TOUR DE HUNZA VALLEY PAKISTAN

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TOUR DE HUNZA VALLEY PAKISTAN


Hunza is located in the extreme north of Pakistan in Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), fortified by the gaint mountain ranges of Karakoram, Himalayas, Hindu-kush and Pamirs through the Wakhan Corridor and further north neighbored by the heavenly mountains of Tianshan and Kunlunsun and historic city of Kashgar, the legendary land of Hunza is most majesticlly placed on the roof of the world. It falls on a junction of old silk Route, now replaced by the KKH, Karakoram Highway, « the 8th wonder of the world », snaking into the people’s Republic of China through the Khunjerab Pass 4733M, between the Oxus and Indus. It is no doubt the SHANGRI LA, Heaven on earth.

Hunza had been an indpendent state till 1974, ruled by the king, "tham". Known for its far crag mountains, glaciers, men made oasis and fairy lands and popular for bravery, hardwork, longevity, hospitality and distinct cultural heritage, the people of Hunza have kept their autnomy for centuries and championed the ideals of freedom, equality and peace in the region.

Sightseeing tour of Hunza commences with visit of famous Baltit Fort 800 years old that has been restored by the Aga Khan Cultural Services. Altit Fort 900 years old that is located on the top of ruby marble rock cliff. The architure is clear indication of the Tibetan influence. This fort was built by the craftmen from Baltistan when the ruler of Hunza was married with princess of Baltistan who bought with her many Balti craftmen as part of her dowry to constuct this fort. Ganish Fort is also worth to see, that has been restored too recently. In Gulmit Village there is local museum in local traditional house with unique collection of Hunza histroy, maps, utensils, musical instruments, a stuffed snow leopard, gems etc on display.

The view points for the landscape are the Duikar-Altit 3000M, the highiest point of the valley that gives magestic view of mountians and valleys. The Borith Lake,nice place to have the view of the mountains, walking over the Gulkin Glacier and from Borit Lake to Passu is unforgettable experience. The Shimshal, Chupursan and Misgar are the remotest valleys of the Hunza and have link roads to Karakoram Highway.

There are two famous seasons to visit the valley, Spring season, the famous fruit trees erup in white blossom and in Autumn the leaves of the trees become yellow and reddish, looks very beautiful. The suitable period to visit to this mountain valley is April to end of October. Hunza is connected from Islamabad by road and by air to Gilgit then by road to Hunza Valley 3-4hrs drive. But all the flights to Gilgit from Islamabad are subjected to weather condition.


ITINERARY:

Day-01: Arrive at Islamabad airport, meet with our staff and transfer to hotel, in the rest of time sightseeing of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, overnight at hotel.

Day-02: Fly to Gilgit or early morning departure for Chilas on Karakoram Highway, joining Indus at Thakot, can make several stops at view points. Arrival to Chilas and transfer to the hotel for overnight


Day-03: Drive to Gilgit 3-4 hrs, visit Kargha Budddha and Gilgit bazaar. Afternoon continue drive to Hunza-Karimabad 3-4 hrs on KKH, arrival and transfer to the hotel for overnight

Day-04: In the morning excursion by jeep to Hopar in Nagar Valley and back to Karimabad, visit to Baltit Fort and Altit Fort, evening drive to Duikar, can have sunset view from there and overnight at Duikar.

Day-05: In the morning walk down to Altit or littlebit then by jeeps to Passu via boat on newly formed lake, overnight at Passu

Day-06: Drive to Khunjerab Pass and back to Karimabad or Pass for overnight at hotel

Day-07: Continue to Gilgit or Chilas, overnight at hotel

Day-08: Fly from Gilgit to Islamabad or drive to, en-route visit Taxila, including, Julian, Sirkap and museum. Arrival to Islamabad and transfer to the hotel.

Day-09: Departure from Islamabad (drop to the airport)


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Photos

Altit Fort 900 years old
View of Altit Fort from Duikar, highest point of valley

View of Rakaposhi in Nagar
View of Rakaposhi 7788M from Duikar

Apricot blossom in Hunza
Apricot blossom in Hunza Valley

A family from Chupursan Valley
A wakhi family from Upper Hunza VAlley

Hunza Peak
View of Hunza Peak and Bumolimoting from Karimabad

Rakaposhi 7788 in autumn
View of Rakaposhi 7788m from Karimabad

Comments

[loreen]

it is one of the beautiful valley in the pakistan. i really liked that.