12-Day Grand Tour: Fly One Way, Drive the Other
12-Day Grand Tour: Fly One Way, Drive the Other
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
12 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 12-day private journey through the full sweep of northern Pakistan and its cultural capitals — driving north over Babusar Pass into Gilgit and Hunza, then crossing into Skardu for Deosai National Pa...
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Places covered
Highlights
Faisal Mosque and Lok Virsa Heritage Museum in Islamabad- Babusar Top and Lulusar Lake on the drive north from Naran
- Nanga Parbat Viewpoint and Three Mountain Ranges convergence point
- Altit Fort and the Royal Garden with guided historical tour
- Khabasi Cafe, a cafe run entirely by local women in Hunza
- Eagle's Nest sunset at Duikar with bird's-eye view over Hunza Valley
- Boat ride across Attabad Lake and visit to local school in Upper Hunza
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Passu Cones
- Full day in Deosai National Park covering Bara Pani and Sheosar Lake
- Shigar Fort, a 420-year-old royal fort and heritage site
What's Included
One-way domestic flight from Skardu to IslamabadPrivate transport throughout in appropriate vehicles4x4 Toyota Prado Jeep for Deosai and mountain areasQuality hotel accommodation on twin or single sharing basisDaily breakfast and dinner as per itineraryWater bottles during all road travel (2 x 0.5L per person per day)Government-licensed English-speaking tour guide throughoutEntry tickets to all tourist destinations as per itineraryItinerary
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and meet your guide. Private transfer to hotel and check in. Rest and unwind after the journey. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Roomy Signature Hotel, Islamabad.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Guided tour of Islamabad covering Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument and Shakarparian Hills. Visit the Lok Virsa Heritage Museum for a showcase of Pakistan's cultural traditions and folk arts. Browse a local market. Dinner at a renowned restaurant. Overnight stay at Roomy Signature Hotel, Islamabad.
Breakfast at 7:30 AM and checkout. Depart for Naran through the scenic Kaghan Valley with stopovers at Balakot, Khanian and Kaghan town. Arrive in Naran in the evening and check in. Overnight stay at Northern Retreat Hotel, Naran.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and checkout. Drive over Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top with sweeping views over the Kaghan Valley. Continue north along the Karakoram Highway with stops at the Nanga Parbat Viewpoint and the Three Mountain Ranges convergence point. Arrive in Gilgit and check in. Overnight stay at Ramada Hotel, Gilgit.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM and departure for Hunza with a stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint. Visit Altit Fort and stroll through the Royal Garden. Stop at the Khabasi Cafe, a cafe run entirely by local women serving traditional Hunzai food. Visit Karimabad Bazaar with a stop at Lal Shahzadi restaurant. In the evening, take the optional 10-minute hike up to Duikar for a bird's-eye sunset view over the entire Hunza Valley. Dinner and overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Boat ride across Attabad Lake's vivid turquoise waters. Visit a local school in Upper Hunza for a genuine interaction with young students and female teachers. Drive to Khyber Village for lunch and a taste of village life. Cross the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge on foot. Continue to Passu for views of the dramatic Passu Cones and a stop at the Glacier Breeze Cafe. Drive back to Hunza in the evening. Overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and depart for Skardu through the Baltistan Valley. Stop at Upper Kachura Lake for a visit and explore the scenic Souq Valley. Continue into Skardu city. Overnight stay at Zhule by Roomy, Skardu.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM and departure by 4x4 Prado Jeep for Deosai National Park, the second-highest plateau on Earth at over 4,000m. Stop at Bara Pani on the way. Visit Sheosar Lake, one of the highest lakes in Pakistan. Explore the vast Deosai Plains and look out for the Himalayan brown bear in its natural habitat. Return to Skardu in the evening. Overnight stay at Rivage Hotel and Resorts, Shigar.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Explore Shigar Valley — visit Shigar Fort, a 420-year-old royal fort of the former Amacha dynasty now restored as one of Pakistan's finest heritage sites. Continue to the Sarfaranga White Desert and Blind Lake. Free time for leisure activities in the valley. Return to hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Rivage Hotel and Resorts, Shigar.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Transfer to Skardu Airport for the domestic flight to Islamabad. Arrive in Islamabad and drive to Lahore. Arrive in Lahore and transfer to hotel. Visit local markets in the evening. Dinner at the famous Lahore Food Street. Overnight stay at Best Western Premier Hotel, Lahore.
Helpful answers
The tour starts in Islamabad and ends in Lahore. Book your arrival flight to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and your departure flight from Lahore Airport (LHE).
The Skardu to Islamabad flight is weather-dependent and cancellations are common. If the flight is cancelled, an alternative road transfer will be arranged and the itinerary adjusted accordingly.
This tour includes visits to Khabasi Cafe — run entirely by local women in Hunza — and Lal Shahzadi restaurant, owned and run by a local Hunzai woman. On Day 6 there is also a visit to a local school in Upper Hunza to meet students and female teachers.
Breakfast and dinner are included daily throughout the tour. Lunch is not included on any day. Your guide will recommend the best local options at each stop.
What to know
- This is a fully private tour with exclusive vehicle and guide
- One-way domestic flight from Skardu to Islamabad is weather-dependent
- Deosai National Park sits above 4,000m - mild altitude discomfort possible
- Babusar Pass is seasonal and weather-dependent
- Weather in Hunza and Skardu can be cold at night even in summer
- Mobile network is weak or absent in parts of Deosai and between cities
- ATMs available in major cities - carry cash for lunch and expenses
- Entry tickets to all attractions are included
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity (Deosai exceeds 4,000m)
- Those with mobility limitations (extensive walking required)
- Travellers with rigid schedule who cannot accommodate flight cancellation
- Original passport with valid Pakistan visa
- Warm jacket, thermals and fleece for mountain areas
- Light clothing for Islamabad and Lahore
- Comfortable walking shoes for city tours and forts
- Modest clothing for mosque visits - shoulders and knees covered
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal medications for the full duration
- Power bank and camera
- Sufficient cash in Pakistani Rupees
- Refillable water bottle
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