Hunza & Khunjerab Pass
Five days up the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Chinese border at Khunjerab.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Highest point
- 4,693 m
- Season
- May to October
- Level
- Easy, long drives
Rs 23,500 per person from Islamabad
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About this trip
Hunza is a valley of apricot terraces and old stone forts, ringed by Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and some of the highest mountains on earth. People come for the views and stay for the hospitality.
Our route climbs over Babusar Top, follows the Indus to Gilgit and runs up the Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 metres, then comes home past Lulusar Lake and the Kunhar River.
Day by day
- Night before
Lahore departure
Lahore travellers are picked up at 11:30 pm and driven to Islamabad overnight.
- Day 1
Islamabad to Chilas
Pick-up in Islamabad, breakfast at Balakot, a stop on Babusar Top, dinner and the night in Chilas.
- Day 2
Chilas to Hunza
Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi viewpoints on the way. Altit and Baltit forts, then Karimabad bazaar. Night in Hunza.
- Day 3
Khunjerab Pass
Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Ghulkin, the Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones, then the border at Khunjerab. Back to Hunza by evening.
- Day 4
Hunza to Naran
Back over Babusar with a stop at Lulusar Lake. Naran bazaar and the night in Naran.
- Day 5
Naran to home
The Kunhar River in the morning, rafting optional. Islamabad around 7 pm, Lahore around midnight.
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin for the whole trip
- Hotel rooms in Chilas, Hunza and Naran, shared by two to four.
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Trip leader and local guides
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Lunch on the road
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
- Shared local jeeps where the plan mentions them
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
- A warm jacket for the nights
- Your personal medicines
- A power bank
- A light rain jacket
- Gloves, a beanie and sunglasses
Safety on this trip
High passes, long drives and thin air. We drive in daylight on mountain roads, carry a full first-aid kit and change the plan when the weather or the road says so. Tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition when you book.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
Is Khunjerab too high for me?
You spend under an hour at the top and sleep much lower in Hunza. Walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide if you feel unwell.
Do I need my CNIC or passport?
Yes. Carry your original CNIC, or passport and visa for foreign nationals. There are several checkposts on the way.
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.