AUTUMN TOUR NORTH PAKISTAN

AUTUMN TOURS  KARAKORAM RANGE NORTH PAKISTAN

The North Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan is blessed naturally with luxuriantly green orchards (mostly of cherry, apricot, apple, pears, peaches), streams full of dancing waters, roaring rivers, and meadows stretching in the quietude like that of heavens at a height which, is a unique feature of Pakistan’s northern areas. The juniper, pine and Deodar are the trees that, in their trunk rings, have recorded the cycles of rainy and snowy seasons of centuries.

The most exiting season in the North Pakistan is the autumn, at the end of the summer season in September the orchards start changing color like a bride Groom with colorful dress of her wading day, this fantastic changes brings a glorious Trans fusion into human body, which gives happiness and pleasure. In October it offers a picture seek view among the high mountain peaks of 7000 to 7800m, and above from the snow line to the water channel lies the colorful rocks which has a sharp ridges Nallahs Maize millet vegetables sunflower, water falls, lakes, Duck shooting possibility, enjoy the landscape with the Natural beauty the God Given Gift to human creatures.

The areas are abounding in colorful flowers along with gushing streams, roaring water falls, particularly in Hunza.
One can find pink, white, red, yellow, blue flowers, dancing, everywhere in the northern areas during Autumn season.
Autumn in Northern Areas of Pakistan is something to be hold. This is the time of year when the trees of poplar, apricot, mulberry, peach, apple and plum burst forth into a riot of color with hues of orange, rust and red. The clear and bracing weather offers the best view of the surrounding mountains

The blue of sky, the emerald of flora and the turquoise of water add to the palette, nature has used to paint this landscape full of mountains, trees and flowers with a divine composition of colors and the brightness of the rising sun, worshiped by the whiteness of the snow which, on some peaks, have never melted for millions of years. Spring in Hunza has a myriad of colorus, shapes and hues.

Autumn in Pakistan

Winter with snow never approaches plains. It is never too cold here. Although there is no snow and heavy cold winds it is quite cool here. Heavy but short-time rains are common occurrence for Pakistani winter. Never the less, dessert areas are exception, temperature never increase to low even at night time.

Climate of Autumn Month in Pakistan

Autumn in Hunza Valley Pakistan

Autumn is said to be the best weather to visit picturesque Hunza Valley. Families from the urban areas of Pakistan especially organize their trip to visit Hunza during this time period. What fascinates them is the beauty of landscape in the eye-catching impression of autumn.From Hunza you can visit a number of fascinating spots such as Naltar Valley, Nagar Valley, Khunjerab Pass, Attahabad Lake and more.

Autumn in Skardu Valley and Shangrila Resort,:

In the extreme northern corner of the country, Skardu is the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan that is famous for its beauty and serenity. The best place to witness the beauty of Skardu during Autumn season is Shangrila Resort. It is a famous tourist spot in Skardu, which is about 25 minutes away by drive from the main valley.

The major highlight of the place is its structure and the artificial lake created to treat visitors with the scenic views.

Autumn in Ghizer Valley Pakistan:

• Historically the region has been ruled by indigenous rajas (Katoor, Brushay, Shins) are all brothers but some Paloyo (Gupis Mehtar) and had also governed for some period in Mehraja’s period. The most and long Rulers thoms of Yasin and Punial and later it was divided between the Mehtar of Chitral and the Maharaja of Kashmir. After 1895 all of Ghizer was annexed to Gilgit Agency which was directly ruled by the British Government and not by the Kashmir. Tehsil Gupis is the central part of Ghizer District. There are so many villages lush green and very pleasant places, like Shandur, Phunder lake, Khalti lake, the most biggest Lake in Khalti is very famous for trout fishes.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1
  Drive from Islamabad to Chilas early morning 600am sharp. Lunch at PTDC Motel Besham. Arrive and transfer to the Shangrila hotel around 700pm. Overnight at the hotel (470 km 12 -13 hrs drive)
• DAY 2
  After breakfast around 800am drive to Hunza via Karakuram Highway. Arrival in Hunza around 200pm and transfer to the hotel. (248 km 6 hrs drive) Overnight at the Hunza Embassy hotel.
• DAY 3
  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Visit Karimabad bazaar, Baltit Fort, Altit Fort by Willy Jeep (3 km 20 minutes drive) Baltit Fort The old palace of the Mirs of Hunza stands guard over the whole valley. This Tibetan style fort was build about 713 years ago, when a princess of Baltistan married with a prince of Hunza and brought with her some Baltistani masons to build Baltit Fort part of her dowry. The fort is made of mud and stones. The Aga Khan Culture Services rehabilitate it in 1996 and converted it to a museum. It is 15 minutes walk from Hunza Embassy Hotel. You can enjoy your snacks at the Baltit Coffee shop.
  Altit Fort The Fort is even more impressive than Baltit and is probably 1000 years older, as it has more intricate wood carving and better-preserved rooms. From the roof you down a 300 meters (1,000 feet) drop to the Hunza River, turning the other way, you look out over the rooftops of Altit village and on up to the Ultar glacier and Baltit. Overnight at the Hunza Embassy hotel.
• DAY 4
  Morning proceeds to visit Hopper valley excursion by Willy Jeep. (20 km 1 hr drive)
  Spectacular valley of Nagar across the Hunza River. You see beautifully laid terraces for different crops and orchids. At Hoper you get down and watch the Hoper (Bualtar) glacier. If you feel like you may hike down to the glacier and have a great view of Kapal & Golden peaks. From its source on Diran (Minapin) Peak and ends at 2,270 meters above sea-level, apparently making it the world’s lowest glacier between the altitudes of 40 N and 35 S. Its snout is certainly the lowest in the Karakoram, Himalaya region, with the Minapin and Pisan glacier being close seconds, at 2,400 meters. Overnight at the Hunza Embassy Hotel.
• DAY 5
  After breakfast proceed to visit Gulmit Village. Transfer to Attaabad Lake. Cross the lake by motor boat. Arrive and transfer to Gulmit Village. Explore local surrounding areas. (Drive to Gulmit by Coaster 8 km 25 minutes drive & will cross the lake by motorboat 24 km 1 hr) It is 35 kilometers from Hunza. Gulmit is Gojal’s largest settlement. It locates on the main KKH at an altitude of about 8871 feet (2,703 meters). It served as the summer capital of the former Hunza state. For the tourist it is a breath taking view from Andra, 30-minute detour northeast from Kamaris to visit the ruins of the Andra Fort.
  Gulmit Museum A unique collection of Hunza history is in the local house. The Gulmit Museum, full of interesting traditional ethnic artifacts, wooden bowls, spoon, and farm implements, woolen coats embroidered hats, shawls and even a tapestry of the Last Supper. Overnight at hotel in Eagle’s Nest (Duiker Valley)
• DAY 6
  Free day. Breakfast at the hotel, explore local area & transfer to the Hotel at Duiker Valley At about 3,000m Duiker is said to be Hunza’s highest village. A path forks right, cross the Ultar River on a small bridge and drive up, it continues up to summer pastures at Duiker, from where the fantastic views back over Hunza and Nagar to Rakaposhi. The highest summer pastures are a couple of hours above Duiker. Visit of Duiker to experiences spectacular sunrise. Overnight at the Eagle’s Nest Hotel (Duiker Valley)

• DAY 7
  Free day. Breakfast at the hotel, explore local area & transfer to the Hotel at Duiker Valley At about 3,000m Duiker is said to be Hunza’s highest village. A path forks right, cross the Ultar River on a small bridge and drive up, it continues up to summer pastures at Duiker, from where the fantastic views back over Hunza and Nagar to Rakaposhi. The highest summer pastures are a couple of hours above Duiker. Visit of Duiker to experiences spectacular sunrise. Overnight at the Eagle’s Nest Hotel (Duiker Valley)
• DAY 8
  Well Ghizer District is much famous for Autumn season After breakfast drive towards to Gupis valley via Gilgit,drive towards into the Hindu Kush Ghizer valley. on the left side you may ve beauftul view of Ghizer river with astonishing Autumn.
• DAY 9After breakfast Explore Khalti lake, Gupis Valley, then drive towards to Phander Valley explore Phander River and Phander Lake after it drive to Gilgit.
• DAY 10
  After breakfast drive to Besham via Karakuram Highway. Arrive and transfer. Overnight at Hotel. 8 hrs drive).
• DAY 8
  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive back to Islamabad. (5 hrs drive).

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