Hunza Valley Overland

Welcome to Islamabad, Pakistan! Meet your guide and/or group leader at the airport and head to your hotel for an introduction and tour briefing. Spend the evening sightseeing in the capital city of Islamabad and enjoy a fantastic dinner with an even better view at the Monal Restaurant in Margalla Hills. Spend a comfortable night in the hotel

Get an early start today for the long ride to Chilas. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned van or coach along the amazing Karakorum Highway. Take in the spectacular scenery as you follow the Indus River through steep gorges all the way to Chilas. Don’t miss the views as you cross the Babusar Pass (4,173 m / 13,691 ft), which is quite an experience. If the Babusar Pass is not safe to cross, you will get to Chilas via the Naran Valley which follows the Kunhar River through lush green valleys and also offers majestic mountain scenery. When you arrive in Chilas, you’ll notice that though it is on the banks of the Indus River, it is a dry, barren place. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel and enjoy the amazing panoramic vistas from Chilas.

Continue on the Karakorum Highway from Chilas to Karimabad in the Hunza Valley. You’ll understand why this amazing road is often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World. You’ll see some of the most incredible mountain scenery in the world, including clear views of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m / 26,660 ft) and Rakaposhi (7,788 m / 25,551 ft), as well as the point where the mighty Karakorum, Hindu Kush, and Himalaya mountain ranges meet. After arriving in Karimabad, visit a local bazaar and experience the local hospitality.

Another early morning today as you continue along the Karakorum Highway toward the Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m / 15,397 ft). Along the way, you’ll get a preview of the brilliantly blue Attabad Lake, where you will get to spend more time tomorrow. This relatively new lake was formed as a result of a catastrophic landslide in 2010 that dammed the Hunza River about 10 km upstream from Karimabad. Take in more spectacular sights during the journey, such as the hanging Passu Glacier and the massive Batura Glacier, which is 57 km long and ranks among the world’s longest non-polar glaciers. You will also see the majestic Passu Cones, also known as Tupopdan (6,106 m / 20,033 ft). As the road takes you through the lovely towns of Gulmit and Sost, you will be warmly welcomed by the local townspeople. Finally, you’ll arrive at the Khunjerab Pass, the highest point on the Karakorum Highway, which also marks the border between Pakistan and China. Spend a wonderful afternoon here, then travel to Passu to spend the night in a hotel with more incredible views of the Passu Glacier and the Passu Cones.

Today you’ll enjoy the morning visit to Passu Suspension bridge and drive to Attaabad Lake to enjoy this beautiful location by boating or jet-skiing.

Enjoy the morning visit to Hopper Glacier, Hopper valley and the afternoon visit to Baltit and Altit Fort. In the evening, you’ll be taken to Duiker valley and a beautiful viewpoint to see the sunset and sunrise over the beautiful mountains in the surroundings of Hunza.

Today is a long day. You’ll enjoy a drive back to Naran via Babusar Pass 4173 or via Karakorum highway to Besham. Even though the distance is long (355km), the surrounding views are definitely worth the drive regardless of the road taken!

Today you’ll return to Islamabad. Visit the Taxila Museum along the route!

Sadly, your time on the Hunza Valley overland tour has come to an end. After breakfast, your group leader and/or guide will assist you in your transfer to the Islamabad airport for your return flight.