Hunza Valley Escape

Overview

Our most-loved introduction to the Karakoram. Stay in Karimabad, explore the royal forts of Hunza, cruise Attabad Lake, walk the Hussaini bridge beneath the Passu Cones and drive to the Pakistan–China border at Khunjerab Pass.

Destination: Hunza Valley travel guide

Highlights

• Baltit & Altit Forts
• Attabad Lake boating
• Passu Cones
• Khunjerab Pass day trip

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1: Arrive in Gilgit, drive to Hunza

   Meet your guide in Gilgit and drive the Karakoram Highway past Rakaposhi viewpoint to Karimabad.

2. 2

   Day 2: Karimabad forts and Eagle's Nest

   Explore Baltit and Altit forts, the old bazaar, and watch sunset over the peaks from Eagle's Nest.

3. 3

   Day 3: Khunjerab Pass

   Drive through Sost and Khunjerab National Park to the border gate at 4,693 m.

4. 4

   Day 4: Attabad Lake and Passu

   Boat on Attabad Lake, visit the Hussaini bridge and Passu Cones, and taste local apricot treats.

5. 5

   Day 5: Return to Gilgit

   Morning at leisure before transfer to Gilgit for your onward journey.

What's included

• Private 4x4 transport
• Hotel stays with breakfast
• Licensed local guide
• Entry tickets to forts