Day 1 and 2: Islamabad to Naran and Minapin Valley.
The first two days of the trip involves a drive from Islamabad to Naran, and then onward to Minapin Valley, from where the trek starts. Along the way, the following tourist spot lies:
- Shogran and Naran Valley
- Lulusar lake and Babusar Top
- Three mountain junction points.
Day 03: Trek from Minapin to Hapakun campsite.
- Hiking Time: 3 Hours Maximum
- Hiking Distance: Approximately 6 km
- Altitude of campsite: 2,012 meters
- Starting point: Minapin Nagar
- Ending point: Hapakun
- Trek Difficulty: Moderate or easy trek
- Night stay: In camps
The trek begins from a small village in Nagar Valley. This village is adjacent to Hunza Valley. The first day trek is easy. It takes just 3 hours to reach the first campsite, called Hapakun in the local language.
Day 04: Trek from Hapakun to Taghaphari (Rakaposhi Basecamp).
- Hiking Time: 3-to-3.5-hour trek.
- Hiking Distance: Approximately 4 km.
- Altitude of campsite: 3,300 meters.
- Starting point: Hapakun.
- Ending point: Taghaphari.
- Trek Difficulty: Moderate or Easy trek.
- Night stay: In camps
The second day of the trek starts from Taghaphari, which is close to Hapakun. Although the distance isn’t long, the steep incline makes it a bit time-consuming.
Day 05: Trek back to Minapin and drive to the Hunza Valley.
- Hike back to Minapin Valley.
- Drive to Hunza Valley.
- Rest day, to re-energize for the coming days.
Day 06: Hunza Heritage Tour, Visit Altit and Baltit Forts.
- Visit Baltit Fort and Hunza Food Pavilion.
- Explore the Karimabad bazaar.
- Visit Altit Fort and Altit Bazaar.
- Drive to the highest point in central Hunza, Duiker viewpoint.
Day 07: Upper Hunza, Gojal Valley Tour.
- Explore Hunza sacred rocks.
- Trek to Baskochi Meadows for the view of Attabad Lake.
- Drive to explore Gulmit Carpet Center and Ondra Poyga.
- Visit the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and zipline.
- End your day at Borith Lake.
Day 08: Khunjerab National Park and Pak – China Border.
- Pass through Passu Cones
- Enter Khunjerab National Park at Dee.
- Wildlife sighting including Himalayan Ibex and Marmots.
- Explore the Pak – China border and Khunjerab Meadows.
Day 09: Drive back to Islamabad.