HUNZA HIGHROAD ITINERARY
| • Day 1, ISLAMABAD | |
| Arrival day. | |
| • Day 2, ISLAMABAD - SHARKOL | |
| Drive to Murree where we take a pleasant valley hike through the Ayubia National Park. Join the Karakorum Highway at Abbottabad, and continue to Sharkol, up and away from the heat of the plains. (B) |
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| • Day 3, SHARKOL - CHILAS | |
he Highway follows the Indus Valley to Chilas, where we stop for the night. (B) |
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| •Day 4, CHILAS - KARIMABAD | |
Head north to the beautiful Hunza Valley. On a clear day we can expect views of Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi as well as many other lesser peaks. We end the day in the picturesque town of Karimabad. (B) |
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| • Day 5, KARIMABAD | |
| his morning we rise early to take jeeps up to the small village of Duiker where we watch the sun rise over the mountains. The rest of the day is free to explore the town or take an optional walk to other friendly villages. (B) | |
| • Day 6, KARIMABAD - PASSU | |
| We drive through spectacular mountain scenery through the Khunjerab National Park and towards the ‘Roof of the world’ - the border with China and the highest | |
| • Day 7, PASSU | |
| We meet our local trekking guide and set off on a day trek to the Yunz Pass (3,000m). En route we have magnificent glacier and mountain views. (B) |
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| • Day 8, PASSU - GULMIT | |
| Trek through the valley, crossing the Hunza River on suspension bridges with wonderful views of the Passu Glacier. Later we drive to Gulmit where we can relax in the gardens of our hotel or continue exploring the lovely valley. In the evening we have a traditional meal with one of the families in the village. (BD) | |
| •Day 9, GULMIT | |
| An optional hike to Borith Lake. The route crosses the Ghulkin Glacier but no special skill or equipment is required. It is possible to take a van up to the lake instead. (B) | |
| •Day 10, GULMIT - GILGIT | |
| Drive to Gilgit, stopping along the way to gaze up at Rakaposhi (7,788m). If we are lucky, we may see a polo match being played here in its home town. (B) | |
| • Day 11, GILGIT - BESHAM | |
| Following the mighty Indus River, we continue down the Karakorum Highway to Besham, a famous overnight halt on this branch of the ancient Silk Road. (B) | |
| • Day 12, ISLAMABAD | |
| A visit to the ancient Gandharan capital of Taxila before continuing to Islamabad. (B) | |
| • Day 13, ISLAMABAD | |
| Tour ends after breakfast. (B) |
ASIA
IMTRAV
Turkey Land & Sea •
Athenas to Istambul •
Beijing to St. Petersburg •
North Indian Highlights •
Sri Lanka Discovery •
China Explored •
Empire of the Sun •
Wilderness Adventure •
Vietnam Explorer •
Borneo Revealed •
Mongolian Vistas •
Cambodia Discovery •
The Silk Road •
Beijing to Kathmandu •
Hunza Highroad •
Into the Heart of Irian Jaya •
Bali and Lombok Explored •
The Rhubarb Road •
Bhutan the Dragon Kingdom •
Pakistan
Follow the Karakorum Highway north through the spectacular scenery of this remote mountain region. Great hiking opportunities bring you closer to these majestic peaks but the real stars of this trip are the people of the Hunza Valley. Renowned for their good looks and longevity, the casual warmth of their welcome puts you at ease immediately -
you’ll never want to leave.
COUNTRIES: Pakistan
DURATION: 13 Days
ACTIVITIES: Walking,Trekking & hiking
CODE: ATHH
PRICE: US$ 895.00