Grand Pakistan Tour — Lahore to Khunjerab, 15 Days
Overview
One trip, the whole story: Mughal Lahore and the Gandharan ruins of Taxila, then north through Kaghan to Fairy Meadows beneath Nanga Parbat, the Hunza heartland, the China border, and across to Skardu's lakes and palaces before flying home over the mountains. This is the itinerary marketplace group tours sell for USD 3,000+ per shared seat — private here for less.
Trip Highlights
- Lahore UNESCO heritage + food crawl
- Taxila Gandharan archaeology
- Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat viewpoint
- Complete Hunza circuit + Khunjerab Pass
- Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu & Deosai (season)
- Skardu–Islamabad mountain flight (backup by road)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Lahore
Fort and Badshahi golden hour.
⛰ 217 m
Lahore Walled City + Wagah
Rickshaw heritage day, border ceremony.
⛰ 217 m
Lahore → Islamabad via Taxila
Motorway + museum and stupas.
⛰ 540 m
Islamabad → Naran
Into the Kaghan Valley.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Raikot → Fairy Meadows
Babusar (seasonal), jeep track, meadow cabins.
⛰ 3,300 m
Fairy Meadows → Karimabad
Sunrise, descend, KKH to Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Hunza heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating and Hussaini Bridge.
⛰ 2,500 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day.
⛰ 4,693 m
Hunza → Skardu
The Indus-gorge crossing to Baltistan.
⛰ 2,228 m
Skardu lakes & desert
Shangrila, Kachura, Sarfaranga.
⛰ 2,500 m
Deosai (Jun–Sep) / Basho
High-plateau day.
⛰ 4,114 m
Shigar & Khaplu
Palace heritage.
⛰ 2,600 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 throughout
- All jeeps (Raikot, Deosai, desert)
- 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)
- Park & entry fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it start in Karachi?
Yes — we add Karachi–Lahore by air or the 11-day southern cultural extension; ask for the full-country plan.
Is 15 days enough?
It's the efficient sweet spot; 18 days adds rest days and Nagar/Naltar for a slower pace.
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.