6-Day Hunza Valley and Gilgit Adventure Tour from Islamabad
About This Tour
Sign up for this 6-day tour to explore the cities around the Hunza Valley. Take in the panoramic views from the Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi viewpoints, visit stu...
Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Islamabad, Abbottabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Chilas, Mansehra, Besham, Khunjerab National Park, Nanga Parbat · Languages: English, Punjabi, Urdu
Know before you go: Hunza Valley is one of the most popular destinations in Pakistan among tourists, photographers, and painters. The valley offers significantly different panoramas in different seasons. Summer is green and spring is white, while in autumn the whole valley turns red, yellow, and orange. Rakaposhi, at 7,788 meters, dominates the entire panorama, while travelling on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus and Hunza rivers is a memorable journey.
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What's Included
- Hotels: Deluxe room for five nights on a twin-sharing basis
- Guide: English-speaking Pakistani tour guide
- Breakfast: Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Transport: Private deluxe transport as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees: At sites, museums, and national parks
Not Included
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal insurance of participants
- Extra expenses due to landslides, road blocks, acts of nature, or political reasons
- Any item not mentioned above
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Drive from Islamabad to Chilas via Besham
Depart early and drive to Besham via Haripur, Abbottabad, and Mansehra. Depart early and drive to Besham via Haripur, Abbottabad, and Mansehra. After a short break at Besham, resume the drive on the Karakoram Highway along the River Indus. Make photo stops at the Shatial Rocks to see their ancient graffiti. After a short break at Besham, resume the drive on the Karakoram Highway along the River Indus. Make photo stops at the Shatial Rocks to see their ancient graffiti. Reach Chilas and transfer to the hotel. Reach Chilas and transfer to the hotel.
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2Day 02
Travel from Chilas to Karimabad via Gilgit
From Chilas, travel towards Hunza and stop on the way for sightseeing at the Nanga Parbat View Point and the confluence of three mountain ranges - Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush - including the point where the Gilgit River meets the Indus. From Chilas, travel towards Hunza and stop on the way for sightseeing at the Nanga Parbat View Point and the confluence of three mountain ranges - Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush - including the point where the Gilgit River meets the Indus. From here, reach Gilgit and continue onward, bypassing Gilgit and following the Hunza River. From here, reach Gilgit and continue onward, bypassing Gilgit and following the Hunza River. Stop for lunch at Rakaposhi Viewpoint, then continue to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley. Stop for lunch at Rakaposhi Viewpoint, then continue to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley. Check in to the hotel in Karimabad and stay there for the night. Check in to the hotel in Karimabad and stay there for the night.
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3Day 03
Excursion to Khunjerab Pass from Karimabad
Today, weather permitting, make an excursion to the Sino-Pak border at Khunjerab, passing through the villages of Gulmit, Passu, and Sost along the way. Khunjerab is the highest point on the Karakoram Highway at 4,734 meters and is considered the world's highest trade route. Today, weather permitting, make an excursion to the Sino-Pak border at Khunjerab, passing through the villages of Gulmit, Passu, and Sost along the way. Khunjerab is the highest point on the Karakoram Highway at 4,734 meters and is considered the world's highest trade route. In the evening, return to Karimabad. In the evening, return to Karimabad.
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4Day 04
Visit Baltit and Altit forts, then drive to Gilgit
Ultar, Hunza Dome, Bublimating, Spantik, and Diran are among the famous peaks surrounding Karimabad, while Rakaposhi, at 7,788 meters, dominates the entire panorama. Ultar, Hunza Dome, Bublimating, Spantik, and Diran are among the famous peaks surrounding Karimabad, while Rakaposhi, at 7,788 meters, dominates the entire panorama. In Karimabad, visit the Baltit Fort Museum and Altit Fort. In Karimabad, visit the Baltit Fort Museum and Altit Fort. In the afternoon, drive to Gilgit and make a brief visit to the bazaar. In the afternoon, drive to Gilgit and make a brief visit to the bazaar. Later, transfer to the hotel. Later, transfer to the hotel.
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5Day 05
Visit Kargah Valley and return to Besham
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Kargah Valley to see the ancient 7th-century Buddha carving on the mountainside. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Kargah Valley to see the ancient 7th-century Buddha carving on the mountainside. After that, drive back to Gilgit, and from there begin the return journey towards Besham. After that, drive back to Gilgit, and from there begin the return journey towards Besham. Reach Besham in the evening and transfer to the hotel on arrival. Reach Besham in the evening and transfer to the hotel on arrival.
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6Day 06
Return to Islamabad from Besham
From Besham, resume the journey towards Islamabad, passing through Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Havelian, and reach Islamabad at the designated drop-off place. From Besham, resume the journey towards Islamabad, passing through Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Havelian, and reach Islamabad at the designated drop-off place.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan · Tour start: Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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