Hunza Valley Tour 8 Days

Arrive at Islamabad Airport where you will be received by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. With some flights arriving in the afternoon, guests can get some rest and relaxation in anticipation of the busy and active Hunza Valley Tour itinerary ahead. In the evening, we will have a briefing ahead of the Hunza Valley Tour during the welcome dinner. Overnight stay in Islamabad, preparing for the exciting adventures of the Hunza Valley Tour that await you.

Today, we will begin our journey towards Hunza Valley with our Hunza Valley Tour’s first stop-over point in Naran. The drive will take approximately 7 hours and will take us on the Karakoram Highway, once an important facet of the “Silk Road” route and now considered as the 8th wonder of the world. During our Hunza Valley Tour, we will check into our hotel in Naran during the late afternoon, and you can enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Naran.

Departing early, we will continue on our journey for an unforgettable Hunza Valley Tour, making a brief stop at the Lulusar Lake to take in the crystal clear waters of this natural, unspoilt landscape. As part of our Hunza Valley Tour, we’ll make our way through the lush green valleys of Kaghan, with our next stop being the elevated Babusar Top, reached via one of the most famous hairpinned roads in the world.

Following a bite to eat in Gilgit City, our Hunza Valley Tour will lead us to Hunza Valley, where we will check into our hotel for the evening. Enjoy an overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, as part of our enriching Hunza Valley Tour.

Experience the beauty and serenity of the region with our carefully planned Hunza Valley Tour, designed to showcase the best of this breathtaking destination.

Today, we will take a trip to Baltit Fort on the Hunza Valley Tour, once the prime seat of power in Hunza and now a UNESCO site with a rich history that can be traced back to over 700 years ago. Next, on your Hunza Valley Tour, we will take a private tour of the dungeons at Altit Fort, which is situated in the revered royal gardens of Hunza where lush apricot trees and cherry blossoms are plentiful.

This will be followed by a visit to a local women’s workshop where handicrafts are created during the Hunza Valley Tour. Guests will have the option of trying the popular walnut cake at Café de Hunza as they explore the ancient cobbled streets of Karimabad. Later, on the Hunza Valley Tour, we will take a short trek to Duikar’s vantage point to witness the sunset deep in the Karakoram mountains and in the company of 6 giant peaks that extend 6,000m above sea level.

Overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, as part of the Hunza Valley Tour.

After breakfast, we will venture out to try the famous apricot cake of Hunza Valley against the backdrop of the majestic Passu Cones. In the afternoon, we will carry out some boating on the dizzyingly turquoise waters of Attabad Lake. After crossing through the Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber, we will make our way to Khunjerab Pass, the highest border-crossing in the world which serves as an enchanting multi-cultural experience at high altitude that spans Pakistan and China. After spending some time at the international border, we will retreat to Sost to check out the local street markets before taking a walk along the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, otherwise known as the most dangerous bridge in the world. Overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza Valley/Gulmit.

Today, we will be setting off for Naran on a road-trip laden with glaciers, lakes and lush green Alpine forest. After checking into the hotel, we will take a jeep ride to Saiful Muluk Lake, fondly coined as the “Lake of Fairies” and sitting at an elevation of over 3,000m above sea level. This piece of heaven is situated under the shadows of the mighty Malika Parbat with its snow-capped peaks and tells an Egyptian fairytale of yesteryears making it as enchanting as it is picturesque. Here, you will find multiple glacial waters meeting and several activities on offer such as boating and horse riding. Overnight stay in Naran.

Following breakfast, we will continue the remainder of our journey to Islamabad whilst taking in the staggering mountain scenery, the rough terrains of the road and the welcoming people in the neighbouring villages of Abbottabad, Haripur and Balakot. We will check in to our hotel in Islamabad where guests will have the opportunity to rest and recover. Soon after, we will head into Islamabad to see some of the sights the capital has to offer such as the Faisal Mosque, which is nestled at the foot of the Margalla Hills and inspired by strong Islamic cultural characteristics. In the evening, we will finish the days events by heading to Pir Sohawa to enjoy a farewell dinner at the famous Monal restaurant which offers the finest views of Islamabad from a stunning vantage point. Overnight stay in Islamabad. 

After a hearty breakfast and a bittersweet farewell, you will be transferred to Islamabad Airport where our trip will come to an end.