Gilgit-Baltistan Grand Circuit
Ten days. Both kingdoms. One private convoy.
The Grand Circuit joins what tour operators split: Hunza's terraced kingdom and Baltistan's fort country in one ten-day private convoy — Karimabad, Khunjerab, Attabad, the Deosai crossing, Skardu's lakes and deserts, and nights in both Serena forts, ending at Khaplu Palace on the road to the Hushe peaks.
- Every signature stop of GB in one route, no backtracking
- The Deosai Plains crossing between Astore and Skardu — 4,100 m of wildflowers
- Three heritage properties: Serena Hunza, Shigar Fort, Khaplu Palace
- Private convoy with lead 4x4 and support vehicle throughout
10 days, composed.
- 1Fly to Gilgit, up to Hunza
Rakaposhi viewpoint tea, Serena Hunza check-in.
- 2Forts & orchards
Baltit, Altit, Ganish with the curator.
- 3Khunjerab Pass
4,693 m at the Chinese border, Passu cones en route.
- 4Attabad & Hussaini
Boat crossing, suspension bridge, Luxus water suite.
- 5South to Astore
Down the KKH past Nanga Parbat's Raikot face, into the Astore valley.
- 6The Deosai crossing
Sheosar Lake, brown-bear country, descent to Skardu by evening.
- 7Shigar & Katpana
Fort morning, cold-desert golden hour.
- 8The lakes
Upper Kachura by boat, Soq valley, Satpara shoreline.
- 9Khaplu Palace
East along the Shyok to the 19th-century palace; Masherbrum framed from your balcony.
- 10Fly out of Skardu
Morning flight south — the whole circuit below you in forty minutes.
- 9 nights heritage & premium properties (three fort/palace stays)
- Private two-vehicle convoy, all fuel, permits, entries and boats
- All meals; two private-venue dinners
- Internal flight legs ISB–GIL and KDU–ISB
- 24/7 concierge, weather-change rebooking
Questions, answered
Is the Deosai crossing always open?
The plateau road opens roughly mid-June to mid-October. Outside those dates the circuit runs via the Skardu Road along the Indus — longer, equally dramatic, and the itinerary absorbs it without losing a night.
Can the circuit run in reverse?
Yes — Skardu-first ordering suits guests connecting from the K2 trekking season, and blossom-chasers in April often start in Khaplu.
Skardu Signature by Air
Five days between a 17th-century fort and the coldest desert on earth.
Hunza Royal
Six days in the valley that taught the world the word 'longevity'.
Honeymoon Aurora
Six nights where the only crowd is stars.