Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Hunza Valley Adventure & Cultural Experience
Explore the breathtaking landscapes, historic forts, local culture, and mountain villages of Hunza Valley.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Level
- Challenging
- Max alt.
- 10000
Cultural Tours · Chitral, Hindu Kush
Meet the Kalash people, explore Chitral Fort and cross the Shandur Pass in the heart of the Hindu Kush.
Overview
The journey
In three remote valleys beneath Tirich Mir lives the Kalash community, with a culture, language and festivals all their own. We visit Bumburet and Rumbur with local hosts, and time departures with the spring Joshi and autumn Uchal festivals where possible.
The journey continues to Chitral town and over the Shandur Pass to Gilgit.
Kalash villages of Bumburet and Rumbur
Chitral Fort and Shahi Mosque
Shandur Pass polo ground
Views of Tirich Mir
Gallery
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
Welcome and briefing.
- Days 2–31,500 m
To Chitral
Drive via the Swat valley and Lowari Tunnel.
- Days 4–62,000 m
Kalash valleys
Village stays in Bumburet and Rumbur.
- Day 7
Chitral town
Fort, mosque and bazaar.
- Day 83,700 m
Shandur Pass
Cross the 'roof of the world' polo ground.
- Day 9
Phander to Gilgit
Along the Ghizer river.
- Day 10
Depart Gilgit
Flight to Islamabad.
Included
- Private transport
- Guesthouses and hotels
- Breakfast and dinner
- Local Kalash guide
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches
- Insurance
- Tips
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