Book Rent a Car Islamabad to Hunza with Baloch Rent A Car, serving Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi since 2010 with verified drivers and well-kept vehicles.
Islamabad to Hunza by car
Islamabad to Hunza is about 600 km and 12–14 hours of driving via KKH / Babusar Pass. Mountain roads need an experienced driver and the right vehicle, so we send drivers who know the northern routes and recommend an SUV, a 4×4 or a Hiace for groups.
Suggested day-by-day plan
- Day 1: To Chilas via the Babusar Pass in summer, or to Besham via the Karakoram Highway.
- Day 2: Chilas to Hunza (Karimabad), with the Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi viewpoints on the way.
- Day 3: Baltit and Altit forts and sunset at Eagle's Nest.
- Day 4: Attabad Lake, Passu Cones and the Hussaini suspension bridge; Khunjerab Pass when the border road is open.
- Day 5–6: Return journey with a night stop at Chilas or Besham.
Every plan can be shortened, extended or changed – tell us your dates, hotel bookings and must-see places and we will build the trip around you.
Places to see in Hunza
- Karimabad with Baltit and Altit forts
- Eagle's Nest viewpoint
- Attabad Lake
- Passu Cones and the Hussaini bridge
- Khunjerab Pass on the China border
Best time to visit
Hunza is beautiful from April to October – blossom in spring, green summers and golden autumn colours in October. The Karakoram Highway is open all year, but the Babusar route is summer-only and the Khunjerab border road opens from spring to late autumn.
What to pack
- Warm jackets even in summer – nights in the mountains are cold
- CNIC or passport for checkposts
- Cash, as ATMs and card machines are limited in remote valleys
- Basic medicines, sunscreen and sunglasses
- A power bank – electricity can be patchy in hotels
Which vehicle is best for this tour?
- Couples and small families: Honda BR-V or KIA Sportage
- Families who want more comfort and ground clearance: Toyota Fortuner or Prado
- Rough tracks and heavy luggage: Toyota Revo 4×4
- Groups of 8 to 14: Toyota Hiace Grand Cabin; larger groups: Coaster
How the tour is charged
Tours are charged per day: the vehicle's daily rate with driver, plus fuel, tolls and the driver's night allowance. Local jeeps for places like Lake Saif-ul-Malook or Mahodand are paid separately. Mountain roads can close because of snow or landslides, so we check conditions with the driver before departure and keep you updated on the way.
How to book
- Send your pickup address in Islamabad, date and time on WhatsApp, or simply call.
- Choose the vehicle – we suggest the best option for your group and budget.
- Get the final price for the full tour in writing before you confirm.
- Your driver arrives on time and calls you on the way.
