"Gilgit" is how most travellers search for the whole northern region - also called Gilgit-Baltistan or the northern areas. A Gilgit tour usually means the grand circuit: Hunza, Skardu, Gilgit, Deosai and the Karakoram in one trip. Here's the honest comparison of the real, priced circuit packages on offer in 2026.
I only include packages with a published price - no "contact us for a quote". I read the real, current itineraries day by day and ranked the 10 priced Gilgit packages from 2 operators below - on pacing, what they actually cover, meals and inclusions, and value.
How I scored them
Each package is scored on its itinerary & pacing, value, inclusions (meals, transport, what's covered) and transparency. Prices are 2026 listings, per person - always confirm the current rate, and whether a "from" price is a deposit. Ratings shown are each operator's real Google rating (with review count and a maps link); operators I could not verify show a dash. Where an operator is based abroad, that is noted.
At a glance - 10 Gilgit packages compared
| Package | Operator | Days | From | Score | Reviews | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Skardu, | Pakistan Travel Places | 8 Days | Rs 190,000 | 8.7 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 8 Days Trip to Skardu, Deosai Plains, Sh | Pakistan Travel Places | 8 Days | Rs 25,500 | 8.7 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 6 Days & 5 Nights Skardu Tour via Naran | Naran Kaghan Tours | 6 Days & 5 Nights | Rs 112,000 | 8.7 | — | link |
| 5 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Hunza Va | Pakistan Travel Places | 5 Days | Rs 160,000 | 8.6 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| Luxury Autumn Tour to Hunza | Pakistan Travel Places | 5 Days | Rs 22,000 | 8.4 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 5 Days Trip To Hunza Valley & Khunjrab P | Pakistan Travel Places | 5 Days | Rs 17,500 | 8.3 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 5 Days Standard Honeymoon Tour to Hunza | Pakistan Travel Places | 5 Days | Rs 135,000 | 8.3 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 6 Days Trip to Hunza and Naltar Valley | Pakistan Travel Places | 6 Days | Rs 19,500 | 8.2 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| 3 Days Standard Honeymoon Tour to Naran, | Pakistan Travel Places | 3 Days | Rs 70,000 | 8.2 | 5.0 ★ Tripadvisor (4) | link |
| River Rafting Adventure in Naran | Naran Kaghan Tours | 3 Days | Rs 16,000 | 8.2 | — | link |
The winners
- 💰 Best value - 8 Days Trip to Skardu, Deosai Plains, Shigar Fort and Khaplu (Pakistan Travel Places, from Rs 25,500)
- 🗺️ Most complete itinerary - 8 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Skardu, Shangrila, Khaplu & Shiger Valley (Pakistan Travel Places)
- 🏆 Top overall score - 8 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Skardu, Shangrila, Khaplu & Shiger Valley (Pakistan Travel Places, 8.7/10)
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#1
8 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Skardu, Shangrila, Khaplu & Shiger Valley
by Pakistan Travel Places · 8 Days · from Rs 190,000
8.7/10
The days are reasonably balanced between travel and actual sightseeing. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 190,000 for ~8 days, that's roughly Rs 23,750 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | Move from Islamabad to Chilas by leaving very early morning we shall try to go via Babusar Top if Na… |
| D2 | Break Fast 8:00 am Departure for Skardu City Lunch on the way Reach there in 8 Hours via Karakoram H… |
| D3 | in Shangrila Resort Boating in Shangrila lake Lunch on the way Visit Upper Kachura Lake Back to Hote… |
| D4 | in Shangrila Hotel Move towards Shiger Valley Lunch on the way Move towards Khaplu Serena Palace Che… |
| D5 | in Khaplu Palace Visit Khaplu Mosque Lunch on the way experience royal Treatments Check into Hotel D… |
| D6 | in Khaplu Palace Move from Khaplu Valley towards Skardu Valley Lunch on the way Visit Sadpara Lake V… |
| D7 | in Hotel Moving towards Chilas via Karakoram Highway Lunch on the way Reach there by evening in Shan… |
| D8 | at 7:00 am Short stay at Abbottabad Lunch on the Way Short stay at Bhera Dinner on the Way Drive Bac… |
What's good
- Genuinely premium, named accommodation for a honeymoon: Shangrila Resort in Skardu and the Khaplu Serena Palace, both upscale heritage properties, plus the Shangrila Chilas Hotel on the return leg
- Most inclusive of the three: 3 quality meals a day, seven nights' accommodation, a private Honda BRV with dedicated driver, fuel, all tolls/taxes, and a private Deosai National Park jeep ride are all bundled in
- Detailed, time-stamped daily schedule (departure 11:30 PM, breakfasts at set times, 8-hour KKH leg flagged) plus a sensible scenic spread covering Shangrila/Upper Kachura boating, Shigar, Khaplu Mosque, and Sadpara/Shisar lakes
- Clear entry-ticket coverage for Shigar, Khaplu and Shangrila resorts, so headline sights are paid for rather than left as on-the-day extras
Could be better
- Two of the eight days are largely long KKH transit (Day 2 is an 8-hour drive to Skardu; Day 7-8 retrace to Chilas then Islamabad/Lahore), so usable sightseeing time is closer to four days
- Soft-focus on the honeymoon premium: 'royal treatments' is never defined, room types/categories at the named hotels aren't stated, and meals are quantified ('3 Quality Meals') without any menu or restaurant detail
- No guide service, Wi-Fi, or activity durations are mentioned, and pricing is muddled (Rs 200,000 vs Rs 190,000 vs Rs 175,000 shown) which weakens the value/transparency picture
Verdict: Best for honeymooners or couples who want a turnkey, fully-catered Skardu trip in recognised five-star-grade hotels and don't mind paying a premium for that comfort; the named properties and 3-meal inclusion justify the price, but clarify room category and what 'royal treatments' actually means before booking.
#2
8 Days Trip to Skardu, Deosai Plains, Shigar Fort and Khaplu
by Pakistan Travel Places · 8 Days · from Rs 25,500
8.7/10
It pairs Skardu with Deosai - good breadth if the route is well-paced. Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 25,500 for ~7 days, that's roughly Rs 3,642 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D2 | call at 07:00 AM Departure for Skardu Short Stop at Junction point of 3 Highest Mountains Arrive and… |
| D3 | Early Morning Breakfast Departure to Katpana village (Katpana lake) Visit to Shangrilla Resort & Upp… |
| D4 | call at 07:00 AM Departure for Shigar Valley Short Stay at Cold Desert Visit Shigar Fort Back to Ska… |
| D5 | call at 08:00 AM Departure for Khaplu Visit Khaplu fort, Chanchan Mosque & Khaplu Market After lunch… |
| D6 | Early Morning Breakfast Departure for Deosai National Park Stop at Sadpara lake, Bara Pani, Kala Pan… |
| D7 | 8:00 AM Departure for Chilas 10:00 AM Arrival at Chilas 4:00 PM Night Stay at Chilas |
| D8 | Early Morning Breakfast 7:00 AM Off to Islamabad from Chilas 8:00 AM Arrival at Islamabad 6:00 PM Ar… |
What's good
- Strong sightseeing coverage for the length: Katpana Lake, Shangrila/Upper Kachura, Shigar Valley + Shigar Fort + Cold Desert, Khaplu Fort/Chanchan Mosque/market, Manthokha Waterfall, and a full Deosai day with Sadpara, Bara Pani and Kala Pani stops
- Includes a dedicated guide ('Complete Tour Management with dedicated Guide') plus pick & drop, luxury transport, and all tolls/taxes
- Travel comforts spelled out: 2 meals per day of 'hygienic quality food' plus complimentary mineral water, cold drinks and snacks during travel
- Transparent on practical constraints, listing availability (March-Dec), minimum age (9+), and a clear day-by-day timeline with departure/arrival times
Could be better
- Accommodation is vague and budget-leaning: 'best Hotels on 3-4 person sharing' with no hotel names, and shared rooms rather than private
- Only 2 meals per day are covered (lunch or dinner falls on the traveller depending on the day), and porters plus landslide/road-block costs are explicitly excluded
- The 'Rs 25,500 starting price' is a per-head sharing rate with no clarity on what a private or couple booking costs, so the real spend is uncertain; Days 1, 7 and 8 are mostly long transit (e.g. Day 7 is a 10 AM-4 PM drive to Chilas)
Verdict: Best for budget-conscious groups or solo travellers comfortable with 3-4 person room sharing who want maximum sights (Deosai, Shigar Fort, Khaplu) at a low per-person rate; not the pick for couples or anyone wanting named hotels and private rooms.
#3
6 Days & 5 Nights Skardu Tour via Naran for Couple
by Naran Kaghan Tours · 6 Days & 5 Nights · from Rs 112,000
8.7/10
It pairs Skardu with Naran - good breadth if the route is well-paced. The days are reasonably balanced between travel and actual sightseeing. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 112,000 for ~5 days, that's roughly Rs 22,400 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | After picking you up from our point, we will drive toward the Naran city. The distance of 300 kms is… |
| D3 | Leave your bed and have breakfast at Kachura Lake. Next, we will move towards the upper Kachura Lake… |
| D4 | As soon as the breakfast in Khaplu is done, we'll begin our voyage route to the Shigar Valley. It is… |
| D5 | On your 5th day of your trip, we will take you for a half-day trip to the renowned Deosai National P… |
| D6 | On your last day of your trip to Skardu, after breakfast, we will move toward Islamabad as soon as p… |
What's good
- Hits the marquee Skardu sights in a compact 6-day frame: Shangrila/Lower Kachura, a short hike to Upper Kachura, Khaplu Palace and Chaqchan Mosque, Shigar Fort and Cold Desert, plus a half-day in Deosai National Park
- Transport is clearly specified: A/C transportation with a dedicated driver, fuel and tolls included, and a private jeep ride called out for the rough sections
- Upfront on money: discounted price (RS 112,000 down to RS 100,800), a stated 10% discount, and a full cancellation policy (50% / 75% / 100% by notice window) - more financial transparency than the other two
- Honest about logistics, noting drive distances and durations (300 km / ~8 hrs to Naran, ~6 hrs Chillas-Skardu) and that price/overnight stops vary with road conditions
Could be better
- Thin on meals: breakfast only - lunch, dinner, refreshments and even mineral water are all excluded, so daily food cost is on the traveller
- Accommodation is generic 'Standard Normal Accommodations for 4 Nights' with no hotel names and only 4 nights covered against a 5-night trip, leaving one night's lodging unclear
- Itinerary has internal inconsistencies (the page references a 'private jeep ride to Lake Saiful Malook' / Lake Saif ul Malook though the day plan centres on Skardu/Deosai), and two of six days are pure Islamabad-Naran-Chillas transit
Verdict: Best for value-seekers who want a quick, driver-led Skardu loop via Naran and are happy to cover their own lunches and dinners; the transparent pricing and cancellation terms are a plus, but the breakfast-only meals, unnamed hotels, and a 5-night trip with only 4 nights' lodging specified warrant clarification before booking.
#4
5 Days Luxury Honeymoon Tour to Hunza Valley Gilgit-Baltistan
by Pakistan Travel Places · 5 Days · from Rs 160,000
8.6/10
It pairs Hunza with Gilgit - good breadth if the route is well-paced. Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 160,000 for ~4 days, that's roughly Rs 40,000 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | at Besham: 08:00~10.00 Am Short Stays At Besham, Dassu Lunch on the way Arrival At Chilas : 6.:00 pm… |
| D2 | Break Fast 8:00 am Departure for Hunza at 9.00 am Trekking Back to Dak 2 Lunch on the way En route V… |
| D4 | Break Fast: 6.30 am Drive Back To Chillas Short stay at Dassu Lunch on the way Short stay at Summer … |
| D5 | at 7:00 am Short stay at Abbottabad Lunch on the way Short stay at Bhera Dinner on the way Drive Bac… |
What's good
- All three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are included for the full 5 days, plus complimentary mineral water during travel - more meal coverage than the deluxe/standard honeymoon tier, which drops lunch and refreshments
- Private Prado vehicle with a dedicated driver and fuel from Lahore/Islamabad, giving a couple a self-contained car rather than a shared coach
- Entrance tickets/passes for both Altit and Baltit Forts plus all tolls and taxes are bundled in, so the headline price has few hidden add-ons
- Hits the core Hunza circuit (Chilas, Nanga Parbat junction viewpoint, Attabad Lake, Passu, Sost and Khunjerab if accessible) over the 5 days
Could be better
- No hotels are actually named - accommodation is only vaguely described as 'Good family Hotel' yet labelled '5 Star Hotel' in the summary, an inconsistency that obscures real quality at the Rs 160,000 price
- No refund, cancellation, or payment-terms policy is published anywhere on the page
- Pacing is long-haul and tiring for a honeymoon: a 9:00 PM onward departure on Day 1 and a 6:30 AM breakfast on Day 4 mean heavy driving days with limited leisure time in the valley
Verdict: Best for a couple who wants a fully-catered, private-vehicle honeymoon with all meals and fort tickets handled, and who is willing to overlook undisclosed hotel names and the absent cancellation policy.
8.4/10
Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 22,000 for ~5 days, that's roughly Rs 4,400 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | at Mansehra at 9:00AM Continue drive to Chilas Lunch on the way Lunch on the way Check in Shangri La… |
| D2 | 7:00AM Breakfast at 8:00AM Move to Hunza Valley Short stay at Naga Parbat Mountain View Lunch at Nag… |
| D3 | at 7:00 AM Breakfast at 8:00 AM Departure for Khunjerab Pass Boating at Attabad Lake Border visit at… |
| D4 | 7:00AM Breakfast at Hotel 8:00 AM Move to Altit Fort Guided Tour Move to Baltit Fort visit Fort Lunc… |
| D5 | 6;00AM Breakfast 7:00 AM Check out 8:00 AM Departure for Lahore Lunch at Abbottabad Dinner at KFC or… |
What's good
- Genuinely transparent: it names the actual hotels (Shangri La Hotel Chilas for 2 nights, Hunza View for 2 nights) and even the meal contents ('Parathay + Omelette/Fri Eggs + Tea' breakfasts, 'Chicken Karahi, Local Dishes + Roti/Plain Nan + Salad' dinners)
- Strong meal coverage - 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, including named dining stops like a local 'Gurkun' lunch in Nagar and lunch at Cafe de Hunza
- Clear, published booking and cancellation policy (50% deposit to reserve, balance at departure, stated last-two-day cancellation penalty, GST noted as exclusive) plus family-friendly child pricing (5-10yrs 50%, under-5 free with jumper seat)
- Guided fort tours (Altit and Baltit) are built into the itinerary rather than just listed as stops
Could be better
- Sold as 'luxury' but accommodation is '3-4 person sharing' and transport is only described generically as 'luxury air-conditioned' with no vehicle type - light on true luxury detail
- Guide fee, driver fee, room service and private expenses are all excluded on top of the advertised Rs 22,000, so the real cost is higher than the headline
- Bookended by punishing drive days (10:30 PM departure, fast-food dinner at KFC/McDonald's, 2:00 AM Lahore arrival on the last day) that eat into the autumn-sightseeing value
Verdict: Best for value-minded travellers and families who prize transparency - named hotels, spelled-out meals, and a clear cancellation policy - over true private luxury, and who don't mind shared rooms and add-on guide/driver fees.
8.3/10
Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, dinner. At about Rs 17,500 for ~4 days, that's roughly Rs 4,375 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D2 | at Chilas Departure for Hunza Short Break at the Junction point of 3 mountain ranges Reach Rakaposhi… |
| D3 | at hotel Departure towards Khunjarab Photo session at Passu Cones Drive towards China Border Visit H… |
| D4 | in Hunza Visit Altit fort Visit Roal Gardens & Oldest Settelment in Altit Free time for shopping at … |
| D5 | at hotel Departure towards Lahore Reach Babosar top & spend quality time Reach lulusar Lake Luch bre… |
What's good
- Lowest entry price of the set (from Rs 17,500) for a packed 5-day circuit covering Chilas, Hunza, Baltit and Altit Forts, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, Khunjerab Pass and Karimabad bazaars
- Scenic routing via Naran/Kaghan with Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top on both the outbound and return legs, rather than only the KKH
- Honest, itemised exclusions list (fort tickets, medical/evacuation, insurance, porters, landslide-related costs) so buyers know exactly what they'd pay extra for
- Includes luxury transport, dedicated guide, pick & drop, and all tolls and taxes in the base price
Could be better
- Only 2 meals per day are included and fort entrance tickets for Altit and Baltit are explicitly excluded, so sightseeing costs add up on top of the low price
- No hotels are named - accommodation is only '3-4 person shared,' giving no read on actual quality
- No refund or cancellation policy is published on the listing
Verdict: Best for budget-conscious sightseers who want maximum scenery (Babusar/Lulusar plus the full Hunza-to-Khunjerab run) at the lowest price and are comfortable paying separately for fort tickets and most meals.
#7
5 Days Standard Honeymoon Tour to Hunza Valley
by Pakistan Travel Places · 5 Days · from Rs 135,000
8.3/10
Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, dinner. At about Rs 135,000 for ~4 days, that's roughly Rs 33,750 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | at Besham: 08:00~10.00 Am Short Stays At Besham, Dassu Arrival At Chilas : 6.:00 pm Dinner in Hotel … |
| D2 | Break Fast 8:00 am Departure for Hunza at 9.00 am Trekking Back to Dak 2 En route Visit, The junctio… |
| D4 | Break Fast: 6.30 am Drive Back To Chillas Short stay at Dassu Short stay at Summer Waterfall Evening… |
| D5 | at 7:00 am Short stay at Abbottabad Short stay at Bhera Dinner on the way Drive Back to Islamabad / … |
What's good
- Lower-priced honeymoon option (Rs 135,000, down from Rs 150,000) that still includes a private Toyota Corolla with dedicated driver and fuel from Lahore/Islamabad
- Both fort entrance tickets/passes (Altit and Baltit) plus all tolls and taxes are bundled in, reducing on-trip surprise costs
- Covers the headline Hunza sights - Nanga Parbat viewpoint, Attabad Lake, Passu, Sost and optional Khunjerab - in the same 5-day frame as the pricier tiers
Could be better
- Only breakfast and dinner are included; lunch, refreshments, gratuities and any custom requests are all excluded, so daily out-of-pocket spend is higher than the super-deluxe tier
- Accommodation is unnamed - described both as 'Good family Hotel' and '3 Star Hotel' with no specific properties, so quality can't be verified
- No refund, cancellation or modification policy appears anywhere on the page, and an early 6:30 AM Day 4 start signals heavy return-drive days
Verdict: Best for couples wanting a private-car Hunza honeymoon at a more modest price who accept a 3-star unnamed hotel, lunch paid out of pocket, and no published cancellation terms.
8.2/10
The days are reasonably balanced between travel and actual sightseeing. Meals listed: breakfast. At about Rs 19,500 for ~5 days, that's roughly Rs 3,900 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D2 | will be served at the hotel’s restaurant Leave for Hunza Stop at Rakaposhi View point Visit to Balti… |
| D3 | will be served at the hotel’s restaurant Leave for Khunjrab Pass(Pak-China-Border) Visit to Attabad … |
| D4 | will be served at the hotel’s restaurant Leave for Naltar Valley Visit to Skiing Point Exploring sno… |
| D5 | at the hotel’s restaurant Leave for Besham Stop at Chillas Stop at Summar Nala Night Stay in Besham |
| D6 | at the hotel’s restaurant Leave for Islamabad Stop at Chattar Plain Stop at Abbotabad Drop in Islama… |
What's good
- An extra day (6 vs 5) adds destinations the others skip - Naltar Valley with its skiing point and snow terrain, plus Gulmit, Eagle's Nest sunset, and a Gilgit overnight
- Year-round availability ('All seasons') and at least one named hotel ('Frozen Hunza or Equivalent') in Hunza, giving a partial accommodation reference
- Dedicated guide, luxury transport with pick-up/drop-off, and all tolls and taxes included in the base price (from Rs 19,500)
- Clear, itemised exclusions (porters, landslide/road-block costs, insurance, medical/evacuation, personal expenses) so extra-cost items are upfront
Could be better
- Only 2 meals per day are included, with refreshments only 'during travel,' so lunches/extra meals are largely self-funded across the 6 days
- Hotels for most nights (Chilas, Gilgit, Besham) are not named, and Hunza is only 'Frozen Hunza or Equivalent' - limited certainty on accommodation
- No refund/cancellation policy and no itemised price breakdown are published, and the trip opens with a 11:30 PM midnight departure
Verdict: Best for travellers who want the longest, most varied itinerary - adding Naltar's snow/skiing and Gilgit to the standard Hunza-Khunjerab loop - and who are fine with 2 meals a day and mostly unnamed hotels.
#9
3 Days Standard Honeymoon Tour to Naran, Kaghan Valley
by Pakistan Travel Places · 3 Days · from Rs 70,000
8.2/10
Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, dinner. At about Rs 70,000 for ~3 days, that's roughly Rs 23,333 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | in Balakot Short stay at Kiwai Waterfall Arrival at Naran Arrival at Hotel Dinner in Hotel |
| D2 | 9:00 am Start of the journey towards Lulusar Lake Arrival at Lulusar lake Start next journey towards… |
| D3 | Departure for Lake Saif Ul Malook Breakfast at PTDC Naran around 11:00 am Dinner on the way departur… |
What's good
- Genuinely private setup for couples: capped at 2 people with a dedicated private BRV car, driver and fuel included, plus pick-up and drop-off from Lahore/Islamabad
- Covers the three headline Kaghan sights in three days (Kiwai Waterfall, Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top and Lake Saiful Muluk) with the steep Saiful Muluk leg done by jeep
- Inclusions are spelled out clearly: 2 nights hotel, 2 quality meals (breakfast + dinner), all tolls and taxes, and complimentary mineral water, cold drinks and tea with snacks
- Exclusions are stated upfront (lunch, extra refreshments, personal insurance, medical emergencies, laundry, phone calls), so couples know what they are paying extra for
Could be better
- Hotel is listed only as 'Hotel Stay in Hotel' with no name, room type or quality standard, which is a real gap for a honeymoon package where the room matters most
- Pricing is confusing and untrustworthy as displayed: the range shows Rs. 850,000 to Rs. 70,000 with no clear per-person or per-couple basis
- The Saiful Muluk jeep ride is conditional ('If Accessible'), so the marquee lake visit can be dropped without a stated alternative, and the schedule is tight with an overnight 11:30 PM departure
Verdict: Best for couples who specifically want a private, just-the-two-of-us car and driver for a quick 3-day Naran honeymoon and don't mind an unnamed hotel; budget-conscious or detail-driven travellers should pin down the exact hotel and a clear price before booking given the garbled pricing display.
8.2/10
Reading the days, a large share are transfer/driving days - you're covering ground more than lingering. Meals listed: breakfast, lunch, dinner. At about Rs 16,000 for ~3 days, that's roughly Rs 5,333 per day before extras.
Itinerary at a glance
| D1 | As soon as you arrive at our meeting point in Islamabad or Lahore, you'll be approached by our team … |
| D2 | Get out of your bed to refreshing coffee and a scrumptious breakfast and kick start your second-day … |
| D3 | Right after a yummy breakfast and check-out hotel you will be taken to the Kiwai waterfall. From the… |
What's good
- Transparent, low starting price of 16,000 PKR (~$57) with optional add-ons itemised (e.g. rafting +1,000 PKR), so the entry cost is clear
- Detailed, well-paced itinerary with stated durations: Saiful Muluk Lake (3-hour stay) by private jeep, Babusar Top at 4,173m (1.5-hour stay), plus Kiwai Waterfall and Lulusar Lake
- Solid core inclusions: AC vehicle, accommodation, private jeep to Saiful Muluk, driver, fuel, taxes, breakfast and dinner, with optional extras like Shogran and Kunhar River rafting available
- Clear, published cancellation policy (50% at 7+ days, 75% at 72 hours, 100% at 24 hours) adds booking transparency
Could be better
- No hotel names given, only a generic 'your hotel in Naran or Batakundi' with no star rating or amenities, so accommodation quality is unknown
- Many real costs are excluded and not itemised into the headline price (lunch, refreshments, even mineral water, boat/horse rides, Shogran transport, rafting), so the true all-in cost is unclear
- Large group capacity (up to 60, with 10-15 / 15-20 / 20-25 / 25+ tiers) signals a shared big-group coach experience rather than a private or intimate trip
Verdict: Best for budget travellers and groups who want a cheap, well-structured 3-day Naran sightseeing run and are comfortable with a larger shared group and an unnamed hotel; not the pick for couples or anyone wanting a private, premium stay.
What's usually included - and what's not
Across these operators, a Gilgit package typically includes transport with a driver, hotels, a guide, and at least breakfast; many add lunch and dinner. It usually excludes domestic flights, entry tickets and jeep surcharges (for example the Khunjerab permit or a Deosai 4WD), tips, and personal spending. Ask every operator for the itemised inclusions, the named hotels, and the payment & cancellation policy in writing before you pay.
How to choose
- Pacing - count the real sightseeing days versus transfer days; a "8-day" trip with four driving days is really a short trip.
- Meals - breakfast-only vs full board changes the real cost; it's in the table above.
- Hotels - get the actual hotel names, not "3-star equivalent".
- Inclusions - jeeps, boats, permits and entries are where cheap quotes cut corners.
- Payment - confirm the advance, the balance, and the cancellation terms.
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How much is a Gilgit tour package in 2026?
A 5-day taste runs lower; a real 7-8 day Hunza+Skardu circuit is mid-range; private grand tours reach Rs 160,000-190,000. See the table.
Is Gilgit the same as Gilgit-Baltistan?
People use 'Gilgit' for both the city and the wider region (officially Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly the northern areas). This page covers the full-region circuit.
How many days for the full circuit?
Seven to eight for Hunza+Skardu; ten to twelve for a grand circuit with Deosai and Gilgit.
Is it safe and open in 2026?
Yes - among the safest regions in Pakistan; the full circuit is a summer trip because the high passes are seasonal.