Journey across Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to the high valleys of Skardu, Gilgit and Hunza, combining scenic drives with fort visits and walks to glacier viewpoints and Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
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Visit Islamabad’s Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument.
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Drive the Karakoram Highway via Lulusar National Park and Babusar Pass.
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Walk to Nanga Parbat base camp in the Rupal Valley.
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Cross the high Deosai Plateau and circle Sheosar Lake.
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Explore Shigar Fort and the 14th-century Amboriq Mosque.
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Watch sunset over the Hunza Valley from Duikar Village.
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Gaze over Attabad Lake and hike to the Passu Glacier viewpoint.
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Discover UNESCO-listed Taxila’s ancient city ruins.
Accommodation includes comfortable hotels and simple guesthouses throughout the journey, including Hotel Hillview in Islamabad, Royal Hotel in Naran, Concordia Motel in Skardu, Riveria Hotel in Gilgit, Roomy Daastaan in Karimabad and Ghizer Blossom Inn in Gupis. At Tarashing Guest House, expect twin bedrooms and outside bathrooms with bucket showers.