Day 1: 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.
Kalash & Hunza Autumn Tour
- Duration14 days
- TypeAutumn
About this tour
Embark on a breathtaking journey through some of Pakistan’s most enchanting landscapes on this tour, which takes you on a scenic adventure through the Kalash valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. As you travel through these regions, you’ll witness the stunning autumn colors in the many charming villages along the way. Starting from Islamabad, you’ll make your way to Chitral via lower and upper Dir, crossing the lowari tunnel to enter the Chitral district. After exploring the fascinating Kalash valley, you’ll drive to Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan via the picturesque Shandur pass. En route, you’ll explore Phandar Valley, Gupis valley, and Gilgit city. In Hunza, you’ll discover the captivating valley before returning to Islamabad via the famous Karakorum Highway.
Tour Itinerary
14 days, day by day-
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Day 2: 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
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Day 3: Chitral – Bumburat Kalash valley
Drive to Kalash valley, en-route we will stop at Ayun and other small villages to take photos. Arrive in Bumburat and transfer to the hotel
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Day 4: 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
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Day 5: 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
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Day 6: 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
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Day 7: 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.
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Day 8: 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.
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Day 9: 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.
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Day 10: 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.
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Day 11: 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.
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Day 12: 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.
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Day 13: 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.
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Day 14: 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.
Included
- Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Full Board tours)
- Private air-conditioned or suitable tourist transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
- Experienced local driver
- Airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- All road tolls, parking fees and fuel charges
- Entrance fees to listed attractions and historical sites
- Sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- Road permits and travel permissions where applicable
- Bottled drinking water during journeys
- 24/7 on-ground assistance from Hunza Explorers
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan entry visa and visa processing fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional meals and snacks outside the agreed meal plan
- Excess baggage charges
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Any additional accommodation or services resulting from flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances
- Expenses arising from natural disasters, road closures, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control
- Any service not specifically mentioned under the Included section
Questions about this tour
How many days is the Kalash & Hunza Autumn Tour?
It is a 14-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes. On the first day your guide and driver meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel, as described in Day 1 of the itinerary.
Can I change the dates or the route?
Yes. Every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt around your dates, pace and group, and we explain what the changes mean for the price. Send your dates with the Request to book form, or tell us what you have in mind on the Plan my trip page.
Is anything charged when I send a request?
No. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked until you agree to the plan. We check availability, reply with a day-by-day plan and a price, and you confirm only if you are happy with it.
Can I travel on my own, as a couple or as a family?
Yes. We plan private trips for one person, a couple, a family or friends, and we also have small-group departures if you would rather share the trip. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether you would like to join a group.
Can you help with my Pakistan visa?
We can provide a visa invitation letter on request: tick it on the booking form or mention it in your message. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so please also check the official Pakistan visa information for your passport.
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