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5 Days Hunza Valley Tour from Islamabad
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10 Days Hunza, Khunjerab, Skardu & Deosai Circuit
10 days / 9 nightsIslamabad – Chilas – Hunza – Khunjerab – Naltar – Skardu – Shigar – Khaplu – Deosai – IslamabadMax 18 peopleLate June to SeptemberModerateMax altitude 4,693 m at Khunjerab Pass
The full Karakoram circuit — both great valleys and the plateau between them.
Overview
This is the whole thing. Ten days covers Hunza with Khunjerab and Naltar, then across to Skardu for Shigar, Khaplu and a full Deosai crossing, with enough slack that a weather delay does not wreck the plan.
Two regions in one trip usually means rushing both. It does not here, because the two long driving days sit at the start and the end, and there are two or three nights in each valley rather than one.
It runs late June to September only, because Deosai does. Groups are capped at eighteen and it sells out early.
Trip highlights
- Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 m
- Attabad Lake, Passu Cones and the Karimabad forts
- Naltar Valley and its coloured lakes, by jeep
- Deosai plateau and Sheosar Lake at 4,114 m
- Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace
- Shangrila and the Katpana cold desert
- Sunrise at Duikar over Rakaposhi
10 Days Hunza, Khunjerab, Skardu & Deosai Circuit 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 → Chilas
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsDinnerStayChilasNorth on the Karakoram Highway from a 6:00 AM start.
- 2
Day 2 — Chilas to Karimabad
Chilas → Gilgit → Ghulmat → Karimabad
Drivingabout 7 hoursAltitude1,250 m → 2,500 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayKarimabadRaikot Bridge, Juglot and tea below Rakaposhi, into Hunza by afternoon.
- 3
Day 3 — Khunjerab Pass
Karimabad → Sost → Khunjerab → Karimabad
Drivingabout 6 hoursAltitudeup to 4,693 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayKarimabadThe run to the Chinese border and back, with the Passu Cones on the way.
Note We carry oxygen. The stop at the top is kept to about an hour.
- 4
Day 4 — Upper Hunza and the forts
Karimabad → Attabad → Hussaini → Passu → Altit → Baltit → Duikar
Drivingabout 5 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayKarimabadAttabad, Hussaini bridge and Passu in the morning, the two forts in the afternoon, sunset at Duikar.
- 5
Day 5 — Naltar Valley
Karimabad → Gilgit → Naltar → Gilgit
Drivingabout 7 hours including jeep trackAltitudeup to 3,200 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayGilgitDown to Gilgit, then jeeps up the Naltar track to the pine forest and the three lakes.
- 6
Day 6 — Gilgit to Skardu
Gilgit → Jaglot → Skardu
Drivingabout 7 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStaySkarduEast onto the Skardu road, following the Indus into Baltistan.
- 7
Day 7 — Skardu lakes and the cold desert
Skardu → Shangrila → Upper Kachura → Katpana
Drivingabout 3 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStaySkarduA lighter day. Shangrila, Upper Kachura and the Katpana dunes at sunset.
- 8
Day 8 — Shigar and Khaplu
Skardu → Shigar → Khaplu → Skardu
Drivingabout 6 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStaySkarduShigar Fort in the morning, Khaplu Palace after lunch.
- 9
Day 9 — Deosai and down to Chilas
Skardu → Deosai → Sheosar → Astore → Chilas
Drivingabout 10 hoursAltitudeup to 4,114 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayChilasThe Deosai crossing by jeep to Sheosar Lake, then down the Astore side and back onto the Karakoram Highway. A long, spectacular day.
Note Deosai is open roughly mid-June to mid-September. Outside that the route reverts via Jaglot.
- 10
Day 10 — Chilas to Islamabad
Chilas → Besham → Islamabad
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsBreakfastStay—The drive home. Arrival between 8:00 and 10:00 PM.
What is and is not included
Included
- Air-conditioned coaster from Islamabad, maximum 18 passengers
- 4x4 jeeps for Naltar and the full Deosai crossing
- 9 nights' accommodation
- 9 breakfasts and 9 dinners
- Tour leader throughout plus local guides in Karimabad and Skardu
- All fort entries, park fees and the Khunjerab National Park fee
- Oxygen cylinder and full 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 & 9 | 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 |
| Nights 6, 7 & 8 | Hotel Sehrish | Skardu | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Jun 2027 | Sun 4 Jul | 18 | PKR 98,500 | Book |
| Fri 16 Jul 2027 | Sun 25 Jul | 18 | PKR 102,500 | Book |
| Fri 13 Aug 2027 | Sun 22 Aug | 18 | PKR 102,500 | Book |
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Frequently asked questions
Is 10 days too long in a coaster?
It is 62 hours of driving over ten days, but only two of those days are long. Most days are three to seven hours with stops, and there are three nights in Hunza and three in Skardu.
Why does this only run in summer?
Because of Deosai, which is snowbound from roughly October to mid-June. Outside that window we run Hunza and Skardu as separate trips.
Can we fly one leg?
Skardu to Islamabad on the last day is the popular option and saves a twelve-hour drive. It is weather-dependent and quoted separately.
How fit do I need to be?
There is no compulsory walking beyond short strolls. The demand is tolerance for long jeep days and two days above 4,000 m.
How early should I book?
Early. There are only three departures a year and they usually fill two to three months ahead.
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