Concierge for the Conscious Traveller
Kaghan & Hunza Valley (BF) Tour
day by day itinerary - BF Refers to Budget Friendly
DAY-1 ISLAMABAD
Arrival at the Islamabad International Airport, transfer to hotel. City tour of Islamabad.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Shah Faisal Mosque - the largest mosque in Pakistan
- Lok Virsa (Folk Heritage) Museum
- Pakistan National Monument
- Daman-e-Koh (Islamabad View Point)
- Golra Sharif Rail Museum or Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum
- External view of Parliament House, President House, Prime Minister House & Supreme Court of Pakistan
Overnight in Islamabad
DAY-2 ISLAMABAD – SHOGRAN
Islamabad - Shogran: 232 kms/4.5 hours’ drive
Drive to picturesque Shogran. Visit Siri Paya in the afternoon.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Shogran Valley
- Siri & Paya
Overnight in Shogran.
DAY-3 SHOGRAN– NARAN
Shogran- Naran: 32 kms/2.5 hours’ drive
Noori valley- Naran: 50 kms/1.5 hours’ drive
Naran-Lake Saiful-Muluk: 10 km/ 45 minutes’ drive
Drive to Naran. Take one of highest zipline experience in Noori valley. Visit Lake Saiful Muluk in the afternoon. Overnight in Naran.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Heavenly Zipline at Noori Valley
- Naran
- Lake Saiful Muluk
Overnight in Naran.
DAY-4 NARAN- GILGIT
Naran- Gilgit: 235 kms/6 hours’ drive.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Kunar River
- Lulusar Lake
- Babusar Pass
- Thalichi – The Nanga Parbat View Point. A unique Place: where three great mountain ranges; the Karakoram, the Himalaya & Hindukush meet
Overnight in Gilgit.
DAY-5 GILGIT-KARIMABAD HUNZA
Gilgit-Karimabad: 106 kms/2 hours’ drive
Drive to Karimabad, the delightful old capital of the Hunza Kingdom.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Ghulmet-the Rakaposhi View Point
- Baltit Fort
- Karimabad Bazaar
- Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Karimabad
DAY-6 CENTRAL HUNZA
Full day for exploring the unique culture of central Hunza & Nagar.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Hoper Nagar Valley
- Stop at Ultar & Lady Finger View Point
- Altit Fort
- Altit Cluster/Altit Village
- Sunset from the Eagle’s Nest View Point in Duiker
Overnight in Karimabad.
DAY-7 KARIMABAD –ATTA ABAD LAKE
Karimabad-Atta Abad Lake: 30km/40 minutes’ drive.
Drive to Atta Abad Lake. Visit Gulmit, Hussaini Bridge, & Passu.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Ganish Cluster- the oldest settlement in Hunza
- Dong Rock Inscriptions
- Atta Abad Lake
- Gulmit Village
- Hussaini Bridge
- Passu Cones/Passu Cathedrals
Overnight at Atta Abad Lake.
DAY-8 ATTA ABAD LAKE – GILGIT
Atta Abad Lake-Gilgit: 135 km/2.30 hours’ drive.
Visit Borith Lake. After lunch drive back to Gilgit for overnight stay.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Borith Lake
- Gilgit suspension bridge
Overnight in Gilgit
DAY-9 GILGIT – ISLAMABAD
Flight to Islamabad (1 hr.) or drive to Islamabad (12-14 hours). Upon arrival, optional visit to Rohtas Fort. Or day at leisure.
Gilgit-Islamabad flight is subject to the weather conditions. A spare day is recommended for the road journey.
DAY-10 DEPARTURE
Transfer to Islamabad airport – End of trip
Additional information
We provide you with the following services;
- Hotel accommodations incl. breakfast
- English Speaking Guide
- Private air conditioned transportation throughout the trip
- Entrance fees to all archaeological sites & museums
- Porterage at the airport
- Can arrange full board if you wish
- 24/7 access via WhatsApp throughout the trip duration in Pakistan
- Letter of invitation needed for the Visa
Key attractions you will see on this tour are;
- Faisal Mosque
- Lok Virsa
- Pakistan National Monument
- Shogran
- Siri & Paya
- Jeel Saif ul Muluk
- Lulusar Lake
- Babysar Pass
- Baltit Fort
- Passu Cones
- Altit Fort
- Hopar Valley
- Attabad Lake
- Hussaini Bridge
Recommended Dress Attire
- Layers (Tops, Fleeces)
- Comfortable trousers / jeans
- Comfortable shoes
- For ladies please avoid clothing above your knees, sleeveless tops, clothing with low necklines.
- Headscarf is only needed when visiting places if worship.
Best time to do this trip
- May, June. Middle of August, September & October.
- Please note July & August can be done but as domestic tourism is at its peak the North can get congested. I would recommend after 17th August.
Prices vary based on how many people there are, what standard of hotel you'd like to stay in and what time of year you visit. Prices shared are there to give you a ball park figure.
All of our tours are versatile so we can adapt this itinerary based on your requirements.
£25 from every booking made goes towards the Yasmeen Lari Dosti Project.
This tour fulfils the SDG values;
- 8 'Decent work & Economic Growth' &
- 17 'Partnerships for the Goals'
which we are committed to fulfilling. We work with local guides & local artisans to ensure they benefit from the tourism we bring in.
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