Highlights of Gilgit & Hunza

 Gilgit is the northernmost political entity within the Pakistani-controlled part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It borders Afghanistan to the north, China to the northeast, the Pakistani-administered state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to the south, and the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast. The area became a single administrative unit in 1970 under the name "Northern Areas", formed from the amalgamation of the Gilgit Agency, the Baltistan District of the Ladakh Wazarat, and the states of Hunza and Nagar. With its administrative center at the town of Gilgit, Gilgit Baltistan covers an area of 72,971 km² (28,174 mi²) and has an estimated population approaching 1,000,000. This area is part of the larger disputed territory of Kashmir between India, Pakistan and China. 

Hunza is probably Pakistan's most visited valley, by the tourists. It is a fairy tale land surrounded by beautiful rugged & snow capped mountains. Only at a distance of 100 Kms. from Gilgit, Hunza is a small town on Karakorum Highway. At the altitude of 7000 - 8000 feet it is the first main town or stop if you are entering Pakistan from China.

The central Hunza known as Karimabad is basically a town of just 6 villages. The first main village as you come from Gilgit on the main Karakorum Highway is Aliabad. There there are spectacular views of Rakaposhi Mountain (7788 meters). Karimabad: As described above is the main bazaar of Hunza full of colorful shops with local dry fruits (Dried Apricots, Apricot Nut, Almonds, Walnuts Mulberry, etc.) At the end of bazaar is the Baltit village and Baltit fort which are restored by the Aga Khan fund for Culture & heritage. The fort has been brought into a guided museum you can spend time in visiting different sections of the fort and viewing the slide show in the small hall of the fort.

Duikar: At an height of 10000 feet above sea level this is a beautiful spot to see sunrise. You can see 8 peaks above 7000 meters from here each gets the sun light one by one as sun rises.

Day 01             Islamabad - Gilgit-Karimabad - Duiker

Fly to Gilgit. Upon arrival drive (110km / 3hrs drive) to Karimabad (2400m) and visit Baltit Fort and then drive (30 minutes) further up to Duiker. From there you will have magnificent views of Peaks in the surroundings. Overnight at Eagle's Nest hotel. (No Meals)

Note:  These flights are subject to the clearance of weather and backlog of people of previous cancelled flights.

Day 02             Duiker- Walk over Passugar Glacier - Gulmit - Karimabad

Drive (1 - ½) to Gulkin and hike (4-5 hrs walk Optional) over Passugar glacier to Borit and hike down to KKH and drive (15 minutes) to Gulmit and continue drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast Only)

Day 03             Karimabad - Nagar - Gilgit  ( 7- 8 hrs )

After breakfast drive to Nagar valley for excursion and then continue to Gilgit. Afternoon visit Gilgit Bazaar.  Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast Only)

Day 04             Fly to Islamabad

Transfer to airport for fly to Islamabad. (Breakfast Only)

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