Northern Pakistan Tour — 13 Days
Overview
Everything the north is famous for, in one continuous loop with no southern add-ons: Kaghan's alpine start, two cabin nights at Fairy Meadows, the entire Hunza corridor to the China gate, and Baltistan's lakes, desert, palaces and 4,114 m plateau — the definitive mountains-only itinerary for travellers who came for the Karakoram.
Trip Highlights
- Fairy Meadows: two nights facing Nanga Parbat
- Full Hunza circuit + Khunjerab Pass
- Hopper Glacier & Nagar day
- Skardu: Shangrila, Kachura, Cold Desert
- Deosai Plains (Jun–Sep) & Sheosar Lake
- Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace
- Skardu–Islamabad mountain flight (backup by road)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Naran
Kaghan Valley climb.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Raikot → Fairy Meadows
Babusar (seasonal), jeep track, cabin night.
⛰ 3,300 m
Fairy Meadows day
Beyal hike and Nanga Parbat viewpoints.
⛰ 3,500 m
Descend → Karimabad
KKH to Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Hunza heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Hopper Glacier
Nagar day.
⛰ 2,800 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating, Hussaini Bridge.
⛰ 2,500 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day.
⛰ 4,693 m
Hunza → Skardu
Indus-gorge crossing.
⛰ 2,228 m
Skardu lakes & desert
Shangrila, Kachura, Sarfaranga.
⛰ 2,500 m
Deosai (Jun–Sep)
Plateau and Sheosar Lake.
⛰ 4,114 m
Shigar & Khaplu
Palace heritage day.
⛰ 2,600 m
Fly to Islamabad — depart
Mountain flight (road backup adds a day).
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
- All jeeps (Raikot, Deosai, desert)
- Fairy Meadows cabins
- English guide for foreign guests
- Airport transfers
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flight (at cost)
- Park & entry fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the 14-day foreigner tour?
This loop adds Fairy Meadows and Deosai; the 14-day version trades them for a slower KKH and Naltar — we'll match you to the right one free.
Domestic price basis?
PKR 165,000 covers the same route without the dedicated English guide; jeeps and cabins included.
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.