8-Day Hunza, Naltar & Besham Tour
8-Day Hunza, Naltar & Besham Tour
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
8 days
For ages 16 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in Urdu
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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Eventica Travels
Details
An 8-day private road trip covering the best of Gilgit-Baltistan — from the historic forts and cherry blossoms of Central Hunza, to the turquoise waters of Attabad Lake, the dramatic suspension bridge...
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Places covered
Highlights
Altit Fort, Baltit Fort and Royal Garden in Central Hunza- Hopar Valley and Hopar Glacier day trip
- Attabad Lake — one of Pakistan's most striking turquoise lakes
- Hussaini or Rainbow Suspension Bridge and Passu Cones in Upper Hunza
- Naltar Valley's famous coloured lakes via 4x4 Prado
- Three Mountain Junction — where Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalayas meet
- Rakaposhi viewpoint on the Karakoram Highway
- Khanpur Lake stopover on the return to Islamabad
- Full private tour — just your group, your vehicle, your pace
What's Included
AC transport throughout in Toyota Corolla (2–3 persons) or larger vehicle for bigger groupsProfessional driver7 nights hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (as per hotel policy)Room heating (as per hotel policy)4x4 (1990–92 model) Prado for Naltar ValleyAll fuel expenses, toll taxes and parking feesDriver's food and accommodation throughout24/7 support from Eventica's operations teamItinerary
Morning pickup from your desired location or Islamabad Airport. Start the day with visits to Faisal Masjid, Pakistan Monument and Centaurus Mall before departing for Besham by afternoon. Stopover at the Mansehra rest area and Thakot Bridge. Arrive in Besham/Mansehra and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay. Estimated travel time: 5 hours.
Early morning breakfast and departure for Hunza along the Karakoram Highway. Short stops at Chilas, the Three Mountain Junction viewpoint (confluence of Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Himalayas), and Rakaposhi View Point. Arrive in Hunza by late evening, check in and overnight stay. Estimated travel time: 11–13 hours.
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day exploring Central Hunza — visit Altit Fort, Royal Garden and Baltit Fort. Stroll through Karimabad Bazaar and sample local Hunzai food and dried fruits. Optional visit to Café De Hunza. History enthusiasts can visit Ganesh Old Settlement. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Hopar Valley for leisure time amidst the valley's apple orchards and poplar trees. Visit Hopar Glacier. Return to Hunza and visit Ganesh Old Settlement if not visited on Day 3. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Early breakfast and departure by 8:30 AM — an early start is essential to cover all stops. Drive to Upper Hunza with a stopover at Attabad Lake to enjoy its striking turquoise waters. Continue to the Hussaini or Rainbow Suspension Bridge, Passu Cones viewpoint and Sost. Return to Hunza, check in and overnight stay. Note: a late departure will result in missed destinations.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Naltar Valley (approximately 2.5 hours). Transfer to a 4x4 (1990–92 model) Prado at Nomal for the 40-minute off-road drive into the valley. Spend leisure time at the famous coloured lakes — Blue Lake, Satrangi Lake — and keep an eye out for snow leopards in the area. Return to Nomal by late afternoon and continue to Gilgit. Check in and overnight stay.
Early morning breakfast and departure for Besham/Mansehra along the KKH. Short stops at Chilas and Sumer Nala on the way. Arrive in Besham/Mansehra by late evening and overnight stay. Estimated travel time: 10 hours.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Islamabad with a stopover at Khanpur Lake for optional water sports — parasailing, boating and more (not included). Continue to Islamabad and drop-off at your desired location or airport by evening. Estimated travel time: 5 hours.
Helpful answers
The drive from Islamabad to Hunza takes 11–13 hours in one go, which is exhausting and unsafe to do in a single stretch. Breaking it up with a Besham overnight on both legs makes the journey far more comfortable.
Yes! Group pricing varies by size and vehicle. Use the Chat feature to send us your group size and travel dates and we'll put together a custom tour for you.
Yes — Deluxe and Superior Deluxe hotel upgrades are available as add-ons. Select when booking or ask us via Chat.
The water in Hunza has a dark or milky appearance due to natural silicate minerals that dissolve from glacial mountains. It is completely safe, healthy and meets all health standards — the locals have been drinking it for centuries.
What to know
- This is a private tour — the vehicle, itinerary and pace are exclusive to your group
- Pickup from your desired location in Islamabad. Driver details are shared one day before departure
- Day 5 requires an early departure by 8:30 AM — a late start will result in missed destinations
- The water in Hunza appears dark due to natural silicate minerals from glacial runoff
- Twin sharing rooms are available for married couples (Nikkah Nama or CNIC copy required)
- Twin sharing rooms are available for two females, two males, or siblings
- Triple or quad sharing will include mattress sleeping arrangements for some guests
- The AC or heater in the vehicle will be turned off on steep mountain sections to prevent overheating
- If any spot is inaccessible, the operations team will arrange an alternate plan
- For groups larger than 3, pricing varies — use the Chat feature to request a custom tour
- Guests unable to manage long driving days — Day 2 involves 11–13 hours on the road
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity or respiratory conditions
- Those who cannot manage without ATM access for several days
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm layers — temperatures vary significantly between Besham, Hunza and Naltar
- Comfortable walking or trekking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen — high-altitude UV is intense
- Personal toiletries and a reusable water bottle
- Essential medications — road sickness medicine, Panadol and Flagyl recommended
- Cash for personal expenses, meals and activities — ATMs are very limited beyond Gilgit
- Power bank
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