Overview
HUNZA: A stunning valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, famous for snowy peaks, Altit & Baltit Forts, Attabad Lake, and Passu Cones — a perfect blend of nature and culture.
SKARDU: Surrounded by mountains and lakes like Shangrila and Satpara, Skardu is a dreamy destination and gateway to K2 and the Cold Desert.
NARAN: A cool, green valley known for Saif ul-Malook Lake, Babusar Top, and scenic river views — perfect for a peaceful summer trip.
Itinerary
- Departure from Karachi via Bus/Train.
- Meals in bus/ train are not included in our package.
- Note: The Airline Option is also available for the next day
- Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi
- Travel to Hotel via own conveyance (Uber/ Careem)
- Dinner & overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
- Islamabad Participants will join the Tour
- Group jointly starts travelling
- Traveling to Chillas via Naran Babusar top
- Breakfast stop at Balakot
- Visit Lulusar Lake
- Visit Babusar Top
- Reach Chilas in evening
- Dinner and night stay in Chilas
- Breakfast
- Traveling to Skardu valley
- Visit Nanga Parbat view Point
- Visit 3 junctions of mountain Ranges
- Traveling via Adventures Skardu Road
- Visit Shangrila Resort & Lower Kachura Lake
- Late Night Reached Skardu
- Dinner & Overnight in Skardu Valley
- Breakfast
- Traveling to Manthokha Waterfall
- Visit the Mighty, beautiful waterfall
- Back to Shigar valley
- Visit cold desert
- Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Travelling back to Skardu Valley
- Dinner & Overnight Stay in Skardu Valley
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Transfer into jeeps
- Move Deosai Valley(If Deosai Closed we will visit
- Bashu Valley)
- Visit Sadpara Lake, Sheosar Lake
- Visit Kala paani, Visit Bara Paani, & Deosai top
- Dinner & Night stay in Skardu Valley.
- Call for Breakfast.
- Departure for Hunza.
- Sightseeing/ Shortstops:
- 3 Great Mountain Junction View Point & Rakaposhi viewpoint.
- Arrival in Hunza and visit Altit/ Baltit Fort
- Visit Karimabad Bazar
- Travel to Hotel and Check-in.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hunza
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Traveling towards China border
- Visit Attabad lake
- Hussaini bridge Passu cones
- Passu glacier
- Via Sost bazar reach china border
- Explore Khunjrab Pass
- Back to Hunza
- Dinner & Night Stay in Hunza
- Early morning call for Breakfast.
- Checkout from Hotel.
- Departure for Naran via Babusar Top
- Reach Naran
- Explore Naran Valley
- Dinner and night stay in Naran
- Call for Breakfast.
- Visit Khanpur Dam.
- Departure for Islamabad/Rawalpindi by evening.
- Arrival in Islamabad & have the last dinner.
- Tour will end for Islamabad Members.
- Travel to Hotel & Check-in (Only for KHI members).
- Overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi
- Checkout from Hotel (Max till 12:00 PM)
- Breakfast on this day is not included in the package
- Travel to the station/bus terminal via own transport
- Departure for Karachi
- Reached Karachi safe and sound
- End of Services for KARACHI participants
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 2 meals per day (Breakfast & Dinner)
- AC transport (Coaster/Grand Cabin) from Islamabad to Islamabad
- Fuel, toll, Parking, Challan, & All taxes
- 24-hour tour operator
- Services of a professional guide
- Hotel accommodation (2 bed, 2 mattresses)
- Bonfire
- 4x4 Jeep For Deosai
- Basic Phone Photography
The Cost Excludes
- Laundry, beverages, hi-tea, and personal snacks
- Water sports activities (optional)
- Fort/Park entrance fees
- Additional jeep rentals
- Uber/Careem charges
- Extra expenses due to landslides
- or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.