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Trip Highlights:

o Islamabad and Rawalpindi City Tour
o Journey along the KKH Karakoram Highway the 8th wonder of the World
o Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza Valley.
o Opportunity to interact with Hunza Valley community members including men,
women and children
o Enjoy the Water Water Rafting in Hunza Valley
o Enjoy the Hunza Valley Organic Cuisine
o Hunza Valley ( Altit and Baltit Forts, Karimabad Local Bazzars, Water Channel walk,
Duiker viewpoint and Ganish Village 1000 Years Old
o Upper Hunza Valley ( Gulmit ,Passu and Hussaini Suspension Bridge )
o View of peaks including Nanga Parbat (8126m) Rakaposhi (7,708m) Passu Sar
(7,478m) Ultar (7,388m) Shisper (7611m) Diran and (7266m) Golden Peak (
7027m) Lady Finger (6000m) and Passu Cathedral (6106m) in the Karakoram
mountain Range
o Khunjerab Pass (4,733m) and Attabad tunnel (7km)
o Valleys of Northern Pakistan
o Lakes including Attabad,Borith, and Batura Lake
o Glaciers including Passu, Batura, Hopper, and Ghulkin
o Rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus, Kunhar), tributaries, and streams
o Junction point of the three greatest mountain range Karakoram, Hilamaya and
Hindukush where they meet at one point
o Khunjerab National Park and Khunjerab Pass the highest border between Pakistan
and China.

Tour Background

Spring blossom trip for those enthusiasts of nature and adventure lovers takes you to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The colorful spring blossom season starts in the month of March and April in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Driving through the Karakoram Highway the 8th wonder of the World snakes through the Great Mountain Ranges of the World the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush under the shadow of Nanga Parbat (8126 meters) and Rakaposhi (7788 meters) and many countless of above 7000 and 6000 meters peaks up to the Khunjerab Pass (4733 meters) the highest metaled the road that connects to China.

Drive through the lush green mountain villages and snow-covered peaks to the beautiful Hunza valley, explore the secrets of the longevity of its peoples and visit the 700 years old Baltit and Altit Forts centuries-old Altit and Ganesh villages and 4th century AD Rock carvings on the ancient Silk Road. The beginning of Cherry blossoms (Sakura) signals the end of chilly winter weather in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The cherry and apricot blossom season starts from the first week of March and ends by the end of April (depending on altitude). Cherry blossom viewing began in ancient times when aristocrats wrote poetry and sing songs under the flowering trees of Cherry. Japanese tourists like cherry blossoms because the shape and color of the petals reflect people’s ideal notion of purity and simplicity. They are also touched by the cherry blossoms that they are so fragile short-lived scattering just a few days after the flower. During the spring season most of the time, there is the slightest breeze a shower of cherry blossom petals is produced. At the same time, one can also view the blossom of Cherry, Apricot, Apples, Pears, and Peaches in the valley of Northern Areas Pakistan.

The exciting Pakistan spring blossom tour will take you to the dramatic and enchanting valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. Lush green fertile valleys with high-quality delicious fruit are fed by springs and glacial streams flowing from the lofty snowcapped mountains. Karakoram Highway and River Indus is a constant feature in the region of Gilgit Baltistan Northern Areas of Pakistan.

In the month of March and April, the view of the Baltistan and Hunza valleys are incredible though they remain spectacular throughout the year. The best time of year to visit Hunza Valley is from April to October. From spring to autumn the valleys are more attractive all four fabulous seasons have their own unique charm which cannot be described in words but can only be felt. In the spring season, the field and orchards come alive with blossoms of different natural colors in the Villages and Valleys.

The Spring season is from early March to welcome you to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Northern Areas of Pakistan in blossom present an aesthetic panorama. The lush green terraced fields surrounded by blooming trees and the valleys and villages themselves guarded by snow-bound sky kissing mountains displaying scenes enough to overwhelm visitors. Moreover, besides the appealing vistas, the fragrance emanating in the Valleys adds charm to the visual beauty. This breathtaking tour in the beautiful spring season in the Northern Areas of Pakistan gives you a huge variety of natural splendors. This panorama can be seen throughout the Northern Areas of Pakistan along the Karakoram Highway and off the road.


Itinerary

Day 1Islamabad:

You will be greeted by the team of Hunza Adventure Tours at Islamabad International airport then
transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Distance: 30km / Driving Hours: 01 hr / Altitude: 540m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 2Islamabad – Chilas:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop for
lunch in Besham then further drive to Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.
Distance: 460 km / Driving Hours: 11 – 12 hrs / Altitude: 1265m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 3Chilas – Karimabad Hunza:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunza sightseeing en route we will stop at
the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at the same then we will have
lunch break at Rakaposhi viewpoint then further drive to Karimabad Hunza arrival in Karimabad
Hunza check-in at the hotel after a short rest then we will go for the sunset Safari at Eagles nest. Overnight
stay in Karimabad Hunza.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Distance: 280 km / Driving Hours:08 hrs / Altitude: 2400m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 4Karimabad – Baltit Fort – Altit Fort:

In the morning after breakfast then we will visit Baltit Fort Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, and after
lunch we will do the water channel walk and in the evening we will for Sunset Safari to Eagles Nest.
Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 5 Karimabad – Hopper – Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley:

In the morning after breakfast then we will drive to Hopper Valley hike up to Hopper glacier after lunch
then drive toward Attabad Lake boating at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit
check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 06 Passu Glacier – Borith – Suspension Bridges:

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we
will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after
completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit. Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:85 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 07Excursion – Khunjerab Pass:

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there
were few highs passes leading from China that was suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass,
which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an
easy all-weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China.
This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir
mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow
leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel.
Distance:272 km / Driving Hours:7 hrs / Altitude:4733m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 08Gulmit – Gilgit:

In the morning after breakfast, we will go for the White Water Rafting in the Upper Hunza River after
rafting then we will drive to Gilgit en-route we will stop for photography then further drive to Gilgit,
we will visit the bazaar in order to familiarize ourselves with the customs of the Gilgit’s, a stop at the
cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system will allow us to glance at
Chinese treasure, we will then take a hair-raising drive across Asia’s longest suspension bridge 600 feet
long and wide enough only for one car at a time arrival in Gilgit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in
Gilgit.
Distance:145 km / Driving Hours:03 hrs / Altitude:1500m / Activities: sightseeing

Day 09 Gilgit – Besham:

Early the morning after breakfast departure for Besham en route we will stop at Nanga Parbat view and
a further short stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at one point.
We will have lunch and toilet break en-route arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in
Besham.
Distance: 335 km / Altitude: 600m / Driving Hours:8 hrs / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 10Besham – Islamabad:

In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Islamabad en route we will visit the Taxila Museum then
further drive to Islamabad arrival in Islamabad after lunch then we will visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Versa,
Saidpur Village and Daman Koh and Raja Bazar after farewell dinner party then we will drop you at
the airport to catch the flight back home.
Distance:376 km / Driving Hours:4-5 hrs / Altitude:540m / Activities: sightseeing.

Itinerary

Day 1Islamabad:

You will be greeted by the team of Hunza Adventure Tours at Islamabad International airport then
transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Distance: 30km / Driving Hours: 01 hr / Altitude: 540m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 2Islamabad – Chilas:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop for
lunch in Besham then further drive to Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.
Distance: 460 km / Driving Hours: 11 – 12 hrs / Altitude: 1265m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 3Chilas – Karimabad Hunza:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunza sightseeing en route we will stop at
the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at the same then we will have
lunch break at Rakaposhi viewpoint then further drive to Karimabad Hunza arrival in Karimabad
Hunza check-in at the hotel after a short rest then we will go for the sunset Safari at Eagles nest. Overnight
stay in Karimabad Hunza.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Distance: 280 km / Driving Hours:08 hrs / Altitude: 2400m / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 4Karimabad – Baltit Fort – Altit Fort:

In the morning after breakfast then we will visit Baltit Fort Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, and after
lunch we will do the water channel walk and in the evening we will for Sunset Safari to Eagles Nest.
Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 5 Karimabad – Hopper – Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley:

In the morning after breakfast then we will drive to Hopper Valley hike up to Hopper glacier after lunch
then drive toward Attabad Lake boating at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit
check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 06 Passu Glacier – Borith – Suspension Bridges:

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we
will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after
completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit. Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:85 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 07Excursion – Khunjerab Pass:

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there
were few highs passes leading from China that was suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass,
which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an
easy all-weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China.
This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir
mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow
leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel.
Distance:272 km / Driving Hours:7 hrs / Altitude:4733m / Activities: sightseeing.

Day 08Gulmit – Gilgit:

In the morning after breakfast, we will go for the White Water Rafting in the Upper Hunza River after
rafting then we will drive to Gilgit en-route we will stop for photography then further drive to Gilgit,
we will visit the bazaar in order to familiarize ourselves with the customs of the Gilgit’s, a stop at the
cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system will allow us to glance at
Chinese treasure, we will then take a hair-raising drive across Asia’s longest suspension bridge 600 feet
long and wide enough only for one car at a time arrival in Gilgit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in
Gilgit.
Distance:145 km / Driving Hours:03 hrs / Altitude:1500m / Activities: sightseeing

Day 09 Gilgit – Besham:

Early the morning after breakfast departure for Besham en route we will stop at Nanga Parbat view and
a further short stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at one point.
We will have lunch and toilet break en-route arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in
Besham.
Distance: 335 km / Altitude: 600m / Driving Hours:8 hrs / Activities: Sightseeing.

Day 10Besham – Islamabad:

In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Islamabad en route we will visit the Taxila Museum then
further drive to Islamabad arrival in Islamabad after lunch then we will visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Versa,
Saidpur Village and Daman Koh and Raja Bazar after farewell dinner party then we will drop you at
the airport to catch the flight back home.
Distance:376 km / Driving Hours:4-5 hrs / Altitude:540m / Activities: sightseeing.