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Pakistan · Karakoram

Pakistan

Fortresses, Glaciers, and Legendary Mountains

Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Region

Pakistan · Karakoram

Trip investment

Paying in one instalment$4,729.00 US dollarsYou save $411.00 US dollars (8%).per person

Making deferred payments: total $5,140.00 US dollars · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately $414.00 US dollars each

Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.

September 1–14, 2027 · 5 left

Plan with context

Trip essentials

Start & finish
Starts in Gilgit · exact end point pending confirmation
Local currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Cards & cash
Cash predominates in the Karakoram; carry $200–300 US dollars equivalent in PKR for expenses and tips. You can bring US dollars in cash to exchange for local currency at banks or authorized exchange offices on arrival, before visiting remote areas. Bring notes in good condition and check exchange opening hours and requirements.
Physical demand
Medium–High — altitude, mountain roads and hikes
Coffee reference
Urban reference: PKR 600–720 · approx. $2.2–2.6 US dollars; Hunza price pending

Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.

Information verified in October 2026

Visas and entry requirements

For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Spain.

Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.

01 — THE TRIP

A journey through northern Pakistan: Hunza Valley, imposing glaciers, and the Karakoram Highway.

01Skardu
02Hunza Valley
03Khunjerab Pass
04Fairy Meadows / Nanga Parbat

02 — WHAT'S COVERED

Included

  • 13 nights of accommodation (11 with breakfast, 2 at Fairy Meadows with meals included)
  • Domestic flights Islamabad–Skardu and Gilgit–Islamabad (carry-on baggage included)
  • Ground transfers by 4x4 with driver throughout the trip
  • 4x4 jeeps Raikot Bridge–Tattu (round trip)
  • Wandernow guide
  • Khunjerab National Park access permit
  • Admission to the Baltit, Altit, and Kharpocho forts
  • Local guides for Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, Saidpur Village, Raja Bazaar and the forts

Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.

Not included

  • Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Meals not listed under “Includes”
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport)
  • Personal porters on the Fairy Meadows trek
  • Optional activities (e.g. hike to the Beyal Camp viewpoint)
  • Tips

Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.

International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.

International community

You travel with people from all over the world

On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.

  • International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
  • A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
  • We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.

Available optional activities

One way to see Nanga Parbat even more closely.

Fairy Meadows facing Nanga Parbat, Pakistan

Hike to the Beyal Camp viewpoint

Climb from Fairy Meadows to the Beyal Camp viewpoint, facing Nanga Parbat.

Price to be confirmed

These activities can be added once your trip is booked. Reference prices, subject to confirmation before departure.

Why travel with us?

  • No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.

  • A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.

  • International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.

  • We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.

03 — ROUTE

Route

Itinerary day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Islamabad · Welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM

    We arrive in Islamabad and settle in. In the afternoon we explore Saidpur Village with its historic temples and mosques.

  2. Day 2

    Islamabad · Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, and the Pakistan Monument

    We visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum and the Pakistan Monument. In the afternoon we continue to Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi.

  3. Day 3

    Islamabad · Skardu · Domestic flight

    We fly from Islamabad to Skardu. On arrival we visit Kharpocho Fort to begin this new stage together.

  4. Day 4

    Skardu · Shigar Valley and Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila)

    We explore Shigar Valley and visit Lower Kachura Lake. We devote the day to these two stops around Skardu.

  5. Day 5

    Skardu · Gilgit · Ground transfer of around 7 hours

    We travel overland from Skardu to Gilgit. We share about seven hours on the road before the next day.

  6. Day 6

    Gilgit · Hunza/Karimabad · Ground transfer

    We continue overland towards Hunza and Karimabad. We visit Baltit Fort as we begin this part of our journey.

  7. Day 7

    Hunza · Altit Fort, Eagle's Nest viewpoint, and Attabad Lake

    We visit Altit Fort, Eagle's Nest viewpoint and Attabad Lake. We share the day exploring these stops in Hunza.

  8. Day 8

    Hunza · Passu · Ground transfer

    We travel overland from Hunza to Passu. On arrival we view the Passu Cones, marking the next stage.

  9. Day 9

    Passu · Hussaini suspension bridge and Borith Lake

    We visit Hussaini suspension bridge and Borith Lake. We devote the day to exploring these two Passu stops together.

  10. Day 10

    Passu · Khunjerab Pass (day trip) · Chinese border (4,693 m), Khunjerab National Park…

    We head to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 metres on the border with China. We explore the national park in search of high-altitude wildlife.

  11. Day 11

    Passu · Gilgit · Raikot Bridge · Fairy Meadows · Ground transfer, 4x4 jeep, and trek up to Fairy Meadows

    We pass through Gilgit and Raikot Bridge on our way to Fairy Meadows. We combine overland travel, a 4x4 jeep and trekking in one stage.

  12. Day 12

    Fairy Meadows · Free day with views of Nanga Parbat

    We have a free day in Fairy Meadows with a view of Nanga Parbat. We leave the day open before beginning our return.

  13. Day 13

    Fairy Meadows · Gilgit · Islamabad · Trek down, jeep, ground transfer, and domestic flight back

    We descend on foot and continue by jeep and overland to the flight back to Islamabad. We have a free afternoon on arrival.

  14. Day 14

    Islamabad · End of the Adventure · Check-out

    We check out in Islamabad and say goodbye. We close our shared journey through cities, valleys and mountains.

The itinerary describes the route and the places you will visit. A place, museum, or activity being mentioned here does not mean its admission or cost is included — only what appears under ‘Included’ is covered. Review that section to see exactly what your trip includes.

*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.

GUSTO

Flavours of Pakistan

Karahi — Flavours of Pakistan

Karahi

Goat or chicken curry cooked in an iron wok, the family gathering dish.

Biryani — Flavours of Pakistan

Biryani

Layered spiced rice and meat, a Mughal legacy changing from city to city.

Kashmiri chai (kahwa) — Flavours of Pakistan

Kashmiri chai (kahwa)

Pink tea with almond and cardamom, native to the northern highlands.

In the Karakoram valleys, beneath peaks over 8,000 metres, every village welcomes travellers with a different tea before asking their name. That mountain hospitality—serve first, ask later—is the true heart of a trek through northern Pakistan.

Territory

Map of the route

Meeting point: Islamabad · Saidpur · Pakistán · Karakórum

Illustrated route map of Pakistan

Wandernow Studio

Islamabad · Saidpur — Arrival in Islamabad

Day 1 · 1 Sep · Islamabad · Saidpur

Arrival in Islamabad

Welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM. In the afternoon, Saidpur Village, a restored village around 500 years old with historic temples and mosques.

Lodge · Islamabad · Saidpur

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04 — BOOKING

Transparent pricing

One payment

$4,729.00 US dollars

You save $411.00 US dollars (8%).

per person

Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.

Instalments

$5,140.00 US dollarstotal

deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments

Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.

We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.

Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.

Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.

SOCIAL PROOF

5.0 across verified reviews

Travelers who already went

“Every day something surprised me more than the day before. From the care of the sherpas, the warmth of our guide, how fun the group was, the breathtaking landscapes or simply the grandeur of the place. What they pro…”
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“Everything was fun and beautiful, well organised and well chosen. There was not always room for everyone, but it always worked out and in good conditions.”
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Upcoming departures

September 1 – September 14, 2027

First seat release
Seats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)

Registration openRegistration closes: 246 days until closing

We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.

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Fact sheet

Destination
Pakistan · Pakistan · Karakoram
Trip type
Treks in a small group
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Group size
Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
Single-payment price
$4,729.00 US dollars per person
Deferred-plan price
$5,140.00 US dollars per person · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + 10 max
Published currency
Dollars
Payment methods
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
International flights
Not included in the price
Guide
Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
Solo travelers
Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
Occupancy
Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
Departure dates
September 1–14, 2027

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Pakistan trip with Wandernow cost?

$4,729.00 US dollars per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is $5,140.00 US dollars per person: a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.

How many days is the Pakistan trip?

14 days / 13 nights. A journey through northern Pakistan: Hunza Valley, imposing glaciers, and the Karakoram Highway.

What departure dates are there for Pakistan?

Confirmed departures: September 1–14, 2027. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.

What is and isn't included in the Pakistan trip?

Includes: 13 nights of accommodation (11 with breakfast, 2 at Fairy Meadows with meals included); Domestic flights Islamabad–Skardu and Gilgit–Islamabad (carry-on baggage included); Ground transfers by 4x4 with driver throughout the trip; 4x4 jeeps Raikot Bridge–Tattu (round trip); Wandernow guide; Khunjerab National Park access permit; Admission to the Baltit, Altit, and Kharpocho forts; Local guides for Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, Saidpur Village, Raja Bazaar and the forts. Not included: Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights; International flights; Meals not listed under “Includes”; Travel insurance; Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport); Personal porters on the Fairy Meadows trek; Optional activities (e.g. hike to the Beyal Camp viewpoint); Tips. International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.

Can I travel solo to Pakistan?

Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.

How can I pay for my Pakistan trip?

Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).

What fitness level is needed for Pakistan?

It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.

How far in advance should I book Pakistan?

The next departure starts on September 1, 2027 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.

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05 — KEEP EXPLORING

Paying in one instalment$4,729.00 US dollars

$5,140.00 US dollarsMaking deferred payments

deposit$1,000.00 US dollars+ up to 10 deferred payments of$414.00 US dollars