Gilgit Tour (2021-22)
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See Gilgit key spots with our knowledgeable local guides
- Local Experience
- Balanced
- Some Walking
- Sightseeing
Overview Gilgit Tour :
Gilgit tour refers to the tour of valleys around Gilgit town. Gilgit is a town while the valley’s like Hunza Valley & Naltar are about an hour or two drives away from the Gilgit City. Hunza Valley is situated in further north of Gilgit and it takes about an hour and half to reach from Gilgit. The total distance from Gilgit to Hunza is 100kms. Nagar Valley is the valley that is located in between Hunza and Gilgit. One has to pass through Nagar Valley to reach Hunza Valley from Gilgit. Naltar Valley is located in the north west of Gilgit and is about an hour drive away from Gilgit City.
Hunza Valley is the main attractions of Gilgit Tour as the valley offers a variety in landscape and scenic beauty. The valley has been blessed with fresh water streams, majestic mountains and peaks, glaciers and lakes. Karimabad is considered to be the main bazaar of Hunza Valley. Many good standard hotels and restaurants have been constructed in Karimabad including a chain of Serena Hotels. Mountain Cup is an eatery one must visit and tryout the local sweet delights with a cup of coffee. Other attraction in Hunza Valley on Gilgit tour is the visits to the old Altit Fort and Baltit Fort. Both forts have been rehabilitated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Heritage.
Other attraction on Gilgit tour is the hoper glacier in Nagar Valley and a daylong jeep ride to Naltar Valley. Gilgit tour won’t be complete if you have not visited the Khunjerab Top, which is also known as Pak-China border. The ride on the road to the khunjerab top is an adventure of a lifetime. Some activities that can be done are going for a walk on hussaini suspension bridge, boating and swimming in borith and attabad lake, a hike to passu or hoper glacier or to ultqar meadows. Gilgit Tour is a tour once should not miss.
Itinerary
Day 1
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 2
On this Day
Our guest will depart to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Islamabad. If we take the road to Besham, our guests will drive through Haripur, Abbotabad, Mansehra and then Besham, along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to travel via Naran road. This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations.
Naran
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Besham
Accommodation Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 3
On this Day
We will drive towards the beautiful valley of Hunza in the Karakoram range. We will follow the Indus river on the Karakoram highway until we are met by the Hunza river. Hunza valley is unique in terms of the natural environment, culture, food, etc. Crossing few bridges, passing through small villages of the Brusho and Shinaki people, we will reach the capital of Hunza, Karimabad where we will spend the night.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 4
On this Day
The morning will start off with a mesmerizing view of Rakaposhi peak from the hotel in Karimabad. The day will start with a visit to the Baltit fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort (900 Years Old). Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee at the royal gardens of Altit Fort. A short excursion/hike to highest view point (Duikar) in Hunza-Nagar late in the afternoon to witness sunsets on white peaks.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 5
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,693 m
On this day the guests will depart to the international paved road border “Khunjerab Pass. We will pass through Ganish Bridge & ancient rock carvings. We will be travelling along famous Attabad Lake and Newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels. Participants will cross through Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber before entering Khunjerab National Park in Deh. We will each Pak-China border and get stunned by the natural environment and may even witness snow in summers on a lucky day.
Khunjerab National Park is wildlife habitats for ibex, snow leopards, marmots etc. Guests might get a chance to meet Chinese people (soldiers/border police/Chinese tourists from the other side). Participants will eat packed/picnic lunch on Pak-China Border (4733m). Guest will get shopping time on return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods (electronics, watches etc). We will return to Passu Village for stay.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Sarai Silk Route (see pictures), Passu Ambassador Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Passu.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 6
On this Day
The guests will depart to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Hunza. If we take the road to Besham, we drive through Chilas and Dassu travelling along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to return to Islamabad via Naran road/Babusar Pass (4,173 m). This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations. Our guests will spend the night in Naran or Besham.
Naran
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Besham
Accommodation Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 7
On this Day
The journey to Islamabad will be continued either from Besham or Naran. Participants will drive through more towns, cities and villages of Pakistan.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 8
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On this day the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be explored, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 9
On this Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.