Duration: 12 days
Price: $1,850
Group Size: 6–12 participants
Best Travel Time: May – September
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
Accommodation: Local guesthouses, traditional homestays, and mountain lodges
This 12-day expedition follows the forgotten trails of the ancient Silk Road through the Karakoram range. Trek along historic caravan routes, discover remote villages still echoing the past, and witness over 5,000-year-old rock art in Shatial. It’s a journey through time and terrain, ideal for those seeking cultural immersion and high-altitude adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
– Airport pickup and hotel check-in
– Tour briefing and gear check
– Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel
Day 2: Drive to Chilas via Babusar Pass
– Scenic drive through Kaghan Valley
– Stop at Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top
– Overnight stay in Chilas guesthouse
Day 3: Explore Shatial Rock Carvings
– Guided visit to petroglyphs and ancient engravings
– Introduction to Silk Road history
– Overnight in Chilas
Day 4: Drive to Gilgit – Karakoram Highway Highlights
– Visit Rakaposhi viewpoint
– Evening stroll along the Gilgit River
– Overnight stay in Gilgit hotel
Day 5: Drive to Tato & Trek to Fairy Meadows
– Jeep ride to Tato village
– Short trek through pine forest to Fairy Meadows
– Overnight in wooden cabins or tents
Day 6: Rest Day at Fairy Meadows
– Optional short hike to nearby viewpoints
– Enjoy meadows with a view of Nanga Parbat
– Overnight in Fairy Meadows
Day 7: Trek to Beyal Camp
– Moderate trek through alpine terrain
– Panoramic views of glaciers and Nanga Parbat
– Return to Fairy Meadows for overnight
Day 8: Trek Down and Drive to Gilgit
– Return hike to Tato and drive back to Gilgit
– Overnight stay in Gilgit
Day 9: Drive to Hunza – Explore Karimabad
– Visit Altit and Baltit forts
– Stroll through the ancient streets of Karimabad
– Overnight in Hunza guesthouse
Day 10: Hike to Hopper Glacier Viewpoint
– Cross Hunza River to Nagar side
– Half-day hike with glacier views
– Return to Hunza for overnight
Day 11: Return to Chilas
– Retrace Karakoram Highway
– Overnight stay in Chilas guesthouse
Day 12: Drive back to Islamabad
– End-of-tour dinner
– Overnight hotel stay or transfer to airport (depending on flight schedule)
What’s Included