1. Do I need a 4x4 vehicle for this entire trip, or just certain sections?

While the main route through Karimabad, Passu, and Sost is accessible by regular vehicle on the Karakoram Highway, remote detours like Chapursan Valley and Shimshal Valley require a 4x4 jeep due to rough, unpaved terrain. Your tour vehicle will be arranged accordingly based on the day's route.

2. What kind of accommodation is available in remote areas like Shimshal Valley?

Since Shimshal is a remote mountain community, accommodation there is typically a local guest house rather than a standard hotel, offering a more authentic homestay-style experience. Facilities are simple, so it's worth setting expectations accordingly, especially compared to hotels in Karimabad or Skardu.

3. Is this trip suitable for families with children or first-time travelers to the region?

This itinerary includes some off-road driving and high-altitude areas like Khunjerab Pass and Deosai Plains, so a reasonable comfort level with long drives and basic facilities in remote areas is helpful. That said, tours can be customized with shorter driving days or adjusted routes to suit families and first-time visitors to northern Pakistan.

Hunza Adventure Guiding Tour | Explore Hunza Valley with Experts

Accomodation
2-3 stars hotels (in some places best available)
Arrival City
Islamabad
Departure City
Islamabad
Guide
Guided
Language
English
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (normally included)
Mineral Water
Yes
Transportation
Car or Van/ grand Cabin 13 seats or Coaster/minibus, 21seats (4x 4 classical jeeps)
Minimum Age
18
Maximum Age
75

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Hunza Jeep safari Tour

Experience the spectacular landscapes of Hunza Valley on an unforgettable jeep safari through the heart of the Karakoram. Travel beyond the main roads to discover remote villages, dramatic mountain scenery, ancient forts, glaciers, and hidden valleys.

The journey can include Karimabad, Altit and Baltit Forts, Duikar, Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu, Hussaini, Passu Cones, and Khunjerab Pass, as well as Chupursan Valley and Shimshal Valley, with opportunities for photography, short hikes, and encounters with local culture.

With North Pakistan Adventure, the safari can be customized for private groups and adventure travelers, combining scenic drives with cultural experiences and off-road exploration in the spectacular Hunza region.

This tour starts from Islamabad, with a flight to Skardu offering aerial views of the mountains, followed by a visit to Skardu town and its surroundings. From there, the journey continues to Gilgit via the Deosai Plains, and finally into Hunza Valley.

Trip Highlights

Karakoram Jeep Safari – Venture off the main roads into remote corners of Hunza Valley
Passu Cones & Hussaini Bridge – Admire iconic peaks and cross a thrilling suspension bridge
Deosai Plains – Cross one of the highest plateaus in the world en route to Gilgit
Skardu Aerial Views – Enjoy a scenic mountain flight from Islamabad to Skardu

Day 01 :

Arrival in Islamabad

Arrival Islamabad airport, meet with our staff and transfer to the hotel in the rest of time sightseeing of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, overnight at hotel in Islamabad

Day 02 :

Skardu & Shigar Valley

Fly to Skardu, arrival to Skardu, meet with guide and visit to Skardu Town, Fort, Cold Desert, Shigar Valley, overnight at hotel in Shigar

Day 03 :

Deosai Plains to Trashing

Drive to Astore- Trashing via Deoasi Plans, overnight at hotel in Trashing

Day 04 :

Karimabad-Hunza

Drive to Karimabad Hunza, visit Bazaar, Baltit Fort,overnight at hotel in Karimabad

Day 05 :

Hopar, Altit & Duikar

Drive to Hopar, in Nagar in route visit to Ganish Fort, back to Karimabad then drive to Altit, visit Altit Fort, and drive to Duikar 3000M, highest point of the valley, overnight at hotel in Duikar

Day 06 :

Drive to Passu

Drive to Passu, en-route visit to Attabad Lak,e, Gulmit museum, Hussani suspension Bridge, Borith Lake, Passu Village, walk around, overnight at hotel in Passu

Day 07 :

Khunjerab Pass

Drive to Khunjerab Pass and back To Sost, overnight at hotel in SostDADw

Day 8 :

Chupursan Valley Excursion

Full day excursion to Chpursan Valley and back to Sost or Pasdssu for Overnight in Sost.

Day 09 :

Shimshal Valley

Drive to Shimshal Valley, visit local villages, meet with local people visit their houses, mix up with local papulation, overnight in local guest House

Day 10 :

Return to Gilgit

Drive to Gilgit, back to Gilgti via Passu and Karimabad, overnight in Gilgit

Day 11 :

Drive to Skardu

Drive to Skardu on Jugolot- Skardu road, overnight at hotel

Day 12 :

Islamabad & Taxila

Fly to Islamabad, arrival and transfer to hotel and visit of Taxila, overnight at hotel in Islamabad.

Day 13 :

Departure

Departure from Islamabad (drop the airport)