Luxury hotel · Islamabad
Islamabad Serena Hotel
2 nights
Hunza & the Karakoram Highway
Ten days up the Karakoram Highway to Hunza, Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass on the China border, with a night facing Nanga Parbat.
- Duration
- 10 days · 9 nights
- Group
- Private · 2–12 guests
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Pace
- Moderate
Overview
The Karakoram Highway is one of the great road journeys on earth. We drive it slowly, with stops at petroglyphs, the confluence of three mountain ranges and the best viewpoints of Rakaposhi.
Stays include a lakeside resort on Attabad Lake and a garden inn in Karimabad. Flights between Islamabad and Gilgit can be added on request to shorten the drive.
Highlights
- Sunrise over Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows
- Baltit and Altit forts in Karimabad
- Boat ride on Attabad Lake
- Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 m
- Passu Cones and the Hussaini suspension bridge
Day by day
-
1
Airport welcome and transfer. Evening drive up to Daman-e-Koh for city views.
Islamabad Serena Hotel Dinner -
2
Drive through the Kaghan Valley and over Babusar Pass (seasonal) to the Indus at Chilas.
Breakfast, Dinner -
3
A jeep ride up the Raikot road and an easy two-hour walk to the meadow. Evening light on Nanga Parbat.
Fairy Meadows Cottages All meals -
4
Optional walk towards Beyal Camp and the Nanga Parbat viewpoint, or a lazy day on the meadow.
Fairy Meadows Cottages All meals -
5
Descend and drive north past the junction of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush. Arrive in Karimabad by evening.
Hunza Serena Inn Breakfast, Dinner -
6
Guided visits to Baltit and Altit forts, then the Eagle’s Nest viewpoint for sunset over Rakaposhi and Ultar.
Hunza Serena Inn Breakfast, Dinner -
7
Boat ride on Attabad Lake, the Hussaini bridge and the Passu Cones.
Luxus Hunza Attabad Lake Resort Breakfast, Dinner -
8
A day trip to the China border at 4,693 m through Khunjerab National Park, home to Marco Polo sheep and ibex.
Luxus Hunza Attabad Lake Resort Breakfast, Dinner -
9
Gilgit to Islamabad by air (weather permitting) or a scenic drive. Farewell dinner.
Islamabad Serena Hotel Breakfast, Dinner -
10
Transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked hotels we have stayed in ourselves. Upgrades are available on request.
Mountain lodge · Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows Cottages
2 nights
Boutique hotel · Hunza Valley
Hunza Serena Inn
2 nights
Mountain lodge · Hunza Valley
Luxus Hunza Attabad Lake Resort
2 nights
Included
- Airport meet-and-greet with flower garland
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Licensed English & Punjabi-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation as listed (twin sharing)
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted
- All monument entrance fees and permits
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our Lahore and Toronto teams
Not included
- International flights
- Pakistan e-visa fee (we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Gallery
What guests say
I was nervous about travelling in Pakistan. Within an hour of landing I wasn’t. The Karakoram Highway was the best road trip of my life, and the Attabad Lake hotel was unreal.
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