Morning drive from Islamabad to Naran. It is about 7 hrs journey via Hazara Motorway, Mansehra and Balakot. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.

The journey from Naran to Gilgit is very scenic specially from Naran till Babusar top. It is around 6 hrs journey through Jalkhad, Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top, view of Nanga Parbat from KKH, the Junction point of three mountain ranges. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in at Gilgit

The journey from Gilgit to Hunza is the most scenic. It is a 2.5 to 3 hrs journey. Stop at Collision point of continental plates, Rakaposhi view point and views of mountains and valleys along the KKH from Gilgit to Hunza. Check in at hotel in Karimabad.

Visit the two ancient forts – Baltit Fort (700 years old fort gracefully standing on top of the valley with a commanding view) and Altit Fort (800 years old perched on the edge of Altit valley overlooking the Hunza River and the KKH) - and you might want to enjoy the traditional food at the Kha Basi Café in the premises of Altit Fort. Proceed up to Duikar sunrise/sunset point to have a bird’s eye view of the entire Hunza and Nagar valleys surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Gulmit & Passu valleys in upper Hunza. En route explore the ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs, stopover at Attabad Lake, visit Husseni Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake and Passu glacier. You might also want to go for a hike to Ondra Poyga (the site where once an ancient fort existed now the access has been made easy by laying 1500 stairs) in Gulmit. The site provides scenic views of Gulmit and Shishkat valleys and of Attabad Lake. Night stay at Hotel at Attabad lake.

It will be roughly 6 hr drive time. Leaving early in the morning and taking packed lunch can save a great deal of time. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Skardu.

After breakfast, walk up to Kharpocho Fort which is a broken remain of an ancient Fort providing scenic views of the Indus and the town. Visit local attractions including the Sadpara Lake, local market, Katpana Desert and proceed to upper Kachura. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Located at about 35km from main Skardu town, Shigar is a princely state and is blessed with abundant natural beauty. Enjoy driving through the  Safranga cold desert, stopover at the view point, visit the blind lake, explore other attractions including the Amburiq Mosque, Shigar Fort Palace, and the Hashupi Bagh (the apple garden). Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Drive back from Skardu to Naran via Babusar top. (approx. 9 hrs drive time)

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