The Shangri-La and Little Tibet

🏔️ Hunza Valley – Cherry blossoms, majestic peaks, and cultural treasures

🏞️ Attabad Lake & Passu Cones – surreal beauty and thrilling landscapes

🏯 Baltit, Altit & Khaplu Forts – centuries-old architecture and heritage

🌄 Skardu & Deosai Plateau – the roof of the world and nature in its purest form

🌉 Hussaini Bridge – one of the most thrilling pedestrian bridges on Earth

🕌 Buddhist heritage sites in Taxila & Peshawar – ancient spiritual centers

🛍️ Cultural bazaars – shop for gemstones, wool, and regional art

Day 1. Welcome to Islamabad

Arrival in Islamabad. After hotel transfer, enjoy a half-day city tour.

✨ Highlights:

• 🕌 Shah Faisal Mosque – Pakistan’s iconic symbol of spirituality

• 🪕 Lok Virsa Museum – a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage

• 🌿 Daman-e-Koh – panoramic views over the capital

• 🚂 Golra Sharif Railway Museum – vintage trains and colonial heritage

• 🇵🇰 Drive-by view of Parliament, Supreme Court & government buildings

Day 2. Islamabad ✈️ Gilgit

Fly to Gilgit or drive via Chilas (if weather restricts flight). Explore the ancient Silk Road city of Gilgit.

✨ Highlights:

• 🗿 Kargah Buddha – 7th-century rock carving

• 🌉 Gilgit Suspension Bridge – one of the longest bridges of its kind

• 🗿 British Graveyard (optional)

Day 3. Gilgit 🚗 Karimabad (Hunza)

Drive along the majestic Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, the jewel of Hunza.

✨ Highlights:

• 🏔️ Rakaposhi View Point – stunning views of the 7,788m peak

• 🏰 Baltit Fort – a Tibetan-style marvel perched above Karimabad

• 🛍️ Karimabad Bazaar – handicrafts, gemstones, and local flavors

• 🚶‍♀️ Walk along Barbar Water Channel – peaceful stroll with views

Day 4. Central Hunza & Nagar Exploration

Full-day exploration of Altit, Duiker, and Hopar Nagar Valley.

✨ Highlights:

• 🏞️ Hopar Glacier and Nagar Valley

• 🏯 Altit Fort – 900-year-old architectural wonder

• 🏡 Altit Village – immerse in Hunza’s community life

• 🌄 Sunset from Eagle’s Nest View Point – dramatic Karakoram panorama

Day 5. Karimabad 🚗 Upper Hunza

Drive to Attabad Lake and explore Upper Hunza, including Gulmit and Passu.

✨ Highlights:

• 🛶 Attabad Lake – turquoise waters born from a landslide

• 🏘️ Gulmit Village – historic homes, friendly locals

• 🌉 Hussaini Suspension Bridge – test your nerve on one of the world’s most thrilling bridges

• ⛰️ Passu Cones – dramatic spires of the Karakoram

• 🗿 Dong Rock Inscriptions & Ganish Village – cultural and historical gems

Day 6. Attabad – Gilgit – Skardu

Drive via the Karakoram & Indus Rivers to enchanting Skardu, stopping where three great mountain ranges meet.

✨ Highlights:

• 🏔️ Viewpoint of Karakoram, Himalaya & Hindu Kush convergence

• 🌄 Nanga Parbat View Point – gaze at the world’s 9th highest peak

Day 7. Exploring Skardu

Immerse yourself in Skardu’s dramatic scenery.

✨ Highlights:

• 💧 Upper Kachura Lake – glacial serenity

• 🌺 Kachura Choq – fruit orchards and floral trails

• 🏜️ Katpana & Sarfaranga Cold Deserts – the highest deserts in the world

• 🏯 Kharpocho Fort – a cliff-top fortress overlooking Skardu

Day 8. Day Trip to Deosai Plateau

A full-day adventure to the Deosai Plains, rich in wildlife and raw beauty.

✨ Highlights:

• 🌼 Deosai National Park – wildflowers, marmots, and golden eagles

• 🏞️ Sheosar Lake – mirror-like reflections of snowy peaks

• 💧 Sadpara Lake, Chota Pani & Bara Pani – scenic high-altitude lakes and rivers

Day 9. Skardu 🚗 Khaplu 🚗 Skardu

Day excursion to Khaplu, the easternmost kingdom of Baltistan.

✨ Highlights:

• 🏰 Khaplu Fort – royal palace turned heritage hotel

• 🕌 Chaqchan Mosque – 700-year-old Islamic-Tibetan fusion

• 🌊 Confluence of Shyok & Indus Rivers – spectacular mountain valley scenery

Day 10. Skardu ✈️ Islamabad (or Drive)

Fly back to Islamabad or drive to Naran/Besham (weather-dependent).

✨ Optional Highlights (if flying):

• 🏺 Taxila Museum – ancient Buddhist relics

• 🧘 Julian & Dharmarajika Monasteries

• 🎨 Truck Art Tour & bustling Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi

Day 11. Cultural Day in Peshawar (if time allows)

Full-day guided trip to Peshawar, Pakistan’s gateway to Central Asia.

✨ Highlights:

• 🧱 Takht Bhai Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist ruins

• 🏛️ Peshawar Museum – legendary Gandhara Buddhist art

• 🕌 Mahabat Khan Mosque – a Mughal-era treasure

• 🛍️ Qissa Khwani Bazaar – where stories, spices, and traders converge

• 🏯 Bala Hissar Fort & Sethi House (outside view) – echoes of the old empire

Day 12. Departure Day

Transfer to Islamabad or Peshawar Airport for your international departure.

✨ Goodbye, and thank you for exploring the magical north with us!