The autumn season in Hunza Valley is a feast for the senses, with the sweet aroma of ripening apricots filling the air and the stunning landscape bursting with a kaleidoscope of colors. The Apricot Autumn Tour in Hunza Valley is the perfect way to experience this natural wonderland.
Starting in September, as the summer fades away, the apricots begin to ripen and the valley is transformed into a golden paradise. The tour offers an opportunity to explore the picturesque landscape, dotted with terraced fields, orchards, and ancient forts, all set against a backdrop of towering mountains.
The tour offers an array of activities, including visits to local villages to experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the indigenous people of Hunza Valley. The tour also offers the opportunity to taste local cuisine, which is made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
One of the highlights of the tour is the Hunza Apricot Blossom Festival, which is held annually in early April. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the blooming of apricot trees. The festival is a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and local cuisine, and visitors can join in the festivities and take part in traditional dances and games.
The tour also includes visits to other iconic locations in Hunza Valley, such as the Baltit Fort, the Altit Fort, and the stunning Attabad Lake. The tour is also an opportunity to explore the nearby Khunjerab Pass, which is the highest paved international border crossing in the world.
Overall, the Apricot Autumn Tour in Hunza Valley offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. It is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature in a truly special way.
The best time for Apricot Autumn Tour is from September to November
| Apricot Autumn Tours | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| Hunza Apricot Autumn Tour (10 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,220 | € 1,175 |
| Fairy Meadows- Hunza Autumn Tour (12 Days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,415 | € 1,370 |
| Phander- Hunza Autumn Tour (12 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,395 | € 1,350 |
| Skardu- Hunza Autumn Tour (14 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,630 | € 1,585 |
| Hunza Autumn Tour (10 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,220 | € 1,175 |
- Experience the culture of ethnic minority communities of Hunza Valley
- Opportunity to interact with Hunza’s community members including men, women and children
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
- View peaks including Nanga Parbat 8126m, Rakaposhi 7,788m, Passu Sar 7,478m and Ultar Sar 7,388m
- Lakes including Lulusar, Attaabad and Borith
- Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.
Altitude: 540 m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 279 km, after lunch continue drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4,173-M.
Altitude: 1,265 m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Karimabad (Hunza) 5-6 hours 240 km.
En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, The Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush, at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m and at Rakaposhi view point for photography and refreshment.
Altitude: 2,500 m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning visit Baltit Fort 700 Years old and Baltit village, afternoon visit Altit Fort 900 Years old, Altit village and visit the women carpenters project. Evening enjoy water channel walk from Karimabad to towards Hyderabad village.
Altitude: 2,500 m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning excursion to Hopper valley, visit Hopper glacier and Hopper valley, afternoon drive to Duiker valley thirty minutes arrive and transfer to hotel.
Duiker valley is view point to see the Sunset and Sunrise over the beautiful mountains in the surroundings of Hunza).
Altitude: 2,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Passu 50 km, en-route visit Attabad Lake, Borith Lake, Gulkin village, Gulmit village, Passu white Glacier, Passu village, Hussani village and Hussani suspension bridge and drive to Sost 50 km.
Altitude: 2,800 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excursion to Khunjerab Pass (Pak/China Border), evening drive back to Karimabad.
Altitude: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 355 km via Babusar Pass 4173 m. En-route stop at various viewpoints for photography and refreshment.
Altitude: 2409 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Islamabad 279 km, en-route visit Taxila museum and historical sites.
Altitude: 540 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight.
- Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
- All domestic road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients.
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff
- Single Supplement
- Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.