Is altitude a concern?

Only at Khunjerab Pass; itinerary allows gradual acclimatization.

Can this tour be customized?

Yes — hotel upgrades, route changes and added activities are all possible.

The Fall Pakistan (Autumn Experience)

13-Day Northern Pakistan Autumn Tour

A 13-day journey through Northern Pakistan’s most spectacular autumn landscapes. From the golden valleys of Hunza, Ghizer and Skardu to the mighty Karakoram views, historic forts, glaciers and high-altitude lakes — this tour blends nature, culture, adventure and scenic beauty.
Designed for photographers, nature lovers and fall-season travelers.

Trip Highlights

Witness stunning autumn colors in Hunza, Skardu & Ghizer.
Drive the world-famous Karakoram Highway.
Visit Shigar Fort, Amburiq Mosque & Katpana Cold Desert.
Explore Manthoka Waterfall and Kharmang Valley.
Sunset from Eagle’s Nest / Duikar.
Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort & Karimabad’s heritage streets.
Experience Attabad Lake, Gulmit Village & Women’s Carpet Center.
Walk the Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
Visit Borith Lake, Passu Glacier & Passu Cones.
Excursion to Khunjerab National Park (Pak–China border).
Explore Hopper Glacier & Gilgit city.
Discover Ghizer Valley, Gupis Fort & river viewpoints.
Visit Kargah Buddha & Gilgit Bazaar.
Scenic return via Besham.

Day 01 :

Islamabad → Chilas (via Karakoram Highway)

Drive through Abbottabad, Mansehra & Naran (if Babusar remains open; otherwise Besham).
Stop at Shatial Rock Carvings.
Overnight: Chilas

Day 02 :

Chilas → Skardu

Drive along the Indus River.
Stop at Nanga Parbat Viewpoint.
Visit Katpana Cold Desert.
Overnight: Skardu

Day 03 :

Shigar Valley

Visit Shigar Fort.
Explore historic Amburiq Mosque.
Visit Blind Lake.
Return to Skardu: Kharpocho Fort Viewpoint & Skardu Bazaar walk.
Overnight: Skardu

Day 04 :

Manthoka Waterfall (Kharmang Valley)

Day trip to Manthoka Waterfall with scenic valley stops.
Return to Skardu by evening.
Overnight: Skardu

Day 05 :

Skardu → Hunza (via Gilgit)

Drive the Baltistan Highway to Gilgit.
Stop at Old Silk Road & Rakaposhi View Point.
Sunset at Eagle’s Nest / Duikar.
Overnight: Eagle’s Nest / Duikar

Day 06 :

Hunza: Karimabad → Upper Hunza

Visit Baltit Fort.
Visit Altit Fort & Royal Garden.
Walk the old heritage streets.
Shopping time for local handicrafts & dry fruits.
Drive to Upper Hunza. Stop at Attabad Lake.
Overnight: Gulmit

Day 07 :

Gulmit → Hussaini Bridge → Passu

Explore Gulmit Village:
• Old House Gulmit
• Mir’s Palace
• Old Hunza Museum
• Women’s Carpet Weaving Centre
Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
Visit Borith Lake.
Passu Glacier viewpoint & Passu Cones.
Overnight: Gulmit

Day 08 :

Khunjerab National Park / Pak–China Border

Early morning drive to Khunjerab Pass — the world’s highest paved border.
Overnight: Gulmit

Day 09 :

Hopper Glacier → Gilgit

Drive to Hopper Glacier — one of Pakistan’s fastest-moving glaciers.
Overnight: Gilgit

Day 10 :

Ghizer Valley → Gupis

Drive to Gahkuch, enjoying Ghizer’s river viewpoints.
Visit Gupis Fort.
Overnight: Gupis

Day 11 :

Gupis→ Kargah Buddha → Gilgit

Return to Gilgit.
Visit Kargah Buddha.
Explore Gilgit Bazaar.
Overnight: Gilgit

Day 12 :

Gilgit → Besham

Long scenic drive along the Karakoram Highway.
Overnight: Besham

Day 13 :

Besham → Islamabad

Drive to Islamabad.
If time allows: visit Pakistan Museum.
Airport drop-off in the evening.

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