Explore the beauty of the Hunza Valley Over a 6-Day Trip from Islamabad
Highlights
Abbottabad, Besham, Chitral, Gilgit, Hunza, Khunjerab National Park
Locations Covered
Abbottabad, Besham, Chitral, Gilgit, Hunza, Khunjerab National Park
nature, trekking, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Description
Sign up for an adventurous tour to explore the cities around the Hunza Valley. Take in the panoramic views from the Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi viewpoints and visit stunning sites like the Baltit Fort Museum and the Altit Fort in Karimabad. Cross the highest point of Khunjerab, pass on Karakoram Highway and also witness the ancient 7th century Buddha carving at Kargah Valley.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Islamabad – Abbottabad – Chilas
Early morning, connect with your tour guide and depart from Islamabad.
Drive to Chilas via Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra and Naran.
Later, move past Babusar Pass and reach Chilas.
Have dinner and stay overnight.
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Day 2- Chilas – Raikot Bridge – Karimabad
After breakfast, start driving to Babusar pass via Raikot Bridge.
Stop at Thalechi for breathtaking snow-covered views of the Nanga Parbat. The private tour guide will assist you in clicking pictures.
Later, visit the confluence of Gilgit and Indus River. The place also offers a view of 3 mighty mountain ranges: the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush.
Continue the drive to Gilgit and further to Kargah, known for its rock-carved Buddha on a high cliff.
Return to Gilgit town and make a lunch stop at some local restaurant.
From Gilgit, transfer to Karimabad- the capital town of Hunza Valley and cross several villages of Nagar and Hunza valleys.
Make a photo stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint.
Overnight stay at Karimabad.
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Day 3- Karimabad – Attabad Lake – Khunjerab Pass
Get up early in the morning to witness the picturesque sunrise at Rakaposhi and other peaks (optional).
After an early breakfast, go for an excursion to Khunjerab Pass via Attabad Lake, Gulmit and Passu.
In the evening, return to the hotel for a free evening.
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Day 4- Karimabad
Visit the Baltit Fort Museum and Altit Fort after breakfast.
The evening is free to explore the village and bazaar.
Dinner and overnight stay at Karimabad.
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Day 5- Karimabad – Gilgit – Besham
After breakfast, head to Naran via Babusar Pass. If the route is closed, follow the route of Karakoram Highway and stay in Besham for the night.
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Day 6- Naran/Besham – Balakot – Islamabad
Eat your breakfast and drive to Islamabad, making a lunch stop en route.
On arrival, drop at a designated place in Islamabad.
Tour ends.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.