Best of Hunza | Attabad Lake & Eagle\u2019s Nest Sunset
6D/5N★ 4.9 (167 reviews)Every Friday (group) · Any day (private)
1Night in Chilas
3Nights in Hunza
1Night in Gilgit
🚐 Transport Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 4×4 Jeeps Where Needed
Destination Route:
Lahore / Islamabad›Babusar›Chilas›Hunza›Attabad›Gilgit›Back Home
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Classic Hunza circuit — family friendly |
| Route | Lahore – Islamabad – Babusar – Chilas – Karimabad |
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Departure | Every Friday (group) · Any day (private) |
| Transport | AC Coaster Saloon / Hi-Roof |
Hunza\u2019s greatest hits in six easy days: Rakaposhi views on the KKH, boating on Attabad\u2019s impossible turquoise, the 700-year-old forts of Karimabad and a sunset from Eagle\u2019s Nest you\u2019ll never forget.
Trip Highlights
- Cross Babusar Top (4,173 m) with a stop at Lulusar Lake on the way.
- Boat on the turquoise Attabad Lake and cross the thrilling Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
- Photograph the cathedral-like Passu Cones from the Karakoram Highway.
- Tour the 700-year-old Baltit and Altit Forts above old Karimabad.
- Watch the sunset paint Rakaposhi and Ultar from Eagle\u2019s Nest, Duikar.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 0Overnight Departure — Lahore to Chilas▼
- Depart Lahore around 10:00 pm in private AC transport
- Overnight travel via Motorway & Hazara Expressway
- Karachi guests join at Lahore or Islamabad by train/flight
Meals: — · Stay: On the road
Day 1Islamabad Pickup → Babusar Top → Chilas▼
- Pick up Islamabad members, continue via Hazara Expressway
- Breakfast stop at Balakot or Besham
- Photo stops at Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top — the highest point of Kaghan Valley
- Arrive Chilas by evening, hotel check-in
Meals: Dinner · Stay: Chilas hotel
Day 2Chilas → Hunza | Rakaposhi Viewpoint▼
- Morning drive up the Karakoram Highway
- Tea stop at the Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Evening arrival and check-in at Karimabad
- Sunset walk in the old town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Hunza hotel
Day 3Attabad Lake & Upper Hunza▼
- Boating on the turquoise Attabad Lake
- Walk across the Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Photography at the Passu Cones
- Optional jet-ski and zipline activities
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Hunza hotel
Day 4Baltit & Altit Forts | Eagle\u2019s Nest Sunset▼
- Guided morning tour of the 700-year-old Baltit Fort
- Walk the lanes of old Karimabad to Altit Fort and its royal garden
- Local cherry & apricot tasting (seasonal)
- Golden-hour drive to Duikar — sunset from Eagle\u2019s Nest viewpoint
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Hunza hotel
Day 5Hunza → Gilgit | Bazaar Evening▼
- Morning at leisure in Karimabad
- Drive down to Gilgit
- Dry-fruit and gemstone bazaar walk
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Gilgit hotel
Day 6Return to Islamabad & Lahore▼
- Drive back via Kiwai Waterfall & Balakot
- Reach Islamabad by early evening, Lahore by night
- End of a memorable journey
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: —
What’s Inside the Package?
✓ Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per selected variant
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Experienced mountain driver
- Professional tour guide services
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- 4×4 jeeps where the itinerary needs them
- Toll tax, parking, fuel & driver allowances
- Sanitized AC Coaster Saloon / Hi-Roof transport
✕ Exclusions
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, mineral water)
- Monument entry fees & camera charges
- Optional activities (paramotor, quad bikes, boating)
- Domestic / international flights
- Travel insurance
Route Map — Day by Day
Travel days Sightseeing days— Tap any marker to see that day’s stop
Know Before You Go
- Carry your original CNIC (Pakistani nationals) or passport + visa (foreign nationals).
- Only postpaid SIMs work reliably in the region — Telenor, SCOM and Zong have the best coverage.
- Pack warm layers even in summer — high passes can drop near freezing at night.
- Hotel check-in is 12:00 pm and check-out 10:00 am; hill hotels are simpler than city equivalents.
- ACs don\u2019t operate in hilly areas as the climate stays moderate.
- Children above 8 are counted as adults; below 5 travel free.
- Prices can vary on peak dates (Eid holidays, New Year) and with hotel availability.
- The operator may reorder the itinerary if weather or road conditions require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book this tour?+
Pay a 30–50% advance to reserve your seats (bank transfer, JazzCash/EasyPaisa, Wise or Western Union). You get a booking receipt right away, and the balance is payable at departure.
Is this region safe for families and couples?+
Yes — Gilgit-Baltistan is among the safest parts of Pakistan and warmly welcomes families, couples and solo travellers alike.
Can the itinerary be customised?+
Absolutely — private departures can add or swap days, upgrade hotels, or combine this trip with other valleys. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Which mobile networks work there?+
All major networks operate in the main towns, but Telenor, SCOM and Zong offer the most reliable data coverage. Postpaid SIMs are recommended.
What about weather and what should I pack?+
Days are mild and sunny in season, nights get cold at altitude. Bring layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock and a power bank.
Traveller Reviews ★ 4.9 / 5
★★★★★
“Transport, hotels, management, discipline, food — everything was on point. Our guide was always available whenever we needed anything on the road.”

Saad A.Couple traveller
★★★★★
“All arrangements — hotels, daily meals, transportation — were exactly as promised from start to end. Highly recommended for families.”

Hasan A.Family traveller
★★★★★
“Every viewpoint stop was timed perfectly for photos, and the crew handled everything so we could just enjoy the mountains.”

Rashid A.Group traveller
★★★★☆
“The whole journey was comfortable and the food was delicious. Guide and crew were humble and easy to approach.”

Sara K.Couple traveller