7 DAYS · BEST APRIL – NOVEMBER
Hunza Valley tour
Forts, Attabad Lake and the road to China. A private trip from Lahore or Islamabad, planned end to end.
- LENGTH
- 6–12 days
- We suggest 7
- BEST TIME
- April – November
- Roads open, mild days
- FROM LAHORE
- 936 km
- about 20 h of driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- 602 km
- about 16.5 h of driving
Day-by-day plan
From Lahore. Starting in Islamabad saves part of day 1. Every day can be changed.
- 1
Lahore to Naran
Drive north on the motorway and Hazara Expressway into the Kaghan valley.
Night in Naran
- 2
Over Babusar Top to Hunza
Cross Babusar Top, join the Karakoram Highway at Chilas and follow the Indus and Hunza rivers north.
Night in Karimabad, Hunza
- 3
Karimabad
Baltit and Altit forts, the old bazaar, and sunset at Eagle's Nest.
Night in Karimabad, Hunza
- 4
Upper Hunza
Boating on Attabad Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones.
Night in Karimabad, Hunza
- 5
Khunjerab Pass
Day trip up to the China border, the highest point of the Karakoram Highway.
Night in Karimabad, Hunza · optional day
- 6
Hunza to Naran
Back down the Karakoram Highway and over Babusar Top.
Night in Naran
- 7
Naran to Lahore
Drive home with stops along the way.
Home by night
Places on this trip
Hunza Valley trip questions
When is the best time to visit Hunza?
April – November. Babusar Top is usually open June to October; outside those months we drive the Karakoram Highway via Besham instead, which adds driving time. Billman will suggest the best dates for your group.
How many days do I need for the Hunza Valley trip?
Our plan is 7 days. It can be done in 6 days, or stretched up to 12 days with free days for a slower pace.
How far is Hunza from Lahore and Islamabad?
About 936 km from Lahore (around 20 hours of driving) and 602 km from Islamabad (around 16.5 hours). We split the drive over 3 days, with the first night in Naran.
Who is the Hunza Valley trip good for?
It works well for honeymoon, family, friends & groups, corporate trips. Every Billman trip is private and planned around your group, so we adjust the pace, hotels and stops.
What is included?
Hotels with breakfast, your own vehicle with an experienced driver for the whole trip, and the day-by-day planning. Dinners, a tour guide and honeymoon setups can be added.
How do I book and how much does it cost?
Open the trip calculator for an instant price range for your dates, group and hotel level, then send the plan to Billman on WhatsApp. We confirm the exact price and availability.