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Northern Pakistan (Karakoram Highway)

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Northern Pakistan, traversed by the legendary Karakoram Highway (KKH), is one of the world's most dramatic mountain corridors, connecting Pakistan to China through the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayan ranges. The region is home to some of the highest peaks on Earth, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi, drawing serious trekkers, climbers, and adventure travellers from around the globe. Valleys such as Hunza, Gilgit, and Skardu are celebrated for their stunning scenery, ancient forts, and warm hospitality. The KKH itself — often called the Eighth Wonder of the World — is a bucket-list road journey for overlanders and independent explorers seeking raw, high-altitude landscapes.

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Northern Pakistan (Karakoram Highway) · 14 days

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Pakistan's Karakoram Highway — Self-Launched

A self-launched 14-day adventure along Pakistan's legendary Karakoram Highway, from Islamabad's Mughal-influenced monuments through the Hunza Valley, Ghizer and Yasin valleys, and over the Deosai Plateau to Skardu — following the same route as the guided group tour but booked independently. Travel by public bus, shared jeep and domestic flight, stay in budget hotels and guesthouses, and hire local guides only where you actually need them (glaciers, forts, base camp walks). Best done June-September when the Babusar Pass and Deosai are open. Costs are approximate backpacker/mid-budget estimates in GBP.

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