Northern Areas

Karakoram Grand Tour

Three weeks through the world's greatest mountains

21 days
Season: June – September
Difficulty: moderate
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Highlights

  • Drive the full Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to the Chinese border
  • Three days in Hunza Valley with deep cultural immersion
  • Skardu, Shigar Fort, and a jeep ride across the Deosai Plateau
  • Fairy Meadows and views of Nanga Parbat (the world's 9th highest peak)
  • Boat trip across Attabad Lake

About the expedition

The Grand Tour is our most comprehensive expedition — three weeks through every major valley of the northern areas. We cross the Karakoram Highway end to end, sleep under Nanga Parbat at Fairy Meadows, cross the Deosai Plateau by jeep, and finish with two days back in Hunza for the cultural deep dive.

This is the trip if you want to see everything. Moderate fitness recommended — there are some long drive days and one full day at altitude above 4,000m on the Deosai crossing.

Dates

June 22, 2026 – July 12, 2026
4 spots left
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August 15, 2026 – September 4, 2026
6 spots left
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What's included

  • All ground transport (jeep, minibus) and 2 internal flights
  • 20 nights accommodation (mix of hotels, guesthouses and 2 camping nights)
  • Breakfast and dinner daily, plus 3 farewell meals
  • Bilingual expedition leader + local guides at each stop
  • All entrance fees, permits, KKH tolls

Not included

  • International flights, visa, travel insurance
  • Lunches, drinks, personal expenses
  • Optional helicopter rides (available in Skardu)