Hunza
Hunza is mountainous valley in extreme North of Gilgit Baltistan bordering with China and Wakhan corridor of Afghanistan. It was princely state in a subsidiary alliance with British India from 1892 t0 1947. Now it is one of he developed part of Gilgit-Baltistan. There is 90% education both male and female and the people are advanced than any other part. There are three language(dialects) spoken in the valley Broshaski in the central Hunza, Shina in the lower Hunza and Wakhi in the upper Hunza Gojal. Karimabad is known as the capital as well as the most tourist destination of Hunza. The valley is as famous as its beauty with peaceful inhabitants who are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. The tourist season from March to October gives it more beauty and source economy. Visiting fairy-tale like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a landmark built about 900 years ago, in 2004 tentatively enlisted UNESCO’s World Heritage. After visit of Baltit Fort, we  go on walking along Barbar irrigation channel with striking view of Karakoram mountains adds more essence to our journey. Visit to traditional Hunza home, Altit Fort and Duiker. We will witness the mesmerizing sunset view at Eagle’s Nest Duiker and an awe-inspiring view of Hunza. Duiker is situated at an altitude of 2935 meters high above sea level. There are many short walks and long treks in the valley for adventure lovers. The view of some of  the above 7000m from the windows of your hotel room adds to the joy of your holidays.

Treks

Batura Trek

Patundas

Shimshal Pass

Range:Karakurom

Best Time: May to October

Maximum altitude: 4400 m

Zone: OPen

Trek Standard:  Easy to moderate

Trip Duration:  13 days ( 7 hotel nights 6 Camping)

 

Batura Trek

Day 1- Arrival Islamabad transfer to hotel city tour of the twins cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Day 2- Drive to Chilass over Babusar Pass/Karakorum High Way 10-12 hours stay in hotel

Day 3- Drive to Passu Village overnight stay in hotel

Day 4- Trek to Yazbin 2 t0 4 hours in order to be acclimatized walk to Yazbin Pass in the afternoon Camp

Day 5- Trek to Yashprit 4- 5 hours Camp

Day 6- Trek to Khukhil 3- 4 hours  Camp

Day 7- Trek to Guchisum 3-4 hours Camp

Day 8- Trek to Yashprit 5-6 hours  Camp

Day 9- Trek  to Batura and drive to Karimabad overnight stay in hotel

Day 10- Visit to Baltit Fort, Altit Fort and Duikeir drive to Gilgit overnight stay

Day 11- Fly to Islamabad/ Drive to Besham hotel

Day 12- Drive to Islamabad in case of no flight hotel

Day 13- Fly home

Patundas

Trekking Itinerary

Day 1- Arrival Islamabad Hotel

Day 2- Drive over Babusar Pass (4100m)/ KKH to Chhilas Hotel

Day 3-Drive to Gulmit            Hotel

Day 4- Drive to Borith Lake and Trek to Passugar    Camp

Day 5- Trek to Luzhdar          Camp

Day 6- Trek to Patundass       Camp

Day 7- Trek down to KKH and drive to Karimabad

Day 8- Visit Baltit, Altit forts and Duiker drive to Gilgit   Hotel

Day 9-Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham/Naran/   Hotel

Day 10-Fly home

 

Shimshal Pamir Trek

 

Range:             Karakoram

Altitude:          Min : 600m – Max: 4348m

Zone:               Open

Duration:         15 Days

Best Time:        June – September

Trip Itinerary:

 

Day 01             Islamabad. Guesthouse or Hotel.

Day 02             Drive via KKH or over Babusar Paas 4100m to Chilas. Hotel.

Day 03             Drive to Karimabad. Hotel.

Day 04             Visit Altit and Balt forts. Hotel.

Day 05             Drive to Shimshal (3000m). Camp

Day 06             Trek to Zardgarben (4075m). Camp

Day 07             Trek to Pamir Maidur (4348m). camp

Day 08-09        Free days for local exploration. Camp

Day 10             Trek back to Zardgarben. Camp

Day 11             Trek to Shimshal.camp

Day 12             Drive to Gilgit. Hotel.

Day 13             Drive over Babusar Pass to Islamabad. Hotel or Guesthouse

Day 14             Free day to Explore around

Day 15             Fly Out.

 

 

 

Range: Karakurom

Maximum Altitude: 4200

Best Time: June to September

Zone:   Open

 Duration: 10 days (7 hotel nights and 3 Camping