10-Day Majestic North Tour: Fairy Meadows & Hunza
10-Day Majestic North Tour: Fairy Meadows & Hunza
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
10 days
For ages 18 to 80
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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A 10-day private tour through the crown of Pakistan, combining Islamabad, the legendary Fairy Meadows below Nanga Parbat, the forts and lakes of Hunza and the return journey over Babusar Pass through ...
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Places covered
Highlights
Babusar Top with panoramic views over the Kaghan Valley
4x4 Willy Jeep ride from Raikot Bridge to Tattu Village
Fairy Meadows, one of Pakistan's most iconic alpine meadows
Bonfire, local music and dance at Fairy Meadows for two evenings
Optional trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (8,126m) via Beyal Camp
Porter service of 12.5kg per person included for Fairy Meadows hike
Altit Fort and Baltit Fort with detailed guided historical tours
Eagle's Nest sunset at Duikar with bird's-eye view over Hunza Valley
Boat ride across Attabad Lake and Passu Glacier viewpoint
Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, highest paved international border crossing
What's Included
Itinerary
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to hotel. Visit Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan Monument if time allows. Overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and departure for Naran. Sightseeing stops along the way at Abbottabad, Balakot and the villages of the Kaghan Valley as the scenery transforms from the plains into dramatic mountain terrain. Arrive in Naran and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran or Shangrila Indus View Hotel, Chilas.
Breakfast at 7:00 AM and checkout. Depart for Raikot Bridge with a short stop at Babusar Top for sweeping views over the Kaghan Valley. At Raikot Bridge, transfer to 4x4 Willy Jeeps for the rough ascent to Tattu Village. Begin the hike up through pine forests to Fairy Meadows, one of the most iconic alpine meadows in Pakistan with Nanga Parbat towering directly above. Porter service of 12.5kg per person is included for this section. Evening bonfire with local music and dance. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain huts at Raikot Sarai, Fairy Meadows.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and depart for the trek towards Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Arrive at Beyal Camp for a tea break with close-up views of the mountain. Continue to Nanga Parbat Base Camp for those who wish to go all the way. Note: the full trek to Base Camp is optional and guests can turn back at any point. Retrace steps to Fairy Meadows. Evening bonfire with local music and dance. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain huts at Raikot Sarai, Fairy Meadows.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and descend to Tattu Village. Transfer by Willy Jeep to Raikot Bridge then continue north along the Karakoram Highway. Stops at the Nanga Parbat Viewpoint and the Three Mountain Ranges convergence point where the Karakoram, Hindukush and Himalaya meet, and the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Arrive in Hunza and check in. Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Detailed guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort covering their history, architecture and cultural significance. Visit Karimabad Bazaar for local crafts and shopping. In the evening, drive up to Eagle's Nest at Duikar for a sweeping bird's-eye view of the full Hunza Valley at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and departure for Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, the highest paved international border crossing in the world and the boundary between Pakistan and China. Stop at Attabad Lake for a boat ride across its vivid turquoise waters. Continue to the Passu Glacier viewpoint and onward to Khunjerab. On the return, stop at Passu Cones and Hussaini Suspension Bridge. Return to Hunza in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and begin the return journey south via Babusar Top and Lulusar Lake. The route descends through the dramatic Kaghan Valley landscape. Arrive in Naran and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and depart for Islamabad with short stops along the way. Arrive in Islamabad and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Grace Boutique Hotel, Islamabad.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Visit the Lok Virsa Museum of cultural heritage. Free time for shopping in Islamabad. Transfer to Islamabad International Airport as per flight timing. Tour ends.
Helpful answers
The tour starts and ends in Islamabad. Book both your arrival and departure flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
No. The trek to Base Camp on Day 4 is entirely optional. Guests can go as far as they like and turn back at any point. The guide and a vehicle wait at Raikot Bridge for those who prefer to rest at Fairy Meadows.
The huts at Raikot Sarai are basic mountain shelters with simple beds. There is no electricity or en-suite bathroom. The setting is extraordinary — waking up to direct views of Nanga Parbat makes up for the simplicity.
No. Khunjerab Pass is seasonal and access depends on weather and road conditions. The guide will confirm accessibility on the day. If not accessible, the group will explore Gulmit and the Passu area as an alternative.
What to know
- This is a fully private tour. Your vehicle and guide are exclusively yours
- Fairy Meadows accommodation is in basic mountain huts with no electricity
- The trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp on Day 4 is optional
- Khunjerab Pass is subject to road and border conditions on the day
- Babusar Pass is seasonal and weather-dependent
- Weather at Fairy Meadows and Khunjerab can be extremely cold even in summer
- Mobile network is unavailable at Fairy Meadows
- For groups of 10 or more, a tour leader is provided complimentary
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity
- Those with mobility limitations
- Travellers expecting comfortable hotel-style accommodation at Fairy Meadows
- Original passport with valid Pakistan visa
- Very warm jacket, fleece and thermals for Fairy Meadows and Khunjerab
- Comfortable trekking shoes for the Fairy Meadows hike
- Light clothing for Islamabad
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal medications for the full duration
- Sufficient cash in Pakistani Rupees for lunch and tips
- Power bank and camera
- Modest clothing for mosque visits
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