The Chitral and Hunza Valley Autumn Tour offered by Hunza Explorers is a one-of-a-kind adventure that takes you through two of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Pakistan. This tour is designed for those who are looking to experience the beauty of autumn in Pakistan and explore the unique culture and landscapes of these two regions.
During the tour, you will visit the breathtaking Chitral Valley, which is known for its scenic beauty, unique culture, and hospitable people. You will also explore the stunning Hunza Valley, which is famous for its colorful landscapes, historical forts, and beautiful lakes. With the expert team of Hunza Explorers, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of these two regions.
This tour is perfect for all kinds of travelers, including nature enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers. You will get to experience the thrill of trekking in the mountains, exploring historical landmarks, and trying out local cuisine. The tour is designed to offer a comfortable and safe journey with excellent transportation, accommodation, and food.
Overall, the Chitral and Hunza Valley Autumn Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Pakistan’s natural beauty and cultural richness.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, meet our guide and driver upon your arrival, after meeting and greeting with our staff they will take you to your hotel in Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad – Chitral
Drive to Chitral, today’s drive will be a bit long but very exciting, en-route we will stop at the beautiful pasthon villages of lower and upper Dir and cross the Lowari tunnel/pass to enter in the Chitral district where we will cross many villages along the way. Arrive in Chitral Town and transfer to the hotel
Day 03: Chitral – Garm Chasma
Drive to one of the remote regions of Chitral district “Garam Chasma” en-route we will stop at the Chitral national park, arrive and explore the valley.
Day 04: Garam Chasma – Bumburat Kalash valley
Drive to Kalash valley, en-route we will stop in the villages to take photos and for lunch at Chitral town. Arrive in Bumburat and transfer to the hotel
Day 05: Bumburat, Kalash Valley
Day to explore around the village and meet the Kalasha families, visit Karakal village, Kalash graveyard, Kalsh museum, in the evening back to the hotel
Day 06: Bumburat – Rumbor Kalash valley
Drive to Rumbur, arrive and transfer to the guest house, rest of the day to explore the village and meet the Kalasha families
Day 07: Rumbur – Mustuj
Drive to Mastuj in upper Chitral, En-route we will explore Bunni and other villages of upper Chitral. Arrival in Mastuj and transfer to the hotel for overnight
Day 08: Mustuj
Day to explore around, visit the nearby villages, enjoy the cherry / apricot blossom in the valley.
Day 09: Mastuj – Gupis/Phandar valley (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Drive to Gupis valley via Shandur Pass (3700m), En route we will stop at Shandur pass, the beautiful small villages of Phandar valley, Phandar Lake, Khalti Lake. Arrive in Gupis and transfer to the hotel.
Day 10: Gupis – Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu
Drive to Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu. En route we will explore the villages of Ghizar valley, stop in Gilgit to explore the city. We will have lunch at Rakaposhi viewpoint. Arrive in Ghulkin/Gulmit.Pasu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11: Passu/Gulmit/Passu (Gojal, upper Hunza)
Day to explore lower Gojal valley (upper Hunza). Today we will visit Borith Lake, Passu glacier, Passu suspension bridge, Gulmit Old house, Ondra fort (poygah) and explore Gulmit and Ghulkin village.
Day 12: Khnjerab Pass (4693m)
Day excursion to the highest paved boarder crossing at Khunjerab pass (4693 meter), which connects Pakistan with China. After spending sometime on the pass we will drive back to Khunjerab national park, We will explore the park and if the luck works we will be able to see ibex and snow lapboard, later we will drive back to the Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu, on our way back we will stop at the villages of upper Gojal valley to take photos of autumn. Arrive in Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 13: Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu – Karimabad (central Hunza)
Drive to Karimabad, en-route we will stop at Attabad Lake, sacred rocks of Hunza, later we will drive to Hopper valley to explore the valley and visit the Hopper glacier, after exploring this beautiful valley we will drive to Karimabad, before we go to the hotel in Karimabad, we will stop at Ganish village to see the oldest settlement of Hunza valley. Ganish is one of the oldest village of Hunza valley. After exploring Ganish we will drive to the hotel in Karimabad.
Day 14: Karimabad
Today we will explore Karimabad and other villages of central Hunza valley. We will visit Baltit Fort, Altit fort, Royal fort, Karimabad local bazaar and in the evening we will drive to Duiker to see sunset over mountains on the surrounding of Hunza and Nagar valley. Duiker offers the best view of central Hunza and Nagar valley.
Day 15: Karimabad – Naran/Besham
Drive back to Besham via Karakorum Highway, short stop en-route for lunch and photography. Arrive in Besham and transfer to the hotel.
Day 16: Islamabad – Fly to your destination
Depending on the flight time, if it is in the evening, we will explore the twin city “Rawalpindi & Islamabad”, later drive to the airport. Our service ends here, you will fly to your destination.
