12 Days Hunza & Skardu Tour from Lahore
A 12-day summer road trip — Karimabad, Attabad, the Hopper Glacier and Naltar, then Skardu, Shigar, Deosai and Manthoka.
8 DAYS HUNZA & SKARDU ECONOMY TOUR FROM ISLAMABAD
Family
8 Days · 7 Nights 5.0
An 8-day economy road trip — Naran, Karimabad, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu and Shigar.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Private car
- Experienced driver who knows the Karakoram Highway
- 7 nights in economy hotels
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Breakfast and meals
- Boating, jet ski, zipline and other activity fees
- Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Naran
Via the Hazara Motorway, Mansehra and Balakot, with a stop at Kiwai Waterfall, then up the Kaghan Valley to Naran.
Overnight
Seven Peaks Resort, Naran, or similar
Day 2
Naran → Babusar Top → Karimabad
Past Lulusar Lake and over Babusar Top, then the Raikot Bridge, the Nanga Parbat viewpoint, the Three Mountain Junction and views of Rakaposhi on the way to Karimabad.
Overnight
MP Hotel, Karimabad, or similar
Day 3
Karimabad
Altit and Baltit forts, Eagle’s Nest viewpoint at Duikar, Karimabad Bazaar and the old streets of Hunza.
Overnight
MP Hotel or similar
Day 4
Khunjerab Pass → Gilgit
A long, early day past Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Hussaini Suspension Bridge to the Khunjerab Pass, then down to Gilgit.
Overnight
Mandarin Inn, Gilgit, or similar
Day 5
Gilgit → Skardu
About 5 hours to Skardu, then Lower and Upper Kachura lakes and Soq Valley.
Overnight
Mountain Lagoon, Skardu, or similar
Day 6
Shigar
The Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort and the Amburiq Mosque, then back to Skardu.
Overnight
Areena Hotel, Skardu, or similar
Day 7
Skardu → Naran
The long return drive down the Indus and over Babusar Top to Naran.
Overnight
Seven Peaks Resort, Naran, or similar
Day 8
Naran → Islamabad
Drive back via Kaghan, Balakot and Mansehra and drop-off in Islamabad. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Naran → Babusar Top → Karimabad → Khunjerab Pass → Gilgit → Skardu → Shigar → Naran → Islamabad
About This Package
HUNZA, KHUNJERAB AND SKARDU ON A BUDGET
Hunza and Skardu in one 8-day road trip at an economy price. You travel through the Kaghan Valley to Naran, then over Babusar Top and up the Karakoram Highway past the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and Rakaposhi to Karimabad.
In Hunza you explore Altit and Baltit forts, Eagle’s Nest and Karimabad Bazaar, then drive past Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Hussaini Suspension Bridge to the Khunjerab Pass. From Gilgit the road leads to Skardu for the Kachura lakes, Soq Valley, the Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Shigar Fort, before the return via Naran.
A private vehicle with an experienced driver, fuel, tolls, parking and seven nights in economy hotels are included. Meals are not. The route over Babusar Top is open in summer only.
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
- Altit and Baltit Forts — The old forts of Karimabad
- Attabad Lake — Turquoise lake in Upper Hunza
- Khunjerab Pass — China border
- Kachura Lakes — Upper and Lower Kachura near Skardu
- Shigar Fort — Restored royal fort
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is an economy package, so breakfast and meals aren’t included.
Yes. It is a long day trip from Karimabad along the Karakoram Highway, open in summer and autumn and closed in winter. Carry your CNIC or passport.
In summer, usually June to September, when Babusar Top is open. Outside those months the Naran route is closed by snow, and we can plan the trip on the Karakoram Highway via Besham instead.
Travel to Islamabad or Rawalpindi by air, bus or train, and we’ll pick you up there. Travel to Islamabad isn’t included.
Yes. All our Hunza tours are fully customizable — change places, days or hotels.
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