Itinerary includes:
When to visit: 01/04 - 10/01
Day: 1
Route Details: 2 Hours Drive, 1-2 Hours Jeep Ride & 3-4 Hours Trekking
Description:
We will welcome and pick up our guests from Gilgit Airport and begin our journey towards Raikot Bridge. From there, we will take a jeep ride to Tattu Village, reaching in 1-2 hours. We will then start a 3-4 hour trek through dense forest to reach Fairy Meadows. Once we arrive at Fairy Meadows, we will take some time to explore and enjoy its beauty.
Day: 2
Route Details: 3-4 Hours Trekking
Description:
Today, we will embark on a 3-4 hour trek to reach Beyal Camp, where we will be treated to stunning views of Nanga Parbat (8,126m). After the excursion, we will visit the nearby village for a few hours before returning to our cottages for an overnight stay.
Day: 3
Route Details: 2-3 Hours Trekking, 1-2 Hours Jeep Ride and 4-5 Hours Drive
Description:
After breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Hunza. First, we will trek to Tattu Village, reaching the jeep point in 2-3 hours. From there, we will take a jeep to Raikot Bridge, arriving in 1-2 hours. Once we’ve reached Raikot Bridge, we will continue our journey towards Hunza. Along the way, we will take brief stops at the 3 Mountain Junction and Rakaposhi viewpoint, aiming to reach Hunza by evening and check in to the hotel.
Day: 4
Route Details: 2-3 Hours Drive
Description:
After breakfast, we will visit Baltit Fort (founded in the 8th century CE) and Karimabad Bazar in the morning. Next, we will explore Altit Fort, an ancient fortress located in the town of Altit in Hunza. In the evening, we will head to Duikar, also known as Eagle’s Nest, which boasts the highest altitude of 10,000 feet in Hunza, to witness a breathtaking sunset. Afterward, we will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day: 5
Route Details: 7-8 Hours Drive
Description:
Today, we will begin our journey towards the Pak-China border at Khunjerab Pass (4,693 meters or 15,397 feet high). Along the way, we will visit Attabad Lake, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Passu Cones, and Sust Dry Port. After a full day of exploration, we will return to Hunza and check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day: 6
Route Details: 2-3 Hours Drive & 2 Hours Jeep Ride
Description:
We will start our journey towards Nomal Jeep Point, reaching there in 1 hour. From Nomal, we will take a jeep ride to the beautiful Naltar Valley, arriving in another hour. We’ll explore the stunning Naltar Valley for a while before heading back to Nomal. From there, we will continue our journey to Gilgit, which will take approximately 1 hour.
Day: 7
Route Details: 20-30 Minutes Drive
Description:
Today, we will pick up our guests from the hotel and transfer them to Gilgit Airport for their flight, marking the end of this beautiful tour.
Fairy Meadows, situated near Nanga Parbat mountain in the Raikhot Valley of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is a picturesque area of lush green fields. At an altitude of about 10,800 feet above sea level, Fairy Meadows serves as the starting point for climbers aiming to scale Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. This area is also home to diverse wildlife, including brown bears, musk deer, Marco Polo sheep, red foxes, and Himalayan goats.
Hunza, known as the Valley of Dreams, showcases a stunning contrast between seasons. In summer, cherry blossoms brighten the landscape, while in winter, frost-covered mountains and the frozen Attabad Lake create a captivating snow-covered scene in Gilgit, Pakistan. A week spent amidst the majestic Karakoram Mountains is enough to rejuvenate any traveler. The tour includes the famous Hingol Mountain Pass, which connects Pakistan with its giant neighbor, China. This seven-day Fairy Meadows tour offers breathtaking air travel and an adventurous journey to Hunza Valley. Book once and fall in love with the mountains repeatedly.
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