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Karakorum Highway (Old Silk Route) Trip -12 Days

5.0(4 reviews)Islamabad, PakistanOperated by Hunza Trek & Tours
  • Duration12 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

As experienced, young and expert Tour Operators based in Hunza Valley. We believe in Services, Hospitality and Experience. Keen to teach and learn (Apart from Holidays, Travelling is an oppertunity to learn, teach and explore).We use to make our guests visit local school voluntarily. We spare time for our guest to meet and great local community as well.

Day-by-day itinerary

12 days12 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Pick up from New Islamabad International Airport and Transfer to Hotel
  1. The Centaurus

    1 Jinnah Avenue, F-8, Islamabad, Pakistan

    1 hourAdmission included

    According to the Flight Timings Dinner at Centaurus (If flight arrives late night) Explore and Visit around (If flight arrives at/after afternoon)

Accommodation: Our designated Hotel/Guest House

Day 2Islamabad to Chilas
  1. Karakoram Highway

    Gilgit, Pakistan

    12 hoursAdmission included

    Breakfast at 6am in staying hotel, will move towards Chillas on 7am through Motorway and Karakorum Highway, The places in way are Mansehra, Abbottabad, Batgram, Besham and etc. till Chillas.

Accommodation: Overnight at Chillas in Shangri-La Resort.

Day 3Chilas to Distt Ghizer
  1. Indus-Gilgit Confluence

    Pakistan

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Breakfast at Hotel in the morning and we will move towards Ghizer and will have lunch at Resham Restaurant -Jaglot. Reach Gahkuch for overnight stay. Visit World’s highest mountain ranges and their junction Nanga Parbat View Point (If weather clear) Junction of Gilgit and Skardu (Indus Rivers)

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Green Palace Hotel.

Day 4Phander Valley, Ghizer Distt
  1. Phander Lake

    Phander, Pakistan

    10 hoursAdmission included

    After Breakfast at Hotel will move towards Phander Valley to Visit Phander Lake, Wander and Leisure, Photography. Visit Gupis Valley, Incredible Landscapes and scenic bridges along the way. Get back to Gilgit.

Accommodation: Overnight at PTDC Gilgit.

Day 5Phander to Hunza Valley
  1. Hunza Valley

    Karimabad, Gilgit, 15750, Pakistan

    10 hoursAdmission included

    After breakfast at Hotel and will move to Hunza Valley. Visit Old Silk Route View Point Short Stop and Lunch on Rakasposhi View Point Visit Baltit fort

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hunza Continental Palace.

Day 6Hunza Valley (Karimabad) to China Border
  1. 1 hour

    After Breakfast at Hotel will move towards Khunjarab Pass. Visit Attabad Lake Passu Cones and Lunch at Passu Tourist Lounge. Sost Market Hussaini Suspension Bridge Get back to Atta'abad

Accommodation: Overnight at Eden Lake View Hotel

Day 7Atta'abad to Hooper Valley
  1. Hoper Glacier, NAGAR

    322 Randall Rd, Hopar, Pakistan

    2 hoursAdmission included

    After Breakfast will move towards Hooper Valley. Trek to Glacier and get back to Hunza to visit Ganish Village (1000 years old and first settlement of Hunza) Atit Fort (900 years old and considered as World Wonder in 2017) Dukair (The top most area of Hunza to can have best view of Rakasposhi, Diran, Golden, Ulter and Lady Finger Peaks-Famously known as Sun Set and Rise View Point as well).

Accommodation: Kareem Guest House / Eagle Nest Hotel - Dukair

Day 8Rest Day
  1. Hunza Valley

    Karimabad, Gilgit, 15750, Pakistan

    1 day

    Walking tour around Villages, Meet and Greet Local Community, Wander, Leisure, Fun and Photography. Hunza Traditional Music and Dinner with Traditional Dishes

Accommodation: Overnight at Hunza Continental Palace

Day 9Visit Sumayar Nagar Valley
  1. 2 hoursAdmission included

    Jeep ride to Sumayar after breakfast in Hotel –Nagar Valley. Visit Mamu Har / Sumayar Bar View Point of Diran Peak View of Colorful Hunza from Nagar

Accommodation: Osho Thang Minapin Nagar

Day 10Hunza Valley to Chilas
  1. Rakaposhi View Point

    Rposhi hunza valley, Ghulmet, 15650, Pakistan

    10 hoursAdmission included

    After breakfast at Hotel will move towards Chilas –Visit in the way Gilgit City. Famous Market –NLI Bazar

Accommodation: Overnight Stay at Shangri-La Resort

Day 11Chilas to Islamabad
  1. 12 hoursAdmission included

    After Breakfast at Hotel will move back to Islamabad. Visit in the way Shatiyal Bazar (An Archeological Site)

Accommodation: Overnight at De Pallazo Hotel

Day 12Islamabad- Airport Transfer(Drop off)
  1. Faisal Mosque

    Shah Faisal Ave, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

    1 hourAdmission included

    After Breakfast will explore Islamabad City. Faisal Mosque Pakistan Monument Margallah Hills Note: Make sure the activities on this day are subjected to Flight Timings.

Accommodation: Nil

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 12 hours before the departure time.

Start

We will be at Airport at the time of arrival of guest.After checking out from custom and Immigration, our designated tour guide/tour operator meet you at gate.Pick you up and transfer to our designated hotel in Islamabad

End / drop-off

We will be at Airport at the time of arrival of guest.After checking out from custom and Immigration, our designated tour guide/tour operator meet you at gate.Pick you up and transfer to our designated hotel in Islamabad

Pickup locations1

Airports1

  • Islamabad Intl AirportIslamabad, Pakistan
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

New Islamabad International Airport

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Boating
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Soft Drinks with Lunch and Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast

Not included

  • WiFi on board
  • Use of bicycle
  • International Flight Tickets
  • Anything not mentioned above

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (2–8), Adult (18–90)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per traveler
Local time zone
Asia/Karachi
Product code
145944P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Passport expiry date
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 54 reviews
  • 54

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (4).

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