AUTUMN JEEP SAFARI GILGIT-BALTISTAN

17-Day Autumn Jeep Safari

We happily customise every Autumn Jeep Safari—shorter, longer or tailor-made. Here is our suggested 17-day journey.

Day 1 – Arrive in Islamabad

Arrive at Islamabad International Airport where our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up, rest and receive a detailed trip briefing. If you arrive early in the morning, we can arrange a short Islamabad city tour, or you can enjoy it after your return.

Day 2 – Islamabad to Chilas

Take a PIA flight to Skardu, about one hour if weather allows. If the flight is not possible, we will travel by road to Chilas in our comfortable vehicle. The road journey takes around fifteen hours with scenic stops at Naran, Babusar Top and Batakundi.

Day 3 – Chilas to Deosai and Skardu

After breakfast drive from Chilas through the dramatic Deosai Plains and reach Satpara Lake by mid-afternoon before transferring to your hotel in Skardu.

Day 4 – Skardu City Sightseeing

Spend a full day exploring Skardu city including Kharpocho Fort, the Organic Village, Katpana Cold Desert and other city highlights.

Day 5 – Skardu to Khaplu

In the morning visit the beautiful Manthokha Waterfall then continue to Khaplu. Discover the 700-year-old Chaqchan Mosque and the 350-year-old Khaplu Fort.

Day 6 – Khaplu to Hushe and Machulo

Early morning drive to the Hushe Valley for a short trek towards Masherbrum Base Camp, then return for an overnight stay in Machulo or Saling.

Day 7 – Machulo to Shigar

Visit the Saling Fish Farm and continue to Shigar to see the Blind Lake, the Cold Desert, Hashupi Bagh, the 900-year-old mosque and Shigar Fort. Overnight stay in Shigar.

Day 8 – Shigar to Skardu

Take a morning trek of about four to five hours to Marsoor Rock, a slope stone with panoramic views of the Indus River, Skardu city and the Karakoram mountains, then return to Skardu.

Day 9 – Skardu to Kachura and Gilgit

Visit the famous Shangrila Resort and Upper Kachura Lake before driving along the Skardu–Gilgit road to Gilgit city.

Day 10 – Gilgit to Karimabad

A three-hour drive takes you into the heart of the Hunza Valley. Rakaposhi at 7,788 metres towers above the Karakoram Highway. Explore Karimabad, taste local food and visit Altit and Baltit Forts before spending the night in a local hotel.

Day 11 – Karimabad to Khunjerab and Passu

Start the day at a relaxed pace and travel to Upper Hunza. Visit Attabad Lake, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake and Passu Glacier and stop for photography at the Passu Cones viewpoint. Continue to the Pakistan–China border at Khunjerab Pass, 4,600 metres above sea level, then return to Passu village for the night.

Day 12 – Passu to Minapin Nagar

Drive back to Minapin and enjoy a short trek to the Rakaposhi viewpoint near the cricket stadium. Overnight in Minapin Nagar.

Day 13 – Nagar to Gupis Ghizer

Depart from Nagar to Gupis in Ghizer district and experience the beautiful autumn landscapes and breathtaking scenery.

Day 14 – Ghizer Gupis to Phander and back to Gilgit

Travel through Phander Valley, a place of magnificent colours and wonderful photo opportunities, then return to Gilgit city in the evening.

Day 15 – Gilgit to Naltar

After breakfast leave for Naltar Valley to visit the lush forests and the colourful Satrangi and Blue Lakes. Enjoy the scenery before returning to Gilgit for dinner and overnight.

Day 16 – Gilgit to Bisham

Depart Gilgit for Bisham with a photography stop at the Nanga Parbat viewpoint. Arrive in Bisham by evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 17 – Bisham to Islamabad – Departure

Drive back to Islamabad and, if time permits, enjoy dinner at the Monal Restaurant. This marks the end of a memorable journey and you may take your onward flight or spend the night in Islamabad.

Customise Your Adventure

This 17-day Autumn jeep Safari Gilgit-Baltistan is our most popular program, but every itinerary can be tailored to your needs. Whether you want extra trekking, a shorter schedule, luxury stays or more photography stops, we will design the perfect trip for you. Contact us to create your own dream autumn adventure in Gilgit-Baltistan.