- Arrive at Islamabad International Airport.
- On this day, your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide will pick you up from the airport. Soon, you will be transferred to hotels. Today, you can relax and recover from the journey.
Early in the morning, your journey will begin. In the sunshine, the valley will have a very vibrant aesthetic. Additionally, it’s a good time to take some pictures along the way. There will be a stop at Lulusar Lake for a short break along the road. The Babusar Pass (4173m) is the next stop for you to have a tea break. As the tour proceeds, you will visit the Hunza Valley.
We will drive towards the beautiful valley of Hunza in the Karakoram range. We will follow the Indus River on the Karakoram highway until we are met by the Hunza River. Hunza Valley is unique in terms of the natural environment, culture, food, etc. Crossing a few bridges, passing through small villages of the Brusho, Shinaki, and Wakhi people, we will reach Aliabad, the capital of Hunza, then Karimabad, where we will spend the night.
In today’s activities, participants will interact with historians, musicians, and storytellers as they visit the historic Baltit Fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort (900 years old). Our travel guides are always locals from the Hunza Valley who can explain the culture, history, and norms of the Hunza, so you have the best experience.
We always have a lot to tell our guests about the local culture through our local guides
On this day, the guests will depart to the international paved road border, “Khunjerab Pass". We will pass through Ganish Bridge & ancient rock carvings. We will be travelling along the famous Attabad Lake and the newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels. After that, we will reach Gulmit Village, where we will visit Old House and the Carving Center in Gulmit.
If we get time, we will be going for a track on the famous Ondra Poygha. On the way towards Khunjerab, we will visit the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Passu Suspension Bridge, and Passu Rainbow Bridge. Alongside KKH, we will be at the front of the mighty Passu Cones, where we stop for photography.
After that, we will cross through the Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber before entering Khunjerab National Park in Deh. We will each Pak-China border and get stunned by the natural environment, and may even witness snow in summer on a lucky day.
Khunjerab National Park is a wildlife habitat for ibex, snow leopards, marmots, etc. Guests might get a chance to meet Chinese people (soldiers/border police/Chinese tourists from the other side). Participants will eat a packed/picnic lunch on the Pak-China Border (4733m). Guests will get shopping time on return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods (electronics, watches, etc). We will return to Passu Village for a stay
Drive back to Naran/Kaghan Valley.
The guests will depart for Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Hunza. If we take the road to Besham, we drive through Chilas and Dassu, travelling along the Indus River on the Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to return to Islamabad via the Naran road/Babusar Pass (4,173 m). This will allow our guests to explore additional locations. Our guests will spend the night in Naran or Besham.
Drive to Islamabad & Sightseeing in Islamabad.
Upon arriving in Islamabad, immerse yourself in the city's charm as we are going to explore its iconic landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of the Faisal Mosque and the Pakistani 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. While your journey with us concludes, the memories you gathered during your time exploring Pakistan's wonders will forever enrich your experiences.