Pakistan Shangri-la Hunza & Lahore Tour

Hunza is the land of longativity, it was probably the SHangrila of the James Hilton;s novel Lost Horizen, We will take you the main places and remote areas of Hunza valley.

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ITINERARY

Day 01 Meet on arrival at Islamabad airport transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour of Rawalpindi & Islamabad visit Shah Faisal mosque, Shakarparian view point, folk heritage museum and Raja bazaar overnight at Hotel One Islamabad

Day 02 Drive to Besham or Naran (Depending on the time of year) via Taxila Haripur, Abbottabad, Batagaram stop at several places for pictures and tea. On arrival check at Besham Continental hotel by the Indus river. overnight at Besham Hilton  hotel (Not International Hilton but a local hotel) . (272 Kilometers)

Day 03 Early morning after breakfast drive to Gilgit Via Karakorum Highway. You will have spectacular views of the river Indus, Karakorum and Hinduraj mountains. Stop at Shatial to see the rock drawing from 8th century on stones, as you reach Chilas mountains get dry and rugged you will have spectacular views of Nanaga Parbat the 9th highest mountain in the world. Overnight at Gilgit Continental, Riverial or similar Hotel (330 Kilometers)

Day 04 Full day excursion to phandar along the Ghizar river, meet some interesting people and sights of the unexplored region. overnight at hotel in Gilgit

Day 05 Drive to Karimabad Hunza stop at several points to see the grander of the Karakorum mountains, stop at the Rakaposhi point to see the mass of 5000 meters height from road, Rakaposhi mountain the 27th highest in the world, on arrival check in at Hunza view hotel, explore the towns of Karimabad & Aliabad Overnight at Hunza View Hotel.

Day 06 Morning visit the Nagar valley and hoper glacier, we will also spend time at the village of hoper and mighle with people. Evening overnight at Hilton Nagar Hotel.

Day 07 Early morning after seeing the sunrise over the kapal peak and the hoper glacier, breakfast and pack up to continue to Passu enroute visit the Borith lake, Gulmit museum and hussaini bridge. Overnight at Passu peak Inn.

Day 08 Morning take Jeeps to cross over the Hunza river across the cathedral mountains into the remotest valley of

Day 09 Full day at afternoon at leisure and walks overnight at hotel

Day 10 Morning Jeeps back to passu and drive to Sost and later chopersun valley where you will have chance to the Markhor or Marco sheeps overnight at guest house

Day 11 Today we say good bye to Hunza valley and drive to Chilas overnight at SHagri-la hotel.

Day 12 Drive to Islamabad via Abbottabad overnight at hotel One.

Day 13 Drive to Lahore enroute visit the Rohtas fort UNESCO Worl heritage site overnight at hotel One.

Day 14 Full day tour of Lahorevisit the Lahore fort, Badshahi mosque, Wazir Khan mosque later drive to Wahgah border to see the flag ceremoney overnight in Hotel One Lahore.

Day 15 Transfer to airport for flight to home

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drying apricots in Hunza Autumn

Karakorum Highway at Chilas

Kaghan valley in October

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal time to take this tour?

This tour is in the North Pakistan which is amountianeous region, you can take this tour form 2nd weeb of Feb to end of November .

What is included in the tour cost?

This tour includes 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodations, breakfast, air-conditioned transport, guide services, entrance fees, tolls, and a visa invitation letter. Lunch, dinner, and personal expenses are not included.

Do I need any special permits?

No special permits are needed beyond the visa; we provide a Letter of Invitation. For some areas, such as Gilgit, foreigners require an NOC upon arrival, which we will arrange.