Discover Pakistan Tour — 20 Days
Overview
Twenty days, every face of Pakistan: Mughal Lahore, Buddhist Gandhara, Swiss-green Swat, the ancient Kalash culture under Tirich Mir, the world's highest polo ground at Shandur, Hunza's Silk Road heartland, the China border, cabins beneath Nanga Parbat and Baltistan's palaces and high plateau. This is the country in one unforgettable arc — the itinerary serious travellers plan years for, operated privately at your pace.
Trip Highlights
- Lahore UNESCO heritage + Walled City food crawl
- Taxila — the Gandharan Buddhist capital
- Swat Valley and Malam Jabba
- Kalash Valleys (Bumburet & Rumbur) and Chitral
- Shandur Pass and Phander Lake crossing
- Complete Hunza circuit + Khunjerab Pass
- Fairy Meadows cabins beneath Nanga Parbat
- Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu and Deosai (season)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Lahore
Fort and Badshahi at golden hour.
⛰ 217 m
Lahore Walled City + Wagah
Rickshaw heritage, border ceremony.
⛰ 217 m
Lahore → Islamabad via Taxila
Museum and stupas; capital overnight.
⛰ 540 m
Islamabad → Swat
Motorway to the green valley; Mingora.
⛰ 980 m
Swat explore
Buddhist sites, Malam Jabba or Kalam side.
⛰ 2,000 m
Swat → Chitral
Lowari Tunnel crossing beneath Tirich Mir.
⛰ 1,500 m
Kalash Valleys day
Bumburet and Rumbur living culture.
⛰ 1,950 m
Chitral → Mastuj
Up the river valley.
⛰ 2,359 m
Shandur Pass → Phander
The polo-ground pass; lakeside night.
⛰ 3,700 m
Phander → Gilgit
Ghizer river country.
⛰ 1,500 m
Gilgit → Karimabad
Arrive Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Hunza heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating, Hussaini Bridge; Gojal night.
⛰ 2,500 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day; return to central Hunza.
⛰ 4,693 m
Hunza → Raikot → Fairy Meadows
Jeep track and trail to the cabins.
⛰ 3,300 m
Fairy Meadows sunrise → Skardu road
Nanga Parbat dawn, descend, begin Baltistan leg.
⛰ 2,228 m
Skardu lakes & desert
Shangrila, Kachura, Sarfaranga.
⛰ 2,500 m
Deosai (Jun–Sep) / Shigar & Khaplu
Plateau or palaces by season.
⛰ 4,114 m
Fly Skardu → Islamabad
Mountain flight (road backup adds a day).
⛰ 540 m
Depart
Buffer morning; 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 all 20 days
- All jeeps (Raikot, Deosai, Shandur 4×4)
- Fairy Meadows cabins
- Airport transfers & e-Visa support
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Domestic flight (at cost)
- Kalash & park entry fees
Frequently Asked Questions
When do all routes align?
Mid-June to mid-September, when Shandur, Babusar, Khunjerab and Deosai are all open together.
Can it run in reverse?
Yes — north-first routing works equally well and suits autumn colour-chasers.
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 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.