This tour will show you briefly the magnificent Karakoram Highway, the old ancient Silkroad, and the legendary Hunza valley. You will explore the breathtaking scenery of Northern Pakistan with rugged mountains and snow-capped peaks of over 8000 meters height. Escorted with a professional tour guide. ‘Forbes’ ranks Hunza valley amongst ’10 coolest
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
You will travel through ancient Silk Route, Karakoram Highway and Hunza valley. On the way you will explore Nanga-Parbat 8th highest mountain in the world know as killer mountain, the Junction point of three mighty ranges Karakorum, Hindukush and Himalaya.
I dare say, Hunza is the real Shangri-La that was mentioned in James Hilton’s Lost Horizon. A paradise on earth, the capital city of Hunza Valley, Karimabad stood at 2,435 above sea-level and it is one of the best places to take a break after all the journey. With its laid-back vibe, awesome cafes and beautiful places to explore, all surrounded by beautiful landscape, you are sure to have a great time in Karimabad.
In the next few days you will explore Attabad lake, Passu cones, Hussani bridge and Khujerab pass highest border in the world.
Drive via Karakoram Highway. You will have spectacular views of the river Indus, Karakoram and Hindu Raj Mountain. As you reach Chilas Mountains get dry and rugged you will have spectacular views of NangaParbat the 9th highest mountain in the world.
Drive to Karimabad Hunza stop at several points to see the grandeur of the Karakoram mountains, stop at the Rakaposhi point to see the mass of 5000 meters height from road, Rakaposhi mountain the 27th highest in the world, on arrival check in hotel.
Explore the towns of Karimabad & Altit. Visit 800 years Old Baltit Fort and 1100 years old Altit fort in oldest town of Hunza valley sunset at Duikar.
Early morning breakfast at hotel later drive to Attabad Lake and visit Gulmit Village in Upper Hunza then drive to Khunjerab top along Karakoram Highway . On the way back Transfer to hotel in Karimabad.
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Chillas via Karakoram Highway night at hotel Chillas.
Breakfast at hotel drive to Islamabad via Karakoram Highway.
The sightseeing and activities were better than we even thought! I still can’t believe we did so much in such a short time, but we did not feel stressed. We really loved the tour and would do it all over again in a minute! Thanks.