Short Trips • Quick Flights • Best Places • 2–3 Day Packages for 2025
Karachiites often dream of escaping the heat and noise — and the Northern Areas offer the perfect cool, scenic, and refreshing getaway. Even with limited time, you can enjoy a beautiful weekend vacation by choosing the right flights and destinations.
✈️ How to Plan a Weekend Northern Trip From Karachi
Because Karachi is far from the mountains by road, flying is the only realistic weekend option.
✔ Best Flight Routes
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Karachi → Islamabad (2 hrs)
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Then drive to the northern valley of your choice.
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Or take:
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Islamabad → Skardu
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Islamabad → Gilgit
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✔ Ideal Trip Duration
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2 Days (Short Escape)
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3 Days (Full Weekend)
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4 Days (Extended Weekend – Recommended)
🏔 Best Weekend Destinations From Karachi
1️⃣ Hunza (2–3 Days via Flight)
Fly KHI → ISB → Gilgit
Drive to Hunza (2.5 hrs)
Highlights
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Baltit & Altit Forts
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Attabad Lake
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Passu Cones
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Karimabad Bazaar
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Eagle’s Nest Sunset
Ideal For
✨ Couples
✨ Photography lovers
✨ Quick rejuvenation
2️⃣ Skardu (3 Days via Flight)
Fly KHI → ISB → Skardu
Highlights
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Shangrila Resort
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Upper Kachura Lake
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Katpana Desert
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Skardu city viewpoints
Ideal For
🌟 Luxury short breaks
🌟 Romantic getaways
🌟 Photography trips
3️⃣ Naran & Kaghan (3 Days Drive From Islamabad)
Fly to Islamabad → Drive 5–6 hrs
Highlights
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Saif-ul-Malook
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Babusar Top (seasonal)
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Kunhar River
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Lakes & hiking
4️⃣ Islamabad + Murree + Nathia Gali (2 Days)
This is the fastest & easiest weekend trip from Karachi.
Highlights
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Daman-e-Koh
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Pir Sohawa
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Murree Mall Road
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Ayubia Chairlift
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Nathia Gali views
Perfect for families & quick nature escapes.
🌤 Best Time for Karachi to Northern Getaways
| Season | Why Go |
|---|---|
| March–June | Spring blossoms, pleasant weather |
| July–September | Cool summers, lakes at full beauty |
| October–November | Golden autumn colors |
| December–February | Snow trips (via Islamabad/Murree/Skardu) |
💼 Sample Weekend Itineraries (Karachi → North)
⭐ 2-Day Express Weekend (Hunza)
Day 1: Karachi → Islamabad → Gilgit → Hunza sightseeing
Day 2: Altit Fort → Attabad → Return to Gilgit → Fly ISB → KHI
⭐ 3-Day Skardu Weekend
Day 1: Karachi → Islamabad → Skardu
Day 2: Shangrila + Kachura Lake
Day 3: Katpana Desert → Fly back
⭐ 3-Day Naran Weekend
Day 1: KHI → ISB → Drive to Naran
Day 2: Saif-ul-Malook Lake & sightseeing
Day 3: Return to Islamabad → Karachi
💰 Estimated Weekend Package Prices (Per Person)
| Package | Duration | Price |
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| Hunza Weekend Express | 2–3 Days | PKR 45,000 – 75,000 |
| Skardu Weekend Escape | 3 Days | PKR 55,000 – 85,000 |
| Naran Weekend Tour | 3 Days | PKR 28,000 – 45,000 |
| Islamabad–Murree Weekend | 2 Days | PKR 18,000 – 30,000 |
Prices depend on flight availability & hotel category.
🎒 Who Should Book This Trip?
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Corporate travelers
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Couples needing a quick break
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Samsung/tech industry workers with weekend offs
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Karachi families needing a short vacation
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Solo travelers
🎁 Add-On Options
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Private luxury car
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Photography tour
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Jeep for lakes/glaciers
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Candle-light dinner in Hunza/Skardu
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Drone-friendly tour guides
📞 Book Your Weekend Getaway Now
Ready to escape Karachi for a refreshing northern break?
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