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Karakoram Highway and Hunza Shangri-La, Pakistan

9 days
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Start and end in Islamabad
4.4
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Karakoram Highway and Hunza Shangri-La, Pakistan - Penguin Travel
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Baltit and Altit Forts in Hunza
  • Travel the Karakoram Highway to the China border
  • Shop at Karimabad Bazar for local crafts
  • Visit the architectural marvel, Khaplu Fort
  • Tour Islamabad's landmarks before departure

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Islamabad-Naran
  2. Day 2 Naran - Hunza
  3. Day 3 Hunza
  4. Day 4 Hunza Valley - China Border Khunjerab Pass - Hunza
  5. Day 5 Hunza – Gilgit - Skardu
  6. Day 6 Skardu - Khaplu
  7. Day 7 Khaplu – Shigar Valley - Skardu
  8. Day 8 Skardu – Islamabad
  9. Day 9 Departure
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Number of tours

37

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Heini
    · January 4th, 2025
    Great trip for those who have seen most of the world and want to get off the beaten track. So many wonderful things to see in these countries!
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  • Shane
    · October 23rd, 2024
    Tour guides varied from very good to fair. Sights covered good
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Karakoram Highway and Hunza Shangri-La, Pakistan
From Islamabad to Islamabad

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Tour ID: 307125

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before June 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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