Karakoram Highway

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Kashgar

Arrive in Kashgar at any time.

Day 2 Tashkurgan

Follow the spectacular Karakoram Highway as it cuts through the mountains. Cross into Pakistan at the Khunjerab Pass, the highest border crossing in the world. For many centuries, this route has been used by the caravans journeying along the Silk Road. Enjoy the views as you pass nomadic Kazakh camps and encounter Tajiks tending their camels and yaks along the way.

Day 3-5 Karimabad

Clinging to the hills above the confluence of the Hunza and Nagar Rivers sits the village of Karimabad, home to the impressive Baltit fort. Walk around this beautiful village, chat with the locals, sip tea and shop for unique handicrafts or gemstones.

Day 6-7 Besham / Mingora

Drive past the confluence of the three greatest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalaya, Karakorum, and Hindu Kush. Evidence of the ancient Silk Road route still exists in places as you wind your way along the dry flats and dizzying canyons of the Indus River.

Day 8-9 Peshawar/Khyber Pass

In the bustling markets of Peshawar, you can find exotic spices and local delicacies. The Old City bazaar is a fascinating place to wander around. Make a day trip up the famous Khyber Pass on Afghanistan's doorstep.

Day 10-11 Lahore

Islamabad is home to the opulent Shah Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Asia. We stop here on the way to Lahore, our final destination and Pakistan's cultural and artistic heart.