Adventure Hunza

SPRING TOUR TO SWAT VALLEY, KALASH VALLEY CHITRAL, HUNZA VALLEY & FAIRY MEADOWS ITINERARY FOR 12 NIGHTS & 13 DAYS Group size: 06 persons Day Itinerary Distance & Time Place Day 1 Islamabad – Saidu Sharif Swat Valley Arrival at Islamabad airport at 335hrs Drive to Saidu Sharif Swat Valley (the Switzerland of Pakistan) via Peshawar to see Peshawar city Arrival and transfer to your hotel 260 km (5 hours) SAIDU SHARIF SWAT – Hotel One Saidu Sharif Day 2 Saidu Sharif to Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral Drive to Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral (07 hours) Drive through the tribal belts of Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Lowari Tunnel Reach Ayun village and drive to Rumbur Village on a dirt road (09 hours) Arrival at Rumbur Kalash Village and transfer to a local guesthouse 250 km (8 hours) Rumbur Village Kalash Valleys Chitral – Saifullah’s Guesthouse Day 3 Rumbur Village (full day) Full day to explore the local culture and colors Visit Kalash temples and cultural center Visit local families to know more about their unique culture Participate in local activities and see their lives   Rumbur Village – Saifullah’s Guesthouse Day 4 Rumbur – Chitral City – Mastuj (2300m) Morning drive to Chitral town Visit Friday Mosque and Chitral Bazaar Drive to Mastuj before taking lunch at Koragh Road expansion work can result in extended stops en route. 150 km (7 hours) Mastuj – Noor Mahal Hotel Day 5 Mastuj – Shandur Pass – Phandar Morning drive to Phandar (5 hours) Stops at multiple places to record the stunning landscape Stop at highest polo field (3800m) Walk around the field and take plenty of photos Arrival at Phandar and walk around the lake Overnight stay at Phandar 50 km Phandar – Hill Top Lodge Day 6 Phandar – Karimabad Hunza Drive to Karimabad the capital of Hunza Valley Lunch at Gilgit En route stop at Silk Road View Point Stop at Rakaposhi View Point Arrival at Karimabad and transfer to your hotel Visit Duikar Eagle’s Nest for sunset view of the valley 375 km (8 hours) Karimabad – Eagle’s Nest Hotel Duikar Altit Day 7 Karimabad Morning half day excursion to Hopper Village Nagar Afternoon Baltit Fort, Karimabad Bazaar and Altit Fort Overnight stay in Karimabad   Karimabad – Hill Top Hotel Day 8 Karimabad – Gulmit – Husseini – Borith Lake Drive to Borith Stop at Attabad Lake Walk across Kamaris to Ghulkin Explore Husseini Suspension Bridge Arrival at Borith and transfer to your hotel 50 km Borith Lake – Borith Lake Resort Day 9 Borith Lake to Fairy Meadows Drive to Raikot Bridge En route stop at Junction of the Mountains Stop at Nanga Parbat View Point Change to 4WD soft top local jeeps towards Tatoo From Tatoo, start a 3 hours long hike to Fairy Meadows 250 km Fairy Meadows – Raikot Sarai Hotel Day 10 Fairy Meadows Full day to explore the landscape Hike to Beyal Camp (2 hours) Beyal Camp to Advance Basecamp (4300m) of Nanga Parbat if interested (4 hours) Late afternoon walk back to Fairy Meadows   Fairy Meadows – Raikot Sarai Hotel Day 11 Fairy Meadows to Besham or Naran Moring walk down to Tatoo (2 hours) Transfer to local 4WD to drive back to Raikot Bridge Drive to Chilas for lunch Stop at Shatiyal Rock Carving and Old Silk Road Or drive to Naran via Babusar Pass Arrival at Besham for overnight stay 280 km (10 hours) Besham – Besham Inn or Hotel One Naran Day 12 Naran or Besham to Islamabad Drive to Islamabad En route visit Gandhara archaeological remains at Taxila Visit Julian, Cirkap, Dharmarajika Stupa and Taxila Museum Arrival at Islamabad and transfer to your hotel 280 km (5 hours) Islamabad Day 13 Islamabad Early morning transfer to Islamabad airport at 505 hrs   OUT Tour Cost includes: Standard accommodation on single occupancy as per itinerary Air conditioned transport on paved roads from Islamabad to Islamabad as per itinerary Local soft top 4wd jeep for Fairy Meadows English Speaking Guide throughout the tour from Islamabad to Islamabad 01 large bottle of mineral water per person per day Visa support documents Daily breakfast only Tour cost does not include: Lunch and dinner (20 euros per person per day approximately) International and domestic airfare, laundry, telephone calls and tips to guides and drivers Entrance fee to Baltit Fort (5 euros per person), Altit Fort (5 euros per person) Khunjerab National Park Fee @ Euro 30.00 per person and Husseini Suspension Bridge Ticket @ 1 euros per person & Ondra Poyga Track Ticket @ 2 euros per person Yak Safari at Passu (33 euros per person) Horses to Fairy Meadows (33 euros per person approximately) Taxila archaeological sites @ Euros 10 per person Kalash Valley Entrance Fee @ Euros 3 per person approximately Anything which is not mentioned in the cost.   The list of hotels will be mentioned once the type of package is selected. Please note that the travel timings are approximate and can vary due to road conditions and en route stops that you may make. Covid vaccination certification and PCR tests have been abolished for passengers travelling to and from Pakistan. Riaz Baig Adventure Hunza – Trekking, Tours & Expeditions            

Kalash tribes, a unique non-Muslim minority group, celebrate their annual harvest festival with much pomp and zeal from Aug 20 to Aug 22 every year in the mountains of Hindkush. They sing, dance and play to thank Mother Nature for a bountiful harvest through this festival. They prepare their traditional food especially on this occasion and drink wine with their women to show their pleasure. This year, the festival will be held on Aug from 20 to 22! Uchal Festival: A Glimpse into the Vibrant Celebrations of the Kalash People Nestled in the Chitral district of Pakistan, the Kalash people stand out as a unique and fascinating ethnic group, the smallest religious minority in the country. Their homeland, the Kalash Valley, is a treasure trove of history, traditions, and vibrant festivals that mark the passage of time. Distinct from the majority Muslim population, the Kalash people adhere to their own ancient animist beliefs. This sets their festivities apart, infusing them with a unique character that resonates deeply with their cultural identity. Throughout the year, the Kalash observe a colorful array of celebrations, including the Uchal, Phoo, and Chomos festivals. Among these, the Uchal Festival takes center stage, illuminating the summer months with an explosion of joy and gratitude. Held annually in August, this lively gathering serves as a tribute to the divine for bestowing upon them bountiful harvests and a fruitful season for foraging. During this time, men and women gather in the village square, their movements swaying to the rhythm of ancestral dances. As the festival's prayers echo through the air, a procession winds its way up to a plateau beyond the village of Balangkuru, where the night unfolds in a whirlwind of exuberant dance. The Uchal Festival also serves as a catalyst for social cohesion, bringing families and friends from neighboring villages together in a tapestry of shared experiences. It's a time for feasting, laughter, and revelry, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kalash people. With its rich cultural and spiritual significance, the Uchal Festival stands as a beacon of the Kalash identity, a testament to their deep-rooted connection to the land and their unwavering faith in the divine.

Surrounded by the majestic Karakorum Mountains of Gilgit Baltistan, Lukpe Lawo or Snow Lake, is a glacial basin at an elevation of 4877 m (16000 ft.), spanning over 16 km (10 miles). The basin connects two mighty glaciers of Biafo and Hispar, both spreading into opposite directions from Hispar Pass (5128m). The total length of these two glaciers is about 100 km (61 miles) forming into a frozen river which is the world’s longest continuous glacial structure outside the Polar Regions.

Pakistan is mysterious, edgy, and exciting, and it frequently makes headlines for the wrong reasons. However, it is a colourful and contrasted region that offers the daring tourist an incredible wealth of culture, tradition, and unmatched natural beauty. This amazing tour takes us from the streets of Karachi deep into the Punjab and traverses the Indus Valley, taking in everything from Sufi tombs and desert strongholds to busy bazaars and colourful cities.