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Fly into Skardu and step straight into the heart of the Karakoram. This five-day escape combines the best of two worlds — the turquoise lakes and ancient forts of Hunza, and the raw drama of Khunjerab Pass, Baskochi Meadows, Attabad Lake, Passu Glacier, and Shigar Fort. Fly both ways and spend every moment exploring, not driving.

Best Western Premier Hunza
Deluxe StayKarimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
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Transfer to your departure airport for the early morning flight to Skardu. On arrival, drive straight to the serene Upper Kachura Lake for a short visit, then head to the famous Shangrila Resort for lunch before the drive north to Hunza. Arrive and check in to your hotel by evening.
Islamabad International Airport
07:00 am pickup → 09:00 am flight to Skardu
Skardu Airport
Arrival 10:00 am
Upper Kachura Lake
Visit 11:00 am
Shangrila Resort
Lunch 12:30 pm
Hunza
Hotel check-in 07:30 pm

Best Western Premier Hunza
Deluxe StayKarimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
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A full day in Hunza's most iconic sites. Morning tour of the 700-year-old Baltit Fort, then on to Altit Fort and its Royal Gardens. After lunch at Kha Basi, explore the 400-year-old house in Altit village. Late afternoon drive up to Eagles Nest for sunset over Rakaposhi, then an evening stroll through Cafe De Hunza and Baltit Market.
Baltit Fort
Visit 10:00 am
Altit Fort & Royal Gardens
Visit 12:30 pm
Kha Basi
Lunch 02:30 pm
400 Years Old House, Altit
Village walk 03:30 pm
Eagles Nest
Sunset 06:00 pm
Cafe De Hunza & Baltit Market
Evening stroll 08:00 pm

Sapphire Hunza
Deluxe StayAttabad Lake, Gojal, Hunza
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An epic day starting with a drive to Khunjerab Pass (4,693m) on the China border. Return to Passu for lunch at Yak Grill and apricot cake at Glacier Breeze, then hike to the Baskochi Meadows (Ainabad) for aerial views over Attabad Lake at sunset. Descend to Attabad for dinner and overnight at the lake.
Khunjerab Pass
4,693m — China border 12:00 pm
Yak Grill & Glacier Breeze, Passu
Lunch & apricot cake 03:30 pm
Baskochi Meadows (Ainabad)
Hike 04:30 pm
Attabad Lake viewpoint
Aerial view & sunset 05:30 pm
Moksha Restaurant
Dinner 08:00 pm
Attabad Lake
Hotel check-in 10:00 pm

Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
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Morning boat ride on the turquoise Attabad Lake, then hike to the snout of Passu Glacier. Stop at Borith Lake and a second visit to Glacier Breeze for lunch, then cross the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge. Drive south to Shigar, pausing at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint and the Collision Point of Tectonic Plates on the Old Silk Route before checking in to your hotel.
Attabad Lake
Boating 09:00 am
Passu Glacier
Hike 11:00 am
Borith Lake
Short stop 01:30 pm
Glacier Breeze, Passu
Lunch & apricot cake 02:30 pm
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Visit 04:00 pm
Rakaposhi View Point
Short stop 06:00 pm
Collision Point of Tectonic Plates
Old Silk Route 06:30 pm
Shigar
Hotel check-in 10:30 pm
After breakfast at Shigar, visit the beautifully restored Shigar Fort, then head to the Shigar Desert for optional activities. Drive to Skardu Airport for the afternoon flight back to Islamabad. Drop-off at hotel or given location by evening.
Shigar Fort
Visit 09:30 am
Shigar Desert
Motor-gliding, quad bike & jeep safari (own expense) 11:00 am
Skardu Airport
Arrival 01:00 pm, flight 02:00 pm
Islamabad International Airport
Arrival 03:00 pm, drop-off 03:30 pm