Day 1 — Islamabad
• Airport pickup, transfer to hotel; visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian Gardens.
• Relaxed intro to Pakistani culture; overnight Grand Hotel Islamabad.
Day 2 — Islamabad → Skardu → Shigar Valley
• Flight to Skardu; drive to Shigar Valley via Sarfaranga cold desert.
• Visit Shigar Fort, ancient local mosque; return Skardu (Dynasty Resort).
Day 3 — Skardu → Deosai → Tarishing
• Scenic drive across Deosai National Park (high altitude plateau); photo stops; arrive Tarishing.
• Wildlife and panoramic alpine views; overnight Rupal Hotel.
Day 4 — Tarishing → Bazin Camp (hike)
• Hike ~3.5 hrs to Bazin Camp; first dramatic views of Nanga Parbat Rupal Face.
• Free afternoon to explore campsite; overnight in tents/camp.
Day 5 — Bazin → Shaigiri Camp (hike)
• Cross Bazin Glacier, trek through meadows to Shaigiri Camp (4–5 hrs).
• Streamside lunches, close mountain panoramas; camp overnight.
Day 6 — Shaigiri → Mazino Pass Base (day excursion)
• Short hike to Mazino Pass base; packed lunch, view Laila & Shaigiri peaks; return to Shaigiri.
Day 7 — Shaigiri → Bazin (hike)
• Trek back to Bazin with sweeping views of Nanga Parbat and surrounding peaks; camp overnight.
Day 8 — Bazin → Tarishing → Gilgit (drive)
• Hike down to Tarishing; drive to Gilgit via Joglot viewpoint and three-mountain junction.
• Visit Gilgit bazaar and Old Bridge; overnight Heaven Lodge.
Day 9 — Gilgit → Minapin → Hapakun (hike)
• Drive to Minapin, trek ~4 hrs up to Hapakun (3,000m); alpine campsite, local shepherd life.
Day 10 — Hapakun → Tagafari (Rakaposhi Base) → Hapakun
• Day trek to Tagafari (3,800m) for Rakaposhi & Diran views; explore Diran Glacier; return to Hapakun.
Day 11 — Hapakun → Minapin → Karimabad (Hunza)
• Descend to Minapin; drive to Karimabad; visit colorful bazaar and Baltit Fort; overnight Hunza Hard Rock or Eagles Nest.
Day 12 — Duiker → Khunjerab Pass → Passu → Attabad Lake
• Early Duiker viewpoint; drive across Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Khunjerab Pass (4,734m) photo-stop.
• Afternoon at Passu cones, Borit Lake; sunset at Attabad Lake (Famree Resort).
Day 13 — Attabad → Gakuch / Chilas
• Drive toward Chilas via Gakuch; local bazaar visit and rest at Shangrila Midway Hotel.
Day 14 — Chilas → Naran / Besham (drive)
• Scenic KKH drive south; photo stops; overnight Northern Retreat / The Sarai.
Day 15 — Naran / Besham → Islamabad
• Final drive to Islamabad; free time for relaxation and shopping; overnight Grand Hotel.
Day 16 — Optional Khewra Salt Mine (extra excursion)
• Optional 1-day trip to Khewra Salt Mine (2nd largest), return to Islamabad; late-night airport transfer if required.
Day 17 — Departure
• Transfer to airport, fly home.
• 4–5★: Grand Hotel Islamabad, Dynasty Resort (Skardu), Famree Resort (Attabad)
• 3★ / Lodges & camps: Heaven Lodge (Gilgit), Hunza Hard Rock / Eagles Nest (Karimabad), Shangrila Midway (Chilas)
• Camps/Tents: Bazin, Shaigiri, Hapakun — quality expedition tents with full camping kit