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5 Days Hunza Valley Tour from Islamabad
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7 Days Hunza, Khunjerab Pass & Naltar Valley Tour
7 days / 6 nightsIslamabad – Chilas – Karimabad – Khunjerab – Naltar – Chilas – IslamabadMax 20 peopleMay to OctoberEasyMax altitude 4,693 m at Khunjerab Pass
The complete Hunza trip — the valley, the border pass and Naltar's coloured lakes.
Overview
This is the Hunza trip we recommend when someone has a full week. Seven days covers the valley properly, adds Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 m — the highest paved border crossing in the world — and includes a full jeep day in Naltar Valley, which most itineraries leave out entirely.
Naltar is the reason to choose this over the six-day version. Ninety minutes of jeep track from Gilgit brings you to pine forest and three lakes whose colour changes with the light. It is the single best add-on in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Nothing about this itinerary is rushed. Three nights in Karimabad means you are unpacked, and the two hard driving days sit at either end where they belong.
Trip highlights
- Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 m and the Pakistan–China border
- Naltar Valley and its three coloured lakes, by jeep
- Attabad Lake, Passu Cones and Hussaini Bridge
- Baltit and Altit forts in Karimabad
- Sunrise from Duikar / Eagle's Nest
- Borith Lake and the Passu glacier
7 Days Hunza, Khunjerab Pass & Naltar Valley Tour Itinerary — day by day
Every day states its route, its driving hours and its altitude, so nothing about this trip is a surprise on the road.
- 1
Day 1 — Islamabad to Chilas
Islamabad → Besham → Dasu → Chilas
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsDinnerStayHotel Shangrila Midway House, ChilasDeparture from Islamabad at 6:00 AM, north on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus. We reach Chilas in the evening.
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Day 2 — Chilas to Karimabad
Chilas → Raikot Bridge → Juglot → Gilgit → Karimabad
Drivingabout 7 hoursAltitude1,250 m → 2,500 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Hunza Darbar, KarimabadNanga Parbat from Raikot Bridge, the three-ranges junction at Juglot, and tea below Rakaposhi at Ghulmat. Into Karimabad by late afternoon.
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Day 3 — Khunjerab Pass
Karimabad → Gulmit → Passu → Sost → Khunjerab Pass → Karimabad
Drivingabout 6 hoursAltitude2,500 m → 4,693 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Hunza Darbar, KarimabadEarly breakfast, then north along the Karakoram Highway past Attabad, Gulmit and the Passu Cones, through Sost to the border at Khunjerab. We spend about an hour at the top; the air is thin and we keep the stop short.
Note Khunjerab is usually closed by snow December to March. On those departures this day is replaced with Naltar or Hopper Glacier.
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Day 4 — Upper Hunza at a slower pace
Karimabad → Attabad → Hussaini → Borith → Passu → Duikar
Drivingabout 4 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Hunza Darbar, KarimabadBoating at Attabad, the Hussaini suspension bridge, the walk up to Borith Lake, and the Passu glacier viewpoint. Sunset at Duikar.
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Day 5 — Karimabad forts, then Gilgit
Karimabad → Altit → Baltit → Gilgit
Drivingabout 3 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Riveria, GilgitA guided morning at Altit and Baltit forts, time in the Karimabad bazaar, then a short drive down to Gilgit for the night.
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Day 6 — Naltar Valley by jeep
Gilgit → Naltar → Naltar Lakes → Gilgit → Chilas
Drivingabout 8 hours including jeep trackAltitude1,500 m → 3,200 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Shangrila Midway House, ChilasJeeps from Gilgit up the Naltar track to the pine forest and the three lakes. We come back down in the afternoon and continue to Chilas.
Note Naltar is jeep-only. The track is rough and takes about 90 minutes each way.
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Day 7 — Chilas to Islamabad
Chilas → Besham → Islamabad
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsBreakfastStay—Early start for the drive home. Arrival in Islamabad between 8:00 and 10:00 PM.
What is and is not included
Included
- Air-conditioned Toyota Coaster from Islamabad, maximum 20 passengers
- 4x4 jeeps for the Naltar Valley day
- 6 nights' accommodation in the hotels named below
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Tour leader throughout and a local guide in Karimabad
- Baltit and Altit Fort tickets and Khunjerab National Park fee
- Oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
Not included
- All lunches
- Attabad boating and water sports
- Personal shopping and tips
- Travel insurance
Hotels on this trip
| Nights | Hotel | Place | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nights 1 & 6 | Hotel Shangrila Midway House | Chilas | 3-star |
| Nights 2, 3 & 4 | Hotel Hunza Darbar | Karimabad | 3-star, valley view |
| Night 5 | Hotel Riveria | Gilgit | 3-star |
If a named hotel is genuinely unavailable we tell you before departure and move you to a property of the same or better category. We never change it silently.
Upcoming departures
| Departure | Returns | Seats left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Fri 9 Oct | 6 | PKR 62,500 | Book |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct | 13 | PKR 62,500 | Book |
| Sat 8 May 2027 | Fri 14 May | 20 | PKR 66,500 | Book |
| Sat 5 Jun 2027 | Fri 11 Jun | 20 | PKR 66,500 | Book |
Prices are per person on quad sharing. Seats shown are live at the time of publishing — confirm on WhatsApp before transferring an advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for Khunjerab Pass?
Pakistani nationals need only their CNIC. There is a Khunjerab National Park fee, which we include. Foreign nationals should carry a passport.
How will I feel at 4,693 m?
Most people feel mildly breathless and nothing more, because we go up and come straight back down rather than sleeping high. We carry oxygen. Anyone with a heart or breathing condition should speak to a doctor first.
Is Khunjerab always open?
No. Snow usually closes it from December to March, and it can close briefly at other times. On affected departures we substitute Naltar or Hopper Glacier and tell you in advance.
Why is Naltar a separate jeep day?
Because a coaster cannot get up the track. We bring in local 4x4s for the day, which is included in your price rather than charged at the trailhead.
Is this suitable for older travellers?
Generally yes, with the caveat about altitude on the Khunjerab day. There is no compulsory walking on this itinerary.
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