Tours · Northern Pakistan

Northern Areas Tours by Car – Naran, Swat, Hunza & Skardu with Driver

Private car or SUV with an experienced mountain driver from Islamabad to Naran and Kaghan, Swat, Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu — one-way drops or multi-day tours planned around the weather and road conditions.

Mountain-experienced driversPrado & SUVsMulti-day tours on request4.9★ on Google (26 reviews)

Reviewed by Syed Komail Hassan Moosvi, CEO of JinWheels — in the car business since 2005 and former General Manager of Europcar Islamabad · Updated October 2026

Tours by road

Travelling to the northern areas with a driver

The drives north of Islamabad are some of the most beautiful in the world, but they are long, mountainous and affected by landslides, snow and seasonal road closures. Babusar Pass, the route between Naran and Chilas, normally opens only in summer, and the Karakoram Highway can be slowed by roadworks and weather.

A JinWheels driver who knows these roads lets you enjoy the scenery while they handle the driving, overnight stops and timing. For most mountain tours we recommend a Toyota Prado or another SUV, and we plan daily driving distances that are safe and comfortable.

Popular northern routes

  • Islamabad ⇄ Naran and Kaghan Valley
  • Islamabad ⇄ Swat (Mingora, Malam Jabba, Kalam)
  • Islamabad ⇄ Gilgit and Hunza via KKH or Babusar
  • Islamabad ⇄ Skardu and Shigar
  • Islamabad ⇄ Nathia Gali and Ayubia
Prices

One-way prices from Islamabad to the north

One-way fixed prices from our booking system. Multi-day tours with the car and driver staying with you are quoted separately, including the driver’s stay.

RouteEconomySedanSportagePrado
Islamabad ⇄ Naran
about 243 km
Rs 12,740Rs 19,600Rs 22,600Rs 25,820
Islamabad ⇄ Swat (Mingora)
about 239 km
Rs 12,570Rs 19,360Rs 22,360Rs 25,550
Islamabad ⇄ Gilgit
about 479 km
Rs 22,180Rs 33,760Rs 36,760Rs 41,160
Islamabad ⇄ Hunza (Karimabad)
about 563 km
Rs 25,520Rs 38,790Rs 41,790Rs 46,600
Islamabad ⇄ Skardu
about 635 km
Rs 28,420Rs 43,120Rs 46,120Rs 51,300
Islamabad ⇄ Nathia Gali
about 84 km
Rs 6,370Rs 10,060Rs 13,060Rs 15,480

One-way fixed prices from the JinWheels booking system for a weekday daytime trip (October 2026). Your exact price is shown in the instant price form before you book.

What we cover

How we run northern tours

One-way drops

Get dropped at your hotel in Naran, Swat or Hunza and fly or travel back separately.

Multi-day tours

The car and driver stay with you for the whole trip, with daily plans you control.

Families and groups

Prado for families, Hiace or Coaster for larger groups on request.

Safety first

Daylight driving, weather checks and no pressure to drive through bad conditions.

Our fleet

Choose your car for the road

Every vehicle is clean, well-maintained and comes with a professional driver. Hiace and Coaster available for groups on request.

VehicleSeats & bagsBest for
Economy
Hatchback (660cc / 1000cc)
Up to 3 passengers, 1 bagQuick city errands and solo trips
Business Sedan
Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris
Up to 3 passengers, 4 bagsAirport runs, office commutes and meetings
Executive Transfer
KIA Sportage
Up to 4 passengers, 3 bagsFamilies and travellers who want extra comfort
Business Class
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Up to 4 passengers, 6 bagsVIP guests, weddings and long-distance trips
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Good to know

Before you head north

Check the season

High passes such as Babusar normally open only in summer. We confirm the best route for your dates.

Plan rest days

Long mountain drives are tiring; build in rest days, especially before Skardu or Hunza.

Carry ID and cash

Keep your CNIC or passport handy for checkpoints and some cash for areas with limited ATMs.

Google reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 by our customers on Google

Real reviews from the JinWheels Pakistan Car Rental Company profile on Google, based at Street 109, I-8/4, Islamabad.

4.9
★★★★★ Based on 26 Google reviews
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Ibraheem Ahmad5 reviews
★★★★★

Totally loved their services, their generous advice to help me make better decisions about cars. Whether you buy from them or not, they are always generous and honest with their suggestions.

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Farukh Hameed2 reviews
★★★★★

Most cooperative and highly professional staff, Masha’Allah. Been years trading cars with them and now they’re a family.

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Naveed Murtaza2 reviews
★★★★★

Guys must visit Jin Wheels, very cooperative team & reasonable vehicles.

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Malik Afan Hameed2 reviews
★★★★★

Experienced & professional work.

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mubiLocal Guide · 58 reviews
★★★★★

Very professional team.

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Söhäïl ÄkhtärLocal Guide · 27 reviews
★★★★★

Excellent services…

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FAQs

Northern areas tours by car: common questions

How much is a car from Islamabad to Naran?

About Rs 12,740 one way in an economy car and Rs 25,820 in a Prado. Multi-day tours are quoted separately.

How much is a car from Islamabad to Hunza or Skardu?

One way to Hunza (Karimabad) costs about Rs 46,600 and to Skardu about Rs 51,300 in a Prado. Smaller cars are cheaper but SUVs are recommended.

Which car is best for the northern areas?

A Toyota Prado or another SUV is best for mountain roads, luggage and comfort.

Can the driver stay with us for the whole tour?

Yes. For multi-day tours the car and driver stay with you. Driver accommodation and meals are agreed upfront in your tour quote.

Is Babusar Pass open all year?

No. It normally opens only in the summer months. We check the latest road status before your trip.

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