Pakistan’s Hunza Valley
Custom Travel | 19 Days
- Riveting views and high adventure on a Karakoram Highway road trip through Hunza Valley
- Iconic mountain forts, centuries-old Buddhist manuscripts, and carved wooden mosques
- Gain a deeper understanding of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan through their artisan traditions, including carpet making
- See hanging bridges, mind-blowing majestic peaks, and alpine lakes on a Hunza Valley tour
Embark on one of the world’s most thrilling road trips up the famed Karakoram Highway and into Pakistan’s remote northern areas, then wind your way down through some of the rawest mountain scenery imaginable.
From relatively modern Islamabad, trace an ancient artery of the Silk Road as the road climbs into the old kingdom of Hunza. Pause here to explore the remnants of past empires, soak in splendid views, and meet the region’s welcoming Ismaili people. Encounter more Silk Road history in Khaplu, Shigar, and UNESCO-listed Taxila.
Trip Overview
One of the best trips EVER.
– CREIG H.Be ready to challenge your preconceived ideas about Pakistan! I am proud to say that Pakistan is now a part of me.
– ERIC C.The true star of the trip was the Pakistani people. To say that hospitality is a core value would grossly understate how welcoming everyone was to us.
– DIANE D.
1 – 4
After a brief exploration of Islamabad, step onto the modern Silk Road via the Karakoram Highway Trace river valleys and mountain passes through picturesque Naran and tribal Gilgit, marveling at the scenery and becoming acquainted with the region’s fascinating history.
5 – 9
Hunza Valley reveals glaciers, clifftop orchards, and ancient forts Ascend to the dizzying heights of the Khunjerab Pass, enjoy mountain lakes by hanging bridge and boat trip, and visit organizations supporting the local people.
10 – 14
Following the Indus River, descend to Khaplu to explore the oldest mosque in Pakistan, take tea on the ramparts of the fort, and tour the restored homes of Hundulli and Banpi Stop in Shigar to see a restored 14th-century mosque.
15 – 16
Picnic on the high plains of Deosai National Park, home to marmots, red foxes, and Himalayan brown bear Pass through more outstanding scenery on the way to Naran.
17 – 19
Returning to Islamabad, take an excursion to UNESCO-listed Taxila for archaeological evidence of trade route influences in the ruins of a Buddhist monastery and Greek city Depart from Islamabad.
Dates & Prices
Dates
Custom trips offered late June–September
Pricing
Custom Trip: From $15,750 per person
based on two travelers sharing a room
Inclusions
- All accommodations
- Most meals
- All ground transportation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
- Services of a GeoEx trip leader, local guides, drivers, and other staff
- Some gratuities
- Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
- Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
- Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
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