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Upper Karakoram: Gilgit to Passu: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 6-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.
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6
days
155 km
distance
5.6 h
in transit
15
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~14.4 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- This Upper Karakoram journey is offered only for the five complete months from May through September. Road access is never guaranteed: rain, landslides, rockfall, flooding or an authority restriction can close the highway even during the supported season.
- Light days: day 2, day 6 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Gilgit
- Transit
- 0h43
- Finish
- ~11:35
- Temperature
- 4.8°C–16.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~3
- Daylight
- 14.4h
09:00
Kargah Buddha e-tourism.visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk map ↗
Admire a serene 7th-century rock engraving of Buddha.
60 min · Gilgit
10:45
Overnight here
e.g. Madina Hotel 2 · Madina Guest House
Day 2 Around Gilgit
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~09:50
- Temperature
- 4.8°C–16.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~3
- Daylight
- 14.4h
09:00
Old British Cemetery read more
You will see quiet, shaded graves dating back to British colonial times, some marked with simple stone crosses.
50 min · Gilgit
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 3 Karimabad & Hunza
- Transit
- 3h42
- Finish
- ~17:00
- Temperature
- 0.7°C–10.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.5h
10:25
Pause at the established roadside viewpoint for a close view of Rakaposhi.
45 min · Karimabad & Hunza
12:25
Explore centuries-old artifacts in the Mirs' historic seat.
90 min · Karimabad & Hunza · Similar to Altit Fort which is Rs 1650
15:00
See Attabad Lake from a bounded shore viewpoint without assuming boating, swimming or another paid activity.
60 min · Karimabad & Hunza
16:00
Cafe de Hunza cafedehunza.com map ↗
Connect with free Wifi while enjoying traveler favorites.
60 min · Karimabad & Hunza
Overnight here
e.g. Eagles Nest Hotel Hunza · Tourist Cottage & Restaurant
Day 4 Around Karimabad & Hunza
- Transit
- 0h18
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 0.7°C–10.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.5h
09:00
Visit an impressively situated fort, older than Baltit.
75 min · Karimabad & Hunza · Rs 1650
12:10
13:00
Pizza Pamir facebook.com map ↗
Dine with panoramic views from the seating area.
60 min · Karimabad & Hunza
Overnight here
e.g. Eagles Nest Hotel Hunza · Tourist Cottage & Restaurant
Day 5 Passu
- Transit
- 0h52
- Finish
- ~13:40
- Temperature
- −1.5°C–7.7°C ❄
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.5h
09:40
Tupopdan visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk
45 min · Passu
10:40
Borit lake and viewpoint visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk map ↗
120 min · Passu
Overnight here
Day 6 Around Passu
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~09:50
- Temperature
- −1.5°C–7.7°C ❄
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 14.5h
09:00
Views of the Hunza river search
50 min · Passu
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.