10-Day Hunza, Skardu, Shigar & Islamabad Tour
10-Day Hunza, Skardu, Shigar & Islamabad Tour
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
10 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
Cancellation options
Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
Stay connected, start to finish
Ask questions, customize your trip, and sort out details directly with the operator.
Operated by
Eventica Travels
Details
A focused 10-day private tour through the best of Hunza and Skardu, with dedicated time in Shigar Valley and a full day jeep excursion to Basho Meadows or Deosai National Park. From Islamabad the rout...
Customize this tour
Adjust group size, starting point, itinerary, or inclusions. to tailor it to your needs.
Places covered
Highlights
Rakaposhi Viewpoint with a breathtaking panorama of the 7,788m peak- Altit Fort and Baltit Fort in Hunza, two of Pakistan's finest heritage landmarks
- Eagle's Nest sunset stretching across the entire Hunza and Nagar valleys
- Attabad Lake with optional boating across vivid turquoise glacial waters
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Passu Cones in Upper Hunza
- Borith Lake and Khyber Village off the main tourist trail
- Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes with optional boating in Skardu
- Full day 4x4 jeep excursion to Basho Meadows or Deosai National Park
What's Included
Luxurious air conditioned transport throughoutProfessional experienced driverLuxury hotel accommodation (twin sharing)Breakfast, lunch and dinner dailyEnglish speaking tour guide4x4 jeeps as per the itineraryBoating (1 time)Jeep safari in SkarduItinerary
Touch down in Pakistan's capital. Your guide meets you at the airport, transfers you to your hotel and gives you the evening to settle in. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
A scenic drive north as the landscape opens into forested valleys and the first mountain ridges appear. Brief stops en route. Arrive in Besham or Naran by evening. Overnight stay.
Early morning departure deeper into the mountains via the Karakoram Highway. Scenic stops as the road traces the Indus River through dramatic gorges. Arrive in Gilgit by evening. Overnight stay in Gilgit.
Drive into Hunza Valley with sweeping views of Rakaposhi. Visit Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, two of Pakistan's finest heritage landmarks. Explore Karimabad Bazaar for local crafts and dried fruits. End the day at Eagle's Nest for one of the finest mountain sunsets in the world. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Head up to Upper Hunza for a day of dramatic scenery. Visit Attabad Lake, walk the swaying Hussaini Suspension Bridge and stand below the jagged spires of Passu Cones. Stop at Borith Lake and the traditional Khyber Village. Optional boating on Attabad Lake. Overnight stay in Hunza.
A long drive south along the Skardu Road with stops at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint and Astak Nala gorge. Visit the Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes on arrival with optional boating. Continue into Skardu city. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Begin at Manthokha Waterfall, a towering cascade deep in Kharmang Valley. Move on to Shigar Valley and the ancient Shigar Fort, a 600-year-old royal residence restored as a heritage landmark. End the day at Sarfaranga Cold Desert where optional activities including quad biking, jeep safari and horse riding are available. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Board a 4x4 jeep for a full day excursion into either Basho Meadows, a lush hidden valley with the dramatic Chocolate Mountains, or Deosai National Park, one of the world's highest plateaus and home to the Himalayan brown bear (seasonal access). Evening return and overnight stay in Skardu.
Option 1: Scenic road journey back towards Islamabad with stops in Besham or Naran overnight. Option 2: Domestic flight to Islamabad with hotel check-in. New guide and vehicle assigned on arrival.
Option 1: Drive to Islamabad with an optional stop at Khanpur Lake. Airport drop-off. Option 2: Guided Islamabad city tour before airport drop-off. New guide and vehicle assigned.
Helpful answers
This is a fully private tour. You will have your own dedicated vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide throughout. No other travelers join your group.
No. Unlike some other Eventica packages, entrance tickets to Altit Fort and Baltit Fort are not included in this package and will need to be paid separately on the day.
Option 1 is a scenic road journey back to Islamabad via Besham or Naran with an optional stop at Khanpur Lake, ending with airport drop-off. Option 2 includes a one-side flight from Skardu to Islamabad with a new guide and vehicle assigned & an optional Islamabad city tour before airport drop-off.
Breakfast includes eggs, chickpea or potato curry, paratha, bread, butter, jam, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner rotate across three menus — Local Pakistani (BBQ or mutton gravy with naan), Intercontinental (steak, pasta or mixed veg saute) and Chinese (manchurian, shashlik or chilli dry).
Eventica Travels provides a Letter of Invitation and full visa assistance to support your application. However, visa approval is the sole responsibility of the relevant Pakistani authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Islamabad: Mount Feast, Heaven Heights Hotel or FT Residencia. Besham: Besham Hilton. Naran: Northern Retreat. Gilgit: Mandarin Inn. Hunza: Qayam Hunza. Skardu: Qayam Skardu. All or equivalent of similar category.
What to know
- This is a fully private tour. Your vehicle, guide and itinerary are exclusively yours.
- Entrance tickets to Altit Fort and Baltit Fort are not included in this package.
- Two return options on Days 9 and 10: by road or with a one-side domestic flight included.
- Single occupancy rooms are available on request at an additional cost.
- Twin-bedded rooms must be requested at time of booking and are subject to availability.
- In mountainous areas, vehicle AC or heating may be switched off for safety reasons.
- If any sightseeing spot is closed, a suitable alternative will be arranged by the guide.
- Deosai National Park access is seasonal and depends on snow conditions.
- Mobile network is weak or absent in Basho Valley and parts of Skardu. Carry a power bank.
- At high altitudes, mild altitude sickness is possible. Take it easy on arrival in Hunza and Skardu.
- Travelers with severe altitude sensitivity — Skardu sits at 2,200m and Deosai exceeds 4,000m
- Those with mobility limitations — Basho Meadows and Sarfaranga involve walking on uneven terrain
- Travelers on a tight schedule — this itinerary requires the full 10 days
- Original passport with valid Pakistani e-visa (mandatory throughout)
- Warm layers, jacket and raincoat — temperatures drop sharply at night in Hunza and Skardu
- Trekking shoes for Basho Meadows and fort visits
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal toiletries and essential medications
- Power bank and camera
- Refillable water bottle
Check availability
Questions from travelers
Answers shared directly by the operator
No questions yet
Got something on your mind? Be the first to ask and help fellow travelers!
From
Choose date1 Adults