TRIP OVERVIEW
Our home valley in its best month. The tour follows the Karakoram Highway north from Islamabad to Chilas and on to Karimabad, then works through Hunza and Gojal while the poplars and apricot orchards turn gold.
Days are spent at Baltit and Altit forts, at Hopper and Duiker, and around the Passu, Batura and Hussaini glacier areas, with Rakaposhi and Diran in view for much of the drive.
The route runs all the way to Khunjerab Pass on the Pakistan–China border before returning south along the old Silk Route.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Autumn colour through Hunza and Gojal
- Rakaposhi and Diran viewpoints
- Attabad Lake and the Karakoram Highway
- Baltit and Altit forts in Karimabad
- Passu, Batura and Hussaini glacier areas
- Khunjerab Pass on the Silk Route
ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Day 2
Islamabad to Chilas
Day 3
Chilas to Karimabad
Day 4
Baltit and Altit forts
Day 5
Hopper and Duiker
Day 6
Duiker to Gulmit and Passu
Day 7
Khunjerab Pass, return to Karimabad
Day 8
Karimabad to Besham
Day 9
Besham to Islamabad
Day 10
Departure
Itinerary outline — exact days are confirmed with your final trip dossier and can be adjusted for private groups.
EXPERIENCE & FITNESS
Comfortable road travel along the Karakoram Highway with optional short walks. No trekking experience needed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport transfers and all ground transport on the itinerary
- Accommodation as listed — hotels on twin-share, camping on trekking days
- All meals on trek and expedition days, breakfast in hotels
- Licensed English-speaking guide and local support crew
- Permits, paperwork, campsite and bridge fees
- Group camping equipment including dining, toilet and shower tents
- Porter support for personal luggage within the stated allowance
- Basic first aid and emergency satellite communication
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights and Pakistan visa
- Travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal trekking or climbing equipment
- Extra nights in Islamabad and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
Every trip can be run privately and customised on request. Detailed day-by-day dossiers and pricing are sent with each enquiry.
