Pakistan’s most cosmopolitan city.

#cityplaybook Day 3: Drive to Swat Valley Drive to Mingora, Swat (approx. 6–7 hrs) Scenic road via Malakand Pass and lush hills Visit: Fizagat Park, Swat Museum Overnight: Swat (Mingora or Saidu Sharif) Day 4: Explore Swat Valley Day trip to Kalam Valley or Malam Jabba (ski lift + zip line) Optional: Visit Mahodand Lake (4x4 required) Enjoy local food, rivers, and pine forests Overnight: Swat Day 5: Drive to Hunza Valley Long scenic drive to Hunza via Besham/Chilas (12–14 hrs) OR Option: Take a short flight from Islamabad to Gilgit (if available), then drive to Hunza (2–3 hrs) Enjoy Attabad Lake views along the way Overnight: Hunza (Karimabad) Day 6: Explore Hunza Visit: Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Duikar (Eagle’s Nest viewpoint), Passu Cones Optional: Day trip to Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China border) Overnight: Hunza Day 7: Drive to Skardu Travel to Skardu (via Gilgit-Skardu Road – 5–7 hrs) Scenic drive along the Indus River Overnight: Skardu Day 8: Explore Skardu Visit: Shigar Fort, Upper Kachura Lake, Cold Desert Optional: Day trip to Deosai Plains (seasonal, 4x4 needed) Overnight: Skardu Day 9: Fly or Drive Back to Islamabad Take a morning flight from Skardu to Islamabad (weather dependent) OR#cityplaybook #pakistan