Hunza Valley Cultural Tour

The Hunza Valley Tour is a popular travel experience that takes visitors to the stunning Hunza Valley, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and hospitable locals, the Hunza Valley offers a unique and enchanting experience for travelers. The tour typically starts from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, where participants embark on a scenic journey through the Karakoram Highway, one of the world's highest paved roads. As travelers make their way towards the Hunza Valley, they are treated to awe-inspiring views of towering mountains, roaring rivers, and picturesque valleys.

Day 01

Islamabad

Arrival at Islamabad international airport, transfer to centrally located hotel/guest house.

Day 02

Islamabad – Taxila – Besham

This morning, we will start our journey (5-6 hrs drive) toward the mountain kingdom of North Pakistan on the famous Karakorum Highway/ancient silk route. En route visit Taxila Museum (1 hour drive). The modern town of Taxila is 35 km from Islamabad. Most of the Archeological Sites at Taxila (600 B.C-500 A.D) are located around Taxila Museum. For over 1000years, Taxila remained famous of as a centre of learning in respect of Gandhara Art of Sculpture, education and Buddhism in the days of Buddhist glory. There are over 50 archeological sites scattered in a radius of 30 km around Taxila. Some of the most important sites include Dharmarajika, Stupa and Monastery (300 B.C – 200 A.D), Bhir Mound (600-200 B.C) Sirkap (200 B.C – 600 A.D, Jundial Temple (250 B.C), and Julian Monastery (200-600 A.D). After our visit we continue our drive, en route we will stop for a cup of Pakistani tea and toilet break. O/N stay at hotel.

Day 03

Besham – Chilas – Gilgit

It is long day 12 hrs drive but the scenery en route more then makes up for it. Before reached to Gilgit en route we will face some interesting photogenic stops at the pre-historic rock carving inscription at Shatial, rocks with ancient graffiti’s at Chilas, view point of Nanga Parbat (9th highest peak of the world) offers breathtaking panorama on behind, the unique point where three mountain rages, Karakorum, Himalayas and Hindukush meet and our next stop will be at confluence of River Indus & Gilgit.

Day 04

Gilgit

Full day sightseeing of Gilgit town. Tour include, visit of famous Gilgit mountain bazaar, suspension bridges, Kargha Buddha and walk along the Gilgit River. After lunch we will take some rest and in the evening, we will watch the “The Wild Polo” at Shahi Polo Ground Gilgit. O/N stay in hotel.

Day 05

Gilgit – Karimabad, Hunza

For half a day, we will drive along the beautiful Hunza river, one of the most special parts of Pakistan, en route visit Chinise graveyard, monuments, Rakaposhi view points. As we approach Karimabad the peak Rakaposhi (7788m) dominates the sky line to the east. Above Hunza stands the prominent rock spire Bublimating 6000m and the Impressive Ultar peaks. The former Mir of Hunza now lives in Modern Palace in Karimabad. We will have time to Explore the shops and city of Karimabad. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06

Karimabad, Hunza

The tour will include meeting with local folks, understanding the secrets of their longevity and also visit some of the important historical sites including the recently renovated, simple yet overpowering, Baltit Fort and the Altit Fort.

Day 07

Karimabad – Hopar – Karimabad, Hunza

This morning we will drive by 4×4 jeeps to Hopar village (Nagar Valley) on opposite site of River Hunza for a walk on the Hopar Glacier. After lunch at at Hopar, we will drive back to Duikar (The top village of Central Hunza) for sun set and sunrise photography.

Day 08

Karimabad – Passu

Short an hour of driving on KKH along the river with the high peaks all around will bring us to Passu. But before reach to Passu we will stop en-route at Ganesh, (old village): The general belief however, is that the original inhabitants are descendant of soldiers of Alexander the Great, further drive to Gulkin village and walk on glacier from Gulkin to Borit Lake and trek down to KKH , cross Passu suspension bridges. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 09

Passu – Khunjerab Pass – Sost

Full day excursion to Khunjerab Pass (The border between Pakistan & China). In the olden days there were few highs passes leading from China those were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m is the highest point in the world on the Karakoram Highway, provides an easy all-weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang Province of the Peoples Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakorams and the distant Pamir Mountain Ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marco Polo Sheep (ovis ammon poli).

Day 10

Sost – Gilgit

We will drive back to Gilgit. Reminder the evening is free you to witness once again the polo match and visit of Bazaar. O/N stay at hotel.

Day 11

Gilgit – Besham

following the breakfast, we will drive back to Besham (midway).

Day 12

Besham – Islamabad

Drive back to Islamabad. Rest of the day reserved for shopping.

Day 13

ISLAMABAD

From peace and serenity of Hunza to the hustle and bustles of “modern” trends, you say Khuda Hafiz, the typical farewell, as you depart after a tour into Shangri-La. End of the tour.

Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Air-conditioned luxury transport

English speaking tour guide

Entry fees

toll taxes

Domestic flights tickets

Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels

Member international flight tickets

Member personal insurance and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,

Helicopter emergency rescue fees

Room service, personal services, items of a purely personal nature any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days basses

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