Itinerary - Hunza Spring Tour
Day 01: Hunza Valley Spring Tour – Arrival at Islamabad Airport
Viola Tours' guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After a meal break, participants will visit the tourist attractions in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The day’s sightseeing includes a visit to the Saeed Purr village, Pakistan Monument, Daman-e-Koh, and Centaurus Mall.
Day 02: Hunza Valley Spring Tour - Islamabad to Gilgit City or Chilas
On the second day of the Hunza Spring Tour, the participants will begin their journey to Hunza Valley. A short lunch break will be arranged in Besham before continuing the drive north. The route will take you through Dassu, Patan, and Chilas, offering scenic views along the way. The journey will end in Gilgit City, where guests will spend the night.
Day 03: Hunza Valley Spring Tour – Gilgit and Hunza Valley Exploration
On day three, our guests will explore Gilgit City and discover the Kargha Buddha. A short tea break at Rakaposhi View Point Nagar; the vantage point offers a close-up view of Rakaposhi Peak. The valley’s apricot orchards adorned with white flower petals reveal spring beauty.
At Hunza Valley, explore the well-maintained Hunza Royal Garden. The garden’s cherry and apricot flowers, framed by the snow-capped Rakaposhi Peak, create a picturesque landscape. The cherry orchards below Hunza Serena Hotel are worth exploring. In the evening, our guests will head to the hotel for dinner.
Day 04: Upper Hunza Spring Exploration
On the fourth day of the Hunza Spring Tour, participants will travel to Upper Hunza, known as the Gojal Valley, to join the spring festival, celebrated each year in Gulmit village. The exploration continues through orchards filled with vibrant spring hues, followed by a short hike to Ondra Poyga Gulmit. Drive to Borth village to see the blooming apricot tree that creates a beautiful ambiance. The day’s sightseeing will also include a visit to the Gulmit Carpet Center, Attabad Lake, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and Borith Lake.
Day 05: Khunjerab National Park Trip
The participants will travel to the Pakistan-China border. The route passes through small Gojali hamlets, including Passu, Khyber, and Sost.
Khunjerab is a natural habitat for the Himalayan ibex, snow leopard, and marmots, and our guests will see the park's flora and fauna. Although the lower valleys begin to grow grass, Khunjerab National Park remains covered in snow throughout spring.
On the way back, the participants will have lunch in Sost. The day will conclude with a night stay in Gulmit village.
Day 06: Exploration of Nagar Valley and Drive to Chilas
On day six, the participants will enjoy a brief hike to the Hoper Glacier followed by a visit to Minapin village. Before arriving in Gilgit City, our guests will explore Ghulmit and Sikandarabad. In the evening, dinner will be served in Gilgit City. The journey continues to Chilas, where the night will be spent.
Day 07: Drive Back to Islamabad
Driving along the Karakoram Highway, the participants of the Hunza Spring Tour will reach Islamabad. After a short lunch break at Besham, the journey will continue on the Hazara Motorway to Islamabad. Upon arrival, our guests will check in at their hotel.
Day 08: Airport Drop
The last day of our Hunza Valley Spring Tour includes a transfer to the airport.