Morning drive on KKH  to Gilgit. The capital city of Northern areas of Pakistan. At Thakot, we cross Chinese made bridge to enter the gorge of Indus River. For centuries the traders and Buddhist missionaries used this branch of Silk Route. There are many rock carving sites of that time: Shatial rock carving is one of them. Lunch in Chilas, we stop at Thalichi for the best viewpoint of Nanga Parbat(8,125m) the 9th highest peak of the world and the second-highest after K 2 in Pakistan, also known as the killer mountain. Rakaposhi (7,788m)and the Haramosh range can also be viewed from here. As we drive north we arrive at the meeting point of the mountain ranges. The three highest mountain ranges of the world Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush meet where Indus River is joined by Gilgit River. We continue along Gilgit River, overnight at Hotel.(9/10 hours, 320 km)

Day free inKarimabad for short walks to Altit and Baltit Forts, and for other explorations in Hunza Valley. The people of Hunza are famous for their long lives. You can also see some beautiful peaks of Karakoram range from Karimabad; Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran 7266m, Ultar 7400m, Golden 7027m peak and the Nagar valley on the left bank of Hunza River. In Hunza, each family grows enough wheat, maize, apricots, and walnuts for its own use. The people are mostly self-sufficient, making their own clothes, shoes, wooden and stone bowls and growing all their own food. The people are very friendly and cheerful. In the afternoon you could walk to Ultar glacier, follow the irrigation channel through the village or stroll through the single lane bazaar for better views of soaring peaks around you. Overnight at Hotel.

Short drive through the heart of Karakoram. We stop at the village of Gulmit, in the shadow of virgin Gulmit tower. Walkthrough the village fields visit the Polo ground and old houses. Later take a short trek to Gulkin glaciers and Borit Lake. As you end your trek near Borit Lake, the transport will pick for 15 km drive to Passau. Passu is a small charming village in the backdrop of soaring PassuCones, with Passu and Batura glacier at short walking distance. Walkthrough the village to see the village life. Some 70 years ago Passu used to be the second-largest settlement in Hunza after Karimabad. The glacier upstream on the Hunza river moved down to create a large dam, that later broke and destroyed the fertile fields and houses. Now the river occupies the major share of the valley with village on its right bank. Walk to the Passu glacier and Passu Lake(45 minutes one way). From the snout of the glacier, you have fascinating views of Shispar ( 7,611 m) and Passu Peak (7,478 m). Visit the famous suspension bridges of Passu; These 800 feet long bridges over Hunza River are still in use of local people. Overnight at Lodge.

Drive back along the KKH following the Indus  River enjoying more amazing views of the Karakorum. We spend the night at Besham/ Narran on the banks of the Indus River. (6-7-hour drive, 260km)

We start early for the 8-hour drive along the KKH to Islamabad, with a short stop at Abbottabad for lunch. Transfer to airport for the flight to home destination. (11-12-hours drive, 500 km)