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Hunza & Skardu 8 Days Winter Vacation Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights4.9 (370 reviews)

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Quick facts

Duration8 Days / 7 Nights

Best seasonWinter Vacation Season (November to February)

LanguageUrdu, English

WeatherCold / Sub-Zero Winter Climate

PickupIslamabad

THE EXPERIENCE

About this tour

Embark on a magical winter journey through Gilgit-Baltistan with Saffarguru’s 8 Days Hunza + Skardu Winter Vacation Trip. Nature, adventure, and unforgettable memories await as you travel across majestic snow-covered valleys, frozen alpine lakes, and ancient mountain roads.

This special winter offer covers the top winter destinations of Gilgit-Baltistan, including the turquoise waters of Attabad Lake, the culture and forts of Hunza Valley, the pine forests of Bashu Valley, and the snowy slopes of Naltar Valley. Enjoy comfortable group transportation, standard hotel lodging, daily meals (Breakfast & Dinner), a cozy bonfire with a musical BBQ night, and dedicated photography services throughout.

Travel in comfort

Hotel

Hotel Accommodation (Standard Rooms)

Transport

Comfortable Vehicle Transportation

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner Included (Daily Meals + BBQ)

Guide

Experienced & Safe Driver + Professional Tour Guide & Photography Services

Places you'll explore

Attabad Lake

Hunza Valley & Karimabad Bazaar

Bashu Valley

Naltar Valley

Junction Point of 3 Mountain Ranges

Skardu Valley & Katpana Cold Desert

What's included

Hotel Accommodation (Standard Rooms)

Daily Breakfast & Dinner (Daily Meals)

Bonfire & Musical Night (BBQ)

Comfortable Vehicle Transportation

Toll Taxes & Fuel Expenses Included

Driver Expense (Experienced & Safe)

Tour Guide & Photography Services (Capture Every Moment)

Not included

Lunch & Personal Refreshments

Entry Tickets to Forts, Parks, or Cable Cars

4x4 Jeep Rides (if required for specific off-road snow tracks)

Personal Shopping, Laundry, and Porter Expenses

Emergency Costs due to severe weather or road blockages

Tour itinerary

Day 1Islamabad to Naran / Besham / Chilas

Pickup from Islamabad and start journey towards Gilgit-Baltistan via Hazara Motorway / KKH
Scenic drive past mountain rivers and snow-capped peaks
Short stops for tea and refreshments
Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2Arrival in Hunza Valley & Local Sightseeing

Morning drive through the Karakoram Highway
Stop at Rakaposhi Peak Viewpoint
Arrival in Hunza Valley, hotel check-in
Visit Karimabad Bazaar for local handicrafts, dry fruits, and gemstones
Dinner and overnight stay in Hunza

Day 3Attabad Lake, Passu Cones & Naltar Valley Excursion

Breakfast at hotel
Visit the frozen/turquoise Attabad Lake
View the iconic Passu Cones and Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Excursion towards Naltar Valley to experience winter mountain landscapes
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Day 4Hunza to Skardu Valley Drive

Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Scenic drive along the Indus River and Skardu Road
Stop at the Junction Point of Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges
Arrival in Skardu Valley, hotel check-in
Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu

Day 5Bashu Valley Winter Excursion

Breakfast at hotel
Full-day excursion to the scenic Bashu Valley
Explore pine forests, meadows, and river streams surrounded by snow-capped peaks
Photography session to capture every moment
Return drive to Skardu for dinner and overnight stay

Day 6Shangrila, Upper Kachura & Bonfire BBQ Night

Breakfast at hotel
Visit Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Resort) and Upper Kachura Lake
Explore the high-altitude Katpana Cold Desert dunes
Special Bonfire & Musical Night with delicious BBQ dinner
Overnight stay in Skardu

Day 7Skardu to Chilas / Besham Return Drive

Morning check-out and start return journey
En route stops across Karakoram Highway viewpoints
Arrival at hotel, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay

Day 8Return Drive & Drop-off to Islamabad

Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Final leg of return drive towards Islamabad
Drop-off at Islamabad Airport / preferred location
End of memorable 8-day winter vacation trip

Plan notes

All travelers must carry their Original CNIC/Passport at all times. Heavy winter clothing (thermal layers, waterproof jackets, warm gloves, woolen caps, and winter boots) is strictly required due to cold temperatures. Route sequence may be adjusted on-ground by the tour leader for safety in case of snow blockages or weather conditions.