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Hunza Valley Tour
Hunza Valley tour is a soft adventure in the Karakorams of Pakistan. Two and a half million domestic tourists visited this region in the year 2018 and it still continues to be the top destination among foreign and domestic tourists. Our holidays to Hunza Valley are normally referred to as Hunza Valley tour.
Dates & Cost – Hunza Valley Tour – Spring (10 Days)
All seasons are considered good for sightseeing in the northern areas of Pakistan. Considering the flow of tourists and demand for Hunza Valley tour, we carefully choose our dates for this tour. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. We have at least 18 guaranteed departures every year in all seasons (10 in summers, 2 in autumn, 4 in winters and 2 in spring). Our dates and costs for Hunza Valley tour (summer season) are given below.
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| 30-Mar-2026 |
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| Limited Space | US$ 260 | Book Now | |||
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| Available | US$ 260 | Book Now | |||
| 30-Mar-2027 |
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| Guaranteed | US$ 100 | Book Now | |||
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| Available | US$ 100 | Book Now | |||
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Holiday Information
- Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
- All domestic road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms)
- All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Support staff (assistant(s) etc)
Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)
- Licensed professional guide
- Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)
- Hotel accommodation according to the itinerary
- Hotel meals according to the itinerary
- Support staff (assistant(s) etc – according to need)
- Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)
Highlights
- Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
- Enjoy Hunzai and Pakistani cuisine
- Opportunity to interact with Hunza’s community members including men, women and children
- View of hundreds of peaks including Rakaposhi (7,708m) and Passu Sar (7,478m) and Ultar Sar (7,388m) in the Karakoram Range
- Rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus), tributaries and streams
- Attabad tunnel (7km)
- Valleys of northern Pakistan including Hunza, Nagar and Naltar etc
- Lakes including Attabad and Batura
- Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
- Khunjerab National Park (sightseeing is subject to weather conditions)
- Naltar Wildlife Sanctuary (sightseeing is subject to weather conditions)
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
- Bazaars of Karimabad and Aliabad
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
- Drive through towns of Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dassu etc
- Sightseeing in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Make new friends
- Discounted cultural travel
Itinerary – Hunza Valley Tour
The itinerary for Hunza Valley tour is given below.
Day-01: Arrive at Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
A member/guide of the Apricot Tours Pakistan will welcome you at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. Participants can relax at our partner hotel. A welcome dinner will be served in the evening with other international participants joining the group.
Day-02: Drive to Besham
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will start their journey towards Besham. They will pass through towns of Haripur, Abbottabad and Mansehra. If Babusar Pass is open for tourist, the participants will continue their journey towards the mesmerizing landscape of Naran but in case if the Babusar Pass is not accessible the participants will continue their journey towards Besham from Mansehra.
The landscape of Besham is distinct in its nature. Civilization can be seen on the mountains top.
Night will be spent Besham.
Naran
Besham
Day-03: Drive to Hunza Valley
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will continue their journey towards the Land of Legends (Hunza). The participants will continue from Besham, they will pass through the villages of Sazin, Dassu and Kumaila to reach Chillas and continue the journey towards Hunza.
A quick stop will be taken at Nanga Parbat View Point at Jaglot and tea stop at Rakaposhi View Point in Ghulmet, Nagar. The participants will stay in Hunza on this night.
Day-04: Explore Hunza’s Heritage
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will see themselves in the cradle of high rising snowcapped mountains. The participants will visit Baltit Fort which is 700 years old and stands tall on the face of earth, telling the story of early settlement and Kingdom of Hunza. After a presentation in Baltit Fort, the participants will visit Altit Fort which is 900 year old and one of the oldest forts in the region.
The guests will visit Altit Fort and then will have a short stay at Royal Gardens to calm their souls in the serenity of the beautiful valley. Our guide will take the participants to ancient town center and give a detour of Altit Village. Participants will drive to Duiker Village which is the highest point of Hunza-Nagar Valleys. The participants will experience the amazing sunset from the highest point where they will have a bird eye view of the valley and witness the colors of spring/blossom. The golden lights on the high snow-capped mountains will be no lesser than any marvel in this whole wide world.
Day 5: Discover villages along Karakoram Highway up to Khunjerab Pass
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will visit Khunjerab Pass (subject to weather conditions) which is also the border between Pakistan and China. It’s the world’s highest paved road border. The guest will pass through the 1000 year old ancient Ganish Village which also the earliest civilization of the region and then the Haldeikish Rock Carving. The ancient scriptures imprinted by the travellers of ancient Silk Route. We will stop at Attabad Lake where the travellers can experience boating on one of finest fresh water lakes. The participants will pass through the newly build Pak-China Friendship Tunnels.
The engineering of these tunnels is not less than any wonder. The participants will pass through the villages of Gulmit, Hussaini and Passu. They will have views of Passu Cathedral/Cones, Passu Peak and Shisper Peak. Passu and Batura Glacier will also be viewed from the road. The participants will enter Khunjerab National Park in Deh.
The national park is habitat to many wild life but marmots will be seen the most throughout. The participants will meet tourist and Chinese Soldiers from the other side of the border. Participants can explore, take photographs at the border. On the way back a stop will be taken on Sost. Participants can do some shoping. The participants will spend their night in Passu village.
Day 6: Explore Naltar Valley
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will start their journey towards the valley of Naltar. Naltar has Pakistan’s longest and famous ski slope. The participants will transfer to jeeps from Nomal Village. It’s an off road drive which is a bit adventurous.
Upon arrival at Naltar the participants will be taken to famous Naltar Lakes where they will get stunned by the beautiful Lakes. They will have free time to explore Naltar. In the evening the participants will continue journey towards Nomal Village and then to Gilgit City for the night stay.
Day 7: Drive to Besham
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will travel back towards Islamabad. Upon covering half distance, our guests will take a break for the night in Besham.
Naran
Besham
Day 8: Drive to Islamabad
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day the participants will arrive in Islamabad. All the domestic group members will be dropped at Apricot Tours Office while the foreign group members will be dropped at their respective hotels.
Day 9: Sightseeing of twin cities
On this Day
Accommodation: Standard hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On this day twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be explored, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets.
Day 10:Fly to home country
On this Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Our staff will transfer our guests to the airport after good byes.
| Apricot Tours’ Social Responsibility |
| 1 foreign participant = 5 trees |
| Apricot Tours will plant five trees for every foreign tourist who visits Pakistan for a tour to Hunza Valley. The trees will be planted in the northern areas of Pakistan starting from 2019 as part of our CSR initiative. We aim to contribute to “Goal 13: Climate Action” of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by taking part in the massive government campaign to plant 10 billion trees during the next five years to tackle climate change. Pakistan’s adverse climate impacts are very much visible through changing temperatures, prolonged droughts, increased floods and extreme weather conditions especially in Pakistan’s mountain regions. Pakistan stands 7th on the list of countries that are mostly likely to be affected by global warming and has one of the highest deforestation rates in Asia. Decades of tree felling have reduced the country’s forests to less than 3 percent of its total land area. How planting trees will make a difference? Planting trees will help save energy and money, cool our cities, reduce carbon emissions, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for species of many kinds, provide clean water and add to the beauty of Pakistan’s mountain region by simply being there. Our participants can also donate separately. Details on this initiative can be requested. |
Overview – Hunza Valley Spring Tour
Hunza Valley has been bestowed with many natural beauties, from lush green meadows to snowy capped mountains the valley has it all. Hunza Valley Spring Tour refer to the time from the month of March till the month of April, when the weather is comparatively getting warmer, snow on the mountains melting at a higher speed and the tree seeds are blossoming flowers.
In the Hunza Valley Spring Tour one can enjoy the scenery of the valley gets filled with while flowers of apricot tree’s. The valley in this season does not get tourist crowds, you will only see some photographers in the mountains and in Karimabad Baazar. In this season, one can hear the flowing sound of Hunza River, far away on a mountain and sometimes even in Karimabad Baazar
The route for Hunza Valley Spring Tour is different from the route in Summers, If you are travelling by road, you will have to travel through Batgram, Besham and Kohistan on the Karakoram Highway. The short route, which is via Naran Kaghan and Babusar Top will be closed due to heavy snowfall on Babusar Top. And, if you are thinking of taking a flight, you can take flight from Islamabad. The flights are operated subject to weather and there’s always a chance of flight cancellation.
If you are a foodie and on hunza valley spring tour, you can get apricot soup which is made from dried apricots, the soup is locally known as “baterin daudo”. Baterin means dried apricots and Daudo means soup in Burushaski language. You can also get “Chamus” , dried apricot juice. It is rich in minerals and vitamins and can be effective relieving stomach problems. Other local dishes one can enjoy are Hoi Lo Garma (local spinach pasta), Chap Shuro (meat bun), Molida (dried milk mixed with green veggies and apricot oil) and even yak meat pizza.
- Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)
- Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (clothes, boots, etc)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)
Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)
- Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested)
- Visa to Pakistan (not required)
- International airfare for overseas Pakistani
- Personal equipment (warm clothes, boots, etc)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)
- Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)
Itinerary – Hunza Valley Tour
The itinerary for Hunza Valley tour is given below.
Day-01: Arrive to Gandhara International Airpot, Islamabad
Day-02: Drive to Besham
The day starts with a 279 km drive to Naran. After lunch, the journey continues for 3-4 hours to Chilas (113.3 km) via the Babusar Pass. This pass is at an elevation of 4,173 m (13,691 ft) and is known as the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, connecting it to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway.
Altitude: 1,265 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Drive to Hunza Valley
You’ll drive for 8-9 hours along the Indus River to Skardu (290 km). The route includes a stop at the junction point of three great mountain ranges: The Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush. You’ll also stop at Thalichi for a view of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m).
Altitude: 2,228 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04:Explore Hunza's Heritage
You’ll drive for 8-9 hours along the Indus River to Skardu (290 km). The route includes a stop at the junction point of three great mountain ranges: The Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush. You’ll also stop at Thalichi for a view of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m).
Altitude: 2,228 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-05: Discover villages along Karakurm Highway up to Khunjerab Pass
In the morning, you’ll drive 35 km to Shigar Valley to visit the Shigar Fort and the Cold Desert, also known as the Katpana Desert. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Satpara Lake and hike for two hours to Kharpocho fort from Skardu city.
Altitude: 2,228 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-06: Explore Nalter Valley
This day is a 100 km drive to Khaplu village. You’ll visit the Chaqchan Mosque, Khpalu fort, and the village itself. In the evening, you’ll drive back to Skardu.
Altitude: 2,228 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-07: Drive to Besham
The journey continues with a 240 km drive to Gilgit. After lunch there, you’ll visit the Gilgit Bazaar and Kargah Buddha. The day concludes with a 100 km drive to Hunza Valley, with stops for photos and refreshments.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-08: Drive to Islamabad
The morning is dedicated to visiting the 700-year-old Baltit Fort and Baltit village. In the afternoon, you’ll see the 900-year-old Altit Fort, Altit village, and a women carpenters project. The evening includes a walk along the water channel from Karimabad to Hyderabad village.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-09: Sightseeing of twin cities
The morning is dedicated to visiting the 700-year-old Baltit Fort and Baltit village. In the afternoon, you’ll see the 900-year-old Altit Fort, Altit village, and a women carpenters project. The evening includes a walk along the water channel from Karimabad to Hyderabad village.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-10: Fly to Home Country
The morning is dedicated to visiting the 700-year-old Baltit Fort and Baltit village. In the afternoon, you’ll see the 900-year-old Altit Fort, Altit village, and a women carpenters project. The evening includes a walk along the water channel from Karimabad to Hyderabad village.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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