Gilgit Baltistan

Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Skardu & Shigar GatewayActivity: Pick up group from Skardu Airport. Drive directly to the scenic Shigar Valley.Highlights: Explore the 400-year-old Shigar Fort and stop by the surreal Sarfaranga Cold Desert for an optional ATV desert ride.Night Stay: Shigar or Skardu City.Day 2: Lakes & Forts of SkarduActivity: Day excursion around central Baltistan.Highlights: Take a boat ride at Upper Kachura Lake, visit the iconic Shangrila Resort, and hike up to Kharpocho Fort for a panoramic sunset view over the Indus River.Night Stay: Skardu City.Day 3: Road Trip to the Gilgit RegionActivity: Depart Skardu early via the Jaglot-Skardu Road, driving alongside deep river canyons.Highlights: Stop for lunch at the riverside village of Astak Nala. Continue driving until you reach the Karakoram Highway (KKH) junction.Night Stay: Jaglot or Gilgit City.Day 4: Journey into Hunza ValleyActivity: Drive north up the Karakoram Highway towards Hunza.Highlights: Pause at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint for hot local chai right under a 7,788m glacial wall. Arrive in Karimabad and tour the ancient Altit & Baltit Forts.Night Stay: Karimabad (Hunza).Day 5: Turqouise Waters & High Suspension BridgesActivity: Explore Upper Hunza (Gojal Valley).Highlights: Cruise by motorboat on the vibrant Attabad Lake. Test your courage walking across the thrilling Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and view the jagged Passu Cones cathedral peaks.Night Stay: Passu or Karimabad.Day 6: Return to Gilgit Via Hoper GlacierActivity: Drive to the neighboring Nagar Valley before heading south to Gilgit.Highlights: Catch views of the active black-and-white Hoper Glacier. Drive back down to Gilgit City in the evening for final souvenir shopping at NLI Market.Night Stay: Gilgit City.Day 7: Departure from Gilgit AirportActivity: Morning drop-off at Gilgit Airport for the return flight home