Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan's high-altitude heartland — the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush meet here.
- Destinations
- 42 destinations
- Treks
- 18 treks
Journey Into the Land of Mountains
Discover legendary valleys, scenic road journeys, hidden lakes, ancient cultures and unforgettable trekking trails.
Explore by region
From the glacial peaks of the Karakoram to the pine valleys of Swat and the capital's own hills — start with where you want to go.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Emerald valleys, pine forests and Swat's alpine lakes on Pakistan's northwestern frontier.
- Destinations
- 36 destinations
- Treks
- 14 treks
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Dense pine forests, the Neelum River and hidden alpine lakes close to Islamabad.
- Destinations
- 22 destinations
- Treks
- 6 treks
Islamabad Capital Territory
Pakistan's green capital, framed by the Margalla Hills and modern landmarks.
- Destinations
- 10 destinations
- Treks
- 3 treks
Editor's picks
Five places and routes worth planning a trip around — chosen across both catalogues rather than ranked by any score.
Pick
Hunza Valley
Terraced orchards, glacial peaks and centuries-old forts along the Karakoram Highway.
Pick
Attabad Lake
Pick
Passu Cones
Pick
Fairy Meadows Trek
Pick
Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
Featured destinations
A first look at the valleys, lakes and landmarks that define Pakistan's north — and its capital.
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Hunza Valley
Terraced orchards, glacial peaks and centuries-old forts along the Karakoram Highway.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Suggested duration
- 3 days
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Attabad Lake
A striking turquoise lake formed by a 2010 landslide on the Hunza River.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
- Suggested duration
- 1 day
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Passu Cones
Needle-like limestone peaks rising above the Hunza River and Passu Glacier.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
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Fairy Meadows
A lush alpine meadow facing Nanga Parbat, the 'Killer Mountain'.
- Best season
- Summer
- Suggested duration
- 2 days
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Skardu
The Karakoram's gateway town, ringed by desert-like valleys and glacial lakes.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
- Suggested duration
- 3 days
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Deosai National Park
A vast high-altitude plateau known as the 'Roof of the World'.
- Best season
- Summer
- Suggested duration
- 2 days
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Kumrat Valley
Dense pine forests, glacial rivers and remote alpine meadows in Upper Dir.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
- Suggested duration
- 2 days
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Kalam
Swat's mountain hub and gateway to Ushu, Mahodand and Utror valleys.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer
- Suggested duration
- 2 days
Popular treks
Every difficulty level, from a Margalla afternoon walk to the twelve-day approach to K2 base camp.
EasyFeatured
Needs verificationFairy Meadows Trek
A short jeep-and-foot approach from Tato to the Fairy Meadows plateau.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Duration
- 1 day
- Max elevation
- 3,300 m
- Guide
- Optional
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ModerateFeatured
Needs verificationNanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
From Fairy Meadows up to the base of the 'Killer Mountain'.
- Distance
- 18 km
- Duration
- 2 days
- Max elevation
- 3,967 m
- Guide
- Recommended
Best in SummerView Trek
ModerateFeatured
Needs verificationRakaposhi Base Camp Trek
A steady climb from Hunza's Minapin village to Rakaposhi's glacier base camp.
- Distance
- 14 km
- Duration
- 2 days
- Max elevation
- 3,500 m
- Guide
- Recommended
Best in SummerView Trek
ChallengingFeatured
Needs verificationRush Lake Trek
One of Pakistan's highest alpine lakes, above the Nagar valley.
- Distance
- 40 km
- Duration
- 4 days
- Max elevation
- 4,694 m
- Guide
- Recommended
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ExpeditionFeatured
Needs verificationK2 Base Camp Trek
The classic Baltoro Glacier approach to the base of the world's second-highest peak.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Duration
- 12 days
- Max elevation
- 5,150 m
- Guide
- Recommended
Best in SummerView Trek
ModerateFeatured
Needs verificationKatora Lake Trek
A bowl-shaped alpine lake reached from the Kumrat Valley.
- Distance
- 12 km
- Duration
- 1 day
- Max elevation
- 3,200 m
- Guide
- Recommended
Best in SummerView Trek
Journey routes
Multi-stop road journeys that string destinations together, from the Karakoram Highway to Kashmir's river valleys.
Karakoram Highway Journey
Islamabad to Khunjerab Pass along one of the world's great high-altitude highways.
Swat to Kalam Valley Loop
A forested loop from Mingora through Kalam to the Kumrat Valley and back.
Neelum Valley Crossing
Following the Neelum River from Muzaffarabad to the Ratti Gali trailhead.
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