Hello everyone,
We are trying to plan an easy going , no hassle and no touch and return trip to Hunza Valley. The main objective is to relax and enjoy the natural beauty as well as the important land marks. So whatever could be done easily would be preferred and the things left out would be for the next time. We have planned an itinerary for 8 days, visiting different web pages and forums and through internet research. Despite a strong wish, we could not adjust Skardu and Deosai in the trip because that will just kill the objective of the trip.
We are 3 adults traveling with a Suzuki Wagon R 660 JDM in perfect condition. Been to Nathiagali and Neelum Valley on the same car and had totally hassle free tours. The budget for this trip is preferably 50000 PKR. To stay within the budget and to avoid stupid detours because of lack of information , I am posting here my itinerary as well as my questions and would be very grateful if experienced travelers could help.
- Is it a feasible itinerary? Are there any changes suggested in routes of daily itineraries? Places added or subtracted?
- Could you please suggest budget hotels on this trip route which are economic and at the same time have a good quality?
- Are there any unforeseen expenses on this route which we might have overlooked? Jeep hiring or any other things?
- Any suggestions for eat outs ? Which places to avoid for hygienic or economic reaons?
- Where and how can I add view point of Nanga Parbat?
The Itinerary:
Day 1
Departure from Lahore (early morning)
Journey through Abbottabad-
3 mountains junction point
Indus-Gilgit Confluence point
Kaghan (Night stay)
Day 2:
Departure for Hunza from
Kaghan
Rest at Rakaposhi view point
Night Stay at ?
Day 3:
Visit Baltit Fort
Walk in Hunza on
irrigation channel and view of snow-capped peaks (Lady Finger, Diran, Ultar),
settlements and cultural activities
Drive to highest view point (Duikar) in Hunza-Nagar (witness sunset on white peaks
Night stay at Duikar or Karimabad?
Day 4:
Visit to Eagle’s nest (Optional)
Trip Altit
Rest at Altit village and gardens
Visit to Borith lake and
hike to glacier/ Ultar meadows trek/ Naltar valley. Which one is better?
Night stay in Karimabad
Day 5:
Passage through Ganish bridge & ancient rock carvings
Stop at well known Attabad lake
Travel through newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels
Passage through Hussany glacier, view of Passu
Catheral/Cones(above 6000) and Shispar peak
Pass through Passu peak and Batura (world’s 4th largest
glacier) view points
Night Stay at Passu
Day 6:
Departure from Passu to China Border
Reach Pak-China border
Enter Khunjerab National Park in Deh
Night Stay at Aliabad/ Karimabad
Day 7:
Departure from Karimabad, heading towards Lake Saif ul Mulook
Night Stay at Naran
Day 8:
Enjoy Saif ul Mulook. Stay till Asar Namaz
Rest at Babusar top
Night Stay at Nathiagalli
Day 9: Departure for Lahore
Awaiting suggestions as we leave in 2 days.
Jazaak Allah
