Hunza Valley Tour Pakistan

Hunza Valley Tour Pakistan

See The Altit and Baltit Forts of the Hunza valley Pakistan

See Medieval Forts Hidden Among Pakistan’s Towering Mountains.

Trek on the Black Glacier beneath the beautiful Karakoram Peaks

Camping at Fairy Meadow, Right under Nanga Parbat.

See The Altit and Baltit Forts of the Hunza valley Pakistan

Sneaky view of Nanga Parbat (8126m) and Rakaposhi (7788m) from KKH.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN

Pass By: Islamabad International Airport, Airport Ave, Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad, Attock, Punjab, Pakistan
Most of the international flights arrives at Islamabad International Airport in the mornings. Your Guide will meet and greet you at the airport, then you will be transfer to the hotel. Rest of the days is free to recover from your journey. Later in the day, when everyone has arrived, we will have a group briefing about the Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour. 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.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL


Day 2: DRIVE TO CHILLAS (461km)

Stop At: Karakoram Highway, Hassanabdal Pakistan From Hassan Abdal to China border, Gilgit Pakistan
After Breakfast we will leave the purpose-built Capital City Islamabad behind and start our Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour towards the North on the famous Ancient Karakoram Highway in a mini bus. We will pass through lush green valleys and small towns to a luxury hotel in Chillas Town. Spend the night in Chillas.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 3: DRIVE TO KARIMABAD (150km)

Stop At: Karakoram Highway, Hassanabdal Pakistan From Hassan Abdal to China border, Gilgit Pakistan
In the morning we continue our Hunza Valley tour towards Karimabad on the Karakoram Highway along the mighty Indus and Hunza River.

The real attractions of Pakistan are in the north and to get there we need to travel along the world’s highest paved road, The Karakoram Highway. Traveling along The Karakoram Highway is an unforgettable experience; you will see peaks and valleys, rivers and glaciers. Twenty-one of the world’s one hundred highest peaks are visible from the KKH and the journey is a great introduction to the mountains as civilization slips away behind us.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 4: REST DAY & SIGHTSEEING IN KARIMABAD (2440m)

Pass By: Baltit Fort, Karimabad Pakistan
Karimabad is the ancient Capital of Hunza Valley, it is the gateway to the mountains and a great place to unwind for a day. Wander the cobblestone streets, bargain for rubies and handicrafts, feast on Hunza cuisine, get to grips with the dark history of Baltit Fort, take a peek at the Silk Road from Altit Fort and watch the sun set over the river below.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 5: DRIVE TO EAGLE'S NEST

Stop At: Hunza Valley, Ghulkin, Hunza 15750 Pakistan
After a morning of exploring Karimabad, we’ll drive for thirty minutes up a steep switch back road to reach The Eagles Nest – The best viewpoint in all of Hunza and an incredible place to watch the sunset. Pink peaks and jagged cliffs spill away into the distance as the stars come out, this is a really magical place and will be the highlight of the trip so far; we will spend the night camping here and wake up early for a killer sunrise. Spending the night under the stars at eagle nest is one of the high point of Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 6: TREK TO SHEPHERD'S HUT

Stop At: Hunza Valley, Ghulkin, Hunza 15750 Pakistan
We continue our Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour by trekking deep into the mountains and hiking to a shepherd’s hut where we spend the night camping. Once at the shepherd’s hut, there is the option to hike further onto the black glacier. Peek inside an ice cave, drink crystal clear water directly from the glacier and hunt for stunning quartz crystals peeking out of the ice. Set up camp for the night and soak in the stunning 360 mountain views. At night, assuming it’s clear, the stars will be incredible. Look out for shooting stars and enjoy.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CAMPING

Day 7: TREK TO GULKIN

Stop At: Ghulkin AirCondtion Bridge, Karakoram Hwy, Gojal, Ghulkin
Today, we return to Ghulkin. Keep an eye out for eagles and ibex in the mountains above you and soak in some of the freshest air you’ve ever tasted… Upon arrival in Ghulkin, we shall feast like the kings of old. Depending on conditions and group fitness levels, we will EITHER visit Borit Lake and The White Glacier lookout point on the hike back to Ghulkin OR return to Ghulkin and then arrange an optional hike where we’ll cross Husseini suspension bridge, hike for an hour and then cross Passu suspension bridge – shown in the Photos Section.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 8: DRIVE TO KHUNJERAB PASS (4,880m)

Stop At: Khunjerab Security Force, Karakoram Hwy
Today, we are off on an epic adventure.. Travelling by minibus, we will head up towards Khunjerab Pass. The scenery from the road is truly incredible and we will make frequent stops for photos and chai. We will make our way up towards the Pakistan-China border crossing, the highest in the world. Set in a craggy bowl of mountains and surrounded by glaciers, this is a truly breathtaking landscape steeped in history. We will spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Passu.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 9: DRIVE & TREK TO FAIRY MEADOWS (4,300m)

Stop At: Fairy Meadows, Chilas 14100 Pakistan
DRIVE & TREK TO FAIRY MEADOWS (4,300m)
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CAMPING

Day 10: ACCLIMATISATION & REST DAY

Pass By: Fairy Meadows, Chilas 14100 Pakistan
ACCLIMATISATION & REST DAY

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CABINS

Day 11: ACCLIMATISATION & REST DAY

Pass By: Fairy Meadows, Chilas 14100 Pakistan
The Fairy Meadows is the perfect place to chill out and unwind; watch the clouds dance past Nanga Parbat, the glacier snaking through the valley below, and explore the cool woods surrounding our log cabins. There are several optional treks available here ranging from two hours to seven hours and we will offer treks both days. If you’re not feeling it, you can chill in the camp. The Fairy Meadows is one of the best places in the world to chill out and watch the mountains. On the evening of day 11, we will have a bonfire beneath the stars!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CABINS

Day 12: DRIVE TO ISLAMABAD,

Stop At: Karakoram Highway, Hassanabdal Pakistan From Hassan Abdal to China border, Gilgit Pakistan
Our Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour is heading towards the end by Leaving The Fairy Meadows behind, we will travel back to Raikot Bridge where we will pause for lunch before rejoining our minibus and beginning the journey back to Islamabad. Hot Showers and real bed to sleep tonight.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: HOTEL

Day 13: DEPARTURE DAY:

Pass By: Faisal Mosque, Islamabad Pakistan
After Breakfast you will be transfer to Islamabad International Airport. Fly back home with an amazing experience from Hunza Valley Pakistan Tour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.