The classic northern road trip: about 15 to 21 hours depending on the road, with fares listed from Rs 6,100.
Islamabad to Hunza is the classic road trip north, following the Indus and then the Hunza river up the Karakoram Highway. It is the most practical bus option for reaching Hunza from anywhere in Pakistan, because most northern services start from the twin cities.
Here are the listed fare, the two roads and tips for the journey.
| Road distance | About 600 km via the Karakoram Highway (shorter via Babusar in summer) |
|---|---|
| Journey time | Around 15 to 21 hours, depending on the road |
| Lowest fare | From Rs 6,100 |
| Boarding in Islamabad | Faisal Movers Islamabad terminal, Ghazali Road / GT Road |
| Arrival in Hunza | Faisal Movers stop in Hunza (Aliabad/Karimabad area). Check the stop on your ticket. |
| Last checked | 20 October 2026 |
| Class | Fare | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed fare | From Rs 6,100 | Faisal Movers fare listing |
Fares change with the season, fuel prices and demand; Eid and long weekends cost more. The official booking page always shows the final price for your date.
No published fixed timetable. Departures are more frequent in summer. Night departures arrive in Hunza the next day. Check faisalmovers.com for your date.
The bus takes the Hazara Motorway to Mansehra, then either the Babusar Pass road (summer only) to Chilas, or the Karakoram Highway through Besham and Dasu. From Chilas it continues to Gilgit and up the KKH to Hunza, passing the Rakaposhi viewpoint.
Main points along the way include Abbottabad and Mansehra on the Hazara Motorway, then either Naran and Babusar Top (summer) or Thakot, Besham and Dasu on the KKH. Both routes meet at Chilas, a common food stop. North of Chilas the bus passes Raikot Bridge (for Fairy Meadows), the three-mountain-ranges viewpoint near Jaglot, and Gilgit, before following the Hunza river past the Rakaposhi viewpoint to Aliabad.
Board at the Islamabad terminal on Ghazali Road, GT Road (UAN 051-111-22-44-88), or in Rawalpindi if your ticket says so.
Faisal Movers stop in Hunza (Aliabad/Karimabad area). Check the stop on your ticket.
Choose the best seat available: the route is long, winding and often overnight. Seats in the middle of the bus are the most stable on mountain bends. If you are travelling in a group, booking together early in the summer season is essential.
April brings blossom; June to September is peak season; October is famous for autumn colours. The Babusar route is open roughly June to October, which shortens the trip. In winter the KKH is the only route, and snow or landslides can cause long delays. Khunjerab Pass is usually open from May to November.
Hunza is the best-known valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, with Baltit and Altit forts, Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and views of Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar.
Aliabad and Karimabad are the main towns. Local taxis and hired cars reach Attabad Lake, Passu, Hussaini Bridge and Khunjerab. Carry enough cash, as ATMs are few, and expect weak mobile data in places.
FaisalMoversBooking.com does not sell tickets. You can book in four official ways:
Step-by-step help: How to book a Faisal Movers ticket.
Fake "Faisal Movers booking" numbers and WhatsApp accounts are common on social media. They take an advance payment by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer and never issue a ticket. Buy only through the official website, the Bookkaru app, the UAN 111-22-44-88 or a terminal counter, and never share an OTP, PIN or card number with a caller.
When travelling with children or elderly relatives, choose seats near the front (less motion, quicker exit at stops), carry snacks and medicines in hand luggage, and ask the hostess for help at the boarding door if someone needs assistance with steps.
From about Rs 6,100 on the Faisal Movers fare listing.
About 15 to 21 hours depending on the road and season.
Yes, the route passes through Gilgit.
Yes, the route passes through Gilgit before reaching Hunza.
The Babusar route is shorter but only open in summer; the KKH is longer but open most of the year.