Karakoram Highway & Ancient Silk Road Tour

Begin the overland journey north toward the Karakoram region. Travel through changing landscapes and mountain settlements as the tour approaches the historic Indus corridor. Stop for photography and refreshments along the way before reaching Besham.

Begin the overland journey north toward the Karakoram region. Travel through changing landscapes and mountain settlements as the tour approaches the historic Indus corridor. Stop for photography and refreshments along the way before reaching Besham.

Continue along the legendary Karakoram Highway beside the Indus River. Experience dramatic mountain scenery and several viewpoints along one of the world's most remarkable high-altitude road systems. Continue toward Gilgit for an overnight stay.

Explore highlights of Gilgit before continuing north toward Hunza. Drive beneath spectacular Karakoram peaks and stop at viewpoints along the route, including the famous Rakaposhi viewpoint. Arrive in Karimabad and settle into the hotel.

Spend the day discovering Hunza's cultural heritage. Visit the historic Baltit Fort and Altit Fort, explore the traditional settlements and walk through Karimabad's local market. In the evening, visit a panoramic viewpoint for spectacular mountain scenery.

Travel north into Upper Hunza along the Karakoram Highway. Visit the turquoise waters of Attabad Lake, see the famous Husseini Suspension Bridge and continue toward Passu. Enjoy views of the distinctive Passu Cones and surrounding glaciers and peaks.

Journey through the spectacular Gojal Valley toward Khunjerab National Park. Continue to Khunjerab Pass at approximately 4,693 metres, one of the world's highest paved international border crossings. Enjoy the extraordinary high-altitude landscape before returning to Upper Hunza.

Spend a relaxed day exploring the villages and heritage of Upper Hunza. Discover traditional settlements, viewpoints and landscapes connected to the historic Silk Road. Learn about the region's role in centuries of cultural exchange between Central and South Asia.

Travel south along the Karakoram Highway, revisiting its spectacular mountain landscapes from a different perspective. Stop at selected viewpoints and villages before reaching Gilgit.

Continue south along the Indus and Karakoram Highway toward Chilas. The journey reveals rugged valleys, enormous rock faces and landscapes shaped by centuries of travel through the mountains.