Itinerary
🚙 Day 01: Islamabad to Chilas
Drive through Taxila’s ancient ruins and Mansehra towards Chilas via the Karakoram Highway. Overnight stay at Shangrila Chilas.
🚙 Day 02: Chilas – Raikot – Tato – Fairy Meadows
Drive to Raikot Bridge, take 4x4 jeeps to Tato, then hike (3–4 hrs) to Fairy Meadows. Overnight at Fairy Meadows Cottages with a view of Nanga Parbat.
🥾 Day 03: Fairy Meadows – Bayal Camp – Fairy Meadows
Full-day hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp via Bayal, enjoy mountain views, and return to Fairy Meadows for overnight stay.
🚙 Day 04: Fairy Meadows – Gilgit – Karimabad (Hunza)
Trek back to Tato, drive to Gilgit and onward to Hunza. Enroute visit the meeting point of Karakoram, Himalaya & Hindukush ranges. Overnight at Hunza.
🏞️ Day 05: Karimabad – Hoper Valley – Karimabad
Visit Hoper Glacier, walk through the valley, explore Baltit Fort & Altit Village, and enjoy sunset views from Duikar. Overnight in Hunza.
🚙 Day 06: Hunza – Khunjerab Pass – Gulmit
Day trip to Khunjerab Pass with stops at Attabad Lake, Passu Cones & Hussaini Bridge. Return to Gulmit for overnight stay.
🚙 Day 07: Gulmit – Skardu
Drive along Indus River towards Skardu, enjoying scenic mountain views. Overnight stay at Ghangchan House or similar.
🏞️ Day 08: Skardu – Shangrila – Upper Kachura – Shigar – Skardu
Visit Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort & Amburik Mosque. Return to Skardu for overnight.
🚙 Day 09: Skardu – Khaplu
Drive to Khaplu via Keris Junction (Indus & Shyok Rivers). Visit Khaplu Palace, Chaqchan Mosque & Hanjoor Valley viewpoint. Overnight at Karakoram Lodge.
🚙 Day 10: Khaplu – Skardu
Morning visit Thoqsi Khar ruins, enjoy panoramic views of Khaplu, then return to Skardu with a stop at Manthokha Waterfall. Overnight in Skardu.
✈️ Day 11: Skardu – Islamabad
Transfer to Skardu Airport for flight to Islamabad (weather permitting).
🏙️ Day 12: Islamabad City Tour
Explore Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum & Daman-e-Koh viewpoint. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
🛍️ Day 13: Islamabad – Departure
Morning visit to Rawalpindi Raja Bazaar for local shopping. Transfer to airport for onward flight.