Fairymeadow + Hunza
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Duration
15 days
Max People
15
Min Age
12+
Pickup
Motobike/Jeep
Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of northern Pakistan with our 14-day Fairy Meadows and Hunza tour. This adventure takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, offering a mix of trekking, cultural exploration, and scenic drives.
Highlights:
- Fairy Meadows: Often referred to as “Heaven on Earth,” Fairy Meadows offers stunning views of Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest mountain in the world. Enjoy the serene environment, lush greenery, and an optional trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
- Hunza Valley: Explore the enchanting Hunza Valley, renowned for its picturesque villages, ancient forts, and the warm hospitality of its people. Visit the historic Baltit and Altit Forts, and take a day trip to the majestic Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world.
- Passu Cones: Marvel at the unique and dramatic Passu Cones, and enjoy the serene beauty of Borith Lake. Test your nerves by crossing the famous Hussaini Suspension Bridge, one of the most thrilling suspension bridges in the world.
- Cultural Experiences: Discover the rich cultural heritage of Gilgit-Baltistan, with visits to local bazaars, ancient Buddhist carvings at Kargah Buddha, and interactions with the friendly local communities.
Included/Excluded
- The base camp services for the Trekking include a flight from Islamabad to Skardu and back. There is a Jeep drive from Skardu to Askoli and return, with porters or mules to carry luggage where the jeep cannot reach. Pick-up and drop-off services from the airport to the hotel and vice versa are provided. Participants will enjoy a 3-night stay at hotel in Islamabad with bed and breakfast included. The Trekking includes the royalty and permit from the Pakistan Government, maps for trekking and climbing, and porters carrying up to 20 kg of personal baggage. Climbers are provided with three meals a day and comfortable accommodation in a hotel, lodge, or tents. At the base camp, each individual gets a mattress and pillow, along with facilities like a dining tent, kitchen tent, communication tent, toilet, staff tent, tent for Pakistani base camp staff, store tents, tables, chairs, and all necessary cooking gear. Twin-sharing tents for members, experienced and well-trained cook and kitchen helpers, a heating system in the dining tent and other necessary tents, a solar panel/electricity generator, medical and first aid kit, and a professional and experienced tour guide are also included. Additionally, all taxes and fees required for necessary tools, as well as a farewell dinner, are covered.
- The services do not cover airfare for international flights or the Pakistan visa fee. Personal climbing equipment like sleeping bags and oxygen masks are not provided, nor are minibars during hotel stays or travels. Distinct items for individuals, such as single occupancy rooms, may incur extra charges. Group climbing gear, including ropes, ice screws, snow bars, EPI gas, cooking pots, and others, is also excluded. An insurance policy for mountain climbing rescue and evacuation, which is mandatory, is not included. Lodging and meals after the base camp, as well as meals in Islamabad other than breakfast, are not covered. Any costs arising from the necessity of an early conclusion or summit attempt, such as additional hotel nights, hotel meals, and evacuation expenses, must be borne by the participants. Costs resulting from unforeseeable delays beyond the company’s control (Force majeure) are not included. Finally, personal communication expenses like phone, fax, or email from Pakistan to the home country are not covered.
Tour Plan
Day 01
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 1 | Arrival in Islamabad; Briefing and preparation | Hotel in Islamabad |
Day 02
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 2 | Drive from Islamabad to Chilas via Karakoram Highway | Hotel in Chilas |
Day 03
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 3 | Drive from Chilas to Raikot Bridge; Jeep ride to Tattu Village; Trek to Fairy Meadows | Campsite/Guesthouse in Fairy Meadows |
Day 04
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 4 | Explore Fairy Meadows; Optional hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp | Campsite/Guesthouse in Fairy Meadows |
Day 05
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 5 | Trek back to Tattu Village; Jeep ride to Raikot Bridge; Drive to Gilgit | Hotel in Gilgit |
Day 06
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 06 | Drive from Gilgit to Karimabad, Hunza; Explore Karimabad and visit Baltit Fort | Hotel in Karimabad |
Days 07
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 07 | Day trip to Khunjerab Pass (highest paved international border crossing) | Hotel in Karimabad |
Day 8
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Hotel in Karimabad |
Day 9
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 9 | Drive to Passu; Explore Passu Cones and Passu Glacier | Guesthouse in Passu |
Day 10
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 10 | Day trip to Borith Lake and Hussaini Suspension Bridge | Guesthouse in Passu |
Day 11
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 11 | Drive back to Gilgit; Visit Kargah Buddha and local markets | Hotel in Gilgit |
Day 12
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 12 | Drive from Gilgit to Besham; Overnight stay | Hotel in Besham |
Day 13
| Day | Activities | Accommodation |
| 13 | Drive from Besham to Islamabad | Hotel in Islamabad |
Day 14
| Day | Activities |
| 14 | Departure |
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