Karakoram Highway to Hunza Valley Tour

This journey follows the Karakoram Highway north through Besham, Chilas, Gilgit and Hunza, with a final stop in Sost near the Chinese border. It is a good fit for travellers who want a guided overland route through northern Pakistan rather than a short city break. The route runs along the Indus and Gilgit rivers and reaches Hunza Valley, where the overnight base is Karimabad. From there, the itinerary includes Altit village, Nagar Valley, Duikar viewpoint and Upper Hunza, home to Wakhi communities. The trip also continues to Khunjerab Pass, the border crossing with China. Hunza is known for apricot blossoms in spring, green slopes in summer and golden poplars in autumn. The valley is home to Burushaski, Wakhi and Shina-speaking communities and is often one of the first places visitors include on a north Pakistan itinerary.