12 Days Tour to Skardu – Hunza – Fairy meadow

By plane islamabad to skardu it will take 1 hour After arrive skardu Kachura Lake: The Kachura Lake refers to the three lakes in Skardu Valley. These three lakes are Upper Kachura, Lower Kachura, and the less-known Zambakha Lake. Upper and lower Kachura Lake is at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Upper Kachura Lake is mostly unexplored by tourists because of its rough terrain. Lower Kachura Lake, popularly known as Shangrila Lake, is nature’s gem in the beautiful north of Pakistan. Zambakha Lake is in the tiny village of Zambakha next to Shangri-la. The lakes are at different elevations in the Karakoram mountain range in the western Himalayas and the River Indus basin in Gilgit Baltistan. Kachuras, with its rich flora featuring western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests and its orchards of wild apricot – Prunus armeniaca, is the top tourist attraction. Lower Kachura: known as Shangrila, has its name derived from the Tibetan language wherein Shang is a place, ri means mountains and la means pass. The name was first coined by James Hilton, an English novelist in his famous novel, “The Lost Horizon”. Hilton narrates about a plane that crash-landed near a river bed. The monks living nearby took the survivors of the plane crash to a place called Shangrila. The place was described to be a splendor of nature, with mesmerizing beauty and refreshing air. Hotel: Himalayan Hotel Skardu

Katpana Desert: The Cold Desert, also known as the Katpana Desert or Biama Nakpo Pakistan is brimming with unique destinations and landscapes that can rarely be found elsewhere in the world, from snow-capped mountains to lush green valleys and turquoise lakes. One such landscape is the Katpana cold desert, which lies in the province of Gilgit Baltistan and is surrounded by the magnificent Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges. Located in the region of Skardu, the Katpana cold desert, which is known as Biana Naqpo and Katpana Biana in the local language, is one of the most popular tourist destinations for those who visit the region of Skardu. The Katpana cold desert is famous for being the highest desert in the world, standing at an altitude of 2226 meters above sea level. While the desert spreads over Khaplu and extends to Nubra which is situated in Indian-occupied Kashmir, the largest part of the Katpana desert is found in Skardu and the Shigar Valley. Shigar Valley: As you move away north from Skardu Valley, the Shigar road, running through the cold desert, takes you to Shigar Valley as you cross the bridge over River Shigar. The legendary history of the valley, its architectural heritage, and the simplicity and purity of its folks make it the best place to visit in the Gilgit Baltistan region. Shigar valley, the vantage point of beautiful Pakistan’s natural treasure is beyond what words can express. To put it in a nutshell, Shigar is a blend of a verdant oasis, glaciers, mountains, lakes, hot springs, the Milky Way, and a gazillion stars. A dream tourist attraction, Shigar valley, where River Shigar merges with River Indus dazzling the spectators with its youthful flow. Shigar Fort: The Shigar Fort, Gilgit Baltistan, is the heaven on Earth. It is graced by the sheer elegance of the Karakoram Mountain Range and 4 centuries of legends and folklore. It is the epitome of wilderness, serenity, and beauty. With a historic fort, Shigar is the best short escape in the valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now, this special place is converted into a heritage and luxurious hotel by the Aga Khan Network, and right now Serena Hotel is managing it. After a whole day visiting different areas of Skardu, we'll Stay at the Karakorum Hotel.

Khapulo Valley: Khaplu is the central point to explore some remarkable lakes, hiking trails, and gateway to Hushe valley which leads to several conspicuous peaks and glaciers. With its vibrant and fragrant fruit orchids, breathtaking views of streams, high-rising mountains, and architectural heritage, Khaplu is an unrivaled tourist attraction, embodying beautiful Pakistan. Khaplu, also known as “Shyok Valley” and “Little Tibet” is the administrative capital of the Ghanche district. The valley is at a distance of 112 km towards the east of Skardu. The valley sprawls along the River Shyok, a tributary of the River Indus, next to the ancient trade route to Ladakh. Khapulo Fort: Khaplu Palace, domestically referred to as Yabgo Khar(which means “The citadel on the roof”), is an antique castle and palace positioned in Khaplu, within the Gilgit-Baltistan vicinity of northern Pakistan. The palace, taking into consideration its architectural history and tourist appeal, was constructed in the mid-19th century, replacing an earlier fort located close by. It served as a royal residence for the Raja of Khaplu. From 2005 to 2011 the palace, having earlier stood in inclined conditions, underwent a recovery assignment done by way of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture underneath the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme. The palace now houses a hotel operated by the means of Serena and a museum depicting the history and way of life of Baltistan. We’ll have our stay at Himalayan Hotel Skardu

Today it will be a road trip from Skardu to Hunza. We will cross many beautiful valleys, rivers- mountains during our road trip to Hunza and Nagar. I hope it will have nice photography on the way to different places. Nagar valley - hopper valley: Via Karakoram highway, we’ll explore the Summers in Nagar. Summers Nagar tour is magnificent and an unforgettable experience. It is the best time for exploring the beautiful Nagar valley. Our next destination is to visit Hopper Valley. It is about 10 km away from Nagar Khas, the principal city of the Nagar Valley. Hopper is the most beautiful valley in district Nagar. Hoper valley is next to Nagar proper. We’ll drive back to the Passu Tourist Lodge land hotel. Where we’ll stay at Hotel: Minapin Nagar.

Duiker: Duiker is a small village commonly known as Eagle Nest as the hotel is situated there and offers panoramic views of the whole Hunza. We’ll reach Eagle-Nest-Duke is a 30 minutes drive from the capital of Hunza Karimabad, and here you can witness the incredible view of your whole life. Here we will see the sunset and sunrise. You can see the 5 highest peaks which are (7000m) High. Here we have Amazing Mountain Views. Here we will see the sunset and sunrise. You can see the 5 highest peaks which are above (7000m) High. Attabad Lake: One of the most amazing places in Hunza valley is Attabad Lake. The crystal turquoise water makes anyone spellbound within the gigantic mountains of Karakoram. The colors and the charm of the spring season are awe-inspiring that attract many tourists per year there. Also, the length of the lake is 13 miles and the depth of the lake is almost 358 feet. The lake also ranked among the top lakes in Pakistan because of its tremendous beauty. Hussaini Bridge: Another most visited tourist spot in Hunza Valley located about 30 minutes drive from Attabad Lake. It is a 400 steps long bridge, scary to some, thrilling to others, but one thing is for sure, the place is truly a spot to take stunning photos. Baltit Fort: Baltit Fort is another fort in the Hunza valley; it is a place that everyone wants to visit. The foundations of the fort are said to date back around 800 years. But there have been rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. The fairy-tale-like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a Hunza landmark, stilted on massive legs; its wooden bay windows look out over the valley. Originally, it was used as the residence of the Mir of Hunza. Due to a clash between the two sons of the ruler, one of the rulers was shifted to a new place which was Altit Fort. After the day trip, we will drive you toward Duiker Eagles Nest. The best experience Duiker: Duiker is a small village commonly known as Eagle Nest as the hotel is situated there and offers panoramic views of the whole Hunza. We’ll reach Eagle-Nest-Duke is a 30 minutes drive from the capital of Hunza Karimabad, and here you can witness the incredible view of your whole life. Here we will see the sunset and sunrise. You can see the 5 highest peaks which are (7000m) High. Here we have Amazing Mountain Views. Here we will see the sunset and sunrise. You can see the 5 highest peaks which are above (7000m) High. Attabad Lake: One of the most amazing places in Hunza valley is Attabad Lake. The crystal turquoise water makes anyone spellbound within the gigantic mountains of Karakoram. The colors and the charm of the spring season are awe-inspiring that attract many tourists per year there. Also, the length of the lake is 13 miles and the depth of the lake is almost 358 feet. The lake also ranked among the top lakes in Pakistan because of its tremendous beauty. Hussaini Bridge: Another most visited tourist spot in Hunza Valley located about 30 minutes drive from Attabad Lake. It is a 400 steps long bridge, scary to some, thrilling to others, but one thing is for sure, the place is truly a spot to take stunning photos. Baltit Fort: Baltit Fort is another fort in the Hunza valley; it is a place that everyone wants to visit. The foundations of the fort are said to date back around 800 years. But there have been rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. The fairy-tale-like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a Hunza landmark, stilted on massive legs; its wooden bay windows look out over the valley. Originally, it was used as the residence of the Mir of Hunza. Due to a clash between the two sons of the ruler, one of the rulers was shifted to a new place which was Altit Fort. After the day trip, we will drive you toward Duiker Eagles Nest. The best experience While staying in Hunza is to witness the dawn and dusk on the fabulous peaks of Lady Finger and Rakaposhi from the famous eagle nest in Dukair. Stay Fairy Land Duiker

1 Hour 35 Minutes Drive Departure for Passu, en-route visit Attabad lake, Gulmit village, Borith Lake, Trekking to the Passu Glacier new View Point and Passu suspension bridge, Attabad Lake One of the most amazing places in Hunza valley is Attabad Lake. The crystal turquoise water makes anyone spellbound within the gigantic mountains of Karakoram. The colors and the charm of the spring season are awe-inspiring that attracts many tourists per year there. Also, the length of the lake is 13 miles and the depth of the lake is almost 358 feet. The lake also ranked in the top lakes of Pakistan because of its tremendous beauty. Borith Lake While exploring the beauties of Gulmit valley, you will encounter a saline lake of Borith. The lake is beautiful and surrounds by the vast plains. The lake formed by the melted water of Ghulkin Glacier Borith-Lake Additionally, the lake is about at the surface elevation of 25000 meters and a life saver for the trekkers to Passu peaks. Moreover, the lake is accessible by a 2 km jeep ride from Husseini village that is parallel to Ghulkin village. Hussaini bridge another most visited tourist spot in Hunza Valley located about 30 minutes’ drive from Attabad Lake. It is a 400 steps long bridge, scary to some, thrilling to others, but one thing is for sure, the place is truly a spot to take stunning photos Passu Glacier Passu Glacier is situated in the south side of Passu village. Passu Peak is situated in the back side of the glacier. This glacier is linked with Batura Glacier and many other glaciers of the region.

After breakfast, we'll go back to Karim Abad and visit Altit Fort. Altit Fort: Altit Fort is an ancient fort above Karimabad in the Hunza valley. It was home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who took the title, Mir. Altit Fort was the residence of a former prince around 1100 years old, now serving as a museum over there. The magnificent design was renovated by Aga Khan Culture Trust, a preserved heritage for future generations. Altit Fort is not just about a place, it's about the heritage which is still growing with time. If you’re visiting Hunza Valley, you can’t miss wandering the ancient cobbled streets of Karimabad. It’s always nice to explore the culture of places you’re visiting. Karimabad. The local market has a lot of things to explore. You can spend hours visiting shops, you will see a lot of amazing handcrafts, gemstones, antiques, local jewelry, and dresses. After visiting Altit fort we'll go back to Gilgit City. We’ll pause our journey at the (100km) old Silk Road and Rakaposhi (7788m) viewpoint for photography and after a while, we’ll continue our drive toward Gilgit. Hotel: Gc Hotel Gilgit

After breakfast we will drive you to Raikot Bridge for Fairy Meadows. From here we will hire 4x4 Jeep and drive to Tato village. It takes one hour drive from KKH. Tato road is offering fully Bumpy and give complete adventure. We will take lunch at Tato village..After Lunch 2.5 Hours Trekking / Rend Horse is Also Possible when reach in FM we will Walk 5 Minutes To see the Reflection lake & beautiful sunset Photograph of Nanga Parbat - or can take pictures from the hotel also Take Nice pictures Around FM Over Night in (Raikot Sarai cottage hotel )

The Beyal camp is a small camping spot that is located a few kilometers from Fairy Meadows. There are many hotels, lodges, camps and wooden huts in Fairy meadows Fairy Meadows cottages are also known as “Pari Mahal” or “Fairy Palace”. Camping at Beyal Camp is an adventurous and exciting experience. A small water stream, snow-covered mountains, lush green grassing carpet, and rich green treesare the main attraction of Beyal Camp.You can reach to Beyal Camp from Fairy Meadows in 3-4 hour.Hiking to Beyal Camp from Fairy Meadows is not very difficult. During the hike, you can view the beautiful scenery, pleasant weather and take amazing photos. Camping is must if you visit Beyal Camp in the majestic, mesmerizing and beautiful place. Many foreign tourists visit and enjoy there time after our day trip we will walk back to fairy meadow

After Breakfast we start walk down to the Tato village And our jeeps pick us to raikot bridge From kkh we drive our own Bus Today we drive our whole journey on Karakoram Highway to Besham valley along the Indus river .Enroute stop for lunch at Dassu. After a quick lunch we continuous our journey on Karakoram Highway. It is the Eighth wonder of the world. This is only overland way to access Pakistan - China and connecting with central Asia. Contraction period is 1966 to 1978 by Chinese and Pakistani engineers. Overnight stay at Besham Hilton Hotel

After breakfast we will drive to Visit Taxila museum Or darmarajika a village of Buddhist Religion Discover Islamabad city, Shopping Mall after dinner, drop at Islamabad