Hunza Blossom Tour

Spring being the beginning of season usually from early April welcome you to the Northern Areas. Hunza & Nagar in Blossom present an aesthetic panorama. The lush green terraced fields surrounded by blooming trees and the village itself guarded by snowbound sky kissing mountains displaying scene enough to overwhelms visitors. Moreover, besides the appealing vistas, the fragrance emanating in the villages add charm to the visual beauty. This breathtaking tour in beautiful spring in the north gives you the huge variety of natural splendors. This panorama can be seen throughout in the North along the KKH and off the road.

Start it from Gilgit, the capital of Northern Areas. When you arrive in Gilgit you will feel that you are somewhere you need to be in spring. Bagrot valley in Gilgit is at around an hour drive famous for its panoramic outlook in spring and summer. Kargah Buddah in the tiny Kargah valley is about 20 min drive from the city. It is more famous for the carved Buddha in a rock about 10 meters from the pathway.

Proceed further to Hunza. Karimabad is about 90 km from Hunza and usually takes 3 hours but with repeated cessations on the viewpoints could prolong the journey double as longer up to Hunza. You will stay in Hunza even if you never liked to do that. Drive further to upper Hunza for added beauty, hit the Khunjarab Pass (The highest border linking China and Pakistan at an elevation of 4737m) and start the journey back. You can spare a day to visit Nagar valley off the KKH opposite Hunza valley. You can drive up to the Hoper Glacier flowing down by the valley with picturesque mountains in the surroundings.


Program

Day 1Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Drive to Besham (6-7hrs), transfer to hotel
Day 3
Drive to Gilgit (6-7hrs), transfer to hotel
Day 4
Day trip to Bagrot valley and back to hotel
Day 5
Visit Karga Buddha and local bazzar,  start travelling to Karimabad,  Hunza (3hrs), transfer to hotel
Day 6
Day excursion in Hunza. Visit Altit fort and Baltit Fort
Day 7
Day excursion to Khunjarab pass (4737m), back to hotel in Gulmit
Day 8
Explore village, day hike to Gulkin Glacier and Borit lake, back to hotel
Day 9
Day excursion to Hoper Glacier, back to hotel in Karimabad
Day 10
Drive to Chillas  transfer to hotel
Day 11Drive to Islamabad, transfer to hotel
Day 12
City Tour in Rawalpindi & Islamabad, back to hotel
Day 13
Fly back homeland