KhushAamdeed! Welcome to the capital of Pakistan. Upon arrival, once you clear customs and collect your luggage, you will be met by Facing North representatives and will be transferred to your hotel. The drive to your hotel will be approximately 30 minutes. Time to settle in and relax after your international flight. You may wish to take a quick half-day city tour. Dinner will be served at the renowned Monal Restaurant with a stunning panoramic view of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Situated on the hill of Potohar, nestled against the pristine Margalla Hills, Monal Restaurant is voted as one of the most romantic restaurants in Islamabad. Your dinner experience tonight at Monal will be a great introduction to Pakistani cuisine. A brief introduction will also be given to help you prepare for the upcoming tour. Accommodation: Marriott or Ambiance Hotel. Transport: Coaster or Grand Cabin. Meals: Dinner.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad, Dinner at Monal Restaurant

After breakfast, we’ll depart early in the morning for Gilgit. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Gilgit. The flight will take approximately 45 minutes and will cross some of the high-altitude peaks and highest mountain ranges in the world. Upon arrival, we will depart to Nomal village. The drive takes about 30 minutes and we will switch vehicles to 4x4 jeeps for some off-road driving to Naltar Valley. This scenic drive will take approximately 2 hours and will bring you to a stunning valley of lakes and lush green forest. Naltar Valley has seven lakes out of which we will cover one or two. Return to Nomal and drive back to Gilgit. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Mandarin Inn

Activities: Short Gilgit city tour, Jeep ride to Naltar, Visit lakes and Skiing resort of Naltar

This morning, you will wake up to a view surrounded by the mighty Karakoram. You will have plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast with the view after which we will check out of the hotel at around noon and leave for Karimabad. The drive will take approximately 2.5 hours. On the way in, we will stop at various viewpoint locations for you to rest and take some really nice pictures. You will be able to see the remains of the old silk road which was constructed by cutting stones manually back in the days. Another viewpoint stop will be Rakaposhi where we will have a buffet lunch and spend time by the stream. We will do a short excursion to Karimabad then transfer to a hotel. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure in Karimabad. Explore the main market and try out some local organic walnut cake from Café De Hunza. In the late afternoon, we will leave for Eagles Nest, a short 30 minute’s drive from the hotel. At Eagles Nest, you will witness a stunning sunset projecting over the Hunza Valley.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Darbar Hotel

Activities: Remains of Old Silk Route, Rakaposhi viewpoint, Café De Hunza, Sunset at Duiker (Eagles Nest)

After breakfast, we will explore the culture and traditions of Hunza valley which has much to offer. We will start with a short heritage walk from Karimabad bazar to Baltit fort. We will take a tour of Baltit Fort to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Hunza Valley. After the visit to Baltit Fort, we will walk back to Karimabad bazaar to take another excursion to Altit Fort, another stunning piece of architecture and history. After the tour to Altit Fort, we will stop at a small hidden café in Altit called Khabasi Café. Khabasi Café is operated by an all-female team as a result of an amazing initiative taken by Prince Aga Khan to uplift women empowerment. Evening walk in Altit royal gardens, return to Karimabad bazaar where you will have some free shopping time. Transfer to the hotel where dinner will be served with traditional dance and music.

Premium Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Darbar Hotel

Activities: Karimabad heritage walk, Baltit and Altit fort tour, Altit royal gardens, Khabasi Café, Traditional music and dances

After breakfast, we will leave for Attabad lake, crossing some mind-blowing tunnels leading us to one of the largest lakes of Pakistan. At Attabad Lake, you have options to participate in different kinds of water sports or do some sightseeing in Gulmit village. After Attabad Lake, we will head to Borith lake where lunch will be served at a lake viewing restaurant. We will leave for a glacier hike which is approx. 2 hours of trekking with an amazing view of Passu cones and Passu peak. Relax at the most scenic and beautiful place in Upper Hunza valley. Return to Attabad lake, transfer to resort. Dinner will be arranged at the Moksha Resort with music.

Premium Hotel: Luxus Atabad

Deluxe Hotel: Famree Resort

Activities: Attabad lake, Passu cones, Gulmit village walk, Passu Glacier Walk and Borith lake

Our day will start with a majestic view of Attabad Lake and Passu Cones in the background, breakfast will be served with the lake view. Excursion to Sost with stopovers at different villages for photography. We will take a tour of the famous Hussaini suspension bridge. Lunch will be served in Sost. We will visit Sost Dry port. Excursion to Khunjerab pass which is situated at an elevation of 4,693m. Return to Attabad Lake, in between stop over at Glacier Breeze café for scrumptious organic Apricot cake and tea. Free time at Attabad. Dinner will be served. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Luxus Atabad

Deluxe Hotel: Famree Resort

Activities: Sost dry port, Khunjerab pass, Bonfire & musical night

Today we will be heading to Gilgit via Minapin. Minapin is one of the oldest villages of Nagar valley. The drive to Minapin will be approximately one hour and upon arrival, we will have time to do a garden walk. You may wish to pick some fresh fruits from the orchards. Tea will be served next to the stream during the break. After the tea break, we will change to 4x4 Jeep for an exciting off-road drive to Bikchum Ghutum. The ride to Bikchum Ghutum will take approximately 45 minutes and it will lead us to a hidden pearl, a ground situated right on the footsteps of the mighty Rakaposhi, known as the Mother of Mist. In Bikchum, you can take a short trek towards a glacier where you will have the opportunity to taste organic ice which is thousands of years old. Lunch is served at Bikchum Ghutum. After lunch, we will return to Minapin where we change our vehicle again to a coaster bus and continue our journey to Gilgit. At leisure for the rest of the day in Gilgit.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Mandarin Inn

Activities: Minapin garden walk, 4x4 ride, Bikchum Ghutum and glacier walk

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Morning flight to Islamabad. Transfer to airport, depart to Islamabad via flight. An hour air safari, flying over the mighty Karakoram and Kaghan region. Arrival at Islamabad airport, transfer to hotel. Visit Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum and Faisal Masjid. Buffet dinner at a fine dining restaurant. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Premium Hotel: Ramada Hotel

Deluxe Hotel: Ambiance Hotel

Activities: Quick Tour Islamabad

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Free time for leisure till your flight departure. Transfer to the airport with lots of memories to cherish forever.

Activities: Departure to home country