Day 1 — Arrival Lahore: Arrival transfer from Lahore International Airport to hotel; evening at leisure. (Lahore airport pickup, city stay)
Day 2 — Lahore to Islamabad & Sightseeing: Drive via motorway to Islamabad; check-in, visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Daman-e-Koh; dinner at local restaurant. (Islamabad city tour, sightseeing)
Day 3 — Islamabad to Naran Valley: Scenic drive via Mansehra, Balakot and Kaghan; photo stops; lunch in Balakot; explore Naran Bazaar in the evening. (Naran Valley scenic drive, local bazaar)
Day 4 — Naran to Hunza via Babusar Pass: Drive across Lalusar Lake and Babusar Pass into Chilas; stop at Raikot Bridge, Rakaposhi viewpoint, arrive Karimabad; sunset photography at Duiker Eagles Nest. (Babusar Pass drive, Rakaposhi views, Hunza sunset)
Day 5 — Hunza: Baltit & Altit Forts, Royal Garden; visit Hopper Valley and Hoper Glacier viewpoint; transfer to Attabad Lake; optional Attabad boat safari. (Hunza forts tour, Hoper Glacier, Attabad Lake boating)
Day 6 — Khunjerab Pass, Passu & Gilgit: Depart early for Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan-China border), visit Passu Cones, Passu Glacier and Rainbow Bridge; lunch at Sost; cross Hussaini Suspension Bridge; drive to Gilgit. (Khunjerab high-altitude drive, Passu photography)
Day 7 — Gilgit to Skardu: Morning drive to Skardu; visit Upper Kachura Lake, Shangrila (Shangri La) Lake and Sarfaranga Cold Desert; optional short drive to Shigar Valley. (Skardu lakes & cold desert, Shigar Valley)
Day 8 — Skardu — Khapulu Valley Excursion: Drive to Khapulu Valley on Indus River; visit Khapulu Fort and 800+ year old Chaqchana Mosque; explore local village and Skardu old bazaar. (Khapulu cultural visit, Skardu heritage)
Day 9 — Skardu to Islamabad (flight) then Lahore: Transfer to Skardu Airport; domestic flight to Islamabad; motorway drive to Lahore; evening dinner at Haveli; overnight Lahore. (Domestic flight Skardu–Islamabad, return to Lahore)
Day 10 — Lahore Full Day: Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Iqbal Tomb, Minar-e-Pakistan; Wagah Border flag lowering ceremony; shopping and transfer to Lahore International Airport for departure. (Lahore heritage tour, Wagah ceremony)
Accommodations (Deluxe Category — listed hotel or similar)
• Lahore: Luxus Grand Hotel or Flatties Hotel (deluxe city hotel)
• Islamabad: Grand Hotel Islamabad or equivalent deluxe property
• Skardu: Dynasty Resort or Concordia Hotel (mountain/resort standard)
• Naran: Northern Retreat or Phareena Cottages (comfortable valley lodging)
• Hunza (Karimabad): Mulberry Hotel (central boutique hotel)
• Gilgit: Heaven Lodge (comfortable guesthouse/lodge)
• Attabad Lake: Famree Resort (lakeside resort)
Note: Final hotel confirmations will be provided at booking; where necessary an equivalent property of similar standard may be used.