The Skardu & Hunza Combined Tour is the perfect way to experience the two greatest destinations in Gilgit-Baltistan — the ancient forts and dramatic desert landscape of Baltistan in Skardu, followed by the terraced orchards, glacial lakes and Karakoram peaks of Hunza Valley along the legendary Karakoram Highway.
Skardu Section (Days 1–4)
Begin in Skardu — the capital of Baltistan. Visit the legendary Kharpocho Fort above the Indus River, the brilliant turquoise Satpara Lake, the unique Skardu cold desert (one of the highest cold deserts in the world), the Shigar Fort Heritage Hotel and a full day at Deosai National Park (4,114m) — home to the rare Himalayan brown bear.
Karakoram Highway (Day 5)
Drive north along the Indus River to join the Karakoram Highway — one of the engineering wonders of the world, cutting through the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush simultaneously.
Hunza Valley (Days 6–8)
Based in Karimabad, explore the UNESCO-listed Baltit Fort (700 years old), the vivid turquoise Attabad Lake, the dramatic Passu Cones and Batura Glacier, and the aerial panorama of the entire valley from Eagle’s Nest (3,200m).
Related Tours: Baltistan Cultural Tour | Hunza Cultural Tour | North Pakistan Tour