5-Day Honeymoon Itinerary: From Karachi to Northern Pakistan

  1. Day 1: Swat Valley
    45 minutes (17.3 miles) from Saidu Sharif Airport

    Begin your honeymoon with a scenic drive toward the stunning Swat Valley. Visit the Malam Jabba Ski Resort, where you can ski, snow tube, and take a chairlift ride overlooking the valley. In the evening, enjoy some local food and stroll around the picturesque Mingora Bazaar.

  2. Day 2: Hunza
    4 hours 40 minutes (142 miles) from Swat Valley

    Head towards the beautiful Hunza Valley. On your way, visit Attabad Lake, a turquoise-colored lake created in 2010 by a landslide. Take a boat ride to see the submerged trees and houses. Stop at Gilgit for lunch and sample their famous trout fish. In the evening, arrive in Hunza and enjoy the stunning views of Rakaposhi.

  3. Day 3: Khunjerab Pass
    2 hours 30 minutes (50 miles) from Hunza

    Take a day trip to the Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Karakoram Mountains and immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the Sost bazaar. Return to Hunza in the evening for a romantic dinner.

  4. Day 4: Fairy Meadows
    6 hours 57 minutes (130 miles) from Hunza

    Travel to Fairy Meadows, a picturesque mountain meadow surrounded by the towering peaks of the Nanga Parbat mountain range. Take a jeep ride to the village of Tatu, and then trek for three hours to Fairy Meadows. Stay in a charming wooden cottage and enjoy the stunning views of Nanga Parbat.

  5. Day 5: Lahore
    14 hours (463 miles) from Fairy Meadows

    Depart from Fairy Meadows and travel towards the city of Lahore. Stop in Islamabad for lunch. In Lahore, visit the Badshahi Mosque, a stunning Mughal-era mosque and one of the largest mosques in the world. In the evening, take a leisurely walk in the famous Anarkali Bazaar and enjoy some delicious street food.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Malam Jabba Ski Resort (4-5 hours, PKR 2,000 per person)
  • Attabad Lake boat ride (1 hour, PKR 2,000 per boat)
  • Khunjerab Pass day trip (8 hours, PKR 5,000 per person)
  • Fairy Meadows trek (4-5 hours, PKR 6,000 per person)
  • Badshahi Mosque (1 hour, free)
  • Anarkali Bazaar (2-3 hours, PKR 2,000 for shopping and food)
  • Total Estimated Costs: PKR 17,000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding an extra day in Hunza to visit the Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, and enjoy a scenic walk along the Attabad Lake. If you have less time, skip the trip to Fairy Meadows and head straight to Lahore from Hunza.

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