8 Days Hunza & Skardu Economy Tour from Islamabad
An 8-day economy road trip — Naran, Karimabad, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu and Shigar.
12 DAYS HUNZA & SKARDU TOUR FROM LAHORE
Family
12 Days · 11 Nights 5.0
A 12-day summer road trip — Karimabad, Attabad, the Hopper Glacier and Naltar, then Skardu, Shigar, Deosai and Manthoka.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Comfortable, well-maintained vehicle
- Experienced driver who knows the Karakoram Highway
- 11 nights in budget-friendly, deluxe or luxury hotels
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Travel from Lahore to Islamabad
- Jeep rent for Deosai and Naltar
- Meals (breakfast is included with deluxe and luxury hotels)
- Boating, jet ski, zipline and other activity fees
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Naran
Drive on the Hazara Motorway with refreshments at Kiwai Waterfall, Kaghan Bazaar and melting glaciers, and an optional visit to Saif-ul-Malook Lake.
Overnight
Naran
Day 2
Naran → Babusar Top → Karimabad
Boating and rafting on the Kunhar, Sohni Waterfall, Batakundi, refreshments at Besal, Lulusar Lake, the zipline and cycling at Babusar Top, then on to Karimabad for Altit and Baltit forts.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 3
Attabad Lake → Gulmit
Photos and refreshments at Luxus Hunza, a private boat and jet skis on Attabad Lake, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and a nature walk in Gulmit.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 4
Karimabad
A relaxed day in Karimabad — the bazaar for dried fruit and handicrafts and the sunset at Eagle’s Nest viewpoint.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 5
Nagar and the Hopper Glacier
Visit Nagar Khas, about 18 km from Ganesh Bridge, with views of Rakaposhi, then 9 km on to Hopper village and the Hopper Glacier for refreshments and photos.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 6
Naltar Valley → Skardu
Drive to Nomal and take a jeep to Naltar for Blue, Firoza and Satrangi lakes, then on to Skardu.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 7
Soq Valley → Kachura Lakes
Soq Valley’s streams, gardens and tree houses, a private boat on Upper Kachura Lake, and the garden of Shangri-La Resort and Lower Kachura Lake.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 8
Shigar Valley
A jeep safari, paramotor and quad bikes at the Sarfaranga cold desert, Blind Lake, the historic Shigar Fort and the apricot and cherry orchards of Hashupi Garden.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 9
Deosai Plains
By jeep on the 4×4 track to the Deosai Plains — Ali Malik checkpoint, Shatung Nala, Sheosar Lake, Kala Pani and Bara Pani, with trout fishing.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 10
Katpana → Manthoka Waterfall
Katpana Lake and desert for walks, a jeep safari and horse rides, then Manthoka Waterfall with its tree houses and refreshments.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 11
Skardu → Naran
Drive back over Babusar Top to Naran.
Overnight
Naran
Day 12
Naran → Islamabad
Return to Islamabad or Rawalpindi. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Naran → Babusar Top → Karimabad → Attabad → Hopper → Naltar → Skardu → Shigar → Deosai → Katpana → Naran → Islamabad
About This Package
ESCAPE LAHORE’S HEAT IN HUNZA AND SKARDU
Say goodbye to Lahore’s summer heat. This 12-day road trip takes families and couples over the scenic Naran and Babusar Top route to Hunza — Karimabad, Attabad Lake, Gulmit and the Hopper Glacier — then via Naltar to Skardu for the Kachura lakes, Shigar, the Deosai Plains, Katpana and Manthoka Waterfall.
Travel to Islamabad or Rawalpindi by air, bus or train, and we’ll pick you up there in a comfortable, well-maintained vehicle with an experienced driver. Hotels range from budget-friendly to luxury. Jeep rent for Deosai and Naltar isn’t included.
Travelling from Karachi? See our 13-day Hunza and Skardu tour from Karachi.
Important Note
Final pricing will be confirmed at the time of booking. Rates may change during peak travel seasons, public holidays and special events.
Why Book with Vaadi Travels?
- Personalized travel plan
- Private transport for your group
- Experienced driver who knows the route
- Adjustable travel dates
- Hotels chosen to suit your budget
- Suitable for families
- Ideal for honeymoon couples
- Stress-free travel
Top Places You'll Visit
- Attabad Lake — Boating and jet skis
- Hopper Glacier — Glacier in the Nagar Valley
- Naltar Valley — Colourful lakes
- Kachura Lakes — Shangri-La Resort and Upper Kachura
- Deosai Plains — Sheosar Lake and the high plateau
- Manthoka Waterfall — Waterfall with tree houses
Frequently Asked Questions
Travel to Islamabad or Rawalpindi by air, bus or train, and we’ll pick you up there.
Yes. Choose economy, deluxe or premium hotels to suit your budget — breakfast is included with deluxe and premium hotels.
The route uses Babusar Top, which is usually open from about May or June to October. Outside those months we can take the Karakoram Highway via Besham instead.
Deosai opens after June and is covered in snow until then. The jeep is hired locally and isn’t included.
Yes. All our Hunza tours are fully customizable — change places, days or hotels.
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