08 DAYS: Silk Route Gilgit – Hunza – (Khunjerab Optional) with Light Hike Tour
This tour follows the historic Silk Route, once a bustling trade route connecting China, Central Asia, and the subcontinent. You’ll travel through the mesmerizing landscapes of Gilgit, Hunza Valley, and optional Khunjerab Pass, with the chance for light hikes that offer spectacular views of towering peaks, lush valleys, and traditional villages. It’s an ideal mix of history, adventure, and scenic beauty, perfect for those looking to explore the mountains and immerse in the region’s rich culture.Itinerary
• Arrival at Islamabad.
• Meet with guide & transfer to hotel.
• After breakfast transfer to Islamabad Airport.
• Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
• Afternoon proceed for Kargha Budhha & Gilgit Bazaar.
• After visit return to hotel & overnight.
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• In case flight get cancelled, drive to Besham / Naran.
• Lunch enroute on the way at local Restaurant.
• Overnight at hotel in Besham or in Naran.
• After breakfasts drive from Gilgit to Hunza, enroute lunch at Rakaposhi view point.
• Drive to Karimabad.
• Transfer to hotel for dinner & Overnight.
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• After breakfast drive from Besham to Hunza via Chillas.
• Lunch at local restaurant in Chilas.
• After Hunza & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.
• Awake early in the morning & drive from Karimabad to Duikar.
• Enjoy sunrise view of high mountains including Lady Finger peak, Hunza Peak, Ulter Peak, Rakaposhi , Diran Peak & Golden Peak.
• Later after breakfast at Duikar.
• Upon arrival at Nagar, view the Hopper Glacier & Bawaltar Peak.
• Walk down to glacier & enjoy the landscape of the Valley.
• Return to hotel for lunch.
• After lunch make visit to Baltit Fort at Altit Village.
• Transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.
• Drive from Karimabad to Upper Hunza on Karakoram Highway passing through Attabad Lake & Gulmit.
• Lunch at local restaurant at Passu.
• After lunch, visit Passu Village & spend time on highway for mountain Photography.
• Return from Khunjerab to Gulmit for dinner & overnight.
• Drive from Passu Village to Karimabad & visit Hassegawa Memorial School.
• Then drive towards to Minapin.
• Make short hike to view North Face of Mountain Rakaposhi with Minapin Glacier.
• Lunch at Local Restaurant.
• Afternoon drive Minapin to Gilgit, upon arrival transfer to hotel.
• After an early breakfast transfer to Gilgit Airport for Islamabad.
• Visit Raja Bazaar, Silver & Gold Bazaars, Faisal Mosque & Damn- e- Koh.
• Later transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.
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• If flight gets cancelled, drive to Besham/ Naran Via Chilas, enroute enjoying the view of Rakaposhi View & Nangaparbat.
• Lunch at local restaurant at Chilas, drive to Besham.
• Arrive & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight.
• After breakfast drive to Taxila for full day Sightseeing.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• After visit Taxila, take an early dinner & transfer to Islamabad.
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• Drive from Besham to Islamabad via Abbottabad & Manshera.
• Arrive Taxila & proceed & proceed to Julian, Sirkap. Also visit Taxila Museum.
• After visit Taxila, take an early dinner & transfer to Islamabad Airport.