
From Skardu the road follows the Indus gorge for about 100 km. When the valley widens, you have a view of Nanga Parbat. Shortly after the confluence of the Indus and the Gilgit River you reach Gilgit, the main town of the Northern Areas. Here the Karakorum Highway enters the Hunza Valley and runs northwards along the Hunza River. It is only at Karimabad that the narrow valley widens and you get a view of the surrounding mountains: Rakaposhi, Diran, Spantik and Ultar, all over 7000 m high. The valley is irrigated and there is intensive farming. Hunza is also famous for its apricots.
Passing the villages of Gulmit and Passu (where the Gulmit and Batura Glaciers almost touch the road) and finally the trading post of Sost, the road begins to climb and the scenery gets more and more mountainous. There are a number of long serpentines, then Khunjerab Pass is reached at 4788m. From Gilgit it takes about 6 hours by jeep.
As far as scenery is concerned, this trip is probably among the most impressive that can be done by car.
Note: Itinerary (can be shortened or extended depending on time, weather and physical condition)
Days |
Destinations / Day by day itinerary |
Accommodation |
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01 |
Arrive at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour |
Hotel |
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02 |
Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway11-12hrs 461km |
Hotel |
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03 |
Drive to skardu overnight stay in hotel |
Hotel |
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04 |
Drive to shigar full day Excursion Shigar Valley |
Hotel |
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05 |
Drive to Khaplu Excursion Khaplu valley |
Hotel |
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06 |
Drive back to Skardu vist Satpara Lake shangrila resorts |
Hotel |
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07 |
Drive to Karimabad ( Hunza Valley ) overnight stay in hotel |
Hotel |
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08 |
Full day Excursion Hunza Valley with Khunjerab Pass |
Hotel |
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09 |
Drive back to Gilgit visit Gilgit City |
Hotel |
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10 |
Drive back to Chilas on Karakorum highway11-12hrs 461km |
Hotel |
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11 |
Drive back to Islamabad overnight stay in hotel |
Hotel |
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12 |
Return flight |
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Dates & Prices
Best Time For Climbing |
Duration of Expedition |
Group size |
Max Altitude |
Tour Package |
April to October Every year |
12 Days ISB-ISB |
02-12 Members |
3734meter |
Depends on group Size |
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