Forts and Palaces on Our Itineraries

Fort and palace days in the itineraries

• Snow Lake Trek

  03: Preparation Day in Skardu

  Explore Skardu Bazaar and Khurpucho Fort, final gear check and briefing. Overnight in hotel.

• Snow Lake Trek

  18: Rest Day at Karimabad Hunza

  Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and local bazaars; sunset at Duiker viewpoint. Overnight in hotel.

• Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour

  07: Rest day at Karimabad Hunza

  After breakfast, we will visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Karimabad local handicraft bazaar for shopping, Channel walk, in the evening to Duiker for sunset. From Duiker village, you can see many snow-covered peaks over 6000 meters: Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak, Golden Peak, Ulter Peak, Hunza Peak, and Lady Finger. We will have dinner at Duiker and drive back to Karimabad. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad

• Great Karakoram Traverse

  28: Rest day at Karimabad

  After breakfast, we will visit Baltit Fort, and later on, we will proceed to Attabad Lake for cruise excursion (16 km) alongside KKH. Overnight stay in a hotel in Karimabad.

• Mashabrum Base camp Trek

  12: Hushe to Skardu

  After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu. En route, lunch will stop at Khaplu. Will also visit Khaplu fort and Chaqchen mosque; the Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in the 17th century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

• Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour

  09: Minapin to Karimabad Hunza

  Early in the morning, drive to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, after lunch visit Baltit and Altit forts, walk in the village, and explore the area. The evening goes to Duiker Viewpoint for sunset photography. On Arrival, Transfer to hotel, overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza

• Rush Lake Trek & Hunza Tour

  03: Chilas to Karimabad (in case of no flight)

  In case the flight has operated, we will visit Baltit Fort and Alti Fort Hunza. In case of no flight, the Day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Hunza. Overnight stay in a hotel at Hunza.

• Beautiful Hushe valley Trek

  21: Hushe to Skardu

  After breakfast, we will depart for Skardu en route, with a lunch stop at Khaplu. We will also visit Khaplu Fort and Chaqchen mosque; the Mir Syed Ali Hamadai founded the mosque in the 17th century. Afternoon drive to Skardu. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

• Khusar Gang Expedition

  14: Trek back to Kashmal Village then drive to Skardu

  After breakfast, we will trek back to Kashmal Village and drive to Skardu ( during driving to Skardu, you can visit Shigar Fort and Amboriq Mosque 1200 years old) Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.

• HinduKush Mountain Bike

  Day 15: Gilgit – Karimabad (Hunza Valley)

  We transfer/bike along the Karakoram Highway (KKH) into Hunza, enjoying direct roadside vistas of Rakaposhi (7,788 m). Visit Baltit and Altit Forts in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel.

• Hushe valley Biking Tour

  Day 03: Skardu / Acclimatization Day

  Rest and acclimatization at Skardu (2,230 m). We test our bikes on local trails, explore Skardu Bazaar, and visit the historic Kharpocho Fort. Overnight in hotel.

• Karakorum Highway Biking tour

  Day 07: Gulmit – Karimabad (Hunza Valley)

  Cycle south through the Attabad tunnels and enter Central Hunza. A moderate climb leads up to Karimabad, the heart of the legendary Shangri-La valley. Afternoon visit to the historic Baltit Fort. Overnight in hotel.

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