Hunza Valley & Fairy Meadows Tour, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

Day 1: Islamabad​

Arrival at Islamabad: Islamabad Upon arrival the group will be received at the Islamabad International Airport by our team members. The group will then be dropped at hotel for overnight stay

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Arrival at Islamabad
• Night stay at Hotel
• Dinner and free time to relax 

Day 2: Islamabad - Chilas

After early morning breakfast the group will depart for Raikot bridge via Naran and Kaghan valleys. It is a full day drive but passing through natural splendors. Naran and Kaghan are among the most beautiful places in Pakistan which offer spectacular view to the visitors. The group will stop over at Abbottabad which is an approximate drive of three hours from Islamabad and at an approximate distance of 135km. The journey will continue passing through Mansehra for few hours then the group will reach Naran valley in approximately 05 hours from Abbottabad. After lunch at Naran valley the group will stop over at Lulusar Lake for photography, then at Babusar top or Babusar Pass (el. 4173 m./13,691 ft.) which is a mountain pass at the north of the 150 km. (93 miles) long Kaghan Valley. After about 04 hours’ drive the group will reach Raikot bridge for overnight stay. After dinner the group will have rest and overnight stay at hotel. Naran is one of the most beautiful part of northern areas in Pakistan which is elevated 2500 meters above sea level. Its beauty captures a lot of people towards itself and thus it is a famous resort for tourists and trekkers. The weather of Naran is very cold. The ice on the mountain tops never melts, even in months of June and July there are glaciers and mountains are covered with snow. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Stopover at Abbottabad
• Kaghan Valley
• Naran Valley
• Lulusar Lake
• Stopover at Babusar top
• Overnight stay in Chilas

Day 3: Chilas-Fairy Meadows 

Chilas- Fairy Meadows After early morning breakfast the group will depart for Fairy Meadow via 4x4 jeep. After one and half hour’s drive from Raikot Bridge the jeep will drop the group at Tatoo village from where it would be approximately two hours of trekking from Tatoo to Fairy Meadows. After reaching Fairy Meadows, the group will have lunch and then free time for sightseeing and photography. The group will go to reflecting lake for photography. The magical view of Fairy Meadow is healing for the soul. A bonfire and traditional dance on local music will be arranged for the group at night right after dinner, if the group wishes they can ask for BBQ but it is not included in the package. Fairy Meadows, named by German climbers (German Merchandise, ″fairy tale meadows″) and locally known as Joot, is a grassland near one of the base camp sites of the Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. At an altitude of about 3,300 meters above the sea level, it serves as the launching point for trekkers summiting on the Rakhiot face of the Nanga Parbat. Fairy Meadows is like the bouquet of flowers set before the towering killer mountain, Nanga Parbat. The mountain sets a backdrop for the Fairy Meadows, making it an appealing and exciting destination for tourists. Fairy Meadows are where the legends of Nanga Parbat are kept alive. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Travel to Raikot Bridge
• Travel to Tatto village by 4WD Jeep
• Trekking/Horse Riding to Fairy
• Meadows Fairy Meadows sightseeing
• Reflection Lake
• Bone fire, local music and traditional dance
• Overnight stay in Chilas 

Day 4: Fairy Meadows - Gilgit 

After early morning breakfast the group will depart for Raikot bridge via 4x4 jeep and then to Gilgit city. Journey will pass through the gorgeous mountains on the Karakoram Highway. It will take approximately three hours to reach Raikot Bridge from Fairy Meadows and then around one hours from Raikot to bridge to Gilgit. On the way, the group will witness the junction point of the world three mountain ranges, Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush. After lunch at Gilgit the group will depart for a city tour that will include visiting a Chinese symmetry, old suspension bridge, Karga Budha. The group will then be back to hotel for dinner, rest and overnight stay. Kargah Buddha is an archaeological site in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is the carved image of Buddha. It is located near Kargah Nallah, a ravine and is 10 kilometres from Gilgit Town, Gilgit, Pakistan. Kargah Buddha is located near Kargah Nallah (ravine) and 10 km from Gilgit Town, Gilgit, Pakistan. It's a rock statue next to the Kargah Nala, It's one of the most admired short outing places.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Junction point of World's three greatest mountain ranges
• Gilgit city tour
• Visit to Karga Budha archeological site
• Visit the old suspension bridge
• Visit Chinese symmetry

Day 5: Gilgit - Hunza

Hunza is two hours’ drive from Gilgit city. The group after breakfast will depart for Hunza valley. On the way there will be stop over at Rakaposhi view point for photography and sigh seeing. After reaching Hunza, the group will visit Baltit and Altit fort, then the Karimabad Market. After lunch the group will depart Duikar (Eagle nest) for sun set view. Eagle nest is a place from you will able to see almost the whole of Hunza and ang spectacular view of the snow filled mountains. After sunset view and photography, the group will return back to Karimabad for night stay at hotel. HUNZA VALLEY “often referred as the Heaven on Earth” Known as heaven on earth, the Hunza valley is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Hunza is situated in the extreme northern part of Pakistan and it borders with China and Afghanistan. People of the area speak local languages such as Burushaski, Wakhi, and Shina, however the native of the valley can speak English very well. The valley is divided into three parts called as lower, central and upper Hunza. The upper valley stretching to china border is also called as Gojal valley.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Visit Baltit and Altit forts
• Visit Karimabad market
• Visit Duikar for sun set view and photography
• Free time for sightseeing and photography 

Day 6: Hunza-Nagar-Passu

Early morning breakfast and departure for Nagar valley. Hopper is the main village of Nagar valley and is at one-hour drive from Karimabad Hunza. The Hopar Valley is a scenic portion of the Nagar Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is about 10 km away from Nagar Khas, the principal city of the Nagar Valley. Hopar Valley is home of the Spantik and Hopar (Hopper) glaciers. The group will get to the viewpoints of hopper glacier and golden peak. After spending some time at hopper, the group will then depart for Gojal valley yet another gorgeous place which offers view of fascinating peaks, mountains, glaciers, lakes and river. After one and half hour drive the group will reach Attabad lake for boating, sightseeing and photography. Attabad lake was formed due to a landslide on which blocked the river at Attabad village and formed a lake. After lunch at hotel at Attabad lake, the group will move toward Passu village passing through gorgeous villages of Gulmit, Ghulkin and then Hussaini. On the way there will be stop over at Gulmit, Ghulkin glacier point and Hussaini suspension bridge for photography and sightseeing. In the later afternoon the group will reach Passu village where the Passu cones standing tall mountains welcome you and the Batura glacier view point. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Old Ganish Settlement
• Hoper Glacier
• Boating at Attabad Lakeour to Gulmit and Ghulkin villages
• View of Passu Cones
• View of Passu Glacier
• Visit Hussaini suspension Bridge
• Night stay at Hotel 

Day 7: Passu-Khunjerab pass-Naltar 

Khunjerab pass is at an approximate distance of 65km and is two and half hours’ drive from Passu village. After breakfast the group will depart for Khunjerab pass again passing through small beautiful villages on the Karakoram highway. The villages the group will pass through are Khyber, Ghalapan, Moorkhun, Gircha and Sost town. The group will stop over at Khunjerab pass where they will have the opportunity to see ibex. Viewing the ibex is not 100 percent sure but there is a good chance of seeing them. After the national park the group will then go to Khunjerab top/ China border. Khunjerab Pass is also part of the Khunjerab National Park, one of the highest altitude parks in the world, that provides the habitat for a number of endangered and threatened species like the Snow leopard, Marco Polo sheep, and Himalayan ibex. The Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. The pass is 42 km (26 mi) from the National Park station and checkpoint in Dih, 75 km (47 mi) from the customs and immigration post in Sost, 270 km (170 mi) from Gilgit, and 870 km (540 mi) from Islamabad. The group will then drive to Naltar valley for overnight stay. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY 

• Passing through small villages Khyber
• Ghalapan, Moorkhun, Sost and Gircha
• Stopover at Sost
• Khunjerab National park
• Pak-China border
• Sightseeing on the roof of the world, and photography
• Travel to Naltar valley
• Night stay at Naltar 

Day 8: Naltar valley-Gilgit

Naltar is 40 km (25 mi) from Gilgit and can be reached by jeeps. Naltar is a forested region known for its dramatic mountain scenery. This valley is famous for its forests, greenery and lakes. It is also well known for its Ski resort. Due to its serene beauty, colorful water Naltar lakes are famous in the world. The valley is covered by snow caped peaks and pine trees surrounded by lush greenery making it appealing for visitors. There are three lakes at Naltar which are also called seven colors lake due to its seven colors. It is a perfect place to unplug and connect with nature. After breakfast the group will go to visit the Ski point and then will go to visit the three seven color breathtaking lakes known for its crystal clear and seven colors. After lunch the group will go to see snow leopard which is one of the most instinct species left very few in the world, but you will have the opportunity to see one at Naltar valley. The group will have time for sightseeing and photography. In the late afternoon the group will depart for Gilgit city for overnight stay.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Ski view point
• Snow leopard zoo
• Nature walk
• Photography and sight seeing
• Visit of seven colors lake
• Lake no 2
• Lake no 3
• Nomal village
• Overnight at Gilgit

Day 9: Gilgit-Khalti lake-Gilgit 

After early morning breakfast the group will depart for Khalti lake via coaster. Khalti Lake is located in Khalti Village of Ghizar District (Gilgit-Baltistan), Pakistan about 7274 ft. (2217 m) from sea level. The lake is known for its habitat of trout fish. The lake is in a bend of the Ghizar River near the village of Khalti. All year round, Khalti Lake provides countless benefits to the region. During the summer, it is a source for fresh water while in winter the lake turns into a (high-risk) football pitch. As the temperature plummets 10 to 15 degrees below freezing point, tournaments are organized, and local players come together for an adventurous, if not extreme, game of football. It is widely believed Khalti Lake is the region’s equivalent of Lac de Joux in Switzerland. However, it never became a popular tourist destination like its Swiss counterpart.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Breakfast 
• Travel to Gahkuch 
• Sightseeing and phtography 
• Lunch
• Gupis village
• Khalti lake
• Fishing (on demand)
• Refreshment
• Travel back to Gilgit

Day 10: Islamabad

Depart by road for Islamabad (Full day drive )