobstructed view of the 7,788m peak await. On arrival in Karimabad, we check into the hotel and take an afternoon walk through the village. The views from your room window alone are worth the journey.
- Rakaposhi viewpoint stop with chai
- Arrival in Karimabad, Hunza
- Afternoon village walk
- Overnight: Hunza (Karimabad)
A full day exploring the history and viewpoints of Hunza. We visit Baltit Fort in the morning, whose galleries trace 700 years of the Mir's dynasty. After lunch in Karimabad, we drive up to Eagle's Nest for what most visitors consider the single best view in all of Hunza — the entire valley laid out below as the sun drops behind the peaks.
- Baltit Fort — heritage museum and valley views
- Altit Fort — older and wilder than Baltit
- Traditional lunch in Karimabad
- Eagle's Nest viewpoint at sunset
We drive north to Attabad Lake, where the startlingly blue water stretches between cliffs and snow-capped walls. A short boat ride across the lake is highly recommended. We continue to Passu, where the famous Cones — jagged rock towers that look like something from another planet — rise beside the road. An optional walk onto the Passu Glacier is available for those who want it.
- Attabad Lake boat crossing
- Passu Cones viewpoint and photography
- Optional Passu Glacier walk
- Roadside lunch with mountain views
An optional but unmissable day trip to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m — the highest paved international border crossing in the world, connecting Pakistan and China. The landscape up here is totally different: open, treeless and wind-swept, with yaks grazing beside the road and snow on the ground even in summer. A rare and memorable experience.
- Drive to Khunjerab Pass (4,693m)
- Pakistan–China border crossing marker
- Yak sightings and high-altitude scenery
- Return to Hunza for final evening dinner
After a final breakfast in Karimabad with the mountains as your backdrop, we begin the return journey to Lahore. An optional overnight stop in Gilgit or Chilas can be arranged if you prefer a more relaxed return.
- Final breakfast in Karimabad
- Drive back along the KKH
- Optional overnight stop in Gilgit
- Arrival Lahore — tour complete
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All transport (Lahore Islamabad – Skardundash; Skardu – Islamabad)
- ✓ 4–6 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- ✓ Daily breakfast and selected meals
- ✓ Dedicated English-speaking local guide
- ✓ All sightseeing and entry fees
- ✓ Deosai camping (tents, sleeping bags, meals)
- ✓ 4x4 jeep for off-road excursions
- ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout
✗ Not Included
- ✗ Flights to/from Lahore
- ✗ Domestic airfare Islamabad–Skardu (if chosen)
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal shopping & souvenirs
- ✗ Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- ✗ Tips for guide and driver
- ✗ Any costs due to weather delays
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