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Shangrila lake in Skardu beneath snow-capped Karakoram peaks

Journeys toHunza, Skardu, Fairy Meadows, Deosai, Naran

Where the mountains still keep secrets

Curated journeys through the Karakoram and Himalaya with local guides, small groups and stays we have chosen ourselves.

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Three valleys, one unforgettable north

A rider on a golden poplar-lined road in Hunza in autumn

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Hunza Valley

Gilgit-Baltistan · 2,438 m Best Apr to Oct

Poplar-lined roads, thousand-year-old forts and apricot orchards under the shadow of Rakaposhi.

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Sand dunes of the Katpana cold desert beneath snowy peaks in Skardu

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Skardu

Baltistan · 2,228 m Best May to Oct

A cold desert, turquoise lakes and the gateway to Deosai, the second-highest plateau on earth.

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Sunrise lighting the snowy face of Nanga Parbat, the peak above Fairy Meadows

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Fairy Meadows

Diamer · 3,300 m Best Jun to Sep

Alpine meadows and log cabins at the foot of Nanga Parbat, reached by jeep and a forest trek.

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The route

From the capital to the foot of Nanga Parbat

Our Grand Karakoram loop follows the old caravan roads: up the Kaghan Valley, over Babusar Pass, along the Karakoram Highway to Hunza, east to Skardu and back to Fairy Meadows.

  1. IslamabadStart · Capital
  2. NaranStop 1 · Kaghan Valley
  3. HunzaStop 2 · Karimabad
  4. SkarduStop 3 · Baltistan
  5. Fairy MeadowsStop 4 · Nanga Parbat
IslamabadNaranHunzaSkarduFairy Meadows

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Tour packages

Journeys planned down to the last chai stop

Transport from Islamabad, stays, breakfast and dinner, a local guide and all permits in one price.

Prices in

Hunza Escape

Forts, orchards and a turquoise lake, in five unhurried days.

5 days Islamabad · Naran · Hunza · Attabad
  • Karimabad boutique stay
  • Baltit and Altit fort tours
  • Attabad lake boat ride

From, per person

PKR 24,000

Itinerary

Grand Karakoram

All three valleys, one plateau and the base of Nanga Parbat.

9 days Hunza · Skardu · Deosai · Fairy Meadows
  • All three destinations
  • 4x4 jeep to Fairy Meadows
  • Deosai plains safari

From, per person

PKR 39,000

Itinerary

Skardu Lakes

Mirror-still lakes, a cold desert and the roof of the world.

6 days Skardu · Shangrila · Kachura · Deosai
  • Shangrila resort night
  • Upper Kachura lake hike
  • Katpana desert sunset

From, per person

PKR 29,000

Itinerary

Private and family departures available on any date.

Upcoming departures

Fixed dates, small groups

Join a scheduled group departure, or ask us for a private trip on your own dates.

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Hunza Valley and snowy peaks seen through a window of Altit Fort

Why travel with us

  1. Local guides, not tour leaders

    Every guide grew up in Hunza or Baltistan. They know which road is open, which family makes the best apricot cake and when to turn back.

  2. Small groups, real stays

    Never more than 12 travellers, in heritage guesthouses and lakeside hotels we have slept in ourselves.

  3. One honest price

    Transport, stays, guides, permits and meals in a single price, with a real person on WhatsApp from pickup to drop-off.

Years guiding
0+
Happy travellers
1,000+
Average rating
4.0/5

How it works

Three steps to the mountains

Step 01

Tell us your plan

Pick a tour or describe your dream trip on WhatsApp. Dates, group size, pace.

Step 02

Get a day-by-day plan

Within a few hours you get an itinerary and a final price. Change anything you like.

Step 03

Travel north

Confirm with a small deposit. We handle transport, stays, permits and the rest.

Traveller stories

Memories that outlast the trip

The jeep ride to Fairy Meadows was scary for five minutes and magical for three days. Our guide made the whole trip.
Ayesha K.Lahore · Grand Karakoram
Hunza in October is unreal. Everything was organised down to the apricot cake stop in Karimabad.
Daniel R.Manchester · Hunza Escape
Deosai at sunrise is something I will never forget. Great drivers, great food, zero stress.
Hamza S.Karachi · Skardu Lakes
Travelled with my parents and the team adjusted the pace for them every day. So thoughtful.
Mariam A.Islamabad · Hunza Escape
Nine days, three worlds. Glaciers, deserts and orchards. Small group, which made it feel personal.
Lena M.Berlin · Grand Karakoram
Shangrila was exactly like the photos. Fair price and they answered WhatsApp at midnight.
Usman T.Faisalabad · Skardu Lakes
The jeep ride to Fairy Meadows was scary for five minutes and magical for three days. Our guide made the whole trip.
Ayesha K.Lahore · Grand Karakoram
Hunza in October is unreal. Everything was organised down to the apricot cake stop in Karimabad.
Daniel R.Manchester · Hunza Escape
Deosai at sunrise is something I will never forget. Great drivers, great food, zero stress.
Hamza S.Karachi · Skardu Lakes
Travelled with my parents and the team adjusted the pace for them every day. So thoughtful.
Mariam A.Islamabad · Hunza Escape
Nine days, three worlds. Glaciers, deserts and orchards. Small group, which made it feel personal.
Lena M.Berlin · Grand Karakoram
Shangrila was exactly like the photos. Fair price and they answered WhatsApp at midnight.
Usman T.Faisalabad · Skardu Lakes

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