7 Days Hunza Gilgit Naran Tour
Overview
Two famous valleys in a single loop: green Naran with Saif-ul-Malook, the Babusar crossing, Gilgit's bazaars, then the full Hunza core with a Khunjerab day — the best one-week sampler of northern Pakistan by road.
Trip Highlights
- Lake Saif-ul-Malook jeep excursion
- Babusar Pass crossing (seasonal)
- Gilgit city and bazaar stop
- Karimabad forts and Attabad Lake
- Khunjerab Pass border day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Naran
Kaghan Valley climb; riverside evening.
⛰ 2,409 m
Saif-ul-Malook → Babusar → Chilas
Morning lake jeep, cross Babusar (seasonal).
⛰ 4,173 m
Chilas → Gilgit → Karimabad
Junction-point views; arrive Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad → Khunjerab
Lake morning, border afternoon; overnight Gulmit.
⛰ 4,693 m
Gulmit → Besham/Naran
Begin return with flexible stops.
⛰ 2,409 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
- Saif-ul-Malook jeep
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Khunjerab entry fee
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Babusar open?
Roughly June–September; other months the route runs via the KKH both ways.
Is one Khunjerab afternoon enough?
It's tight but workable; add a day for a relaxed border visit.
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.
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.
What is not included?
Mainly: lunches and dinners; entry tickets to forts and attractions; personal expenses and tips. The full included/excluded lists above are part of your fixed quote — nothing is added later.