Tour Description
Every spring, the Hunza Valley transforms into a paradise of pink and white blossoms as apricot, cherry, and apple orchards burst into flower against the backdrop of snow-capped Karakoram giants. Raikot Tours’ Hunza Blossom Tour captures this magical season — one of the most beautiful natural spectacles in Pakistan, typically from late March to mid-April.
Against the dramatic backdrop of Rakaposhi (7,788m), Ultar Sar (7,388m), and Ladyfinger Peak, the ancient villages of Karimabad, Altit, and Ganish offer a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and culture. This is a photographers’ dream and a soul-refreshing retreat for all nature lovers.
Places Covered
- Islamabad
- Besham / Dasu (stopover)
- Hunza Valley (Karimabad)
- Altit Fort (1,100 years old)
- Baltit Fort
- Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint
- Attabad Lake
- Passu Cones
- Khunjerab Pass (optional)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Islamabad. Drive along the Karakoram Highway to Besham or Dasu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Continue drive to Karimabad, Hunza (approx. 7–8 hours). Check in and evening stroll through blossom orchards. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 3: Morning visit to Baltit Fort and Altit Fort surrounded by blossoming trees. Photography session in the orchards with Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar in the background. Visit Eagle’s Nest for panoramic views. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 4: Drive to Attabad Lake (turquoise blue lake formed by a 2010 landslide). Visit Passu Cones and Husini Suspension Bridge. Optional extension to Khunjerab Pass (4,693m — China border). Return to Hunza. Overnight.
Day 5: Explore local Hunza bazaar, try local apricot products and dry fruits. Leisure time for photography. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 6: Drive back towards Islamabad. Overnight at Besham or Dasu.
Day 7: Continue drive to Islamabad. Tour ends.