General

Hunza Valley (2024-25) – 09 Days

Hunza Valley tour is a soft adventure in the Karakorams of Pakistan. Two and a half million domestic tourists visited this region in the year 2018 and it still continues to be the top destination among foreign and domestic tourists. Our holidays to Hunza Valley are normally referred to as Hunza Valley tour.

Our events (fixed departures) for Hunza Valley tour are given in the table below.

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Dates & Cost – Hunza Valley Tour (09 Days)

All seasons are considered good for sightseeing in the northern areas of Pakistan. Considering the flow of tourists and demand for Hunza Valley tour, we carefully choose our dates for this tour. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. We have at least 18 guaranteed departures every year in all seasons (10 in summers, 2 in autumn, 4 in winters and 2 in spring). Our dates and costs for Hunza Valley tour (summer season) are given below.

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Holiday Information

Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)

  • Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
  • Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
  • Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
  • All domestic road transfers
  • All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms)
  • All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Support staff (assistant(s) etc)

Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)

  • Licensed professional guide
  • Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)
  • Hotel accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Hotel meals according to the itinerary
  • Support staff (assistant(s) etc – according to need)

Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)

  • Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
  • Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered)
  • International airfare
  • Personal equipment (clothes, boots, etc)
  • Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
  • Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)

Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)

  • Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested)
  • Visa to Pakistan (not required)
  • International airfare for overseas Pakistani
  • Personal equipment (warm clothes, boots, etc)
  • Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
  • Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)

Why Register Now?

1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season. 

2: Limited Space in Peak Months: The peak months in the peak season attract the highest number of international guests and are therefore sold out earlier. Due to our revised Covid-19 guidelines, we have restricted our group size to a maximum of 12 travelers. We are taking registrations on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.

4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 3 years. 

5. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:

  • 1st October: USD 110
  • 1st November: USD 150
  • 1st January: USD 180
  • 1st March: USD 260
  • 1st May: USD 340

Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.

Deposit (Advance) for Pakistani nationals

The deposit for Pakistani nationals is PKR 40,000 or 30% of the total price, whichever is greater. The deposit is non-refundable but valid for 3 years according to our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19.

Refund Policy for All

Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 3 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. In the case of visa rejection, a refund/partial-refund (if costs incurred) will be considered. In such cases, a valid proof of visa rejection must be submitted to our office within 72 hours of rejection. For Pakistan nationals, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 3 years) in all cases.

Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.

Currency

All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Single Supplement

Separate accommodation (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 295. This includes all nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival in Pakistan.

 

Highlights – Hunza Valley Tour

Hunza Valley tour has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of Hunza Valley tour.

  • Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza
  • Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
  • Enjoy Hunzai and Pakistani cuisine
  • Opportunity to interact with Hunza's community members including men, women and children
  • View of hundreds of peaks including Rakaposhi (7,708m) and Passu Sar (7,478m) and Ultar Sar (7,388m) in the Karakoram Range
  • Rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus, Kunhar), tributaries and streams
  • Babusar Pass (4,173m), Khunjerab Pass (4,733m) and Attabad tunnel (7km)
  • Valleys of northern Pakistan including Hunza, Nagar, Naltar, Besham/Kaghan and Naran etc
  • Lakes including Attabad, Lulusar, Naltar and Batura
  • Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
  • Khunjerab National Park and Naltar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
  • Bazaars of Karimabad, Aliabad and Naran
  • Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
  • Drive through towns of Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra etc
  • Sightseeing in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
  • Make new friends
  • Discounted cultural travel
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Itinerary – Hunza Valley Tour

The itinerary for Hunza Valley tour is given below.

Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

On this Day

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Altitude: 540 m

Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.

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Day 02: Drive to Besham/Naran

On this Day

Our guest will depart to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Islamabad. If we take the road to Besham, our guests will drive through Haripur, Abbotabad, Mansehra and then Besham, along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to travel via Naran road. This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations.
Naran

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Day 03: Drive to Hunza Valley

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We will drive towards the beautiful valley of Hunza in the Karakoram range. We will follow the Indus river on the Karakoram highway until we are met by the Hunza river. Hunza valley is unique in terms of the natural environment, culture, food, etc. Crossing few bridges, passing through small villages of the Brusho and Shinaki people, we will reach the capital of Hunza, Karimabad where we will spend the night.

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Day 04: Explore Hunza Valley

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The morning will start off with a mesmerizing view of Rakaposhi peak from the hotel in Karimabad. The day will start with a visit to the Baltit fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort (900 Years Old). Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee at the royal gardens of Altit Fort. A short excursion/hike to highest view point (Duikar) in Hunza-Nagar late in the afternoon to witness sunsets on white peaks.

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Day 05: Explore Hunza Valley

On this Day

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Altitude: 4,693 m

On this day the guests will depart to the international paved road border “Khunjerab Pass. We will pass through Ganish Bridge & ancient rock carvings. We will be travelling along famous Attabad Lake and Newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels. Participants will cross through Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber before entering Khunjerab National Park in Deh. We will each Pak-China border and get stunned by the natural environment and may even witness snow in summers on a lucky day.
Khunjerab National Park is wildlife habitats for ibex, snow leopards, marmots etc. Guests might get a chance to meet Chinese people (soldiers/border police/Chinese tourists from the other side). Participants will eat packed/picnic lunch on Pak-China Border (4733m). Guest will get shopping time on return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods (electronics, watches etc). We will return to Passu Village for stay.

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Day 06: Drive to Naran/Kaghan Valley

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The guests will depart to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Hunza. If we take the road to Besham, we drive through Chilas and Dassu travelling along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to return to Islamabad via Naran road/Babusar Pass (4,173 m). This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations. Our guests will spend the night in Naran or Besham.
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Day 07: Drive to Islamabad

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The journey to Islamabad will be continued either from Besham or Naran. Participants will drive through more towns, cities and villages of Pakistan.

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Day 08: Sightseeing in Islamabad

On this Day

On this day the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be explored, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets.

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Day 09: Fly to home country

On this Day
Meals included: Breakfast

Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.

 

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Overview – Hunza Valley

Hunza valley is a beautiful valley, which is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. The valley is located in the karakoram ranges of Pakistan, making it hard for people to reach through mountainous roads. Its borders are connected with China, Afghanistan and the famous Wakhan Corridor. It is believed that most of the people living in Hunza valley has migrated from central asian areas. The languages spoken in these areas are Shina, Burushaski and Wakhi.

Hunza valley was ruled under a monarchy until 1973, when it was finally dissolved by the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Hunza valley was an independent principality for more than 900 years, the argument can be back by the 800 year old Baltit fort and 900 year old Altit fort. The British gained control of Hunza valley after taking control over its neighbor Nagar Valley, between 1889 and 1891. Hunza valley is geographically divided in to three parts by locals; upper hunza, lower hunza and center hunza.

The main villages of Upper Hunza valley are Gulmit, Passu, Sost, Shimshal, Jamalabad, Gircha, Chipurson, Khyber and Misgar. Wakhi language is spoken in almost areas of upper hunza, except for some parts of Khyber and Misgar. Lower Hunza valley consists village like Khanabad, Nasirabad, Mayoon, Khizerabad and Mayoon. Shina language is spoken in these areas. Center Hunza valley villages consists of Altit, Baltit (Karimabad), Aliabad, Burusho, Ganish and Dorkhun. Burushaski is spoken in these areas.

According to recent government studies made, the literacy of Hunza valley is believed to be more than 90 %. It has also been noted that the life expectancy of the people of Hunza valley is somewhere around 110 years form men and 120 years for women. However no evidence has been found regarding life expectancy, the claim was entirely based on the statements made by the Mir of Hunza. Hunza valley has a rich history of conflicts, mass migrations and resettling of tribes and ethnicities.

 

Website Last Updated: February 15th, 2024
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Price
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Tour review scores and score breakdown

10 / 10

Based on 5 reviews

Guest reviews are written by our customers after their tour of Hunza Valley.

Overall
10   
Accommodation
10   
Transport
10   
Meals
10   
Guide
10   
Value for money
10   
Program accuracy
10   

Guest reviews

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    Iqbal Amir
    2017-08-23

    I am writing this after been satisfied with the services provided. Our family had wonderful time with this tour company. It was a my first visit to Hunza, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of our beautiful country.

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    Samina Javed
    2016-07-22

    We didn’t have to call them for anything during our trip. It was managed perfectly my Mr. Salar with a professional approach.

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    Mehnaz Khan
    2016-07-11

    This was a great tour. The itinerary and guides were amazing. However, the visit to upper hunza was like a touch and go thing.

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    Mohammad Amir
    2015-04-05

    Travelled back home after 20 years. Our country is blessed and these young people are doing an excellent job promoting the valleys. I wish them the best of luck for future endeavors.

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    Muhammad Shahid
    2013-11-18

    We couldn’t follow the itinerary due to a health issue in the family, it’s a must visit place. Thank you for being supportive and making sudden changes in our trip.

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