Nomads of the Karakoram Spring 

🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

🌸 15 Days Blossom Spring Tour Itinerary

Islamabad → Skardu (Flight) → Baltistan → Hunza → Nagar → Passu → Return

A perfect blend of spring blossoms, heritage forts, mountain scenery, and cultural experiences across the most beautiful valleys of Northern Pakistan.

Day 1 – Islamabad Arrival

Welcome to Pakistan!
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, transfer to hotel, tour briefing, and rest.

• Hotel check-in

• Evening free time or Margalla Hills sunset view

• Overnight in Islamabad

🏔️ Day 2 – Fly Islamabad → Skardu 

One of the world’s most scenic flights over Nanga Parbat and the Karakoram.

• Morning flight to Skardu

• Hotel check-in

• Visit Upper/Lower Kachura Lake & Shangrila

• Relaxed evening walk

• Overnight in Skardu

🌿 Day 3 – Skardu Local Exploration

• Visit Sadpara Lake

• Skardu Bazaar & local culture

• Optional short hikes

• Sunset at Skardu viewpoint

• Overnight in Skardu

🏰 Day 4 – Skardu → Shigar Valley 

• Drive to Shigar Valley

• Explore historic Shigar Fort

• Visit Blind Lake

• Cold Desert photo stop

• Cultural village walk

• Overnight in Shigar/Skardu

🏯 Day 5 – Shigar → Khaplu Valley 

• Scenic drive along Shyok River

• Visit majestic Khaplu Fort (Yabgo Palace)

• Chaqchan Mosque visit

• Village & blossom walks

• Overnight in Khaplu

🌸 Day 6 – Khaplu → Skardu → Gilgit (Drive)

• Return to Skardu

• Drive toward Gilgit via Indus River

• Scenic stops & photography

• Overnight in Gilgit

🌺 Day 7 – Gilgit → Hunza Valley 

• Drive on Karakoram Highway

• Stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint

• Arrive Karimabad

• Evening blossom walk

• Overnight in Hunza

🌷 Day 8 – Hunza Cultural Day

• Visit Baltit Fort & Altit Fort

• Altit old village walk

• Local market & handicrafts

• Traditional Hunza dinner

• Overnight in Hunza

🌼 Day 9 – Hopper & Nagar Valley

• Blossom walks in Nagar & Hopper Valley

• Hopper Glacier viewpoint

• Village photography

• Return to Hunza

• Overnight in Hunza

🏔️ Day 10 – Hunza → Passu → Upper Hunza • Attabad Lake boating

• Hussaini Suspension Bridge

• Passu Cones viewpoints

• Borith Lake sunset

• Overnight in Passu/Gulmit

🌿 Day 11 – Passu Free & Nature Day

• Easy hike or glacier walk

• Photography session

• Relax with locals

• Overnight in Passu

🚗 Day 12 – Passu → Gilgit

• Scenic drive back

• Rock carvings & viewpoints

• Free evening in Gilgit

• Overnight in Gilgit

🌄 Day 13 – Gilgit → Naran/Chilas

• Drive via Karakoram Highway or Babusar Pass (seasonal)

• Mountain landscapes & rivers

• Overnight in Naran/Chilas

🛣️ Day 14 – Naran → Islamabad

• Return drive to Islamabad

• Evening shopping or farewell dinner

• Overnight in Islamabad

✈️ Day 15 – Departure

Transfer to airport for international flight home with unforgettable blossom memories.