Hunza Autumn Tour

Our guide will meet you at the airport. The journey continues with a transfer to the hotel in Islamabad. The capital of Pakistan is among the world's safest cities. Explore the city’s nightlife, food streets, and modern markets.

Your journey will begin early in the morning. The sunshine enhances the valley’s aesthetic appeal. Morning is a good time for photography while traveling in Naran. Shogran, Kaghan, Siri Payae, and Naran are gorgeous alpine valleys of KPK province. The dense pine and oak forest alongside the road is worth observing. The journey leads you to the appealing landscape of Siri-Payae. In the evening, you’ll reach Naran Valley to spend the night.

On this day of the Hunza Autumn Tour, the journey will continue to Hunza. You’ll stop at Lulusar Lake for a refreshing tea break. The Babusar Pass will greet us at an elevation of 4173 meters. From the Babusar Pass, you can see the towering mountains of Gilgit. We will follow the Indus River alongside the Karakoram Highway. The participants will arrive in Hunza Valley in the evening.

Participants will discover Hunza’s autumn beauty by visiting nearby apple, cherry, and apricot orchards. The region becomes attractive as the valleys embrace brilliant yellow hues. Taking pictures with striking autumn colors and Rakaposhi in the background is no exception.

You’ll explore the Altit Royal Garden. Walk through the garden filled with colorful apricot trees that reveal the season’s true beauty. You’ll also interact with historians, musicians, and storytellers while visiting the historic Baltit Fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort (900 years old).

On this day of the Hunza Autumn Tour, our guests will depart for Khunjerab Pass. We will pass through Ganish Bridge and the Hildikish Rock Carvings. After an hour of driving, we will arrive at Attabad Lake and the Pak-China friendship tunnels. At Gulmit village, visit Mertikewdan to enjoy autumn tranquility. The poplar trees here turn glowing yellow before shedding their leaves.

Travelers might also hike to the Ondra Poygha. While driving towards Khunjerab, our guests will visit the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Passu Suspension Bridge, and Passu Rainbow Bridge. All these bridges offer thrilling adventures in Hunza.

From Sost Bazaar, enjoy the 3-hour scenic drive following the Hunza River to reach Khunjerab National Park. The park is a beautiful tapestry of verdant meadows that turns into yellow grassland in autumn. The pasture is also a wildlife habitat for ibex, snow leopards, marmots, and marcopolo sheep. As autumn approaches, these animals also choose lower grazing lands. Participants will eat a packed lunch on the Pak-China border (4733 m). After a full-day excursion at Khunjerab, drive back to Passu.

On this day of the Hunza Autumn Tour, our guest will begin the return journey. Drive either the Besham Road or, if the weather permits, you’ll drive via Naran. The Naran route is seasonal. The road remains open until the end of October. Spend the night in Naran or Besham Valley before you drive back to Islamabad.

Upon arriving in Islamabad, immerse yourself in the city's charm as we explore its iconic landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of the Faisal Mosque and the Pakistan monument, and meander through the local bazaars to capture the essence of everyday life.

Our tour guide will drop you off at the airport three hours before your flight. The memories you made during the Hunza Autumn Tour will always enrich your experiences.