Experience the Spectacular Hunza
7-Days Trip | Starting on June 29, 2018
Get away from the clutches of civilization and enjoy natural beauty on a delightful camping experience. There are a lot of camping tours meticulously planned to let you explore the vivid mountain ranges, Peaks, streams and landscapes of Pakistan.
Boomerang Tours offers you to stay in the center of scenic surroundings and idyllic locale. While being on a tour enjoy the tranquil surroundings and captivating scenic beauty to the fullest.
A lot of myth and reality has been associated with Hunza people. The people of Hunza are one of the friendliest people in the region. In the past it was quite common to see the people of Hunza crossing 100 year of age, this indeed is true and can still be seen to some extent however the modern civilization has changed the valley a bit.
While, many nutrition experts and scientists have ascribed this enduring ability of the Hunza people to their diet, and lifestyle.
Hunza have also one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan.
Some Locals states that Hunza may have been associated with the lost kingdom of Shangri La which was mentioned in the Novel of James Hilton "The Lost Horizon".
The people of Hunza descend from the village of Baltit, which had been founded by a soldier left behind from the army of Alexander the Great a legend common to much of Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.
Here is an Excerpt from the Book "An Ethno-historical Dictionary of China" By James Stuart Olson
BURUSHO. The Burushos also known as Hunzus, Hunzukuts, and Burushaskis are a mountain people who live primarily in Hunza State and Nagir State in Pakistan. They live in deep valleys and gorges cut by the Hunza River and its tributaries, currently, the population of the Burushos exceeds 60,000 people.
Hunza Valley “The Land Of Legends” and famous worldwide for its culture, landscape, friendliness and hospitality. Travelers and adventurers from around the world make their visit to this Part of beautiful Pakistan.
A visit to Hunza Valley is beyond doubt an unforgettable lifetime experience for those who love nature or are in curiosity of what the nature can extend for them. The Valley musters the most vibrant colour palette as the hills and slopes get covered in leaves shed of various colours, rendering the region more picturesque. This premier time-slot just before these morphing moments brings forward and exhibits the most vivid and profound colours and views the Nature must offer. Along with its scenic splendor, the region is one of the healthiest spots on the planet with minimal atmospheric contamination and absolutely no toxins. The purity of the atmosphere and the richness of minerals in water of the region appropriate your bodily systems and elevate your energy and tolerance levels. It ingests empathy and balance like no other medicine or drug can ever do for u. This perfect getaway will replenish you physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Hunza is situated in the extreme north/west of Pakistan, located at 100 km. from Gilgit elevated around 2,500 meters (8,200 ft.). Referred to as “Heaven on Earth”. Hunza is abundantly surrounded by the spectacular scenic views, lifeforms, landscapes, rivers, deserts, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, fresh water springs, glaciers, mighty mountains overwhelming the senses and refreshing the state of mind(s), unique culture, history, architecture, wildlife, and above all the community system, one can find verdant tranquility in this part of the world with beautiful, happy and hospitable people, this road trip along the banks of the Indus River traversing the world-famous Silk Route. At Jaglot, the view of the spot where 03 of the highest mountain ranges in the world Himalayas, Karakoram & Hindu Kush seem mingling with each other. We will witness “The killer Peak” Nanga Parbat (8125m), 2nd highest Mountain Peak of Pakistan and the 9th highest Peak of the world, view of Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran Peak (7266m), Ultar (7388m) Spantik Peak (7072m), and various Peaks above (6,000m) which can easily be viewed from any point from Hunza Valley. You will experience Wildlife in its natural habitat, animals like Yaks, herds of Ibex, Golden Eagle, Snow leopard (rare sighting), and much more in a Full Day Excursion to the Khunjerab National Park, an altitude of (4,733m). total area of the Park is 560,714 acres one of the highest paved border between Pakistan and China.
We emphasize and offer a great blend of wilderness and comfort that rightly introduces you to Hunza and keeps you in a Boomerang generated comfort zone that keeps you well-grounded and safe. We treat you through immaculate services, unsurpassed group safety, great company, fresh cooked food, vigilant and responsive operatives that are always there to guide and shepherd the group to the most premium views and places. Boomerang services you through premium amenities that challenges the norms of the category and redefine luxury for exploration and getaways.
Departure from Lahore: 11:00 PM
Venue: Main Gate of C Block , Model Town Park
*Food Not Included
Day 01: Friday 29th June 2018
Hunza Valley Tour | Islamabad to Batakundi
On this day we will depart for Kaghan Valley. The passage will pass through Haripur, Abbottabad and Balakot. The road has one of the most amazing landscapes and scenery. We will witness lush green hills, freshwater streams, glacier, and alpine trees. We will make some quick stops for tea and breakfast at Mansehra. After arrival at Batakundi will take some rest for some time.
- Reached Islamabad (short stay)
- Departure From Islamabad
- Reach Mansehra
- Breakfast in Mansehra
- Start Travel Towards Batakundi
- Reached Batakundi (Night Stay at Hotel)
- Dinner
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 02: Saturday 30th June 2018
Hunza Valley Tour | Batakundi to Hunza Valley
The sunshine will make the aesthetics of the valley very vibrant and beautiful, a good time for photography on the way. The road passes through the Lulusar Lake, will take a short stay at the lake and take a tea break at Babusar Pass (4173 m). A smooth shift from lush greens hills to rugged dry mountains by entering Chillas.
The 8th wonder of the world “The Karakoram Highway” (KKH), we will witness Nanga Parbat (8,126m) from the KKH, will have a stop at Rakaposhi (7,788 m) viewpoint before arriving at hotel in Hunza Valley.
- Breakfast: 8:00 am
- Moving towards Karimabad (Hunza)
- View of Junction of 3 mighty mountain ranges
- Rakaposhi view point
- Nanga Parbet view point
- Reach Hunza
- Night Stay in Hotel
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 03: Sunday 1st June 2018
Hunza Valley | Altit Fort & Baltit Fort
On this day, according to medical norms; one should simply relax and acclimatize before going up on higher altitudes. In the meantime, we will have a lot of interactions with local historians, musicians and storytellers while visiting the historic Baltit Fort (700 years old) and Altit fort (900 years old) where you can find the pure norms of the People of Hunza.
We will visit “The Leif Larson Music School” was constructed by the Ciqam social women enterprise, using local materials and vernacular architecture. It was jointly funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad (47%) and the Aga Khan Music Initiative (53%)
Source: Embassy of Norway in Pakistan.
We will have quality time in the “Khabasi Café” in Royal Gardens where we will be served one of the most delicious local foods, will visit Duikar before the sunset where we will experience the sunset on the mighty Karakoram Mountains.
- Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Altit Fort
- Tea time in Royal Garden
- Interaction with locals of Hunza
- Visit handicraft shops
- Leave for Duiker
- Reach Duiker
- Night stay at Campsite, Duiker
- Dinner
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 04: Monday 2nd June 2018
Hunza Valley Tour | Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border)
This day participants will depart for Pak-China Border (Khunjerab Pass – highest road border in the world) which is one the best road trips of Hunza valley tour. Participants will pass through the 1,000 years old civilization of Ganish. They will see the ancient rock carvings and sacred rocks. The participants will travel along Attabad Lake after a half hour time from Ganish Bridge. The Karakoram Highway in the Upper Hunza has a lot to offer.
The participants will pass through Hussaini Glacier and Passu Village. On the way they will see Shispar Peak (7,611 m), Passu Peak (7,284 m) and the famous Passu Cones/Cathedral (above 6,000 m). The participants will cross through Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber and enter Khunjerab National Park in Deh. Upon arrival on the world’s highest border Khunjerab Pass (4,733 m),
Take pictures of the mesmerizing landscape. On return we will get shopping in Sost.
- Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Moving towards Khunjrab Pass (Entry Tickets Included)
- Boating on Attabad Lake (Tickets Included)
- Sost
- View point of Passu Cones
- Visit of Husaini Bridge
- Visit Gojal
- Visit Gulmit
- Visit of Khunjrab Pass (Pak China Border)
- Back To Duiker
- Night Stay at Campsite (Duiker)
- Bar BQ Night + Bonfire + Musical Night
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 05: Tuesday 3rd June 2018
Souvenirs from Hunza valley
This day, we will visit Aliabad Market and can shop herbs, dry fruit, handicrafts, gemstones and cloth and also can visit restaurants and try local foods.
- Breakfast: 8:00 Am
- Visit Cultural Bazar of Hunza
- Shopping of Handicrafts and Artifacts
- Traditional restaurants of Hunza
- Travel back to Duiker
- Night Stay in Campsite Duiker
- Dinner
- Bonfire and Music Night
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 06: Wednesday 4th June 2018
Hunza to Naran Kaghan Valley
This day we will travel back to Naran / Kaghan Valley and will take quick stops on the way. Participants will reach Naran in the afternoon. Upon arrival to Naran, Participants can visit Naran Bazaar.
- Breakfast 8:00 AM
- Travel back to Naran
- Reach Naran
- Night Stay in Hotel
- Dinner
- Visit Naran Bazar
*Food: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 07: Thursday 5th June 2018
Naran to Lahore City
We will continue our journey towards Lahore and will take quick stops on the way. It will take approximately 11-12 hours to reach Lahore from Naran. Upon arrival in Lahore Tour will come to an end.
- Breakfast 8:00 AM
- Travel back to Islamabad
- Reach Islamabad
- Farewell Dinner (Islamabad)
- Reach Lahore
Tour Price
From Lahore Rs. 25,000/- per head
From Islamabad Rs. 24,500/- per head
*If couple needs a separate room Rs. 6000/- (per night) will be charged additionally to the package.
Discounts:
5% discount on group of 5 persons (applicable on all 5 seats)
10% discount on group of 10 persons and above (applicable on all seats)
50% discount for Children Age Between 5-10 years (Jumper Seats)
Kids Below 5 years are Free
