Hunza is a place that every first-time visitor to Pakistan must visit, and it is a village that has been likened to "Shangri-La," reached by driving north through the Karakoram Highway along the Indus and Gilgit rivers.
The village is inhabited by beautiful people who speak Burushaski. You will have a consecutive stay in Karimabad, the center of Hunza, and visit Altit village, Nagar Valley, Duikar mountain view point, and the upper Hunza where the Wakhi people live, then also visit the Pakistan-China border at Khunjerab Pass. The valley is beautiful with apricot blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, and autumn color leaves in poplar trees.
Apricot blossoms in spring(Hunza Valley)
Hunza in autumn
Karimabad(Hunza Valley)
Poplar trees and alley along the water channel(Hunza Valley)
Spantik (7,027m) seen from Duikar
Rock carvings in Shatial
View of Passu Glacier, Shispare (7,611m) and Passu Peak (7,478m)
Cathedral(Topopdan 6,106m) seen from Passu
The border with China at Kunjurab Pass
Itinerary
01
Transfer to Chilas. We drive north on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River.
02
Chilas to Karimabad, the center of Hunza. On the way, if the weather permits, we will have a chance to witness Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the 9th highest peak in the world.
03
Full day visit in Karimabad, visiting Baltit Fort and Altit Village. In the evening, we will enjoy sunset view over the Karakoram high peaksat Duikar Hill.
04
Full day visit Upper Hunza and the Khunjerab Pass, the border with China. The drive is very scenic with Wakhi villages and high peaks of Karakoram.
05
Karimabad to Chilas. After arriving at Chilas, we will visit the rock carving along the Indus River, which will be lost when the dam is completed.
06
Chilas to Islamabad. On the way, we will visit the rock carving of Shatial.
07
Visit the World Heritage Site of Taxila ruin and museum.
Information
Best time to visit
March - November
Tour Price
Please inquire. We will provide the quotation based on the number of people, accommodations, and type of car you would like to use.
Note: Late March and late October are high season and very busy. Please contact us as early as possible.
Disclaimer
Please note that no transport and rooms reserved at this stage. We will be thankful if you could give us tentative dates of the visit so that we can reserve the transport and hotels accordingly