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North Pakistan

Hunza / Skardu also known as Valleys & Heritage

A single northern route run across three seasons, summer greens, spring cherry blossom, and the gold of autumn. The classic introduction to Hunza, Skardu and the Karakoram.

Difficulty
2 / 10
Leisurely
Max elevation
3,000m / 9,842ft
Trip length
11 days
Three seasonal departures
North PakistanSummer
Cherry BlossomsSpring
Colours of AutumnAutumn
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On this journey

Photography creditsDuikar Eagles Nest Viewpoint · Photo: Alllexxxis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Autumn Morning Karimabad · Photo: AdnanKakazai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Altit Fort Karimabad · Photo: Majidafridi2003, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Baltit Fort in Autumn · Photo: AdnanKakazai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Karakoram Highway near Passu · Photo: mhtoori, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Hunza Valley Autumn from Altit Fort · Photo: Shahbaz Aslam, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Royal Garden Altit Fort Spring · Photo: Asmar Hussain, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Day by day

Itinerary

A sample outline. Final itineraries are tailored to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Islamabad

Day 2

Drive the Karakoram Highway

Day 3

Karimabad and Baltit Fort

Day 4

Attabad Lake and Hussaini Bridge

Day 5

Passu and Gulmit

Day 6

Duikar sunrise

Day 7

Skardu

Day 8

Sarfaranga cold desert

Day 9

Depart

What's included

  • Accommodation throughout
  • Ground transport and transfers
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Permits where required
  • Breakfast daily
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses and tips

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