Explore Skardu and Hunza, two great scenic destinations in northern Pakistan
Explore Skardu and Hunza, two great scenic destinations in northern Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
8Days
March – October
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Visit Skardu and Hunza, two scenic destinations in northern Pakistan. The road from Skardu to the Karakoram Highway has been improved to make Hunza more accessible. The scenery of Skardu Valley created by the Indus River, the splendid orchards and mountain scenery of Hunza, the lifestyle of the Wakhi people in the Upper Hunza, offer a rich variety of landscapes and people's lives. This tour can be enjoyed in different seasons: in spring when Apricot trees are in full bloom, in summer when the valley is in dazzlingly green, and in autumn when golden poplars weave a spectacular landscape.
Sarfranga Cold Desert
Poplar trees and canal path
Karimabad, the heart of Hunza
Decorated trucks on the Karakoram Highway
Sharp peaks of Cathedral seen from Passu
Khunjerab Pass, the border with China
Long-tailed Marmot in the Deosai Plateau
Nanga Parbat (8.126m) seen from the Deosai Plateau
Khaplu valley in autumn
Shigar Valley
Baltit Fort in Karimabad
Itinerary
01
Fly from Islamabad to Skardu. Upon arrival, visit Shigar Valley.
02
Morning visit to the Sarfranga Cold Desert and day trip to Khaplu valley.
03
Full day visit to the Deosai Plateau (National Park), which is known as the "Garden in the Sky“.
*The Deosai Plateau can be visited from mid-June to early October when it is not affected by snowfall.
04
Drive along the Indus River and join the Karakoram Highway. Continue north on the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, the heart of Hunza.
05
Full day visit the Hunza Valley (Hasegawa Memorial School, Baltit Fort, Altit Village, etc.). In the evening, enjoy the mountain view from Duiker Hill overlooking Spantik and Rakaposhi.
06
Full day visit to Upper Hunza, home to the Wakhi people. Enjoy a scenic drive to Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass, which forms the border with China. The day of beautiful mountain scenery.
07
From Karimabad to Gilgit or Skardu.
08
Return to Islamabad by air from Gilgit. *It is possible to move to Skardu on Day 7 and fly from Skardu to Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore on Day 8.
Information
Best time to visit
March – October
Itinerary
The reference itinerary is based on a domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu, but it is possible to take a flight from Karachi/Lahore or travel overland one way. Also, the domestic flight to Skardu is a mountainous flight, and in case of flight cancellation, you will be required to travel overland from Islamabad for one night and two days. Please plan for a reserve day as well.
Tour Price
Please inquire for the tour fee. We will provide an estimate based on the number of people, accommodations, and type of vehicle you wish to use. There is a wide choice of accommodations in the Skardu and Hunza area, from guesthouses to heritage hotel and resort.
Disclaimer
Please note that no transport and rooms reserved at this stage. We will be thankful if you could give us tentative dates of the visit so that we can reserve the transport and hotels accordingly
Sarfranga Cold Desert
Poplar trees and canal path
Karimabad, the heart of Hunza
Decorated trucks on the Karakoram Highway
Sharp peaks of Cathedral seen from Passu
Khunjerab Pass, the border with China
Long-tailed Marmot in the Deosai Plateau
Nanga Parbat (8.126m) seen from the Deosai Plateau
Khaplu valley in autumn
Shigar Valley
Baltit Fort in Karimabad
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