Hunza Autumn Tours
Hunza Adventure Tours enable you to rejoice the undreamt watch the inconceivable and wonderful land of Gilgit Baltistan Northern Areas of Pakistan with the memorable tours of autumn.
Autumn is the most exciting seasons of the year at the end of the hot summer attiring a colorful dress the way a bride does at the end of her wedding these capricious moments imparts spiritual energy to the minds of the onlookers.
October is such a month that attracts human glances towards colorful trees to the loftiest peaks ranging in height of 7000m to 7800m and gradually down again towards gorges, ravines, lush green millet and vegetable, sunflower, waterfalls, lakes and animals roaming in the beautiful landscape. Wild flowers of various colors can be seen abundantly in the pastures during this season.
Autumn is the time when fruit and fruitless trees change their green leaf color into various beautiful colors orchestrate a unique color combination blending with the surrounding hills and mountains.
The autumn season is the moment when views of landscape seem painted in a mixed fiery color ranging from golden to red to bronze to yellow with the color converted vegetation represent a contrast to the objects around such as snow cladded barren mountains with brown and orange trees whereas emerald green color with the winding streams and rivers display a profound eye filled view to photograph that one would have ever dreamt. This summer transformation into a delightful and gorgeous autumn is the most ideal time period to explore the Gilgit Baltistan Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Departure & Return Location
Islamabad & Back to Islamabad
Services Included
Accommodation for 17 nights on twin sharing basis
Transportation for the whole trip
Well experienced guide
Hotel Meals
Site entrance and National park fees
Portage at Hotels and Airport
Toll Taxes and Parking Fees
LOI Letter of Invitation for obtaining the Pakistan Tourist Visit Visa
Services Excluded
Hotel early check in and late check out
Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Hunza Adventure Tours
Extra days beyond the specified itinerary
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks. Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc
International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1Islamabad:
You will be greeted by the team of Hunza Adventure Tours at Islamabad International airport then transfer you along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel in Islamabad after a short rest then we will do the city tour of Islamabad visiting the visit Fasial Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Versa Museum, Saidpur Village and Daman Koh. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Distance: 30km / Driving Hours: 40 mins / Altitude: 540m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 2Islamabad – Skardu Baltistan:
Early in the morning we will drive to Islamabad International Airport to take the flight to Skardu from Islamabad arrival in Skardu check in at hotel after a short rest then rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Distance: 20km / Driving Hours: 30 mins / Altitude: 2500m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 3Skardu – Khaplu Valley:
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Khaplu Valley en route we will stop for Photography then further drive to Khaplu Valley arrival in Khaplu Valley check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Khaplu Valley.
Distance:245 km / Driving Hours:06 hrs / Altitude: 2600m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 4Khaplu Valley – Machlu Valley:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Machlu Valley sightseeing en route arrival in Machlu Valley rest of the day free to explore the Machlu Valley and in the evening return back to Khaplu Valley. Overnight stay in Khaplu Valley.
Distance: 20 km / Driving Hours:01 hrs / Altitude: 2600m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 5Khaplu Valley – Shiger Valley:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Shiger Valley sightseeing en route arrival in Shiger Valley check in at hotel after a short rest then we will visit Shiger fort, the old mosque and then the surround areas. Overnight stay in Shiger Valley.
Distance: 110 km / Driving Hours:03 hrs / Altitude: 2600m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 6Shiger Valley – Skardu Baltistan:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Skardu sightseeing en route arrival in Skardu check in at the hotel and rest of then we will visit Shangri-La resort, Upper Kachura Lake and Kharpocho Fort. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Distance: 110 km / Driving Hours:04 hrs / Altitude: 2200m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 7Skardu – Karimabad Hunza Valley:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Karimabad Hunza sightseeing en route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at the same then we will have lunch break at Rakaposhi view point then further drive to Karimabad Hunza arrival in Karimabad Hunza check in at hotel after a short rest then we will go for the sunset Safari at Eagles
nest. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza.
Distance: 286 km / Driving Hours:08 hrs / Altitude: 2400m / Activities: Sightseeing.
Day 8Karimabad – Hopper Valley – Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley:
In the morning after breakfast then we will visit Baltit Fort Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, Altit old village and in the afternoon after lunch doing the water channel walk then we will drive to Hopper Valley hike up to Hopper glacier then drive toward Attabad Lake boating at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:180 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 9Passu – Borith Lake – Suspension Bridges:
This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the view point of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch the we will have a village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit .Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
Distance:85 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:2500m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 10Excursion – Khunjerab Pass:
Full day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days there were few highs passes leading from China those were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an easy all weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel.
Distance:272 km / Driving Hours:7 hrs / Altitude:4733m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 11Gulmit – Gilgit – Gupis Valley:
After breakfast drive to Gilgit en-route short stop at Rakaposhi view point for photography then further drive to Gilgit, we will visit the bazaar in order to familiarize ourselves with the customs of the Gilgit’s, a stop at the cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system will allow us to glance at Chinese treasure, we will then take a hair raising drive across Asia’s longest suspension bridge – 600 feet long and wide enough only for one car at a time arrival in Gilgit after lunch then drive to
Gupis Valley arrival in Gupis Valley check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Gupis Valley.
Distance:275 km / Driving Hours:06 hrs / Altitude:2200 m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 12Gupis Valley – Mastuj:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Mastuj en route we will stop for photography then further drive to Mastuj arrival and check in at hotel.Overnight stay in Mastuj.
Distance:150 km / Driving Hours:6 hrs / Altitude:2360m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 13Mastuj – Kalash Valley:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Kalash Valley en route we will stop for photography then further drive to Kalash Valley arrival and check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Kalash Valley.
Distance:150 km / Driving Hours:5 hrs / Altitude:1670m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 14Kalash Valley – Chitral:
In the morning after breakfast we will visit Bumburet then after lunch we will drive to Rumbur Valley visiting the valley then in the evening drive to Chitral en route we will stop for photography then further drive to Chitral arrival and check in at hotel after a short rest then we will visit the local bazzars.Overnight stay in Chitral.
Distance:150 km / Driving Hours: 06 hrs / Altitude:1495m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 15Chitral – Swat Valley:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Swat Valley en route we will stop for photography then further drive to Swat Valley arrival and check in at hotel.Overnight stay in Swat Valley.
Distance:250 km / Driving Hours:8 hrs / Altitude:2000m / Activities: sightseeing.
Day 16Swat Valley – Takhi Bahi – Peshawer:
In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Peshawer en route we will visit Takhi bahi then further drive to Peshawer arrival and check in at hotel.Overnight stay in Peshawer.
Distance:190 km / Driving Hours:4 hrs / Altitude:330m / Activities: sightseeing
Day 17Peshawer – Taxila – Rawalpindi – Islamabad:
In the morning after breakfast we will visit Peshawer Museum and the local bazzars and then drive to Islamabad en route we will visit Taxila Museum then drive to Rawalpindi arrival in Rawalpindi then we will visit the Raja bazzars and the truck painting point and in the evening drive to Islamabad.
Overnight stay in Islamabad.
Day 18Islamabad:
Early in the morning we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.
Distance: 30km / Driving Hours: 40 mins / Altitude: 540m / Activities: Sightseeing.
TERMS & CONDITION:
Hunza Adventure Tours promulgates its terms and conditions for any kind of trip, trekking, mountaineering, hiking, rafting, wild safaris and other services being operated so far by the company. The terms and conditions set forth will bring forward its limitations before any interested visitor advances for the programs alluded.
What should our clients do for reservation of any kind of services provided by the company?
40% of payment in advance should be made up 1 month earlier or as soon as the trip is confirmed, since it is a proof that you are sure to attempt the trip. It should be done as alluded so that the company can manage all the necessary documents, permissions and required field staffs.
The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.
The advance payment is not refundable in case of overturning the trip in any condition on behalf of the client.
The advance payment is only refundable if the holding company shows any technical impediments regarding the trip.
No refund is made for 40% deposit amount in case of delay arrival, no show or cancellation of trip for any other else reason.
For any consideration regarding the terms alluded, a bilateral negotiation can be attempted between the hosting company and the client
The advance payment can be directly deposited to our bank account through any bank in the world.
BANK DETAILS:
ALFALAH BANK PAKISTAN
Account Title: HUNZA ADVENTURE TOURS.
Account # 1006067881.
Branch Code : 0407.
Swift Code. ALFHPKKA.
IBAN: PK09ALFH0407001001006067881.
Branch: Alfalah Bank Pakistan,stock exchange ISE Tower,
Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area Islamabad Pakistan.
1: REFUND:
No refund will be made for 50% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other else reason. Having paid full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur refund in case if you want to cancel your trip. Still, cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: –
2: SUPPLEMENT CHARGE:
On our holidays tour / trek packages, rooms or tents are provided in twin sharing basis. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to client who does not have another tour participant to share room / tent with.
3: INCOMPLETE TOUR:
No refund will be made to clients who drop out from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
4: CLIENTS’ RESPONSIBLE:
A tour / trek guide who represents Hunza Adventure Tours deserves all authority during your tours. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such case.
5: IMPACT ON YOUR JOURNEY:
We put our every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours,but it is must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Asian countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impact on your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before head is must to venture into journey.
6: TRAVEL INSURANCE:
You must purchase comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation etc. This is suggested to all our esteemed clients.
7: TOUR AMENDMENT:
To make alterations of any trek / tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. But occasionally, you may be obliged to do so en route under certain circumstance for instance bad weather etc.
8: PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visa, necessary permits etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs on the absent of essential papers and documents.
9: RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Your safety and enjoyment is our prime concern. We therefore carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble–free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, trip may be change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
10: FLIGHT DELAY / CANCELLATION:
There is virtually possibility of flight delay or postponement for notorious weather in Karakoram & Himalayan Mountain regions of Pakistan which could be happened, especially during off season, you’re highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating consequence. In case of flight cancellation pre-tour/post-tour, you need to meet your accommodation and food costs yourself.
Hunza Adventure Tours puts every effort to ensure your comfortable traveling, but it is must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the other affluent countries, the Asian countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before beginning is must to venture into journey.
