Hunza & Skardu Grand Tour — 10 Days (Flight)

Noon flight delivers you into Skardu. Visit Shangrila's famous Heart Lake, then Upper Kachura for boating and the Shigar Desert before the drive to Serena Khaplu for the first night.

Explore the Hushe Valley. Khaplu Fort, the 14th-century Chaqchan Mosque, Masherbrum Viewpoint (K1 on the horizon), and the village of Saling.

Scenic drive from Khaplu to Shigar passing Khamosh Waterfall and the thundering Manthoka Waterfall — one of Pakistan's most powerful falls.

The second-highest plateau on earth at 4,114m. Sadpara Lake at the base, then Deosai Top, lunch at Bara Pani, and the vast Sheosar Lake — home to Himalayan brown bears.

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Cross from Skardu side to Hunza, stopping at Rakaposhi Viewpoint where the mighty 7,788m peak dominates the skyline. Arrive at Luxus Attabad for the first night on the Hunza side.

Boat across Attabad Lake, walk Hussaini Suspension Bridge, then drive to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m. Apricot cake at Glacier Breeze and sunset at Passu Cones before heading to 2 Magpies.

Heritage and views in Karimabad. Altit Fort in the morning, local lunch at Kha Basi, then Eagles Nest for the Karakoram sunset before an evening at Cafe De Hunza and Baltit Market.

A relaxed final day in Hunza. Baltit Fort in the morning, lunch at Hunza Food Pavilion, then a last wander through Cafe De Hunza and Baltit Market before the drive to Skardu tomorrow.

Drive from Hunza back south to the Skardu area, stopping at Rakaposhi Viewpoint along the way. Settle at Katpanah Desert glamp or Serena Shigar for the final night before the return flight.

Breakfast at Shigar or Katpanah, then head to Skardu Airport for the return flight to Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.