Duration: 10 days
DAY1
Arrive at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel.
DAY2
Arrive at Gilgit via PIA flight through the beautiful valley then transfer to hotel weather permitting (if flight is cancelled then by road on the KKH,taking about 15 hours).
DAY3
Morning leave for Hunza on the famous KKH (Karakurum Highway) by jeep. It will take 3 to 4 hours depending upon photo of picturesque valley and Rakaposhi. Overnight at Karimabad the capital of former Hunza State.
DAY4
Today visit the old forts of Altit and Baltit. See the Hunza way of life. Time for doing some shopping of handicrafts etc. Spend the evening with local music after dinner. Overnight at Karimabad.
DAY5
Day excursion to Ulter valley, a fascinating one day hike, afternoon return to hotel at Karimabad for overnight. Evening briefing on history ,culture and customs.
DAY6
Leave Karimabad for Khunjerab, the border between Pakistan And Chinese province of Xingjiang following ancient Silk Route. Return to Gulmit, a beautiful oasis village between rugged mountains. Overnight.
DAY7
Morning visit to local museum and then leave for Gilgit,afternoon visit ancient Buddha carvings
DAY8
Day free for shopping in the local market offering a variety of local and Chinese items. in the afternoon watch the famous Polo match in it’s original form if there is one match that day. Normally there are polo matches except during the Ramadan month or sacred occasions Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel.
DAY9
Leave Gilgit via PIA flight (weather permitting) other wise by road to Islamabad by minibus along the KKH taking 15 hours.
Day10
Drop at Islamabad airport.
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Note: Although we try to adhere to the schedule this itinerary is subject to change due to numerous reasons beyond our control, such as bad weather, road washouts, delayed or cancelled flights, sickness, government restrictions.