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Hunza Valley

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Islamabad, Pakistan → Islamabad, Pakistan

Country: Pakistan
Start: Islamabad, Pakistan
End: Islamabad, Pakistan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 9 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, jeep, boat, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Baltit Fort and Altit Fort in Hunza Valley.
Walk through Karimabad’s apricot orchards and irrigation channels.
Stargaze beneath the dark skies of Dongo Das.
Visit Ganish, the oldest settlement in Hunza.
Watch sunset views over Rakaposhi and Hunza Valley from Duikar.
Cruise across Attabad Lake formed by the 2010 Hunza landslide.
Hike to Ondra Fort above Gulmit Village.
Photograph the Passu Cones and Upper Hunza landscapes.
Walk on the Hopar Glacier in Nagar Valley.
Meet local families and artisans in Khanabad Village.
Discover the 7th-century Kargah Buddha rock carving.
Experience Wakhi, Burushaski, and Balti culture across Hunza and Nagar.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport arrival and departure transfers
Domestic flights between Islamabad and Gilgit (subject to weather conditions)
All overland transport throughout the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Licensed professional local guides
All sightseeing and cultural experiences listed in the itinerary
Entry tickets and monument fees
Boat ride on Attabad Lake
Sustainable tourism practices and community-based experiences throughout the journey

Exclusions

International airfare
Pakistan visa fees (supporting documents provided)
Travel insurance
Personal trekking or outdoor equipment
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and support staff
Snacks, beverages, laundry, and personal expenses
Costs caused by weather delays, flight cancellations, or road closures
Services not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in mountain landscapes and Silk Route history.
Seeking cultural immersion with Hunza, Wakhi, and Balti communities.
Photographers interested in alpine scenery, forts, and high mountain peaks.
Comfortable with moderate walking and light hiking.
Interested in community-based and sustainable tourism experiences.
Looking for a balance of culture, scenery, and soft adventure.
Uncomfortable with winding mountain roads or high-altitude travel.
Seeking luxury resort-style holidays throughout.
Anyone with significant mobility limitations.
Expect fast-paced nightlife or urban-focused itineraries.
Uncomfortable with weather-related domestic flight delays.
Prefer highly structured schedules with minimal road travel.

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Hunza Valley

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Islamabad

Day 2: Islamabad – Gilgit – Karimabad

Day 3: Karimabad – Altit – Duikar

Day 4: Karimabad – Passu – Karimabad

Day 5: Karimabad – Hopar – Minapin – Karimabad

Day 6: Karimabad – Khanabad – Gilgit

Day 7: Gilgit – Islamabad

Day 8: Islamabad – Taxila

Day 9: Departure

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Exclusions

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