Number of days 14
Range Himalaya + Karakoram
Best Season May ? September
Max. Elevation 4737 Meters
This trek takes you from the Majes Himalayan range to the Mighty Karakorams with a cultural touch in the queen of beauty 'Hunza Valley'.
The first day from Islamabad to Chilas is fairly long along the KKH for about 8-9 hours but not boring at all. Get ready the next day to move for the pristine and secluded Land of Fairies 'Fairy Meadows' lies at the backdrop of the Killer Mountain, Nanga Parbat.
Explore surroundings , no doubt, you have the most fascinating views in surrounding giving you an unforgettable experience of the Himalayans.
The next part of your journey takes you to the Majestic Karakorams. You are done with Himalayans and you are heading for Gilgit, the capital of Northern Areas also known as hub of ancient Silk Route. Gilgit has been the meeting point of ancient caravans trading between China and the west but now it's only the capital of the Northern Areas.
Hunza is about 90 km from Gilgit but due to magnificient views along the KKH it takes atleast 3 hours to get Hunza. Culturally Hunza is very rich and the most interesting thing among all is it's hospitable inhabitants and longivity factor that attracts so many tourists.
Huza is surrounded by majestic Karaoram Peaks like Rakaposhi, Diran, Golden Peak and Lady finger. Its colorful bazaars are mobbed with foreign as well as local tourists. Moreover, recently renovated Baltit Fort and Altit Fort add beauty to the name of Hunza valley.
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Arrival at Islamabad. (Hotel)
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| Day 2 |
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Drive to chilas. (Hotel)
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| Day 3 |
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Drive from Chilas to Tato and trek to Fairy Meadows the same day. (Camp)
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Trek to Beyal. (Camp)
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Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and back to Beyal. (Camp)
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Return to Fairy Meadows. (Camp)
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Trek to Tato and drive to Gilgit. (Hotel)
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Drive to Karimabad and sightseeing. (Hotel)
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Khunjerab pass excrsion, overnight at Gulmit. (Hotel)
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Day hike to Gulkin Glacier and to Gulkin Valley. (Hotel)
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Drive back to Gilgit .(Hotel)
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Fly to islamabad / drive to Besham. (Hotel)
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| Day 13 |
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Drive to Islamabad or Islamabad city tour. (Hotel)
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| Day 14 |
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Fly back to Home Land
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