7 Days Hunza & Skardu Grand Tour

The 7 Days Hunza & Skardu Grand Tour is our complete Gilgit-Baltistan holiday. In one week you will explore two of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan: Hunza, with its turquoise lakes, ancient forts and orchards, and Skardu, the gateway to Baltistan's lakes, cold deserts and the highest mountains on earth. It is the perfect choice if you want to see as much of northern Pakistan as possible in a single trip without feeling rushed.

Instead of travelling back and forth from Islamabad twice, this itinerary connects Hunza and Skardu directly via Gilgit and the newly improved Gilgit–Skardu road along the Indus. That saves time and gives you an extra day of sightseeing. Every night is spent in a comfortable hotel, all transport is in a private or air-conditioned vehicle, and a tour coordinator looks after your group throughout the journey.

Highlights of the Hunza Skardu tour

Hunza: forts, lakes and the Passu Cones

Two nights in Hunza give you time to visit Baltit Fort in Karimabad, take a boat ride on Attabad Lake, walk on the Hussaini suspension bridge and photograph the jagged Passu Cones. On a clear day you will also see Rakaposhi and Ladyfinger peaks from your hotel. If you travel between May and November, you can extend the Upper Hunza day to the Khunjerab Pass on the Pakistan–China border for a small additional charge.

Skardu: Shangrila, Upper Kachura and Shigar

In Skardu you will visit the famous Shangrila Resort on Lower Kachura Lake, often called "heaven on earth", and the peaceful Upper Kachura Lake with its crystal-clear water. A day trip to the Shigar valley takes you to Shigar Fort, a beautifully restored 17th-century palace, and the Sarfaranga cold desert, where sand dunes sit beneath snowy peaks.

Katpana cold desert

Watching the sunset from the dunes of Katpana, just outside Skardu city, is one of the most memorable moments of the trip. The contrast between golden sand, the blue Indus and white mountains is something you will not find anywhere else.

Optional Deosai Plains

From roughly late June to September, the Deosai National Park, one of the highest plateaus in the world, becomes a carpet of wildflowers. A jeep day to Deosai and Sheosar Lake can be added to this tour; it is one of the best experiences in Baltistan if you travel in summer.

Why book this tour with TravelCo.pk?

• Smart routing: Hunza and Skardu are connected without returning to Islamabad in between.
• Balanced days: long driving days are followed by relaxed sightseeing days.
• Quality hotels: standard, deluxe and luxury hotel options to match your budget.
• Local knowledge: our team checks road and weather conditions daily during the season.
• Customisable: add Deosai, Khunjerab, Basho valley or a flight back from Skardu.

Road or flight?

The standard package is fully by road, which lets you enjoy the Karakoram Highway and the Indus gorge. If you prefer to save a day, we can book a return flight from Skardu to Islamabad (subject to weather, flight schedules and fares), and adjust the package price accordingly. Flights in the mountains are weather-dependent, so we always keep a road backup plan.

Best season

The ideal time for the Hunza Skardu tour is April to October. Spring brings blossoms to Hunza and Shigar, summer opens Deosai and Khunjerab, and autumn paints both valleys in red and gold. Winter tours are possible for snow lovers, with some changes to the itinerary.

Who should take this tour?

This is ideal for travellers who have one week and want the "complete" Gilgit-Baltistan experience: honeymooners, families, groups of friends and photographers. The tour involves several long driving days, so it is best suited to travellers who enjoy road trips. All walks are short and easy, and no trekking experience is needed.