A native trekking and expedition company from Skardu and Islamabad leading K2, Karakoram and Hunza trips with local guides.
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Hunza Tour
- Gilgit Baltistan
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$1,000
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- Duration
- 8 Days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Max Altitude
- 2,800 m / 9,186 ft
- Best Time
- Apr–Oct
- Group Size
- 4–20 people
- Trip Type
- Tour
Overview
Hunza Tour 2027
The Hunza valley, on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is known for its old forts, apricot orchards and views of Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak. Our 8-day Hunza tour drives from Islamabad up the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad (about 2,450 m), with three nights in Hunza: Baltit and Altit forts, the Eagle's Nest viewpoint, Attabad Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones. Fixed departures cost $1,000 per person.
The tour in numbers
- Length: 8 days from Islamabad back to Islamabad, with 3 nights in Hunza.
- Travel: by road on the Karakoram Highway, about 2 days each way with a night in Chilas.
- Height: Karimabad about 2,450 m; Passu about 2,450 m; highest point the Eagle's Nest viewpoint, about 2,800 m.
- Walking: short walks only.
- Best time: April for the blossom, June to August for summer, October for the autumn colours.
- Price: $1,000 per person on a fixed departure; a private English-speaking guide is included.
When to go
Hunza is lovely from April to October. In early April the apricot and cherry trees blossom; June to August is warm and green; in October the poplars and orchards turn gold. Our fixed departures are timed for each season.
A night in a fort or palace
On request, we can book a night in a heritage hotel in a restored fort or palace in Hunza, at extra cost.
Other ways to see Hunza
With Fairy Meadows, see our Fairy Meadows and Hunza Tour. With Skardu, see our Skardu Hunza Tour. With Fairy Meadows and Skardu, see our Karakoram Highway Tour. To trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp, see our Rakaposhi and Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek.
Hunza Tour Cost
On a fixed departure the price is $1,000 per person, from Islamabad back to Islamabad. For a private tour, the price per person depends on the size of your group:
Private Group PricesPrice per person. Your group price is applied automatically when you book.
| Solo price | 2 to 4 people | 5 to 8 people | 9 to 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,700 | $1,200 | $1,000 | $900 |
All prices are in US dollars (USD), or the equivalent in Pakistani rupees (PKR) on the day you pay.
Related Tours
(Tours You May Like)
| Tour | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Skardu Hunza Tour—8 Days | $1,000 |
| Thallay La Trek—12 Days | $1,500 |
| Fairy Meadows and Hunza Tour—10 Days | $1,200 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan Trekking Adventure—15 Days | $1,800 |
| Pakistan Hindu Kush, Pamir & Karakoram Tour—15 Days | $2,000 |
How to book this trip
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Choose a date
Pick a fixed departure above, or ask us for a private trip.
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Send your details
Fill in the booking form with your name, email and group size.
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Pay the 10% advance deposit
The deposit holds your place on the trip.
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We confirm your booking
Once the deposit arrives, we confirm and start booking your hotels and arrangements.
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Pay the balance
By bank transfer two weeks before you arrive, or bring cash to Islamabad.
Highlights
- Three nights in Karimabad, the heart of Hunza.
- Baltit and Altit forts and the Eagle's Nest viewpoint.
- Attabad Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones.
- Views of Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak.
- The Karakoram Highway along the Indus.
- Departures for the April blossom and the October colours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
Our staff meet you at Islamabad International Airport and take you to the hotel. After a rest, there is time to see the Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan Monument.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Islamabad (twin sharing).
- Meals: Not included in Islamabad on fixed departures.
Day 2: Drive to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway
Chilas · 1,250 m (4,101 ft)
A long day (about 12 hours) up the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River. In summer we may take the road over Babusar Pass and Naran instead.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Chilas (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3: Drive to Hunza
Karimabad, Hunza · 2,450 m (8,038 ft)
On up the Karakoram Highway past the meeting point of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush and past Gilgit, with a stop at the Rakaposhi viewpoint, to Karimabad (about 6 hours).
- Accommodation: Hotel in Karimabad, Hunza (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4: Karimabad: Baltit and Altit Forts
Eagle's Nest, Hunza · 2,800 m (9,186 ft)
A day in Karimabad: Baltit Fort above the town, the old village and fort of Altit, the bazaar, and the Eagle's Nest viewpoint for sunset over Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Karimabad, Hunza (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5: Upper Hunza: Attabad Lake and Passu
Passu, Hunza · 2,450 m (8,038 ft)
Up the Karakoram Highway to Attabad Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge, Gulmit and the Passu Cones, then back to Karimabad.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Karimabad, Hunza (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6: Drive to Chilas
Chilas · 1,250 m (4,101 ft)
Back down the Karakoram Highway to Chilas (about 5 hours).
- Accommodation: Hotel in Chilas (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7: Drive to Islamabad
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
The drive back to Islamabad on the Karakoram Highway, or over Babusar Pass in summer.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Islamabad (twin sharing).
- Meals: Not included in Islamabad on fixed departures.
Day 8: Departure
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
Our staff take you to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
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- Chilas 1,250 m
- Karimabad, Hunza 2,450 m
- Eagle's Nest, Hunza 2,800 m
Islamabad
Islamabad
What's included in the price
Fixed departures are all-inclusive from Islamabad. Here is what your $1,000 per person covers, and what it does not.
Facilities
- Food
- Transportation
- Hotel Stays
- Guiding
Included in the price
- Private transport for the whole tour, and airport transfers in Islamabad
- Hotels in Islamabad, Chilas and Karimabad (twin sharing)
- All meals outside Islamabad (meals in Islamabad are not included on fixed departures)
- A private English-speaking guide
Not included
- Meals in Islamabad (fixed departures)
- International flights and the Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- The Khunjerab Pass
- A night in a heritage fort or palace hotel (on request, extra cost)
- Entry tickets to forts and museums
- Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Anything not listed under included
- Extra costs if you or your group return early from the tour, for any reason (our services are provided as listed in the trip plan)
Why choose Chogori Adventure
- Customers worldwide
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- 500+
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What's included is listed on each trip.
Resources
Free guides from our local team, so you arrive ready.
FAQs
Where is Hunza?
In Gilgit-Baltistan, in the north of Pakistan, on the Karakoram Highway about 100 km north of Gilgit. The main town is Karimabad, at about 2,450 m.
How long is the Hunza tour?
8 days from Islamabad back to Islamabad: 2 days by road each way and 3 nights in Hunza.
How do we get to Hunza from Islamabad?
By road on the Karakoram Highway, in two days with a night in Chilas. Flights to Gilgit are possible on request but are often cancelled by weather.
What is the best time to visit Hunza?
April for the blossom, June to August for warm green summers, and October for the autumn colours. Our fixed departures start on 5 April, 15 June, 15 August and 20 October.
What do we see in Hunza?
Baltit Fort above Karimabad, Altit Fort and old village, the Eagle's Nest viewpoint, Attabad Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones, with views of Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak.
How was Attabad Lake formed?
A landslide in January 2010 blocked the Hunza River and formed the lake, which drowned a stretch of the old Karakoram Highway.
Do we go to the Khunjerab Pass?
No, the Khunjerab Pass on the border with China is not included in this tour.
Can we stay in a fort or palace?
Yes, on request: we can book a night in a heritage hotel in a restored fort or palace, at extra cost.
Is a guide included?
Yes. A private English-speaking guide travels with you for the whole tour.
Do I need a permit?
No permit is needed for this tour. You apply for the Pakistan visa online at visa.nadra.gov.pk, with the sponsor letter we send you.
How much does it cost and what is included?
$1,000 per person on a fixed departure: road transport, hotels, the guide and all meals outside Islamabad. Meals in Islamabad are not included on fixed departures.
What should I pack?
Comfortable shoes, warm layers (evenings are cool, even in summer), sun cream and a hat. In April and October bring a warm jacket.
What happens if I return early from the tour?
If you, or your whole group, decide to return early from the tour, for any reason, the extra costs this causes are not included in the price and are not covered by us: for example extra hotel nights, extra jeeps or other transport, changed flights, or a guide or porter to take you back. This applies to groups and to individual travellers. Our services are provided as listed in the trip plan for this tour.
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