Pakistan: North Lakes, Mountains and Lahore 2-Week Itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad
Arrival in Islamabad
Relaxation and exploration
Day 2: Margalla Hills
30 minutes (11.8 km) from Islamabad
Hiking, Nature, Views
Day 3: Taxila
1 hour (40.4 km) from Islamabad
Archaeology, History, Culture
Day 4: Muzaffarabad
4 hours (138 km) from Taxila
City, River, Views
Day 5: Neelum Valley
2 hours (74.6 km) from Muzaffarabad
Lake, Mountains, Scenery
Day 6: Nanga Parbat Base Camp
6 hours (240 km) from Neelum Valley
Trekking, Nature, Views
Day 7-8: Hunza Valley
10 hours (360 km) from Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Culture, Forts, Mountains
Day 9-10: Skardu and Shigar Valley
5 hours (221 km) from Hunza Valley
Forts, Lake, Mountains
Day 11-12: Deosai National Park and Sheosar Lake
5 hours (127 km) from Shigar Valley
Nature, Wildlife, Scenery
Day 13: Lahore
12 hours (492 km) from Deosai National Park
City, History, Culture
Day 14: Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque
Lahore
History, Culture
Time and Costs Estimates
Margalla Hills (5 hours, Free)
Taxila (4-6 hours, Free)
Muzaffarabad (2 days, £50-70)
Neelum Valley (2 days, £60-80)
Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3 days, £150-200)
Hunza Valley (2 days, £50-80)
Skardu and Shigar Valley (2-3 days, £100-150)
Deosai National Park (2 days, £80-100)
Lahore (2 days, £50-70)
Total Estimated Costs: £545-780
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to the Ratti Gali Lake from Neelum Valley or trek up to the K2 Base Camp from Skardu. Alternatively, you can shorten the trip by skipping either Muzaffarabad or Lahore and reduce costs by using budget guesthouses, backpacker hostels or camping in certain areas.