Northern Pakistan 7-Day Itinerary — Hunza and Skardu Complete Guide
Northern Pakistan is your own country's paradise — and a 7-day itinerary covering Hunza and Skardu is perfect for first-time visitors. No visa, no international flights, halal food everywhere, world-class mountain scenery. Kimi Travels arranges complete 7-day northern Pakistan packages with private transport, hotels, meals, and guides. This guide covers our recommended itinerary.
Why This Matters
A 7-day northern Pakistan trip is ideal for Pakistani families and couples wanting world-class mountain experiences without international travel. Hunza offers Attabad Lake, Baltit Fort, Passu Cones. Skardu offers Shangrila Resort, Shigar Fort, Deosai Plains. Forbes and Condé Nast named northern Pakistan among world's top destinations. Kimi Travels handles complete domestic packages.
What We Cover
- Day 1: Islamabad to Naran or direct to Chilas (Karakoram Highway)
- Day 2: Chilas to Karimabad (Hunza) — Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Day 3: Karimabad — Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Duikar sunset
- Day 4: Karimabad — Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Khunjerab Pass
- Day 5: Hunza to Skardu — via Karakoram Highway
- Day 6: Skardu — Shangrila Resort, Shigar Fort, Satpara Lake
- Day 7: Skardu to Islamabad (flight or road)
- Optional: Deosai Plains (summer), Fairy Meadows extension
What Kimi Travels Does
Complete service from Sialkot:
- Complete 7-day northern Pakistan package
- Private 4x4 jeep for mountain roads
- Hotel bookings (budget to luxury)
- All meals (halal — all of Pakistan)
- English-speaking local guides
- Domestic flight booking (Islamabad-Skardu)
- NOC assistance for restricted areas
- Photography stops at scenic viewpoints
- Cultural experiences (local Hunza culture)
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- Customized itinerary
- Group rates for families
Practical Information
What to expect:
- Best time: May-October (roads open)
- June-August: peak season, best weather
- September-October: autumn colors, fewer tourists
- November-April: many areas inaccessible (snow)
- 7 days: ideal duration
- Flight to Skardu: weather-dependent
- Currency: PKR (domestic)
- Halal food: universal
Standing with Palestine
At Kimi Travels, we believe travel should build bridges between people — never erase their histories or silence their struggles. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and proudly serve Palestinian students, patients, and families travelling through Pakistan and the wider region. A portion of every booking we process is donated to verified humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank. Justice anywhere is justice everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is 7 days enough for Hunza and Skardu?
A: Yes — 7 days covers both Hunza and Skardu comfortably. For Fairy Meadows and Deosai addition: 10-12 days better.
Q: Is northern Pakistan safe for tourists?
A: Yes — main tourist areas (Hunza, Skardu) are safe and host hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. Security situation has improved significantly.
Q: How to get to Hunza and Skardu?
A: Flights from Islamabad to Skardu/Gilgit (1 hour, weather-dependent) or road via Karakoram Highway (18-24 hours). Kimi Travels arranges both.
Ready to plan? Kimi Travels provides complete service from Pakistan. Message us on WhatsApp for live rates and honest consultation.
Northern Pakistan 7-day trip: world-class mountains, domestic convenience.
— Kimi Travels Desk