Day 01
Arrival in Islamabad
- Meet & greet at Islamabad International Airport
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Welcome briefing on the tour program
- Dinner & overnight stay in Islamabad
Day 02
Islamabad – Skardu (By Air)
- Early morning breakfast
- Scenic flight to Skardu with aerial views of Nanga Parbat, Karakoram & Himalayan peaks
- Arrival and transfer to hotel
- Visit Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake)
- Excursion to Upper Kachura Lake & Kachura Village
- Lunch in Skardu
- One-hour scenic walk along the Indus River to Organic Village; tea with locals
- Sunset views along the Indus River
- Dinner & overnight stay in Skardu
Day 03
Skardu – Khaplu Valley
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive toKhaplu Valley (approx. 3–4 hours)
- Hotel check-in and short rest
- VisitKhaplu Fort (Yabgo Khar) – a masterpiece of Balti architecture
- Free time forcherry blossom photography around Khaplu Valley
- Explore traditional Balti houses and interact with local communities
- Experience authenticBalti culture and lifestyle
- Dinner & overnight stay in Khaplu Valley
Day 04
Khaplu – Skardu | Lakes, Forts & Cold Desert
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive back to Skardu
- VisitKatpana Cold Desert (highest-altitude cold desert in the world)
- Excursion toShigar Valley
- Guided visit toShigar Fort (17th-century heritage site)
- Walk through Shigar Village and meet local residents
- Visit Indus River viewpoints
- Dinner & overnight stay in Skardu
Day 05
Skardu – Hunza via Karakoram Highway
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day scenic drive to Hunza (approx. 5–6 hours)
- Travel along the legendaryKarakoram Highway
- En-route stops:
- Indus River viewpoints
- Ancient Silk Route sections
- Junction of theKarakoram, Himalaya & Hindu Kush
- Rakaposhi View Point (tea & photography stop)
- Continue drive along the Hunza River
- Arrival in Karimabad, hotel check-in
- Dinner & overnight stay in Hunza
Day 06
Hunza Cultural Experience
- Breakfast at hotel
- VisitBaltit Fort (UNESCO Tentative List)
- VisitAltit Village, the oldest settlement in Hunza
- Guided tour ofAltit Fort (over 1,100 years old)
- Walk through the Old Settlement and traditional houses
- ExploreKarimabad Bazaar
- Visit an organic farm and interact with local families
- Experience awomen empowerment initiative
- Lunch at a renowned local restaurant
- Dinner & overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza
Day 07
Hunza – Glacier & Valley Experience
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive toHopper Valley
- Stop at scenic viewpoints and the junction of Hunza & Nagar Rivers
- VisitHopper Glacier and nearby villages
- Lunch in Hopper Valley
- Return drive toDuiker (Eagle’s Nest) for panoramic sunset views
- Dinner & overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza
Day 08
Hunza – Passu (Upper Hunza / Gojal Valley)
- Breakfast and check-out
- Drive towardsUpper Hunza (Gojal Valley)
- Stop atAttabad Lake (photography & optional boating)
- VisitGulmit Carpet House
- Lunch atBorith Lake
- Afternoon walk and light trekking atPassu Glacier
- Walk through Passu Village and meet local residents
- Sunset views ofBatura Glacier
- Dinner at the famousYak Burger Restaurant
- Overnight stay in Passu
Day 09
Khunjerab Pass – Roof of the World
- Breakfast at hotel
- Excursion toKhunjerab Pass (4,693 m)
- World’s highest paved international border crossing
- Enjoy dramatic landscapes and possible wildlife sightings
- Return drive to Hunza
- Check-in & overnight stay atOffto Resort, Hunza
Day 09
Gilgit – Islamabad (By Air) & Departure
- Early breakfast
- Transfer to Gilgit Airport
- Scenic flight to Islamabad
- Short Islamabad / Rawalpindi city tour
- VisitLok Virsa Museum or National Museum
- Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for onward flight
- End of the Blossom Tour
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