The North Tour – Hunza and Skardu

The North Tour – Hunza and Skardu
January 5, 2024

The North Tour – Hunza and Skardu

Tour Dates

Start

Sat 20 Apr 2024 8:00 AM

End

Sun 28 Apr 2024 6:00 PM

Details :

Our signature 9 day tour of North Pakistan along the silk route up to the highest border crossing in the world and seeing towering peaks, glaciers, gushing rivers, turquoise lakes and the warmth of the people of Gilgit Baltistan. A tour not to be missed.

Day 01
Islamabad Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Islamabad. You can relax and freshen up before enjoying a delicious dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Day 02
Islamabad to Chilas After breakfast, you will start your journey to Chilas. On the way, we’ll visit Kiwi Waterfall, Kaghan, Naran Bazar, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Pass, all of which are scenic spots that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes. We’ll reach Chilas by evening and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Chilas.
Day 03
Chilas to Fairy Meadows After breakfast, we’ll travel to Raikot Bridge. From there, we’ll travel by 4x4 jeep to Tatto Village, which is a 2-hour adventurous drive. From we’ll hike for around 3 hours to reach Fairy Meadows. The hike is relatively easy and offers stunning views of the Nanga Parbat mountain range. Dinner and overnight stay at a hut in Fairy Meadows.
Day 04
Fairy Meadows On the second day at Fairy Meadows, we’ll visit the Nanga Parbat base came, Bayal camp, which is a 3-hour hike from the hut. Nanga Parbat, also known as the killer mountain is 9th highest peaks in the world. You can enjoy a picnic lunch at the base camp before hiking back to the hut in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.
Day 05
Fairy Meadows to Gulmit. After breakfast we’ll hike back to Tatto Village and take a 4x4 jeep back to Raikot Bridge. From there, we will travel to Gulmit. On the way, we’ll visit the junction point for the world's three highest mountain ranges, Rakaposhi View Point, Attabad Lake and other scenic spots. Dinner and overnight stay at Gulmit.
Day 06
Gulmit to Khunjerab and back. Today, it’s to Khunjerab, the worlds highest border pass which is between Pakistan and China. The distance to Khunjerab is around 160 km. On the way, we’ll visit the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Passu Cones / Passu Glacier, Sost Bazar, the worlds Highest ATM, and Khunjerab National Park. We’ll return to Gulmit in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07
Gulmit to Chilas After breakfast, you will start your journey back to Chilas. You will enjoy the scenic views of the Karakoram Highway and the surrounding landscapes on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Chilas.
Day 08
Chilas to Islamabad After breakfast, you will travel back to Islamabad. You will enjoy the scenic beauty of the Karakoram Highway for the last time before reaching Islamabad in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Islamabad.
Day 09
Islamabad On the last day of the trip, you will have

AT A GLANCE

MEALS

14 x Breakfasts
13 x Lunches
13 x Dinners

TRANSPORT

On this tour we will use coaster minibuses, safari vehicles, and a 02 class AC train.

GROUP SIZE

Maximum: 12

EXPERT TEAM

The full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate

ACCOMMODATION

All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary

ENTRANCE FEES

All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary

FITNESS RATING

Low

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 8350 Wild Miles

HIGHLIGHTS

REVIEWS OF THIS TRIP

  • From the outset the company far exceeded my expectations, their ethical approach to tourism and travel for a start.
  • Everyone should experience the sights, sounds and smells of India but married together with exceptional heritage hotels
  • This tour covered a wide range of experiences: Wildlife, religious sites, big cities, palaces, and rural villages

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