Hunza and Phandar valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan are a true paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers, especially during the spring season. At Hunza Explorers, our experienced guides, all locals of the region, know the best time to witness the beautiful spring blossoms and the best places to visit during this time.
The valleys are surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offer a plethora of outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, and sightseeing. Visitors can witness the delicate pink and white flowers of cherry, apricot, almond, peach, and apple trees in full bloom, creating a stunning display of colors across the valleys.
Exploring the charming villages such as Ghulkin, Passu, Khyber, and Shishkat in Hunza and Gupis, Khalti, and Phandar in Phandar valley provides an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the locals and enjoy the picturesque orchards.
The best time to visit Phandar and Hunza for the spring blossom tour is from March to April, when the weather is mild and pleasant. With Hunza Explorers, visitors can enjoy a well-organized tour at a reasonable price with top-notch services, ensuring a memorable experience.
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 via Karakorum Highway, we will make some short stop en-route for photography and lunch. Arrive in Chilas and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03: Chilas – Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu (Gojal, upper Hunza)
Drive to Passu. En-route we will stop at viewpoint of Nanga Parbat 8126m, junction point of three great mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya Hindukush), Remaning of Old Silk Road at Chalt and at Rakaposhi viewpoint for lunch. Arrive in Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu.
Day 04: Khunjerab Pass 4693m (Pak – China boarder)
Day excursion to Khunjerab Pass (Khunzerav), today we will visit the world’s highest paved crossing boarder which connects Pakistan with China. We will spend some time at Khunjerab Pass which is 4693 meter above sea level, after spending sometime here we will drive back to the khunjerab national park. In the afternoon we will drive back to the hotel in Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu.
Day 05: Ghulkin/Gulmit/Passu
Day to explore around Passu/Ghulkin/Gulmit village. Today we will visit Passu glacier, Borith Lake, Passu suspension bridge, Ondra fort (Poygah), Gulmit old house and walk through the villages.
Day 06: 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 07: 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 08: Karimabad – Gupis valley
Drive to Gupis/Phandar, we will have some sort stop en-route to take photos on cherry/apricot blossom in the small villages along the way in Ghizar valley. Arrive in Gupis and transfer to the hotel .
Day 09: Phandar valley
Day to explore around, today we will explore Phandar valley, we will visit Khalti Lake, Phandar River & Lake, the small villages of Phandar valley. In the evening we will drive back to the hotel in Gupis.
Day 10: Gupis – Gilgit
Drive back to Gilgit city, en-route we will visit Kargah buddha. Arrive in Gilgit and explore the city.
Day 11: Drive to 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 12: Drive to Islamabad,
Drive to Islamabad, en-route we will visit Taxila museum and any of the heritage site. Arrive in Islamabad and explore the city. In the evening we will drive to the airport, our services ends here. You will fly to your destination.
