- Professional Culture & Mountain Guide. (Government requirement)
- Airport transfers for Domestic & international flights.
- Internal flights and associated airport transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- Accommodation as described
- All meals
- All permit fees.
- Helicopter
Karakoram, Pakistan
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Helicopter Safari Pakistan 2026
Highlights
- Discover all the Corners of Karakoram in a Helicopter Safari in Pakistan
- Stunning wild and remote scenery of Baltoro & Karakoram Mountains
- Spectacular Views of K2, Nanga Parbat, Baltoro Glacier and other peaks
- Experience the picturesque Hunza Valley in Pakistan
- Spectacular mountain vistas.Culture & Adventure Tour
- Explore The Remote Corners Of The Karakoram By Helicopter
- A pleasurable and exciting activity
- See Medieval Forts Hidden Among Pakistan’s Towering Mountains.
Overview
Helicopter Safari Pakistan combines the thrill of Touring in the glacial surroundings around Baltoro Glacier with the pleasure of flying over the colourful valleys of Skardu, Shigar and Askole, which offer magnificent mountain scenery with glimpses of Paiyu, Trango Towers, Masherbrum, Mitre Peak, Chogolisa, Golden Throne, Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrums and the entire Baltoro Massif. Helicopter Tour in Pakistan is very popular with people who are short on time and yet want to have a lifetime experience of the thrill of this wonderful flight into the heart of Karakoram, and want a short holiday in the mountains with its physical and visual pleasures. Heli tour in Pakistan is one of the best tours in the world, where you will experience the world’s best climbing and trekking routes, and also explore the Ancient Silk Route, Hunza Valley, and the old kingdom of Baltistan. For many years, Trango AdventureHase has been offering services to Helicopter Safari Pakistan enthusiasts from around the World. Trango Adventures operatesana 1113-dayy Helicopter Tour to the heart of Karakoram. The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the client’s experience, ability and time.
Our Helicopter Safari Pakistan Tour starts from Islamabad. Your tour guide will meet and greet you at Islamabad International Airport, then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day in Islamabad is to recover from the journey. We will meet in the afternoon for a briefing about the Air Safari. The next day subject to weather) We will catch the spectacular mountain view flights to Skardu, Baltistan. On route,e you will have the first glimpse of the great Nanga Parbat, K2 and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Mountain Peaks. After checking into our Hotel, we will have a rest and sightseeing in Skardu.
Skardu is the Capital City of Baltistan, and it is the gateway to the Mighty K2, Deosai Plateau, Masherbrum, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. In Skardu, Trekkers and climbers usually do their final purchasing and top-up for their journey. The following day, we will do our first Heli Safari into the heart of Karakoram, Concordia, then return to Skardu Town. Overnight in the hotel, and the next day you will do your Helicopter Tour to Khapulu Valley.
Khapulu is the Capital of the Gangche District of Baltistan. Today will be your last Heli Tour day. If the weather is not pleasant, then there is a free day in Skardu to explore the local bazaars and surroundings. After a few spectacular Helicopter tours, you will drive through lush green villages along the Indus River to the Karakoram Highway, KKH, which will lead us to the ancient Hunza Valley. It is a gateway to China and Central Asia. Overnight in Karim Abad, then visit the 987-year-old Altit Fort, and the 610-year-old Restored Unesco listed BaltitFortt, the old residence of the Royal Family of Hunza.
From Hunz, we will continue our tour on the Ancient Silk Route (KKH) towards Bisham Village. Along the KKh we will have a fantastic opportunity to view Rakaposhi, the junction of three Amazing Mountain Giants, the Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindukusch and the famous Nanga Parbat. Night in Bisham, then Drive Via the historical Taxilla to the Capital Islamabad. The next day, you will be transferred to the Airport to fly back home. We believe that our “Helicopter Safari Pakistan” will create an amazing lifelong memory for you.
Brief Itinerary:
D-1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD-PAKISTAN:
D-2
SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU:
D-3
SIGHTSEEING IN SKARDU:
D-4
HELI TOUR DAY-(1):
D-5
HELI TOUR DAY-(2):
D-6
HELI TOUR DAY-(3):
D-7
DRIVE TO GILGIT(200km) 4 HOURS DRIVE:
D-8
DRIVE TO KARIMABAD (105 km) 3-HOURS DRIVE:
D-9
REST DAY & SIGHTSEEING IN KARIMABAD:
D-10
DRIVE TO BESHAM, (445km) 9-HOURS DRIVE:
D-11
DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD VIA TAXILA (275KM) 7 HOURS DRIVE:
D-12
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:
Map of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Introduction
Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising Helicopter Safari in Pakistan. We have had groups complete Heli Tours on many previous occasions. We designed our itinerary based on Over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, safety and enjoyment.
We intend to keep to the day-by-day itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions, weather or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the Heli Tour Guide will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary to minimise your inconvenience.
Adventure travel and helicopter Tours require an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.
Detailed Itinerary:
D-1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD-PAKISTAN:
Most of the international flights arrive at Islamabad International Airport in the mornings. Your Guide will meet and greet you at the airport, then you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the days are free to recover from your journey. Later in the day, when everyone has arrived, we will have a group briefing about the Helicopter Safari Pakistan. Depending on the time available to us, there may be an option to do some sightseeing in Islamabad, A purpose-built City in 1961 as the new capital of Pakistan.
- Accommodation
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
D-2
SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU:
If cancelled Drive KKH to Chilas, Isb to chilas, 461km. 8-9 H-Drive.
Today we travel to Islamabad Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu, the Capital of Baltistan. It’s a 45-minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of the Himalayas & Karakoram mountain range, you can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the world’s 9th highest peak, Nanga Parbat (8126m), if the weather is clear then we might be able to see K2 and Gondogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, rest of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazar, historical forts, and scenic lakes or visiting ancient rock inscriptions, one of which is of 8th century Manthal Lord Buddha Rock that shows traces of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who influenced the area before Islam.
- Accommodation
- Summit Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-3
SIGHTSEEING IN SKARDU:
Skardu is the Capital of Baltistan Valley. Baltistan was one of the oldest Himalayan kingdoms before being incorporated into Pakistan. It lies along the Indus River in the very heart of the Karakoram mountains, comprising the northern edge of the Himalayas and nearly the entire Karakoram Range. The Balti people speak an ancient form of Tibetan and have a strong and fascinating culture. after breakfast, we will visit the Sadpara Lake, have a tea there and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We will head back to Skardu town for lunch. after lunch, we will visit the Famous Organic Village, where everything grows organically. Dinner will be served in the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Summit Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-4
HELI TOUR DAY-(1):
Today you will take an epic journey to the heart of the Karakoram Mountains. After breakfast, you will be driven to Skardu Airport which is around 30 minutes drive from your hotel. The helicopter will be waiting to take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. You will fly to Concordia where the mighty Baltoro glacier, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum Peak and many other world’s highest mountains are. Depending on the weather, you will have a 2-3 hours Heli Tour and return to Skardu. Overnight at hotel.
We have to cancel the air safari if weather conditions are not suitable for flying. In that case, We will visit and discover the Shigar Valley.
- Accommodation
- Summit Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-5
HELI TOUR DAY-(2):
After Breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the second day of Helicopter safari. Today you will continue your Helicopter Safari to Khaplu and neighbouring valleys. Heli will take you to every corner of the Karakoram valleys.
In case of bad weather, we will drive towards Khaplu along the Indus River. You will pass through some lush green Balti Villages to arrive in Khapulu. Khapulu was the second-largest kingdom in old Baltistan of the Yabgo dynasty. It guarded the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River. The Main attractions in khaplu are the Chaqchan Mosque, the local village, Bazars and the ex-Khaplu Royal Palace. The Ex-Royal palace is considered an architectural heritage, it was built in the mid-19th century. The ex-Royal Palace has now turned into a Luxury Hotel. We will have lunch in the Royal Palace then heads out to visit the local village, Bazar and Chaqchan. Chaqchan Mosque, Dating from 1370, is one of the oldest in the region, it dates from the time when the area’s populace converted en mass from Buddhism to Islam. Chaqchan Mosque remains open (except Friday prayer time) 24 hours and seven days a week.
- Accommodation
- Summit Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-6
HELI TOUR DAY-(3):
Today will be your last day of the Heli Tour so make the best of it. After breakfast, you will continue your epic journey to the Karakoram mountains.
If the weather conditions are bad then in the morning we will walk up to the remains of Kharpocho Fort (built in early 1700), which overlooks the town and has a great view of the Indus River. If you are into photography then this is a perfect location to take photos of Skaradu Town at sunrise or sunset. (we can arrange this for you). The afternoon is free to explore. perhaps you would like to take an optional jeep tour to Satpara Lake or explore the bazaar.
- Accommodation
- Summit Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-7
DRIVE TO GILGIT(200km) 4 HOURS DRIVE:
After a few days of the spectacular Heli Tour you will head towards Gilgit. You will continue your journey along the Indus River until the junction of the Gilgit River, then follow the Gilgit River on the Karakoram Highway to Gilgit City. Gilgit is the Capital of Gilgit & Baltistan Region. It is mainly an administrative city with Government offices and a lot of shops and markets. Gilgit was an important city on the ancient Silk Route. It was considered a Buddhist corridor from which many Chinese monks came to Kashmir to learn and preach Buddhism. There is no Tourist Attraction in Gilgit. Depending on the time available, perhaps we visit the local Bazar in the afternoon. We will stay in Gilgit for the night. Along the way, we will make a few stops for tea breaks and lunch.
- Accommodation
- PTDC Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-8
DRIVE TO KARIMABAD (105 km) 3-HOURS DRIVE:
From Gilgit you will drive Further up about 52 km to rejoin the Karakoram Highway. After joining the KKH, you will cross the Gilgit River and enter Hunza Valley. This area is the most beautiful section of the KKH. It is the right place to breathe the crystalline air. One is overwhelmed by the fragrant breeze coming from poplar trees and orchids of apricots, peaches, pears and grapes. We will stop over for a tea break at the Famous Rakaposhi Mountain (7,788m) Viewpoint.
- Accommodation
- Hunza Embassy Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-9
REST DAY & SIGHTSEEING IN KARIMABAD:
Karimabad is the Capital of the ancient Hunza Valley, It has adequate tourist infrastructure as it has plenty of cafés, hotels, motels, guesthouses, bookshops. In Hunza, you will notice that they speak different languages. In Karimabad, we will visit the famous Baltit and Altit Forts, local Bazar and drive up to Eagle Nest. After Breakfast we will walk along the local small Bazar (15-20 min walk) towards the famous Baltit Fort, Founded in the 8th CE, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Once the former seat of the Hunza kingdom, majestic Baltit Fort is on a hill, which gives the best view of the whole Hunza Valley. After visiting the Baltit Fort, we will drive (15 min drive) to Altit Fort. We use jeeps to drive to the spectacular Eagles Nest at 2850m, surrounded by 7000m peaks.
- Accommodation
- Hunza Embassy Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-10
DRIVE TO BESHAM, (445km) 9-HOURS DRIVE:
Today you will head towards Besham on Karakorum Highway along the Indus, which divides the Karakorum and Himalayas as it enters Pakistan at a place called Marol in Baltistan. We will follow the West Bank of the Indus to Besham (altitude 850 m) a small transit village fast becoming a town. It is at the Junction of Swat Valley. A road goes west via scenic Shangla pass into the Swat Valley. There is no Tourist Attraction in Besham. Along the way, we will make a few stops for tea breaks and lunch.
- Accommodation
- PTDC Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-11
DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD VIA TAXILA (275KM) 7 HOURS:
Today you will continue your journey on Karakoram highway for a while. We will leave the Indus River at Thakot and continue through some culturally rich and historical towns, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Hasan Abdal and Taxila. We will stop over in Taxila for a few hours to explore the culture and the history of Taxila City. Taxila is an important archaeological site of ancient India, situated about 32 km north-west of Islamabad. The origin of Taxila as a city goes back to c.1000 BCE. Some ruins at Taxila date to the time of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE.
- Accommodation
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
D-12
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:
After breakfast you will be transferred to Islamabad International Airport for your flights back home.
Holiday Dates and Prices
Private Groups – Chose Your Dates
Tour Starts From Islamabad-Domestic Flight Inc
Helicopter Safari Pakistan prices are for the Itinerary starting and finishing in Islamabad. Group, couples and family discounts are available, Please contact us before booking. Included Domestic flights. (If it applies). Islamabad has good flight connections from most International cities, return flights will depart from Islamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary. Our experience Guide will Meet and Greet you at Islamabad Airport, will stay with you throughout the Journey and see you off at Islamabad Airport. We recommend you book as early as possible, especially during peak times.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE
The price of our holidays can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee‘. Trango Adventure is a Government-licensed and bonded tour operator that follows the strict Regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.
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Helicopter Safari Pakistan 2026 information
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel Insurance
- Pakistan Visa fee
- Tips for local guides and support staff
- Guided Islamabad sightseeing
- Miscellaneous expenses
- souvenirs etc
MEAL PLAN
During this trip, the group will spend all night in good International tourist standard hotels. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. It is possible to hire a single room for an additional cost. For our hotel names, prices and single supplement costs, please contact us. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary.
SKARDU FLIGHTS
SKARDU is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is surrounded by high mountains, planes can only land here in good visibility and this means flights to and from SKARDU are never guaranteed. Planes do fly more often than not, but cancellations can and do occur and in these circumstances, we will travel by road.
HEALTH & VACCINATION
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and the mountains, there is no malaria risk. On holidays to more remote areas, you should also have a dentist check-up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in places near Islamabad. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
INSURANCE
We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Trango Adventure Pakistan. We recognise the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.
Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your Pakistan holiday.
Suggested insurance companies include:
Expeditions or Treks
- HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC Tel: +1-800 605 2282
- Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
- True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
- Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
- Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
- The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
- Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
- World Nomads (up to 6000m)
- Insure for Less (Australians only)
Treks only:
- Campbell Irvine Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
- Rothwell & Towler Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
- J S Insurance Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500
GROUP LEADER & SUPPORTING STAFF
ALTITUDE
Helicopter Safari Pakistan holiday involves going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will be above 2,000 metres for 1-2 days. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but we must follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should get some basic advice on Tours at high altitudes.
CLIMATE
From mid-June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 40°C at Karachi, Multan and Lahore, and 25°C in The Gilgit & Baltistan regions. Weather is generally good throughout the summer season, with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time.
BOOKS
- Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw.
- Karakoram Highway. King.
- Top Treks of the World. Steve Razzetti.
- In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell.
- K2 Triumph and Tragedy. Jim Curran.
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your Pakistan holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. You should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
PAKISTAN VISA
All nationalities require a visa to enter Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately GBP 134 and you must apply for it before departure. To obtain a visa for Pakistan you will require a letter of introduction from an approved agency which will be provided by Trango Adventure. Visa applications can be made online or in person at your nearest Pakistan Embassy. For more information about Pakistan visas, Please visit our Blog and news section.
Please visit the Government of Pakistan official Visa website for online visa Application requirements.
As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your tour bag whilst tours should be no more than 25.00 kgs. Anything not required on the tour can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad.
We will send you a list of detailed items closer to your Holiday departure.
Email info@trangoadventure.com for more information regarding our “helicopter safari Pakistan”
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