Hunza Valley Trek
Hunza Valley tour requires
an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions,
unpredictable weather and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control.
The ability to work in a team is an important aspect of all of our trips. A
trip to Hunza Valley, Pakistan can include visits to lakes, forts, and the
Khunjerab Pass. You can also explore the region's culture and take part in
trekking.
Lakes Attabad Lake: A lake created by a landslide
that blocked the Hunza River Batura Lake: A lake in Hunza Valle
Khunjarab Pass is a mountain pass in northern Pakistan
that lies at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level. It
is located in the karakorum and holds a significant strategic position
on the northern border of Pakistan, specifically in the Gilgit Baltistan Hunzaand Nager Districts.
Additionally, it is positioned on the southwestern border of China, within
the Xinjian region.
Day 1 Islamabad
You will be greeted by the team of Hunza Adventure Tours
at Islamabad International airport then transfer you along with your luggage to
centrally located hotel in Islamabad. Overnight stay inIslamabad.
Distance: 30km / Driving Hours: 01 hr / Altitude: 540m / Activities:
Sightseeing.
Day 2: Islamabad –
Gilgit – Karimabad Hunza Valley:
Early in the morning we will drive to Islamabad
International airport to take the flight to Gilgit arrival in Gilgit then
departure for Karimabad Hunza Valley sightseeing en route we will stop at
Rakaposhi view point for photography then further drive to Karimabad Hunza
arrival in Karimabad Hunza check in at hotel after a short rest then we will go
for the water channel walk after completing the walk then we will visit the local
bazzar for shopping and in the evening we will go for the Sunset Safari at
Eagles
nest. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza.
Distance:145 km / Driving Hours:02 hrs / Altitude: 2400m / Activities:
Sightseeing.
Day 3 Baltit – Altit
Forts – Hopper – Gulmit Hunza
In the morning after breakfast then we will visit Baltit
Fort Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, Altit old village and in the afternoon
after lunch doing the water channel walk then we will drive to Hopper Valley
hike up to Hopper glacier then drive toward Attabad Lake boating at Attabad
Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities:
sightseeing.
Day 4 Passu Glacier –
Borith – Suspension Bridges
This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half
an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension
bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the view point of
Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch the we will have a
village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit
.Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:85 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing
Day 5 Excursion
– Khunjerab Pass
Full day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between
Pakistan and China). In the olden days there were few highs passes leading from
China those were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an
altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway,
provides an easy all weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang
province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive,
with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir
mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see
Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to
the hotel.
Distance:272 km / Driving Hours:7 hrs / Altitude:4733m / Activities:
sightseeing.
Day 06 Excursion
– Chapursan Valley
This whole day we will explore Chapursan Valley, doing
horse and yak riding and the watch polo match the free style polo match with no
any rules and regulations. Which is only played in north part of Pakistan no
else in the world. If there will be the match held on the day we visit return
back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit.
Distance:200 km / Driving Hours:8 hrs / Altitude:3000 m / Activities:
sightseeing and Cultural.
Day 07 Gulmit –
Gilgit City
Early in the morning after breakfast we will drive to
Naltar Valley after lunch then drive to Gilgit, we will visit the bazaar in
order to familiarize ourselves with the customs of the Gilgit’s, a stop at the
cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system will
allow us to glance at Chinese treasure, we will then take a hair raising drive
across the suspension bridge – 600 feet long and wide enough only for one car
at a time, arrival in Gilgit check in at hotel after a short rest then we will
visit Kargah Buddha . Overnight stay in Gilgit
Distance:160 km / Driving Hours:05 hrs / Altitude:1500m / Activities:
sightseeing.
Day 08 Gilgit – Tato
– Fairy Meadows
Early the morning after breakfast eparture for Fairy
Meadows, we will transfer to the mountain jeep at Raikot Bridge for further
drive to Tatto village on the narrow Jeep track. Arrive in Tatto village and
start trek to Fairy Meadows, Arrive at Fairy Meadows check in at hut and after
a short rest we will do some short walking around; overnight stay in the local
style wooden huts.
Distance:195 km / Altitude: 3300m / Walk:3 hrs / Grade: Easy / Activities:
Hiking.
Day 09 Fairy Meadows
– Besham
Early in the morning after breakfast we will hike back to
Tatto village then we will transfer to the mountain jeep at Tatto Village for
further drive to Raikot bridge on the narrow Jeep track. Arrival at Raikot
bridge then we will further drive to Besham sightseeing en route arrival in
Besham check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.
Distance:275 km / Driving Hours:08 hrs / Altitude:615m / Activities:
sightseeing and Hiking
Day 10 Besham –
Islamabad
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Islamabad
en route we will visit the Taxila Museum then further drive to Islamabad
arrival in Islamabad after lunch then we will visit Fasial Mosque, Lok Versa,
Saidpur Village and Daman Koh and Raja bazzar after farewell dinner party then
we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.
Distance:376 km / Driving Hours:4-5 hrs / Altitude:540m / Activities:
sightseeing.
Services
Included
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Airport/road transfer
in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car.
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All road transfers by
chartered private vehicles.
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Best tourist class
hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis).
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Locally sourced fresh
meals during trek including tea and coffee.
·
Morning bed tea on
trek.
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Some supplementary
snacks on trek.
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Evening fill of your
water bottle with boiled drinking water.
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Sleeping tents (twin
sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs.
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Kitchen equipment,
crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear.
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Services of
experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude
porters.
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Staff food, insurance
and equipment.
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10kg of personal
baggage during trek.
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Porterage at airport
and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
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Central Karakoram
National Park Entrance fee.
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Camping sites fee,
Bridges crossing fee.
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Insurance of crew;
i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff.
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Safety rope and basic
necessary gear.
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First Aid Kit with
necessary medicines.
Services Not
Included
·
Airfare
(International).
·
All meals in hotels.
·
Excess weight.
·
Excess days beyond the
itinerary.
·
Sleeping bags and
personal nature clothing/equipment.
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Extras at hotels like
bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls.
·
Satellite phone with
solar charger (can hire).
·
Insurance liability
and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue
coverage of members etc.
·
Hire of sleeping
bags/gloves and down jackets.
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Tips.
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Airport and departure
taxes.
·
Hotels- early check-in
and late check-out.
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Charges incurred due
to delays beyond control of BALTISTAN AVENTURE.
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Cost incurred from
early leaving the trip.
·
Travel Insurance of
member.
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Visa.
·
Any other service not
mentioned above.
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