# Gilgit Baltistan Blossom Tour > Experience the beauty of spring in Gilgit-Baltistan with our expert guides at Hunza Explorers. As a tour operator, we are committed to providing top-notch services and offer reasonable prices to our clients. All our guides are locals from Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring that we know t… - **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/tour/spring/gilgit-baltistan-blossom-tour - **Duration:** 16 days - **Type:** Spring Tours - **Destination:** Gilgit (https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/pakistan/gilgit-baltistan/gilgit) - **Province or region:** Gilgit-Baltistan - **Difficulty:** Easy - **Best season:** Mar–Apr - **Group size:** 1 to 16 people - **Starts in:** Islamabad - **Price:** on request (depends on group size and dates) - **Operator:** Hunza Explorers ## Overview Experience the beauty of spring in Gilgit-Baltistan with our expert guides at Hunza Explorers. As a tour operator, we are committed to providing top-notch services and offer reasonable prices to our clients. All our guides are locals from Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring that we know the best time of blossom and the best places to visit during spring to see blooming flowers. Gilgit-Baltistan is a picturesque region in northern Pakistan, known for its breathtaking landscape and rich cultural heritage. During the spring season, the region is transformed into a paradise with various fruit trees in full bloom, including cherry, apricot, almond, peach, and apple trees. The delicate pink and white flowers of the fruit trees are a stunning sight against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The fruit of the apricot tree is a staple in the local cuisine and is highly valued for its sweet and juicy flavor. To witness the beauty of spring in Gilgit-Baltistan, visitors should consider visiting Phandar, Skardu, Hunza, and Gojal valley, known for their stunning apple orchards and scenic views. The best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan for spring bloom is from mid-March to the end of April. During this time, the weather is mild, and the clear skies provide the ideal conditions for outdoor activities and sightseeing. A spring tour to Gilgit-Baltistan with Hunza Explorers is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lifelong memories. ## Highlights - Islamabad city tour - Explore Skardu valley - Explore Hunza valley - Enjoy the blooming flowers - Meet locals ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad ### Day 2: Fly to Skardu ### Day 3: Skardu – Khaplu ### Day 4: Khaplu – Hushe Valley ### Day 5: Hushe – Shigar – Skardu ### Day 6: Skardu – Gilgit ### Day 7: Gilgit – Phandar/Gupis ### Day 8: Explore Phandar/Gupis or visit Shandur Pass (3700m) ### Day 9: Phandar/Gupis – Karimabad, (Central Hunza) ### Day 10: Karimabad – Altit – Duiker ### Day 11: Karimabad – Hoper Valley / Glacier – Ghulkin/Gulmit (Upper Hunza) ### Day 12: Khunjerab Pass (4693m) ### Day 13: Explore Ghulkin/Passu/Borith Lake/Passu glacier/Gulmit/Attabad Lake ### Day 14: Ghulkin/Gulmit – Besham ### Day 15: Besham – Islamabad ### Day 16: Fly out ## 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### How many days is the Gilgit Baltistan Blossom Tour? It is a 16-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates. ### 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. ## How to book Send your dates and group size through https://hunzaexplorer.com/tour/spring/gilgit-baltistan-blossom-tour/book or https://hunzaexplorer.com/contact-us. Hunza Explorers replies with a day-by-day plan and a price, and nothing is charged to inquire.