Fly from Islamabad to Gilgit and Proceed to Gulmit with lunch preferably on the way at Rakaposhi View Point or in Hunza. There are several attractions to capture on this particular day. Major attractions include Chinese graveyard in Danyore, Memoria Tower in Rahimabad, Collision point of continental plates in Chalt, remains of the silk route, Rakaposhi view point, Hunza Valley, Ganish mosque, Rock inscriptions, tunnels pushed through the hard Karakoram mountains, Attabad Lake, and Gulmit valley. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Gulmit.

Morning drive up to Borith Lake, enjoy the sceneries and walk/drive to the nearby Husseini village and Gulkin Village. One can also visit nearby Kamaris village for breathtaking bird’s eye views of valleys below and Attabad Lake. Drive down to Husseini suspension bridge after lunch and proceed to hotel for overnight stay.

At 4,733 meters, Khunjerab Pak-China border, located in the premises of Khunjerab National Park, is the highest metal border crossing between Pakistan and China. The journey begins with the magnificent views of Passu cones and all the way to the border is simply rewarding. The unusual beauty of tiny valleys along the Hunza River, all the way to Sost, displaying colorful autumn and guarded by the snow
crowned Karakoram mountain peaks, present an ultimate natural contrast. Return to Hotel in Gulmit for overnight stay.

Note: People who are not used to high altitudes usually experience altitude sickness. The best way to possibly avoid altitude sickness is by taking oil-free ingredients in breakfast and consuming dry apricot. However, if the sickness persists, arrange to drive back to low altitude.

Hoper is an ideal autumn destination. Drive to Hoper valley, across the Hunza River, for day excursion. Hoper is about 50 km from Gulmit valley and takes around an hour and half. Hoper is famous for its lush valleys filled with fruit laden trees providing a magnificent color contrast. The valley provides a picturesque view of highest mountains in Hunza. Hunza and Nagar are situated on either sides of the Hunza River and ideally the beauty of Hunza can be seen from Nagar and vice versa. Drive back to Gulmit for overnight stay.

Morning drive from Gulmit to Hunza, visit Duikar sunrise point for a bird’s eye view of the Huza and Nagar valleys surrounded by famous mountain peaks including Rakaposhi, Diran, Golden Peak, Ultar Peak, and Lady Finger. Return to Altit valley to visit Altit Fort and annexing Shiqam wood carving project where only women carpenters produce high class products made of wood. There is a restaurant called the Kha Basi Café in the premises of Altit Fort where pure traditional food is served by only female staff in case of making plans to enjoy traditional Hunza Food. Afterwards, visit Baltit Fort in Karimabad and proceed to Gilgit Serena for overnight stay.

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