Most Hunza itineraries are written assuming an Islamabad start, here's the practical picture specifically for travelers beginning from Lahore.
Getting from Lahore to Islamabad first: A roughly 4 hour drive via the M2 Motorway, or a short domestic flight, most Lahore based Hunza trips build this as day one rather than trying to reach Hunza directly in one push.
From Islamabad onward: The standard onward options apply, a roughly 1 hour flight to Gilgit followed by a road transfer, or the full Karakoram Highway road journey.
Realistic total trip length: Budget at least 6 to 7 days for a worthwhile Hunza trip starting from Lahore, given the extra day needed just to reach Islamabad first.
Should you stop in Islamabad on the way: Many Lahore based travelers add a day in Islamabad (Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills) given they're passing through regardless, a sensible way to use the transit day productively.
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