6-Day Fly-In Tour: Hunza, Khunjerab & Skardu
6-Day Fly-In Tour: Hunza, Khunjerab & Skardu
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
6 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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A 6-day private honeymoon escape to the north by air, covering Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza and Shigar Valley in one continuous journey. Flying directly into Skardu, Day 1 visits Upper Kachura Lake, Shangril...
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Highlights
Return domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu- Upper Kachura Lake boat ride and Shangrila Resort
- Rakaposhi Viewpoint on the drive into Hunza
- Altit Fort and Baltit Fort with guided tours and entry tickets included
- Eagle's Nest sunset at Duikar with a panoramic view over Hunza Valley
- Boat ride across Attabad Lake included
- Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, the highest paved international border crossing
- Three Mountain Ranges convergence point and Nanga Parbat Viewpoint on the KKH
What's Included
Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad and SkarduPrivate transport in Toyota 5-Door Prado JeepExperienced driver-guide with fuel and all road tolls coveredHotel accommodation on twin or double sharing basisDaily breakfast at the hotelComplimentary water bottles during travelGuided tours and entry tickets for Altit Fort and Baltit FortEntry tickets for Khunjerab National Park and Deosai National ParkItinerary
Fly to Skardu and meet your guide at the airport. Drive towards Kachura Valley and visit Upper Kachura Lake for a boat ride and leisurely time by the water. Explore Shangrila Resort and the scenic Souq Valley. Continue to Gilgit and check in. Overnight stay in Gilgit.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Drive to Hunza with a tea stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Arrive in Hunza and take guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort. Explore Karimabad Bazaar. Drive up to Eagle's Nest at Duikar for the sunset panorama over the full breadth of Hunza Valley. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Depart for Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m on the Pakistan-China border. Enjoy the dramatic Karakoram landscapes along the way with stops at Attabad Lake for a boat ride, Passu and Khunjerab National Park. Arrive at the Khunjerab Pass for a short stop at the border. Return to Hunza in the evening. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Depart for Shigar with a stop at the Three Mountain Ranges convergence point where the Karakoram, Hindukush and Himalaya meet, and the Nanga Parbat Viewpoint. Arrive in Shigar Valley and check in. Overnight stay in Shigar.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Visit Shigar Fort, a 420-year-old royal fort of the former Amacha dynasty, beautifully restored as one of Pakistan's finest heritage sites. Continue to the Sarfaranga White Desert and Blind Lake. In the evening, walk along the Shigar River through the cherry gardens — one of the most peaceful and romantic spots in Baltistan. Overnight stay in Skardu area.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Skardu Airport as per flight schedule. Fly back to Islamabad. Tour ends on arrival.
Helpful answers
Yes. Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad and Skardu for both persons are included.
Skardu flights are weather-dependent and cancellations are common. If the flight is cancelled, the operator will advise on alternatives including a road transfer. Please factor potential delays into any onward international travel plans.
Yes. Boat rides at Attabad Lake and Upper Kachura Lake, guided tours and entry tickets for Altit and Baltit Forts, and entry tickets for Khunjerab National Park and Deosai National Park are all included.
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. Skardu flights are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation
- Multiple hotel categories are available at each destination
- Khunjerab Pass is seasonal and subject to road and border conditions
- Temperatures at Khunjerab Pass can be very cold even in spring
- Entry tickets for all forts, Khunjerab National Park and Deosai National Park are included
- Mobile network can be weak in Shigar and parts of Upper Hunza
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity: Khunjerab Pass reaches 4,693m
- Those with a rigid schedule who cannot accommodate a potential Skardu flight cancellation
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm jacket and layers for Khunjerab Pass and Shigar, which are cold especially at night
- Comfortable walking shoes for fort visits and Shigar Valley
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen: UV is intense at altitude
- Personal medications
- Sufficient cash for meals, personal expenses and tips
- Camera and power bank
- Refillable water bottle
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1 Adults