Hunza Valley Winter Tour

Brief Itinerary - Hunza Valley Winter Tour

• Day 01: Arrival at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
• Day 02: Move ahead to Besham. Overnight stay in Chilas.
• Day 03: Arrival in Hunza Valley. Hunza winter exploration.
• Day 04: Explore Upper Hunza, including Attabad Lake, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and more.
• Day 05: Winter exploration of Khunjerab National Park.
• Day 06: Explore Nagar Valley and Gilgit City. Day 07: Drive back to Islamabad on the Karakoram Highway.
• Day 08: Drop-off at the airport. End of Hunza Valley Winter Tour.

Day 01: Hunza Valley Winter Tour - Airport to Hotel Transfer.

• Upon arrival at Islamabad Airport, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel.
• Explore the bustling bazaars, iconic attractions, and historic architecture of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• Discover the Islamabad Monument and Lok Virsa Museum.
• At Saeed Pur village, visit the historic Hindu temples.
• Visit the twin city of Rawalpindi, the initial settlement.
• Overnight stay in Islamabad City.

Day 02: Hunza Valley Winter Tour - Islamabad to Chilas

• Depart for Besham City. Drive on the Karakoram Highway. In winter, KKH remains the only route connecting Hunza with the rest of the country.
• Navigate across Patan and Kohistan to reach Chilas.
• Overnight stay in Chilas Valley.

Day 03: Hunza Winter Tour - Hunza Valley

• Continue your journey to the Hunza Valley.
• Pass through Jaglot, Gilgit City, and the Nagar Valley to reach Hunza.
• Explore the town center, the Karimabad Valley.
• Learn about the local traditions as you explore Altit and Baltit Fort.
• At Duiker, enjoy the chilly winter air. Admire the uninterrupted views of snow-covered mountains.
• See the Rakaposhi, Diran, and the Golden Peak adorned with snow.
• Enjoy a warm night stay in Hunza amidst the cold mountains.

Day 04: Hunza Winter Tour - Khunjerab National Park

• Continue traveling onward to Khunjerab Park.
• Experience driving on the snowy Karakoram Highway.
• Observe herds of Ibexes grazing in the nearby snowy pastures.
• Take a picture with the Passu Cones covered in snow.
• Pass through the wildlife conservancies of Khyber, Moorkhun, Gircha, and many other beautiful Hunza hamlets.
• Navigate through narrow gorges and mountain terrain to reach the park.
• Enjoy playing in the snow at the Pakistan-China border.
• Drive back to Hunza for a cozy night's stay.

Day 05: Hunza Winter Tour - Upper Hunza

• Drive to Attabad Lake and enjoy walking above the frozen water.
• Drive towards Ghulkin village to observe Himalayan ibexes.
• Join the ice skating event in Ghulkin Gojal.
• Cross the Ghulkin glacier to reach frozen Borith Lake.
• Build your own snowman. In winters, the Borith Lake also freezes. You can walk above the lake.
• Experience a light adventure at Hussaini Bridge.
• Enjoy another night’s stay in Hunza.

Day 06: Nagar and back to Gilgit

• Drive to Hopper Valley.
• Snow hike to Hopper Glacier.
• Witness the majestic white Hopper Glacier in Nagar Valley.
• Drive back to Gilgit city.

Day 07: Back to Islamabad

• Continue the journey back to Islamabad.
• Drive along the Karakoram Highway.
• Overnight stay in Islamabad.

Day 08: Fly back home

• Transfer to the airport.
• Fly back home.