12 Days Hunza China Border Tour
Overview
Our flagship domestic road journey: the entire Pakistani KKH from the plains to the China gate, with two nights in upper Gojal, a Sost bazaar day among China-trade traders, and the border done properly — plus every classic Hunza highlight at leisure.
Trip Highlights
- Complete KKH: Islamabad to the China border
- Two-night Gojal stay: Passu & Gulmit deep-dive
- Sost border-bazaar experience
- Khunjerab Pass with unhurried timing
- Hopper Glacier, both forts, Attabad, Naltar option
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Naran
Kaghan climb.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Chilas
Babusar crossing (seasonal).
⛰ 4,173 m
Chilas → Karimabad
Arrive Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Hopper Glacier
Nagar day.
⛰ 2,800 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Lake and Wakhi culture.
⛰ 2,500 m
Passu day
Cones, glacier viewpoint hike, Borith.
⛰ 2,850 m
Sost & border prep
Bazaar day at Pakistan's last town.
⛰ 2,800 m
Khunjerab Pass
Full border day in the national park.
⛰ 4,693 m
Gulmit → Gilgit
Descend; Naltar option.
⛰ 1,500 m
Gilgit → Besham
Return leg.
⛰ 1,000 m
Return to Islamabad
Final drive.
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
- Khunjerab National Park arrangements
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Khunjerab entry fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we cross into China?
Crossing requires a Chinese visa and separate arrangements; this tour visits the border gate on the Pakistani side.
Best months?
May–October; the pass typically closes late November.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes — your own vehicle, your own driver, 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 for school-age kids and up who enjoy walking; drive-instead options exist for most active days.
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.