GB Tours — Gilgit-Baltistan Travel, Hunza, Skardu & Karakoram
Plan a GB tour with a locally-based team. Hunza, Skardu, Fairy Meadows, Khunjerab, Deosai and K2 base camp — routes designed around your dates and pace.
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is the mountain heart of Pakistan. It contains the Karakoram range, five of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, the Khunjerab Pass to China, and some of Asia's most scenic valleys — Hunza, Skardu, Nagar, Ghizer and Astore.
A GB tour is the classic 'Pakistan northern areas' trip most travelers picture: the Karakoram Highway, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Rakaposhi, Fairy Meadows, Deosai and the road to K2. It can be a soft 7-day loop or a 21-day expedition depending on how far into the mountains you want to go.
Chaqon Global Tours plans GB tours end-to-end — vehicles, licensed guides, hotels in Hunza, Skardu and Astore, and permits for restricted areas — from our base in Chitral and partners in Gilgit and Skardu.
Main Regions of Gilgit-Baltistan
Hunza & Nagar
Karimabad, Baltit Fort, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Khunjerab Pass, Rakaposhi viewpoint. The most popular GB region for first-time visitors.
Skardu & Baltistan
Skardu town, Shigar, Khaplu, Shangrila, Deosai plateau (4,000m) and the gateway to K2, Broad Peak and Concordia.
Astore & Fairy Meadows
Astore valley, Rama Lake, and the world-famous Fairy Meadows with front-row views of Nanga Parbat (8,126m).
Ghizer & Phander
Quieter western GB, Phander Lake, Khalti Lake and the road toward Shandur pass and Chitral.
Gilgit City
Regional hub and transport gateway — airport, KKH junction and starting point for most GB itineraries.
Top Places on a GB Tour
Attabad Lake
Turquoise lake formed in 2010, now a signature stop on any Hunza tour — boat rides, cafes and Passu views.
Khunjerab Pass (4,693m)
Highest paved border crossing in the world, at the Pakistan–China border. Open May to November.
Fairy Meadows
Alpine meadow at 3,300m facing Nanga Parbat, reached by jeep and a short hike from Raikot Bridge.
Deosai National Park
Second-highest plateau on Earth (4,114m), home to the Himalayan brown bear, wildflowers and Sheosar Lake.
Baltit & Altit Forts
800-year-old restored forts above Karimabad — UNESCO-recognised heritage sites in Hunza.
Shigar & Khaplu
Historic Baltistan palaces converted into heritage hotels, gateway to the Karakoram trekking valleys.
Popular GB Tour Itineraries
- 1
7-Day Hunza Tour
Islamabad → Chilas → Karimabad → Attabad → Khunjerab → Passu → Rakaposhi → Islamabad. Best for first-timers.
- 2
8-Day Skardu & Deosai
Islamabad → Skardu (flight or road) → Shigar → Khaplu → Deosai → Sheosar Lake → Astore → Islamabad.
- 3
12-Day Hunza + Skardu Loop
Combines the two flagship GB regions with Fairy Meadows on the return journey.
- 4
14–21 Day K2 Base Camp Trek
Skardu → Askole → Baltoro Glacier → Concordia → K2 BC → return. The classic Karakoram trek.
- 5
10-Day GB + Chitral Loop
Islamabad → Chitral → Shandur → Phander → Gilgit → Hunza → Islamabad. Uses Shandur Pass in summer only.
Best Time for a GB Tour
- April–May: Cherry and apricot blossom in Hunza, lower valleys accessible, cool nights.
- June–August: Peak season — Khunjerab, Deosai, Shandur and K2 base camp all open.
- September–October: Golden autumn — best photography month, stable weather, fewer crowds.
- November–March: Winter Hunza is dramatic (snow) but many high roads and Deosai are closed.
Everything Your GB Tour Needs
- Domestic flights or 4×4 transport from Islamabad
- Hotels in Hunza, Skardu, Astore, Fairy Meadows and Chilas
- Licensed local guides and Balti / Wakhi speakers where useful
- Permits and NOCs for restricted areas and K2 region
- Custom trekking support — porters, camping gear, high-altitude guides
- Airport transfers in Islamabad, Gilgit and Skardu
Questions travelers ask
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