Hunza Valley Tour
Hunza valley tour takes you to the lush green mountainous valleys in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Hunza is situated in the extreme northern part of Pakistan bordering with the Xinjiang region of China. Hunza Valley’s natural splendour and position on the Central Asian Silk Route has attracted travellers, merchants, and mountaineers for centuries. Beyond its iconic glaciers, fertile apricot farms, and turquoise lakes, the region is also rich in cultural heritage.
Hunza valley tour gives you the opportunity to explore the local rich culture and customs, taste the local food and see history come to life in front of your eyes. These elements will transform you from a tourist into a great traveller. Hunza valley tour in Pakistan is one of the best tour in the world, where you will experience the Khunjerab Pass, also explore the Ancient Silk Route, Baltit & Altit Fort, Fairy Meadows and the world famous mountains Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi.
The tour is 11 to 13 days long to the lush green Valley of Hunza. The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the clients experience, ability and time.
Hunza valley tour starts from Islamabad. Your guide will meet & greet you at Islamabad International Airport , then transfer you to the hotel for a rest to recover from the journey. We will meet again in the afternoon for a briefing about the tour.
Next day you will start your epic journey towards the North on the famous Karakoram Highway to reach Chilas. Chilas appears to be an ‘oasis in a desert’ with a unique charm. Here you will have a magnificent view of the three World highest Mountain ranges: Karakoram in the north, Himalayas in east and Hindu Kush in the west. Chilas is the getaway to Nanga Parbat 8,126 meter.
After spending the night in Chilas, you will Continue Hunza Valley tour by following Karakoram Highway with the view of Nanga Parbat in the background to Karimabad. Karimabad is the Capital of Hunza Valley which is surrounded by the Pillars of the mighty Karakoram mountains. You will spend the night in a nice hotel in Karimabad. Karimabad is the capital of Hunza valley. After breakfast you will head out to explore the thousand-year-old Altit fort and 700-year-old Baltit fort. After exploring Karimabad you will drive up to Eagle nest for a night Stay. This is the best spot for the view of Hunza valley and watch the Spectacular sunset. After spending the night at eagle nest, you will drive on the Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass. Khunjerab Pass is the high altitude border between Pakistan and China. The scenery on the way from Karakoram Highway is stunning.
This is the last stop of your journey so you will head back towards Islamabad via Fairy Meadow, the base camp of Nanga Parbat. The Fairy Meadows is the perfect place to relax 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 is an optional day to trek around Nanga Parbat before you head back to Islamabad. Night stay in Islamabad then transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. We believe that the Hunza valley tour will create a life long memory which will stay with you for long time.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival day in Islamabad, Pakistan
Day 2
Drive to Chilas (461 km) 8 hours
Day 3
Drive to Karimabad (150 km) 5 hours
Day 4
Sightseeing in Karimabad (2,440 m)
Day 5
Drive to Eagle's Nest, 1 hour
Day 6
Drive to Khunjerab Pass (4,880 m) 3 to 4 hours
Day 7
Drive & trek to Fairy Meadows (4,300 m) 6 to 7 hours
Days 8 to 9
Acclimatisation and day of rest
Day 10
Drive back to Islamabad, 10 hours
Day 11
Fly back home, day of departure