10 Days Pakistan Tour
Overview
Ten days that answer "which Pakistan trip first?": one immersive Lahore day for the Mughal south, Taxila's Buddhist stones on the drive north, then the mountains — Kaghan's green, Hunza's heritage and turquoise, and the road to the China border. The balanced introduction most first-time visitors actually want.
Trip Highlights
- Lahore day: Fort, Badshahi, Walled City
- Taxila museum and stupas
- Naran and Babusar crossing (seasonal)
- Complete Hunza circuit with both forts
- Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge
- Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Islamabad
Pickup, briefing, capital viewpoints.
⛰ 540 m
Day trip / fly to Lahore
Fort, Badshahi, food street; return.
⛰ 217 m
Islamabad → Naran via Taxila
Gandharan stop, Kaghan climb.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Karimabad
Babusar (seasonal) or KKH; arrive Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Hunza heritage day
Baltit, Altit, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating, Hussaini Bridge; Gojal night.
⛰ 2,500 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day through the national park.
⛰ 4,693 m
Passu & Hopper flexible day
Cones hikes or Nagar glacier.
⛰ 2,850 m
Hunza → Chilas/Besham
Return leg.
⛰ 1,265 m
Arrive Islamabad — depart
Airport drop.
What’s Included
✔ Included
- Hotel accommodation (breakfast included)
- Private vehicle with experienced KKH driver
- All fuel, tolls and parking
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All applicable taxes
- English-speaking guide (foreign guests)
- Airport transfers
- e-Visa support
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Domestic Lahore flight if chosen (at cost)
- Khunjerab entry fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lahore worth one day?
One well-guided day covers the icons; upgrade to the 3-day Lahore add-on for depth.
Domestic version?
Yes — PKR 115,000 without the dedicated guide; families often swap the Lahore day for a rest day.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes — your own vehicle, your own driver and guide, and departure on any date you choose. No strangers, no fixed seats, and the daily plan flexes to your pace.
Can the trip begin at Gilgit Airport?
Yes — fly Islamabad to Gilgit (tickets booked at cost) and we start the itinerary from the airport, trimming the road days. A road backup is always planned in case mountain weather cancels the flight.
What happens if a domestic flight is cancelled?
Mountain weather cancels a share of Gilgit and Skardu flights, so every fly-based plan carries a costed road backup that activates automatically — you may lose a day, never the trip. Road-based itineraries are unaffected.
Is Khunjerab Pass included?
Yes — the itinerary includes a Khunjerab Pass day (4,693 m, China border), open roughly May to late November. In winter we substitute Naltar Valley snowscapes.
Which hotels are used?
Named properties are confirmed on your quote; expect well-reviewed standard hotels, with deluxe and luxury upgrades available at booking. See our Hotels page for the full 66-property partner list and per-night rates.
Is this package suitable for children?
Yes — drive legs are broken with rest stops, family rooms are booked, and daily plans flex around nap and meal times. Car seats available on request.
Is the tour suitable for senior travellers?
Yes with reasonable mobility — vehicle access covers nearly every highlight, walking is optional, and we pace days generously. Tell us about any conditions and we’ll adapt the plan.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Completely — add or drop days, swap valleys, change hotel tiers or start cities; it’s your trip and re-quoting a custom version costs nothing.