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The Hunza Valley Winter Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the breathtaking view of Hunza Valley during the winters. The valleys and mountains covered with snow, frozen lakes and peaceful atmosphere makes Hunza valley a true wonder, thus becoming an ideal destination for family and friends to visit.

During the Hunza Valley Winter Tour you will explore iconic attractions such as Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Altit and Baltit Forts, frozen Attabad and Borith Lake and more.

The key highlights of the Hunza Valley Winter Tour are.

1. Witness herds of Ibexes at each village grazing at low lands due to snow covered mountains.
2. Get a chance to see the frozen Attabad and Borith Lake.
3. Visit Altit and Baltit Fort, Passu Cones and the snow covered Khunjerab Park.

Detailed itinerary, cost of the tour and services included in Hunza Valley Winter Tour are given below.

Minimerg Tour takes you to the last village of District Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan. The village is renowned for its stunning landscape and breathtaking meadows. The Minimerg Tour is ideal for nature lovers who want to experience lush alpine scenery.

Navigate through Burzil Pass, enjoy the stunning beauty of the surroundings, spend quality time at the peaceful settings of Rainbow Lake, and marvel at the snow-capped mountains in Minimerg Valley.

Hunza Skardu and Fairy Meadow tour covers only the northern region of Pakistan. This trip to the northern Pakistan, particularly Gilgit-Baltistan covers Skardu, Hunza valley and a trek to Fariy Meadows. This trip is suitable for all kind of travelers, including Friend Families and adventure lovers. The Fairy Meadow hike requires no special skills or high level fitness, anyone with average physical fitness can complete this with ease.

The Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Basecamp Tour is perfect for those who want to enjoy sightseeing and are interested in experiencing an easy trek in the Karakoram Mountains. This 9-day trip to Hunza and Rakaposhi Basecamp usually starts from Islamabad but we can arrange it from any city of Pakistan based on clients preferences

Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world, and it lies in Nagar Valley next to the Hunza Valley. This trek is relatively easy and features two camps.

1. Hapakun
2. Taghaphari (Rakaposhi Basecamp)

The first campsite is at Hapakun, 6 km from Minapin Valley. The second campsite is at Taghaphari (which is Rakaposhi Basecamp), located 8 km beyond the first campsite.

Day 01: Skardu Valley

1. Fly to Skardu Valley.
2. Enjoy the scenic view of Nanga Parbat.
3. Enjoy the aerial view of the Karakoram, Hindukush, and Himalayas.
4. Pickup from the Skardu airport by our driver.
5. Savor the beauty of Shingrilla Resort, Upper Kachura, and Lower Kachura Lakes.
6. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Soq Valley.

Day 02: Shigar Valley

1. Traverse through Skardu city.
2. Seek out precious Gemstones in the city, particularly famous for Aquamarine.
3. Indulge in paragliding and jeep safari at Sarfarange Cold Desert.
4. Go for a swim at Blind Lake, Skardu.u.
5. Step into the history of Skardu Valley.
6. Discover the historical Shigar fort.

Day 03: Hunza Valley

1. Set off for Hunza Valley.
2. Pass through Gilgit city.
3. Discover the ancient carvings at Gilgit, known as the Kargha Buddha.
4. Make your way through Nagar Valley, marvelling at the breathtaking Rakaposhi peak.
5. Arrival at Hunza Valley.

Day 04: Hunza Valley

1. Get introduced to the rich cultural history of the Hunza Valley.
2. Engage with the exploration of the ancient Baltit Fort.
3. Engage with the exploration of Altit Fort.
4. Behold the breathtaking views of the Hunza valley from the Duiker viewpoint.
5. Trek to Hopper glacier, Nagar valley.

Day 05: Khunjerab National Park.

1. Set off for Khunjerab, the Pakistan-China border.
2. Pass through Gulmit, Hussaini, and Passu villages.
3. Continue your journey to Khunjerab along the Karakoram Highway.
4. Gaze upon the lush green meadows of Khunjerab once reached.
5. Observe wildlife, spot Ibexes, marmots, and Himalayan brown bears.
6. Head back to Hussaini Valley and visit the Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
7. Visit Borith Lake and Attabad Lake.

Day 06: Airport Drop.

1. Early morning drive to Gilgit.
2. Drop off at Gilgit airport.
3. By air journey to Skardu, Hunza ends.

To avoid the hassle of long a road tirp, our Skardu valley by air tour, covering Shigar, Deosai and Bashu Valley is the best option. Typically, 6 days are enough to visit Skardu Valley by air.

To let you know, Skardu receives flights from the following locations nationally and internationally:

1. Islamabad
2. Lahore
3. Karachi
4. Dubai (international direct flights to Skardu)

Moreover, this 6-day Skardu tour is specifically designed for families and friends who are more interested in tours and sightseeing only. Skardu, Shigar, and Khaplu Valley offer a balance of nature and historical sites. Whereas, Deosai National Park and Bashu Valley are known exclusively for their natural landscape.

Day 01:

1. Fly to Gilgit from Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.
2. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush mountains from the air.
3. Catch a glimpse of Nanga Parbat from the air.
4. Pick up from the airport by our guide or driver.
5. Admire the historic rock carving at Kargah Buddha, Gilgit.
6. Set off for Hunza Valley.
7. Catch a glimpse of the mighty Rakaposhi peak while passing through Nagar Valley.
8. Arrive and settle in for a comfortable night's stay at Hunza Valley, setting the tone for your adventure ahead.

Day 02:

1. Start your day with a hike to Hopper Glacier.
2. Drive to Hunza Sacred Rocks, carved by the traders along the Silk Road.
3. Drive back to Karimabad Hunza to explore the historic Baltit Fort.
4. Search for unique handicrafts and gemstones with the local vendors at Karimabad Bazar.
5. Set off to explore the historic Altit Fort.
6. Gaze at the Hunza valley with Rakaposhi in the background from Duiker Viewpoint.

Day 03:

1. Start your day with the beautiful sunrise at Karimabad, Hunza.
2. Journey through the Pakistan-China friendship tunnel.
3. Enjoy boat riding and jet skiing at Attabad Lake.
4. Take a short hike to Baskochi Meadows.
5. Visit Gulmit village.
6. Experience firsthand the handicrafts at Gulmit Carpet Center.
7. Encounter adventure at Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
8. Take a picture with the mighty Passu Cones.
9. Refresh yourself at Boirth Lake.

Day 04:

1. Head towards the Pakistan-China Border.
2. Pass through vibrant villages such as Hussaini, Passu, Khyber, and Sost.
3. Make your way to Khunjerab via the Karakoram Highway.
4. Indulge in wildlife sightseeing at Khunjerab.
5. Head back to Sost for lunch.

Day 05:

1. Departure for Skardu Valley.
2. Marvel at the Rakaposhi again in Nagar Valley.
3. Pass through Gilgit city.
4. Visit Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes.
5. Relax at the Shangrila Resort.

Day 06:

1. Journey to the wildlife sanctuary and second highest plateau, the Deosai Plains.
2. Uncover the historic Manthal Buddha along the way.
3. Continue your journey to Deosai National Park.
4. Get introduced to Bara Pani, the scenic place at Deosai.
5. Engage with Marmot and Himalayan Brown Bear sightseeing.
6. Journey across the plateau to reach Sheosar Lake.
7. Drive back to Skardu.

Day 07:

1. Drop off at Skardu International Airport.
2. Witness the scenic mountains of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindukush from the air.
3. Enjoy the snow-capped peaks.
4. End of the journey.

To avoid the road hustle, we recommend a 05-day trip to Hunza Valley by air. This tour is designed to offer a comfortable family trip to Hunza and is also favorable for friends.

Hunza Valley can be reached by air from two main Airports.

1. Gilgit Airport
2. Skardu Airport

Gilgit Airport is closer to Hunza, with a drive time of about 2 hours, compared to 4 hour drive to Skardu Airport. However when it comes to flight availability and reliability, Skardu offers more flights with fewer cancellations, while Gilgit City Airport receives ATR plane flights which is subject to weather.

Please note that we offer private tours only and which can be customized to meet your needs and preferences.

This tour is highly recommended for trekking and adventure enthusiasts. In addition to trekking, it also offers tour and sightseeing in both Skardu and Hunza valley. The two major trekking highlights of this tour are:

• Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat basecamp
• Patundas Meadows

To let you know, Fairy Meadows is located near Chilas Valley in Gilgit Baltistan where as Patundas Meadows is located in Upper Hunza region, also called Gojal Valley.

For tours like this, we recommend one way travel by air. Especially for the return journey to Islamabad, this helps a more comfortable and time saving experience.

Day 01:

• Pick up from Gilgit airport by our driver.
• Departure for the Hunza Valley.
• Exploring Nagar Valley along the way.
• Drive towards Karimabad Hunza.
• Explore Karimabad Bazar.
• Visit Baltit Fort.
• Visit Altit Fort.
• Departure for Attabad Lake.
• Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
• Explore Borith Lake.

Day 02:

• Departure for Nagar Valley.
• Trek to Hopper Glacier.
• Drive towards Naltar Valley.
• Enjoy your time at Satrangi Lake Naltar.
• Visit Naltar Ski Resort.
• Departure for Gilgit city.

Day 02 (Optional)

• Visit Khunjerab National Park

Day 03:

• Drop off at Gilgit airport.
• Fly back home.

Gilgit Baltistan tour packages helps you explore the No 1 tourist destination in Pakistan, the Northern Area of Pakistan. Gilgit Baltistan is where the three mountain ranges meet and is home to the several 8000-meter-high mountain ranges.
Furthermore, Gilgit Baltistan also offers several options for cultural exploration, trekking adventures and high land plans for nature enthusiasts. To simplify your planning, we recommend the following tour and trekking choices in the region.

1. For trekking enthusiast, we recommend Fairy Meadow and Nanga Parbat basecamp, Rakaposhi Basecamp, Patundas Meadow and Batura Trek as the best short trekking options.
2. For tour and sightseeing, Gilgit offers Hunza, Skardu, Astore, Nagar and Ghizer valley as the best options.
3. For cultural exploration, we recommend Tegham festival (spring seed sowing festival).

All the above tour recommendations has their separate tours, please use our search bar to find and explore them.

Holiday Summary

• Tour starting point: Can be started either from Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.
• Tour Duration: 12 Days.
• Mode of Travel: The tour is by air travel.
• Tour Type: Sightseeing, visits to national parks, and cultural exploration.
• Suitability: The tour is suitable for friends, families, groups, solo travelers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
• Customization options: The itinerary and tour is customizable.
• Daily drive time: The maximum drive time is no longer than 6 hours.