Hike to the Fairytale Meadow and visit Hunza-the valley of eternal youth
Our trip will start in the rich and stunning cultural capital of Pakistan, Lahore to feast our eyes with beautiful Badshahi Mosque, Badshahi Fort, Lahore Museum, Shahi Hammam, Wazir Khan Mosque, Shalimar Gardens etc., The visit to Wagah border to witness the flag lowering ceremony is yet another attraction. While traveling to Islamabad the federal capital of Islamabad, we will visit Katas Raj Temple & Khewra Salt Mines. The fairytale meadows (3310 m), an idyllic place amidst lush coniferous forests. You will enjoy the great panoramic view of the Nanga Parbat (8125m), the second highest peak in Pakistan and 9th in the world. Our next destination is HUNZA, the valley of eternal youth. Guarded by Karakoram giants, Hunza Valley nestles itself in the lap of snow-capped mountains which makes it a tourist delight. The enchanting Hunza’s beauty reaches its peak in the apricot and cherry blossom in spring, the valley turns green in summer and leaves change their colours to red, yellow and orange in the autumn season. The magical Karimabad (Baltit), the formal capital of Hunza Valley has a charm of its own, encircled by breathtakingly beautiful snow-capped peaks, lush green fields, fruit orchards, and the singing Hunza River, the feeling of being here is unmatchable. Views from a fairytale like Baltit Fort, the old residence of the Mirs of Hunza standing atop Karimabad are incredibly beautiful. A walk along the Barbar irrigation channel with striking views of Rakaposhi, Diran Peak and Golden Peak add more essence to your journey. The beautiful Gulmit valley surrounded by high mountains and glaciers, and the Passu village known for Passu Glacier, Batura Glacier and Passu Cones are worth visiting. The smiling, welcoming and friendly inhabitants of Hunza truly make your stay at home.
Trip Highlight
Trip Code: | ATP-HMK-01 |
Route: | Lahore-Khewra- Islamabad-Taxila-Naran-Babusar Pass-Chilas-Raikot Bridge-Meadows-
Gilgit-Central Hunza-Upper Hunza-Gilgit-Islamabad |
Best time: | Late March till Mid-October |
Duration: | 13 days/12 nights (shorter & longer trip itineraries available) |
Day To Day Itinerary
Day | Visiting Location | Overnight |
01 | Lahore | Arrival at Allama Iqbal Airport Lahore, transfer to hotel. After refreshment city tour of Lahore.
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02 | Lahore | Full day city tour of Lahore.
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Lahore-Katas Raj Temple-Khewra-Islamabad |
Islamabad- Katas Raj Temple: 270 kms/ 4 hours’ drive
Katas Raj – Khewra Salt Mines: 16 kms/ 40 minutes’ drive Khewra Salt Mines – Islamabad: 172 kms/3 hours’ drive Drive to Islamabad from Lahore visit Katas Raj Temple Complex & Khewra Salt Mines en-route
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04 | Islamabad | Full day city tour of Islamabad & Rawalpindi.
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05 | Islamabad-Naran | Islamabad-Babusar Pass-Naran: 282 kms/ 6 hours’ drive
Islamabad – Besham- Chilas: 470 kms/10-11 hours’ drive Drive to Naran visiting Taxila en-route or drive to Chilas via Besham.
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06 | Naran-Fairy Meadows | Naran – Raikot Bridge: 155 kms /4.5 hours’ drive
Chilas – Raikot Bridge: 58 kms/1.5 hours’ drive Raikot Bridge-Tato: 12 kms/1.5 hours’ drive Tato-Fairy Meadows: 9 kms/2-3 hours’ hike ALTITUDE Tato: 2560M/8448F Fairy Meadows: 3310M/10800F Drive to Raikot Bridge via Babusar Pass, change vehicle and take jeeps to Tato Village from a 3 hours’ hike will take us to Fairy Meadows. Or drive from Chilas to Tato via Raikot Bridge and hike to Fairy Meadows.
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Note: Naran/Kaghan Road via Babusar Pass is open from June to October subject to snow conditions. |
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Fairy Meadows |
Beyal Camp: 3500M/11650F
Nanga Parbat Base Camp: 4000M/13135F The day is available for exploring the surroundings of the fairytale meadow. You can take a good rest at Fairy Meadows or hike to Nanga Parbat the 9th highest peak in the world known as the Killer Mountain. Overnight stay as the day before. |
08 | Fairy Meadows- Gilgit-Karimabad-Hunza | Fairy Meadows-Tato: 2 hours
Tato-Raikot Bridge: 1 hour Raikot- Gilgit: 1.5 hour Gilgit- Karimabad Hunza: 2 hour Trek down to Tato and drive to Gilgit. After lunch drive to Karimabad Hunza. KEY ATTRACTIONS
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09 | Central Hunza & Nagar Valley | Full day for exploring the mesmerizing landscape and the unique culture of central Hunza & Nagar Valleys.
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10 | Karimabad-Upper Hunza |
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11 | Upper Hunza-Gilgit | Atta Abad-Khunjerab Pass-Atta Abad Lake: 294 kms/6 hours’ drive
Atta Abad Lake-Gilgit: 135 km/2.30 hrs drive In the morning hike to Passu Glacier View Point. After lunch drive to Gilgit. Visit Kargah Buddha in the afternoon.
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12 | Gilgit- Islamabad | Flight to Islamabad (1 hr.) or drive to Islamabad (12-14 hours). |
13 | Departure | Transfer to the Islamabad International Airport for the departure flight – End of trip |