Gilgit-Baltistan Itineraries: 3, 5 and 7 Day Plans
3 days in Hunza
A short trip for first timers from Gilgit.
- Day 1
Gilgit to Karimabad, Rakaposhi view point on the way, Baltit Fort at sunset.
- Day 2
Attabad Lake boating, Passu Cones and the suspension bridge, back to Karimabad.
- Day 3
Altit Fort and Eagle's Nest sunrise, then drive back to Gilgit.
5 days in Skardu and Deosai
Lakes, a desert and the high plains of Deosai.
- Day 1
Arrive in Skardu, evening at Kachura and Shangrila lakes.
- Day 2
Shigar Fort and the Sarfaranga cold desert.
- Day 3
Full day jeep trip to Deosai and Sheosar Lake (summer only).
- Day 4
Khaplu Palace and the Ghanche valley.
- Day 5
Satpara Lake and Manthal Buddha rock, then departure.
3 days at Fairy Meadows
Jeep track, a short trek and the best view of Nanga Parbat.
- Day 1
Drive to Raikot Bridge, jeep to Tato, walk up to Fairy Meadows.
- Day 2
Day hike to Beyal Camp and the Nanga Parbat view point.
- Day 3
Sunrise on Nanga Parbat, walk down and drive back.
7 days across GB
Hunza, Khunjerab, Ghizer and Gilgit in one week.
- Day 1
Arrive in Gilgit, Kargah Buddha and the city bazaar.
- Day 2
Gilgit to Karimabad with stops at Rakaposhi view point.
- Day 3
Attabad Lake, Gulmit and Passu.
- Day 4
Day trip to Khunjerab Pass when the road is open, back to Passu or Karimabad.
- Day 5
Back to Gilgit and on to Gahkuch.
- Day 6
Phander Lake and the Ghizer valley.
- Day 7
Drive back to Gilgit for departure.