9 Days Azad Kashmir Hunza Tour
Overview
Kashmir's deep green plus the Karakoram's high drama in one trip: the Neelum River's forested gorge through Keran and Sharda, then over to Naran and up the KKH for Hunza's forts, lakes and peaks. Maximum variety per day of leave.
Trip Highlights
- Neelum Valley: Keran, Sharda, Kel viewpoints
- Muzaffarabad and the Neelum-Jhelum confluence
- Naran and Babusar crossing (seasonal)
- Full central Hunza circuit with Attabad
- Two mountain ranges, one private car
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran
Enter the Neelum gorge; riverside night.
⛰ 1,524 m
Keran → Sharda
Forest villages and river beaches.
⛰ 1,981 m
Sharda → Naran
Cross toward Kaghan Valley.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Hunza
Babusar (seasonal) or KKH; arrive Karimabad.
⛰ 2,438 m
Heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad + upper Hunza
Boating, Passu, Hussaini.
⛰ 2,600 m
Flexible day
Hopper Glacier or Khunjerab add-on.
⛰ 2,800 m
Hunza → Besham
Begin return.
⛰ 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
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Do foreigners need permits for Neelum?
Some Neelum areas require NOC for foreign nationals; we confirm current rules and route accordingly.
Best season?
May–October; Neelum is lush in monsoon while Hunza stays dry — a great pairing.
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 — 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.