Karakoram Highway Tour And Rakaposhi Base Camp
About this tour
Rakaposhi Base Camp at 3500m is located at the base of Rakaposhi peak, alongside Minapin glacier. Trekkers can hike to base camp from the village of Minapin in Nagar Valley
The Silk Route was a historic trade route that dated from the second century B.C. until the 14th century A.D. It stretched from Asia to the Mediterranean, traversing China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greece, and Italy. It was dubbed the Silk Route because of the heavy silk trading that took place during that period.
The Karakoram Highway, also known as the Friendship Highway in China, was built by the governments of Pakistan and China. It was started in 1959 and was completed and opened to the public in 1979.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad, Pakistan
Pick up from Airport (Islamabad) Pickup from Islamabad International Airport by our representative and transfer to our designated Hotel in The Capital City of Pakistan-Islamabad overnight stay.
Day 2: Islamabad, Pakistan to Chalisian, Pakistan
Islamabad to Chilas Wake up call will be given in the morning and after breakfast will move towards Chillas/ Narran Valley. Lunch in the way. Reach Chilas after 9-10 hours’ drive. There will be short stays in the way and time given for photography and rest. Overnight stay at Chilas.
Day 3: Chilās to Hunza, Hunza Nagar
Chilas/ Narran to Hunza After breakfast in the morning at 7am, will move towards Hunza Valley from Chilas .We will reach Hunza Valley by evening after 7 hours’ drive includes lunch, short stays and photography in the way. Attractions in the way: Karakorum Highway itself Junction of World’s three highest mountains ranges (Karakorum, Himalayas and Hindu Kush) View Point of Nanga Parbat Peak (The Killer Mountain) View Point of Rakaposhi Peak (Mother of Clouds) Several High Peaks along the way which are not ordinary but prominent in the World.
Day 4: Hunza, Hunza Nagar
Explore Central Hunza After breakfast at 8am, call will be given to you for local experience around Hunza Valley with our expert guide who is well aware of history, local customs and values. Follow the guide, holding respect to the environment of that area. Attractions to be visited. Baltit and Altit Forts (800 and 900 years old respectively) Ganish Village (1000 years old and first settlement of Hunza Valley) Lunch will be in between visiting the areas. View of Sun Set over five 7000m high peaks around Hunza –Nagar at evening from the Point Eagle Nest in Dukair. (It will be subjected to weather and time)
Day 5: Hunza, Hunza Nagar to Khunjerab Pass, Pakistan
Explore Upper Hunza and visit to Pak-China Border After breakfast at 7am, will move towards upper Hunza Valley, which is very famous for being home of Adventurous Spots, Lakes, Cone shaped Peaks, and One of World’s Highest Mountain Pass (Khunjarab Pass). The hospitable and beautiful people are also special of the area. You can only find the Wall Nut and Apricot Cake in this part of Hunza. Attractions to be visited: Hussaini Suspension Bridge (This is wooden bridge over Hunza river made in olden time for local use, locals use this to cross river to the village on other side now as well. Besides that it became tourist attraction because of being one of World’s Adventurous Bridge. It suspends while walking on it and it have gaps between each wooden plate). Passu Cones (These are the cone shaped peaks in Passu along the Karakorum Highway, became tourists attraction because of the shape) Atta bad Lake (This is a lake in upper Hunza in between high mountains, came into being after hug landslide over Hunza River in Jan 2010. It became tourist attraction when people use to run boat in the lake for local use and the beauty of lake is being in between high mountains and blue water). Khunjarab Pass/ top (Pakistan share the border with China at Khunjarab top/Pass, it is one of the World’s highest mountain passes at an elevation of 16,000fts) Several Beautiful Valley includes Passu, Attabad, Shiskat, Gulmit, Sost, Khyber, Khuda Abad and etc. Overnight stay will be at Passu in our designated Hotel.
Day 6: Passu to Minapin, Hunza Nagar
Passu To Minapin valley Nagar 2 Explore Hooper Valley and Minapin Valley in Distt Nagar After breakfast at 8 am in Hotel, we will move towards Hoper Valley, famously known for Glacier viewpoint, a short trek to the glacier, and the beauty of the valley. Lunch will be there in Hoper Valley.After lunch will move to Minapin Valley, which is famously known as the Valley of Apples. Wonder around, leisure and photography. Overnight stay in our designated Hotel.
Day 7: Minapin to Hapakun
Minapin to Hapakun Trek from Minapin to Hapakun 2800M (3 hours, 5.8 km and 800m ascent) It takes maximum 3 hours to reach the grassy meadows of Hapakun (2800 M) from OshoThang Hotel situated at Minapin Village.
Day 8: Hapakun to Rakaposhi Basec Camp
Hapakun to rakaposhi base camp Hapakun to Tagaphari 3300M (2-3 hours, 3km, 450m ascent) – a steep trail continues from Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp, also known as Tagaphari. The trail eases off and contours the rocky slope for 30 minutes to a verdant bowl. You can have the view of Diran Peak, Rakaposhi and their interconnecting ice wall and finally come into full view. After reaching Tagaphari can climb the ridge to have nice view of Hunza Valley and mountains. Rakaposhi base camp trek is one of the best adventures in Pakistan. Overnight in the tent.
Day 9: rakaposhi base camp to diran base camp
rakaposhi base camp to Diran Base Camp Trek Trek to cross the glacier to Diran Base Camp 3700 M and takes around 3-4 hrs to walk on moraine and Glacier. Overnight in the tent
Day 10: Diran Base Camp to Rakaposhi Hotel and Camping Base 2, Hunza
Diran base to Return Taghaphari In the morning trek to Katchelly Lake 4000 M and back to camp then cross the Glacier to Tagaphari. Overnight in the tent
Day 11: Rakaposhi Bse Camp to Minpin Valley
Taghaphari to Minpin Trek back to Minapin 3-4 hrs then drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel
Day 12: Minpin Valley to Chilās
Minpin to Chilas Wake up call and after breakfast will move back Gilgit visit Kargah Buddha .archaeological sit kargah Nala .in Gilgit lunch after lunch to move to chilas Overnight stay at Chilas.
Day 13: Chilās to Besham City, Pakistan
Chilas to Besham Wake up call and after breakfast will move back to Islamabad from Chilasto besham Sightseeing’s along the way. Stay at besham in our designated Hotel.
Day 14: Besham City, Pakistan to Swat, Pakistan
Besham to Swat valley KPK Explore the Capital City; wonder around to the city Swat truly call the Switzerland of East because of its magnificent landscapes.
Day 15: Swat, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan
Swat to Islamabad on motorway toward Islamabad Explore the Capital City; wonder around to the twin city of Rawalpindi. Attractions to be visited. Faisal Mosque, Margallah Hills, Dinner at Monal Restaurant in Margallahs.
Day 16: Islamabad, Pakistan
If we have time for the flight, then we will come after visiting Taxilais a city in Rawalpindi District of the Punjab Pakistan The ancient ruins of Taxila were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site To fly back home. End of Services.
What's included
Luxury Transport + Fuel Hotels Accommodation with Wifi– 1 Pax Sharing room (Master bed room will be provided for couples) Invitation Letter for your visa/ e-visa Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner A special dinner at Hunza valley with Traditional Food and Music Night All entrance fees Toll and Taxes Fort Passes Khunjarab National Park Fee Pick up and Drop off at Airport Licensed tour guide with expert route driver in mountains
Anything not mentioned above Travel insurance Tips to Hotel Staff, Guide and Driver Air Rescue International Flight Fares Relaxation or any change in package after Confirmation Covid 19 pcr test
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Islamabad, Pakistan