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4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu

4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu
4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu
4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu
4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu
4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu
4-Day Hunza: Khunjerab Pass, Attabad Lake & Passu

About this tour

Starts in

Starts in Islamabad

Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad

Duration

4 days

Age range

For ages 18 to 60

Best suited for the specified ages

Language

Guided in Urdu

Led by experienced local guides

Cancellation

Cancellation options

Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.

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Details

A 4-day private couple escape to Hunza Valley by air flying from Islamabad to Gilgit and back, with no long road journey required. Day 1 arrives in Gilgit, stops at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint and heads s...

Places covered

GilgitHunzaDuikarEagle's NestAttabad LakeKhunjerab PassPassu

Highlights

  • Domestic flights between Islamabad and Gilgit both ways
  • Rakaposhi Viewpoint on the drive into Hunza
  • Altit Fort and Baltit Fort with guided historical tours and entry tickets included
  • Duikar (Eagle's Nest) panoramic viewpoint over the full breadth of Hunza Valley
  • Boat ride across Attabad Lake with boating charges included
  • Passu Glacier viewpoint and Passu Cones on the Karakoram Highway
  • Hussaini Suspension Bridge in Upper Hunza
  • Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, the highest paved international border crossing in the world
  • Choice of luxury or deluxe hotels at both Hunza and Gilgit

What's Included

IncludedReturn domestic air tickets between Islamabad and Gilgit
IncludedPrivate transport in Toyota Corolla from Gilgit Airport throughout
IncludedExperienced driver with fuel and all road tolls covered
IncludedHotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
IncludedDaily breakfast at the hotel
IncludedEnglish-speaking guide throughout
IncludedEntry tickets and guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort
IncludedAll entry tickets and parking fees

Itinerary

Day 1Fly to Gilgit and Drive to Hunza

Depart Islamabad at 7:00 AM on the domestic flight to Gilgit, arriving at approximately 8:00 AM. Meet your guide at Gilgit Airport and drive directly to Hunza Valley. Tea stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint on the way. Arrive in Hunza, explore Karimabad Bazaar and enjoy free time to relax and take in the surroundings. Overnight stay in Hunza.

Day 2Hunza Valley: Forts, Eagle's Nest and Attabad Lake

Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort covering their history and cultural significance. Explore Karimabad Bazaar. Drive up to Duikar for a panoramic bird's-eye view over the entire Hunza Valley and surrounding snow-capped peaks. Continue to Attabad Lake for a boat ride across its vivid turquoise waters. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Hunza.

Day 3Khunjerab Pass and Upper Hunza, then Drive to Gilgit

Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Drive north along the Karakoram Highway. Stop at the Passu Glacier viewpoint. Continue with stops at Passu Cones, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and through Khunjerab National Park. Arrive at Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m — the highest paved international border crossing in the world on the Pakistan-China border. Return drive to Gilgit in the evening. Overnight stay in Gilgit.

Day 4Fly back to Islamabad

Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Checkout and transfer to Gilgit Airport. Domestic flight back to Islamabad. Arrive at Islamabad International Airport. Tour ends.

Helpful answers

Yes. Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad and Gilgit for both persons are included in the package.

Gilgit flights are weather-dependent and cancellations are common. If the flight is cancelled, the operator will arrange an alternative road transfer. Please factor this into any onward travel plans from Islamabad.

Yes. Entry tickets to Altit Fort, Baltit Fort and all attractions, plus boating charges at Attabad Lake, are all included. No extra payments are required at the gates or the lake.

Daily breakfast is included at all hotels. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense throughout. Your guide can recommend the best local options at each stop.

What to know

  • Both domestic flights are included. Gilgit flights are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation
  • Three hotel categories are available at Hunza and two at Gilgit
  • Khunjerab Pass is seasonal and subject to road and border conditions
  • Temperatures at Khunjerab Pass can be very cold even in summer. A warm jacket is essential
  • Entry tickets to Altit Fort, Baltit Fort and all attractions are included
  • Mobile network can be weak in Upper Hunza and near Khunjerab. Carry a power bank
  • Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity: Khunjerab Pass reaches 4,693m
  • Those with a rigid schedule who cannot accommodate a potential Gilgit flight cancellation
  • Original CNIC (mandatory)
  • Warm jacket and layers for Khunjerab Pass which can be very cold even in summer
  • Comfortable walking shoes for fort visits and the Karimabad Bazaar
  • Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen: UV intensity increases significantly at altitude
  • Personal medications
  • Sufficient cash for meals, personal expenses and tips
  • Camera and power bank
  • Refillable water bottle

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