# Karakoram Highway & Hunza Odyssey

Source: https://hunzatour.com/tours/karakoram-highway-hunza-odyssey/
Operator: HunzaTour, Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Islamabad to the Khunjerab border by road, taking our time.

## Quick facts
- Duration: 10 days
- Style: Cultural journey
- Difficulty: Easy
- Group size: 2–10 guests
- Best seasons: Spring, Autumn
- Starts in: Islamabad
- Places visited: Attabad & Borith Lake, Hunza Valley, Khunjerab Pass, Passu & Upper Hunza
- Price: from US$1,850 per person (indicative; written quote before payment)

## Overview
A classic journey up the Karakoram Highway: Indus gorges, the three great ranges meeting near Gilgit, the forts of Hunza, Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones, finishing at the Khunjerab border. Unhurried days, local homestays and plenty of time to walk.

## Highlights
- Overland on the Karakoram Highway
- Baltit and Altit forts
- Boat ride on Attabad Lake
- Passu Cones and Hussaini bridge
- Day trip to Khunjerab Pass

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening briefing and a walk to Saidpur village for dinner.
Overnight: Islamabad. Meals: D.

### Day 2: Islamabad to Besham via Babusar or KKH
An early start along the Karakoram Highway through Abbottabad and the Hazara hills, following the Indus into the mountains.
Overnight: Besham / Chilas. Meals: B, D. Travel: 9–10 h.

### Day 3: Chilas to Gilgit, the meeting of three ranges
Pass the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the junction where the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush meet. Stop at the Kargah Buddha and settle into Gilgit.
Overnight: Gilgit. Meals: B, D. Travel: 5–6 h.

### Day 4: Gilgit to Karimabad
Drive into Hunza with Rakaposhi on your left. Check in, then sunset at the Eagle’s Nest viewpoint.
Overnight: Karimabad. Meals: B, D. Travel: 3 h.

### Day 5: Baltit and Altit forts
Explore Baltit Fort and the older Altit Fort, wander Karimabad’s lanes and have tea with a local family.
Overnight: Karimabad. Meals: B, D.

### Day 6: Attabad Lake and Gulmit
Drive through the Attabad tunnels, take a boat across the turquoise lake and continue to Gulmit, a Wakhi village.
Overnight: Gulmit. Meals: B, D. Travel: 2.5 h.

### Day 7: Passu Cones and Hussaini bridge
Walk to the Passu Glacier viewpoint, cross the suspension bridge and spend the afternoon at Borith Lake.
Overnight: Passu. Meals: B, D.

### Day 8: Khunjerab Pass
Drive to the border at 4,693 m through Khunjerab National Park, then return to Passu.
Overnight: Passu. Meals: B, D. Travel: 5 h each way.

### Day 9: Back to Karimabad
A slow return with stops for photography and local shopping.
Overnight: Karimabad. Meals: B, D. Travel: 2.5 h.

### Day 10: Departure via Gilgit
Transfer to Gilgit for onward travel. Flights depend on weather; we can arrange the overland return as an alternative.
Overnight: –. Meals: B.

## Included
- Private vehicle with experienced driver
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily (lunch on trek days)
- English-speaking local guide
- Entry fees and permits listed in the itinerary
- Airport / hotel transfers

## Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Lunches in towns (unless listed)
- Personal expenses, tips and drinks
- Anything not listed under Included

## Frequently asked questions
**Is the Karakoram Highway safe?**
Yes. We monitor road and weather conditions daily and adjust the route when needed.

**What is the best time for this trip?**
April–May for blossom and September–October for autumn colour.

**Can the itinerary be changed?**
Yes. This route is a starting point; we tailor length, hotels and pace.

Contact: hunzaexplorers@gmail.com · +92 321 4364658 · WhatsApp +923214364658
Address: Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
HunzaTour is a project of Hunza Explorers (https://hunzaexplorers.com).