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More Beautiful Than Switzerland, Norway and New Zealand Combined
Road Trip | Islamabad to China-Pakistan Border to Islamabad

Mountain Adventure Travels offers captivating tours of Hunza Valley and Khunjerab Pass (the Pakistan-China border), two of the most sought-after destinations in Pakistan.

This tour presents an opportunity to explore the Ancient Silk Route during an 12 days journey designed to leave lasting impressions on travellers from around the world.

Tour Pricing and Details

• 12 Days/ 11 Nights
• Luxury Hotel Twin Share
• Single Supplement Room + $1000
• Full Board Flights, Travel, Transport, Meals, Visas

Small Group Tours

• Solo Traveller: $5500 per person
• Group of 3: $5200 per person
• Group of 7: $5000 per person
• Transportation: 4X4 Prado Land Cruiser SUV with driver and English-speaking guide

Large Group Tours

• Group of 10: $4600 per person
• Transportation: 12 seater Toyota Hiace High Roof Van with driver and English-speaking guide
• Group of 16: $4400 per person
• Transportation: 25 seater Toyota Hino Bus with driver and English-speaking guide

Customised Tours

For customized tours catering to solo travellers, couples, families, friends, school groups, interest groups, or corporate groups with your preferred travel duration and date of travel, please email us for a personalized quotation.

If you are joining us from any part of the world, this Hunza Valley tour will begin in Islamabad. Feel free to contact us via email or Whatsapp +65 90094494 for details on available dates and pricing information.

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Service Inclusions

• Round-trip flight from Singapore to Pakistan via Thai Airways
• One way flight from Skardu to Islamabad via Air Blue or Pakistan Airways
• Letter of Invitation for obtaining the Pakistan Tourist Visit Visa
• Visa Application and Fees
• Transportation via 4×4 SUV/ Land Cruiser, 12 seater Toyota Hiace Van or 28 seater Toyota Hino Bus
• Services of an English-speaking tour guide accompanying the driver
• Accommodation for 10 nights in luxury twin-share rooms
• All meals: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner
• Welcome and send-off by a MAT Singapore and Pakistan representative
• Provision of daily water bottles
• Entry tickets to tourist attractions
• Personal photographer for groups of 7 in 4×4 jeeps or groups of 10 or 18 in Toyota Van/ Bus

Service Exclusions

• Personal travel insurance (mandatory with proof)
• Excess baggage charges
• Driver and tour guide tips ($10 Singapore dollars per day)
• Optional boating, zip lines, hiking, river rafting fees, etc
• Medication, health-related problems, evacuation and rescue in emergencies
• Laundry, beverages, phone calls, or other personal expenses
• Extra expenses due to lost or delayed luggage, theft or loss of personal belongings or documents, acts of nature, natural disasters, weather conditions or unforeseen events etc.

Anything not mentioned above

Tour Highlights 

• Explore Islamabad and Rawalpindi on a city tour
• Journey along the KKH Karakoram Highway, known as the 8th wonder of the World
• Immerse yourself in the culture and organic cuisine
• of ethnic minority communities in the Hunza Valley
• Visit Hunza Valley’s iconic sites such as Altit and Baltit Forts, Karimabad local bazaars, water channel walk, Duiker viewpoint, and the 1000 years old Ganish Village
• Explore Upper Hunza Valley, including Gulmit, Passu, and Hussaini Suspension Bridge (world’s most dangerous bridge)
• Enjoy breathtaking views of peaks including Nanga Parbat 8126 meters (26,660 feet), Rakaposhi 7708 meters (25,289 feet), Passu Sar 7478 meters (24,534 feet), Ultar 7388 meters (24,239 feet), Shisper 7611 meters (24,970 feet), Diran 7266 meters (23,839 feet), Golden Peak 7027 meters (23,054 feet), Lady Finger: 6000 meters (19,685 feet), Passu Cathedral 6106 meters (20,033 feet) in the Karakoram Mountain Range
• Visit Khunjerab Pass 4,693 meters (15,397 feet) and Attabad Tunnel (7km) part of the Pak-China friendship tunnels of the Karakoram Highway. Explore the stunning valleys, lakes (Attabad, Borith, and Batura Lake), glaciers (Passu, Batura, Hopper, and Ghulkin), rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus, Kunhar), tributaries, and streams
• Witness the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges: Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush
• Visit Khunjerab National Park and Khunjerab Pass, the highest border between Pakistan and China.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Singapore to Islamabad, Pakistan

• Departure: 3:55 pm from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, full meals served onboard
• Arrival: 10:20 pm in Islamabad, Pakistan
• Airport pick-up by Mountain Adventure Travel Representative
• Driving time: ~1 hour, Distance: 30 km (19 miles)
• Height: 540 meters (1770 feet) | Islamabad
• Meals: Late Dinner
• Hotel: Pearl Continental, Best Western Premier, Serena Hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, Jacaranda DHA Hotel or similar

Day 2: Islamabad

• Departure: 10.00am from Islamabad to Murree Hills average altitude of 2,291 metres (7,516 ft). Explore the famous Mall Road for local culture and food
• Scenic Activities: Enjoy a cable car ride at Patriata Margalla Hills followed by a visit to Kashmir Point and Ayubia National Park
• Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 70 km (43 miles)
• Height: 540 meters (1770 feet) | Islamabad
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Pearl Continental, Best Western Premier, Serena Hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, Jacaranda DHA Hotel or similar

Day 3: Islamabad to Chilas

• Departure: 8:00 am from Islamabad to Chilas
• SUMMER/ AUTUMN ROUTE: Islamabad to Naran over the Babuser Top, overnight stay at Naran or Chilas
• WINTER/ SPRING ROUTE: Islamabad to Chilas, via Besham, overnight stay at Chilas
• Driving time: ~10 hours, Distance: 377 km (234 miles)
• Height: 1,265 meters (4,150 feet) | Chilas
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Shangri-La Chilas, Indus Lodge, Chilas Inn, Hotel One or similar

Day 4: Chilas to Attabad Lake

• Departure: 10:00 am from Chilas to Hunza Valley
• Explore: Three Mountain Junction Point, Rakaposhi View Point, The Silk Road Sign Board and Continental Drift Sign Board and its surrounding areas full of history, geography, cultural and archaeological landmarks
• Driving time: ~6 hours, Distance: 376 km (234 miles)
• Height: 2,559 meters (8,396 feet) | Attabad Lake
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Luxus Hunza, Ambiance Resort Hunza, Famree Resort, Darbaar Karimabad or similar

Day 5: Attabad Lake to Karimabad

• Departure: 10:00 am for whole day sightseeing tour
• Activities: Visit Attabad Lake, Hussaini Bridge, Eagle’s Nest High Point, Altit Fort, Karimabad Silk Road Old Market
• Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 50 km (31 miles)
• Height: 2,559 meters (8,396 feet) | Attabad Lake
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Luxus Hunza, Ambiance Resort Hunza, Famree Resort, Darbaar Karimabad or similar

Day 6: Attabad Lake to Pakistan-China Border

• Departure: 10:00 am for sightseeing whole day tour
• Activities: Excursion to Passu Cones glacier and mountains, Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan-China Border) with an elevation of 4,693 meters (15,397 feet). One-hour stop for photography.
• Driving time: ~4 hours, Distance: 150 km (93 miles)
• Height: 2,559 meters (8,396 feet) | Attabad Lake
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Luxus Hunza, Ambiance Resort Hunza, Famree Resort, Darbaar Karimabad or similar

Day 7: Attabad Lake to Gilgit

• Departure: 10.00 am from Attabad Lake to Gilgit, an ancient Silk Road city
• Visit the local Gilgit Bazaar to experience the vibrant culture and shop for traditional handicrafts.
• Take a short trip to see the ancient rock carvings of the Kargah Buddha, which date back to the 7th century.
• If time permits, visit Naltar Valley, known for its beautiful lakes and scenic views. Hire a jeep for an adventurous, off-road mountain experience.
• Driving time: ~3 hours, Distance: 122 km (76 miles)
• Height: 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) | Gilgit
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Ramada Resort by Wyndham, Avari Express, or similar

Day 8: Gilgit to Skardu

• Departure: 9.00 am from the  hotel to the ancient Silk Road city of Skardu
• The Karakoram Highway (KKH) connects Gilgit to Skardu, which offers breathtaking views of the Karakoram mountain range.
• Driving time: ~7 hours, Distance: 204 kilometers (150 miles)
• Height: 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) | Skardu
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Himmel Skardu, BROQ, Signature Skardu Hotel or similar

Day 9: Skardu

• Departure: 10.00 am to Kharpocho Fort, K2 Museum, followed by a trip to the Sarfaranga Desert. Visit the Kachura Lake for stunning scenery and relaxation, and the Manthoka Waterfall, if time permits
• Driving time: ~3 hours, Distance: 80 km (50 miles)
• Height: 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) | Skardu
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Himmel Skardu, BROQ, Signature Skardu Hotel or similar

Day 10: Skardu to Islamabad by flight

• Departure: 9.00 am from the hotel to Skardu International Airport
• Flight time: One hour over the majestic Karakoram Mountains
• Free afternoon: Take time to relax, shop, or enjoy activities at Giga Mall
• Driving time: ~2 hours, Distance: 80 km (50 miles)
• Height: 540 meters (1770 feet) | Islamabad
• Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Hotel: Pearl Continental, Best Western Premier, Serena Hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, Jacaranda DHA Hotel, or similar

Day 11: Islamabad

• Departure: Check out of the hotel at 10.30 am
• Visit the Lok Virsa National Museum of Ethnology, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Pakistan Monument
• Meals: Breakfast/ Farewell High Tea at 4 pm
• Evening: 6.00 pm drive to the airport
• Night: Check-in at Islamabad International Airport at 8:00 pm
• Flight Departure: 11:20 pm from Islamabad to Singapore, full meals on board

Day 12: Singapore

• Flight Arrival: Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 at 11.15 am

Tour Must-Try Cuisines of Hunza Valley

• Go-Lee: Savory breakfast served with namkeen chai.
• Harissa: Wheat-based dish with simmered meat in oil.
• Chapshuro: Local version of pizza with dough filled with chopped meat, onions, and peppers.
• Diram Fitti: Made from sprouted wheat flour mixed with almonds, apricot oil, and butter.
• Mamtu: Flour meal packed with mutton/beef and various peppery ingredients.
• Tomuro Tea: Green tea popular in the region.
• Pakistani Biryani: Flavorful rice dish enjoyed in Hunza Valley.
• Shopan: A traditional dish made from the stomach of goat or sheep, marinated with lemon or vinegar

Thank You For Embarking On An Unforgettable Journey Through The Hunza Valley in Pakistan With Mountain Adventure Travels.

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