Day 01
Islamabad: Arrival at Islamabad Airport. Transfer to hotel and short city orientation.
Day 02
Islamabad – Skardu (2350m): Morning flight to Skardu with aerial views of Nanga Parbat and K2. Visit Upper Kachura Lake, Shangrila Lake, and Buddha Rock.
Day 03
Skardu Exploration: Day for trek preparation. Visit Kharpocho Fort, Sadpara Lake, and Skardu Bazaar.
Day 04
Skardu – Khaplu (3 hrs, 2600m): Drive through Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Manthokha Waterfall. Stay at hotel.
Day 05
Khaplu – Machulu (1 hr, 2700m): Visit historic Chaqchan Mosque, Surmo viewpoint, and Machulu cones. Overnight at local rest house.
Day 06
Machulu – Khardeybrouq (3 hrs trek, 3100m): Trek begins towards Khardeybrook, a beautiful summer pasture with stunning valley views.
Day 07
Khardeybrouq – Qulibrangsa – Machulu La (4847m): Trek to Machulu La top with breathtaking views of K2, Mashabrum, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II, and Nanga Parbat. Return to Khardeybrouq for overnight.
Day 08
Khardeybrouq – Machulu – Hushe: Easy descent to Machulu village and drive to Hushe Valley, surrounded by towering peaks.
Day 09
Hushe – Skardu (6 hrs): Visit Hushe village, meet locals including mountaineer Little Karim, and drive back to Skardu.
Day 10
Skardu – Deosai – Astore Rama (8 hrs): Drive across Deosai Plains with stops at Sadpara Lake, Bara Pani, and Sheosar Lake. Overnight at Rama.
Day 11
Astore – Gilgit (4 hrs): Drive to Gilgit, stop at the confluence of the Karakoram, Himalaya & Hindukush ranges. Visit local bazaar and suspension bridge.
Day 12
Gilgit – Hunza (3 hrs): Drive to Hunza Valley with a stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint. Stay at hotel in Karimabad.
Day 13
Hunza Exploration: Visit Baltit and Altit Forts, a local café, and explore Hunza culture and landscapes.
Day 14
Hunza – Khunjerab Pass – Passu (8 hrs): Day trip to Khunjerab Pass (4750m). Visit Attabad Lake, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and Passu Cones.
Day 15
Passu – Gilgit or Chilas (3–7 hrs): Return journey to Gilgit for flight or drive to Chilas depending on weather. End of services.