Trip Plan for Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu, and Fairy Meadows

[conflicted]

dont know about lahore to raikot/ chilas transport. i am afraid that daewoo dont go there,, please check it.....

i told you raikot is nothing, and raikot bridge is just a bridge over river indus with barren mountains with 50degree temp in peak summers. same is the case of tatu trek.. u will see first tree at tatu.... and further ahead.... no question about ATM...

yes at gilgit and hunza there are ATM machines and banks.... never used ATM in chillas but there should be some bank with ATM. shangrilla chillas is good, if plan to stay a night, be there..... (a bit expensive but comfy and nice wash rooms just on the bank of indus....)

[ranasherdil]

Guyz I was reading our thread and it is seems that Lahore to Chillas then Fairy Meadows takes shorter time and relaxable route.
IF it is the point then what is the travel time from Lahore to Chillas & at what time 1st bus leaves from Lahore to Chillas. Daewoo Bus goes till Chillas from Lahore?

1 more question: ATM points are available at Hunza, Chillas, and Raikot??

Lahore-Pindi jaen kisi bhi gari pa.. wahan say Gilgit janay wali gari pa baithain... Consult some maps also.. search map in google.

No direct coach from Lahore. No daewoo. Pindi to Gilgit private coasters and NATCO operate karti hain..

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/road-trips-vacations/171951-solo-flight-north-pakistan-2011-biking-hiking-hitchhiking-jeep-safari-natco My thread

[ranasherdil]

If you reach at Raikot at day time.. you must drop at Raikot Bridge. If its night time.. then stay at Chilas.

[Xoofi]

1 more question: ATM points are available at Hunza, Chillas, and Raikot??

Gilgit: YES, many
Raikot: NO
Chilas: Don't Remember exactly but I think I saw HBL ATM in Chilas
Hunza (Aliabad): YES (My friend works in Soneri Bank there, just confirmed from him).

[ghanifarhan]

Gilgit: YES, many
Raikot: NO
Chilas: Don't Remember exactly but I think I saw HBL ATM in Chilas
Hunza (Aliabad): YES (My friend works in Soneri Bank there, just confirmed from him).

Thanks Xoofi for ATM info update

Can any1 confirm that Atabad Lake can be cross in night also?? Can we straight away travel from Tatu to Raikot(2hr). Then Raikot to Gilgit (4hr). Then Gilgit to Rakaposhi Point to Atabad Lake (4hr).. That makes Total 10hr.. If we leave from Tatu 8 of Morning then till reaching Atabad time will be 6 of Evening..

Now Gurus tell me will I be able to enjoy Atabad Lake and reach Sost in night?? Is it possible..

And how much Ship charges for corssing Atabad Lake for 7 person.. Any1 has any idea??

[zahid135]

seems an Interesting plan.
y not u book a jeep from Mansehra for whole trip as you are 7 person?
Jeep will be good for this kind of group tour and you will enjoy more than travel by bus.

[ghanifarhan]

seems an Interesting plan.
y not u book a jeep from Mansehra for whole trip as you are 7 person?
Jeep will be good for this kind of group tour and you will enjoy more than travel by bus.

What do you think.. Jeep will be cheaper for 9-10 Days Travelling on KKH..

[zahid135]

I don't know about the cost but it will be good option to enjoy the beauty of these areas.
by bus travel you will be bound to travel as per bus schedule and will not be able to see the beautiful areas on the way.
But in case of jeep travel you can stop and enjoy every point of interest.

[ranasherdil]

Thanks Xoofi for ATM info update

Can any1 confirm that Atabad Lake can be cross in night also?? Can we straight away travel from Tatu to Raikot(2hr). Then Raikot to Gilgit (4hr). Then Gilgit to Rakaposhi Point to Atabad Lake (4hr).. That makes Total 10hr.. If we leave from Tatu 8 of Morning then till reaching Atabad time will be 6 of Evening..

Now Gurus tell me will I be able to enjoy Atabad Lake and reach Sost in night?? Is it possible..

And how much Ship charges for corssing Atabad Lake for 7 person.. Any1 has any idea??

No not in night. I don't think after maghrib there there is boat service. No you cant enjoy in night.

The travel Time from Tattu to Raikot one hour. But problem is that,, you get the transport from Raikot bridge to Gilgit as early as possible.

Raikot is just a bridge with only one shop. some policemen and jeep drivers. Its not even a house there.

[kashif]

I think this hustle will make you sick. I advice u to have some breaks in ur travel.

[mudasernaeem]

What do you think.. Jeep will be cheaper for 9-10 Days Travelling on KKH..

Nt a cheaper option,
2500 Per day for jeep driver.....
Fuel charges Alag se hoty hain...

and what is ur Estimate budget per head for this tour???

[ghanifarhan]

In the range of 20-25...
Total persons are 7..

[asifcae]

In the range of 20-25...
Total persons are 7..

bro karachi say tu itna 1 admi ka lag jay ga tour par.....

[ranasherdil]

Keep 2000 per day per person. (Just an estimate)

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[ahmed.haider]

Assalam o alekum brothers!
I am also planning a visit to gilgit and hunza with my wife from 24th May to 2nd june this year.
I got great help just reading this thread, thanks a lot guys

I have a few questions of my own for pakwheels travel experts/gurus
1. is overnight stay at naltar possible? (My wife will be with me so any hotel/motel has to be able to accommodate family)
since last time I went to naltar in june 2007, there was only army rest house and we couldnt stay there

1. what is the travel plan for khunjerab pass from hunza?
   as per my understanding, since because of atabad lake KKH is interrupted
   • leave from hunza in morning, drive to atabad lake in jeep
   • 2hrs by boat to cross atabad lake
   • get jeep from there to sost, reach in evening so night stay at sost
   • morning ride to khunjerab pass
   • back to hunza via sost-gulmit-atabad lake boat-hunza
     is it possible to visit khunjerab from sost and go back from there to hunza all in one day??

[ranasherdil]

Assalam o alekum brothers!
I am also planning a visit to gilgit and hunza with my wife from 24th May to 2nd june this year.
I got great help just reading this thread, thanks a lot guys

I have a few questions of my own for pakwheels travel experts/gurus
1. is overnight stay at naltar possible? (My wife will be with me so any hotel/motel has to be able to accommodate family)
since last time I went to naltar in june 2007, there was only army rest house and we couldnt stay there

2. what is the travel plan for khunjerab pass from hunza?
as per my understanding, since because of atabad lake KKH is interrupted
- leave from hunza in morning, drive to atabad lake in jeep
- 2hrs by boat to cross atabad lake
- get jeep from there to sost, reach in evening so night stay at sost
- morning ride to khunjerab pass
- back to hunza via sost-gulmit-atabad lake boat-hunza
is it possible to visit khunjerab from sost and go back from there to hunza all in one day??

Yes you can stay overnight at Naltar. Some hotels are there now.

Khunjrab Travel Plan is good.

But coming all the way to Hunza as ..... Sust-Khunjrab-Hunza is hectic. So stay at Passu on your way back. and start next day journey from Passu to Hunza...

[ahmed.haider]

thanks Rana sahab, I had originally planned for kaghan valley but some of my friends had a bad experience at naran they were looted in camp. Since this is my first trip with wife i'm not taking any chances.
I've been to gilgit, astore and hunza before and I really like those places so I'm planning trip to those places

i'm pasting my itinerary below, please do advise me if you think any changes should be made
Starting from 25th May,2013

Day 1 - flight to ISL
- taxi to RAWALPINDI/pir wadhai NATCO stand
- Bus to GILGIT - 18:00 onwards (23 Hrs)
Day 2 - Reach GILGIT in evening
- nightstay at GILGIT
Day 3 - Jeep to Naltar in morning around 2 hours by jeep
- Day time exploring in Naltar
- Overnight stay in Naltar
Day 4 - naltar to GILGIT in morning
- GILGIT to ASTORE leave around 11 am from GILGIT
- get to ASTORE in evening
- night stay relax at ASTORE
Day 5 - day trip to rama lake
- if feasible spend night at rama lake PTDC
- otherwise back to ASTORE
Day 6 - day trip to deosai, ASTORE to chilim to deosai
- lunch at chilim, back to ASTORE
Day 7 - day trip to trashing
- excursion to rupal valley
- evening ride back to ASTORE
Day 8 - free day
Day 9 - ride to GILGIT, PIA flight back to RAWALPINDI
- ride to Lahore in daewoo
- night stay in lahore
Day 10 - day in lahore, leave for KHI in daewoo
Day 11 - reach KHI

So my questions are:
1. I dont know about Deosai, it may be open at end of May or not - so is there any alternative if deosai is closed?
2. Trashing (or Tarshing maybe) will be new to me, I know that jeeps can go up to tarshing but how to get to rupal? is this route do-able with family?
3. i have 2 free days in between, can anyone suggest places to visit or changes to plan?

Thanks in advance

Syed Ahmed Haider

[ranasherdil]

thanks Rana sahab, I had originally planned for kaghan valley but some of my friends had a bad experience at naran they were looted in camp. Since this is my first trip with wife i'm not taking any chances.
I've been to gilgit, astore and hunza before and I really like those places so I'm planning trip to those places

i'm pasting my itinerary below, please do advise me if you think any changes should be made
Starting from 25th May,2013

Day 1 - flight to ISL
- taxi to RAWALPINDI/pir wadhai NATCO stand
- Bus to GILGIT - 18:00 onwards (23 Hrs)
Day 2 - Reach GILGIT in evening
- nightstay at GILGIT
Day 3 - Jeep to Naltar in morning around 2 hours by jeep
- Day time exploring in Naltar
- Overnight stay in Naltar
Day 4 - naltar to GILGIT in morning
- GILGIT to ASTORE leave around 11 am from GILGIT
- get to ASTORE in evening
- night stay relax at ASTORE
Day 5 - day trip to rama lake
- if feasible spend night at rama lake PTDC
- otherwise back to ASTORE
Day 6 - day trip to deosai, ASTORE to chilim to deosai
- lunch at chilim, back to ASTORE
Day 7 - day trip to trashing
- excursion to rupal valley
- evening ride back to ASTORE
Day 8 - free day
Day 9 - ride to GILGIT, PIA flight back to RAWALPINDI
- ride to Lahore in daewoo
- night stay in lahore
Day 10 - day in lahore, leave for KHI in daewoo
Day 11 - reach KHI

So my questions are:
1. I dont know about Deosai, it may be open at end of May or not - so is there any alternative if deosai is closed?
2. Trashing (or Tarshing maybe) will be new to me, I know that jeeps can go up to tarshing but how to get to rupal? is this route do-able with family?
3. i have 2 free days in between, can anyone suggest places to visit or changes to plan?

Thanks in advance

Syed Ahmed Haider

Be try to stay at night at Rama Meadows. THere are also some other rest houses other than PTDC. Astore has only one hotel (Kamran Hotel) some acceptable limit.

Deosai is rough estimate 50Km road. Road start from Chillam and ends at Sadpara Lake (Skardu).

Chillam-Kala Pani-Sheosar-Bara Pani-Chota Pani-Sadpara Top-Descend-Sadpara Lake. Skardu.

Its sufficiant that you starts from Chillam and go upto Bara Pani and then back to Chillam/Astore.

Otherwise you may also choose from Chillam to Skardu. (Jeep rent 13-15K).

With family I recommend that you leave Tarishang side. Instead of this, you may go Skardu (if have more than 3 days extra) or spend one day extra at Naltar.

From Naltar Bala in this spare day, you go to Naltar Lake and enjoy time there.

In chillam there is no reasonable hotel for family.

[abas786]

Bro just read the posts of ur thread.. Asif n Mubeen bhai already answered ur questions.. and Danish bhai's advice is zabbardast.. focus on one route and try to explore that route with enjoyment not with hectic routines and one thing plzz mention spare one or two days in ur tour becoz no one know about road conditions , LandSlides etc.... when we were in Sost in last year summer trip and want to come back from Sost to Husaini Chineese engineers closed the KKH for 24Hours from Sost to Husaini due to maintainance...

My trip is here on pakwheels which gives u idea about KM's and Travel timings between different places on KKH... check it out..

https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/road-trips-vacations/196337-travelogue-lets-explorer-k-k-h-tour-life