Embark on an unforgettable journey with Hunza Explorers and experience the autumn season like never before in the picturesque Gojal valley (Upper Hunza). Witness the stunning fall foliage of cherry, apricot, apple, and almond trees amidst the backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Explore the charming villages of Gojal and soak in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With expert guides and top-notch service, Hunza Explorers will ensure that your trip to Gojal valley in autumn season is a truly memorable one.
Itinerary
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival to Islamabad airport,our guide and driver will meet you here and take you to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Islamabad – Chilas
Drive to Chilas on Karakoram Highway, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03: Chilas – Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu (Gojal, upper Hunza)
Drive to Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin, stop en-route at Nanga Parbat view point, junction point of three great mountain ranges, Rakaposhi view point for lunch, after lunch drive to Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 04: Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu Glacier/Passu Suspension Bridge
Day to explore around upper Hunza, today we will visit Passu glacier, Borith Lake, Gulmit Old House and Passu suspension bridge.
Day 05: Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu – Shimshal Valley.
Today we will drive to one of the remote region of Pakistan “Shimshal valley” Known as the land of mountaineers. We will drive through the rough narrow jeep track along the Shimshal river. Arrive in Shimshal and explore the valley.
Day 06: Shimshal – Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu
Today we will spend half day with exploring the valley. After lunch we will drive back to Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 07: Khunjerab / Khunjerav Pass – 4693m (Pakistan – China border) – Chipurson
Full day excursion to Khunjerab Pass, in the afternoon drive back to Sost, before we reach Sost we will visit misgar village. Arrive in Sost and have lunch, after lunch we will drive to Chipurson valley. Arrive in Chipurson and transfer to the guest house.
Day 08: Chipurson Valley – Karimabad (central Hunza)
Drive to Karimabad, en-route we will stop at Attabad Lake, sacred rocks of Hunza and Ganish village, arrive in Karimabad and transfer to the hotel.
Day 09: Karimabad (central Hunza)
Day to explore around, visit Baltit Fort or Altit Fort, Channel walk and Karaimabad Local market.
Day 10: Karimabad – Besham
Drive back to Besham via Karakoram Highway, short stops en-route for lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11: Besham – Islamabad – Fly to destination
Drive for Islamabad, en-route short stops for photography, lunch and visit Taxila museum, later drive to Islamabad, arrive and explore the city, later drive to the airport and fly to destination.
