Karakoram Highway Grand Drive
Drive the 8th Wonder of the World from Islamabad to the Chinese border. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is one of the highest paved international roads on Earth, cutting through the collision of three mountain ranges. This 5-day road trip takes you from the plains of Pakistan to the Khunjerab Pass (4,693m) at the China-Pakistan border, stopping at every jaw-dropping viewpoint and village along the way.
Tour Highlights
- Drive the Karakoram Highway — one of the world's highest international roads
- Photograph Rakaposhi (7,788m) from the famous Rakaposhi Viewpoint in Minapin
- Boat on the surreal turquoise Attabad Lake
- Cross Khunjerab Pass (4,693m) at the China-Pakistan border
- Walk the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge over the Hunza River
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Depart from Islamabad in the early morning and follow the Grand Trunk Road north before joining the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River.
Key Stops & Activities:
- Drive north through the Hazara region, crossing into Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
- First sighting of the Karakoram Highway signboard at Thakot Bridge — the KKH officially begins
- Overnight in Besham or Chilas; dinner at a local dhabha on the Indus River bank
What's Included
- -4-star hotel and boutique guesthouse accommodation (twin sharing)
- -Dedicated private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with experienced KKH driver
- -Licensed bilingual guide throughout
- -All entrance fees (Attabad Lake boat ride, Khunjerab National Park entry)
- -Daily breakfast and dinners at local restaurants and hotels
What's Excluded
- -—International flights
- -—Personal travel insurance
- -—Lunches and personal snacks for the road
- -—Tips for guide and driver
- -—Any shopping or personal expenditure
Destination Gallery
Destination Guides for This Tour
Hunza Valley
Ancient forts, turquoise lakes, and seven-thousand-metre peaks in every direction.
Naltar Valley
Pine forests, rainbow lakes, and Pakistan's favourite ski slopes — 2 hours from Gilgit.
Khunjerab Pass
Stand at 4,693 m on the world's highest paved international border crossing.
Attabad Lake
Hunza's impossibly turquoise lake — born of disaster, now the north's playground.
Starting from
$299
Final price depends on group size, season, and add-ons — confirmed after your inquiry.
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