HUNZA

itinerary

DAY1

NARAN

We will Start our trip from Lahore at 2200hrs from Daewoo Bus Terminal Thokar Niaz Baig.  The route will be along Islamabad Motorway and at Bhera, we will take a short break. The journey continues till Daweoo Terminal at Rawalpindi GT Road to pick up Rawalpindi members. Departure to breathtaking Hill Station of Balakot via Hazara Motorway and stopover here for breakfast and short rest. We will witness the blooming meadows flush with orange, pink and purple wildflowers, breathtaking sceneries and bucolic landscapes while traveling to Naran. One can feel the brisk forest air filling the lungs, the captivating clouds slide over the bright blue sky and rising Sun hitting the mountains and Kunar River in a dazzling way. It is all awe inspiring and captivating. The sparkling morning dew lit up the grassy green mountain slopes like a colony of fireflies and the sight of the endless conifers forest before us will be spectacular. The stunning waterfall cascaded down the jagged mountain rocks making all an enchanting view. We will check-in a hotel for night stay. Evening free to visit Lake Saiful Muluk (optional) and dinner will be served in the hotel.

DAY2

HUNZA

Our 2nd Day starts with the breakfast in Naran.  Departure for Hunza at 0900hrs. The Sunrise will paint the sky with pink and change weather from cool to warm as we move forward toward the lake Lalusar.  As the great Photographer Destin Spark says Photography is the story I fail to put into words   and so we will stop anywhere in way on the demand of our valued clients to take photographs.  Babusar top is another 15 kilometers from here which is 13700 ft high. The next is Chilas where we stop for lunch and our next journey is on Karakoram Highway the eighth wonder of the World and included among the twelve world most scenic road. A short stops we will make at Nanga Parbat view point which is the ninth highest mountain of the World and also known as killer mountain. The other point of interest is the junction point where three highest mountain ranges of the World meet namely Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush. A photo stop at World 21st highest Mount Rakaposi which is also known as color changing steepest mountain. Check-in the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 3

HUNZA

Hunza is a unique city of this planet surrounded by four peaks above 7000 meters nowhere in the World. The glacial water of Ultar is said to have therapeutic distinctiveness which is a reason of Hunza people having no heart disease and longest life on planet. There are two distinct languages Wakhi and Shina spoken here and both have very interesting historic background. The group will depart for full day excursion to Khunjarab Pass after breakfast. The first stopover would be the guestbook of Silk Road some 5000 years old petroglyphs tell the history of the area. Second long stop will be at mesmerizing Attabad blue Lake and boating in this blue water at 8,396 feet which is lifetime experience. The group will stop at Passu Cones and Hussaini Glacier for photo session. The group will visit the 700 years old last mosque which was in use by travellers and preachers going over to China. Khunjarab Pass the World highest paved border between Pakistan and China at height of 4,733 meter is our last destination to turn around. Hundreds of Chinese in colorful dresses and flags can be seen on other side of border gate. We will stop for lunch at Sust and some shopping of Chinese stuff being the last dry port with China. Some time we would spend in Karimabad bazar beautifully decorated with handicraft, jewelry, rugs, souvenirs etc. Move back to hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4

NARAN

Today we start back our journey on the same route and departure for Naran at 0900hrs after breakfast. The same route will give a different view of landscapes and mountains as the direction of Sun has changed. We will take a short stop at Jaglot for tea and will continue to Chilas for lunch stop. The Babusar Top will give a different view this time as we climb to the height of 13,700 feet through a zigzag road. Check-in a hotel and evening is free to explore the bazar of Naran. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 5

LAHORE

Departure for Lahore at 0900hrs after breakfast and stop for tea at Balakot. Soon we will join Hazara Motorway one of the most scenic road of Pakistan and frequently listed amongst the best road trip. The second stopover will be at the service area of Motorway before turning in to Rawalpindi Daewoo bus terminal station for dropping the Islamabad members. Continue to Lahore four hours travel via Motorway to end this memorable journey at Thokar Niaz Baig.   Bon Vovage