Embarking on a Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows and Gilgit is an enthralling experience in the breathtaking Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. This region has been a popular destination for tourists, with around two and a half million domestic visitors alone in the year 2018. Moreover, it remains one of the top choices among foreign and domestic travelers alike. Our Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows and Gilgit is a thrilling adventure, designed to provide the riders with an unforgettable experience exploring the beautiful Hunza Valley. This tour is commonly referred to as the “Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows, and Gilgit.” We offer a range of fixed departure dates for this tour, which are detailed in the table below, ensuring that you have ample opportunity to plan your visit according to your convenience.
Upon your arrival in Islamabad in the afternoon, our expert guide(s) will be there to greet you at the airport and welcome you to Pakistan. You will then be transported to your hotel where you can rest and recuperate from your journey. This day has been specifically allocated for you to unwind and recover, ensuring that you are well-rested and ready for the exciting adventure that lies ahead.
Accommodation: We offer comfortable twin-sharing rooms at Chateau Royale, Prestige Residence, or an equivalent standard partner hotel, based on occupancy levels in Islamabad.
Meals: You can enjoy a delicious spread of meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as tea, coffee, and snacks.
On day two of our Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows and Gilgit, our participants will be transported to the Islamabad International Airport to catch a flight to Gilgit Airport, which takes approximately 50 minutes. Upon arrival, our expert guide will be waiting to receive our guests and will assign them their desired bikes. The riders will then embark on their journey from Gilgit towards the beautiful valley of Hunza, nestled in the majestic Karakoram mountain range. Riding along the Karakoram Highway, we will follow the Indus River until we reach the Hunza River. The Hunza Valley is known for its unique natural environment, rich culture, and delectable cuisine. We will cross several bridges and pass through small villages inhabited by the Brusho and Shinaki people before reaching the capital of Hunza, Karimabad, in the afternoon. Upon reaching Hunza, our guests will check into their hotel, take some time to rest, have lunch, and regain their energy to explore the enchanting valley. Our guests will visit various destinations, including the Baltit Fort (700 years old) and the Altit Fort (900 years old). Guests can also enjoy a cup of coffee at the royal gardens of Altit Fort. Later in the afternoon, we will take a short ride to the highest viewpoint, Duikar, in Hunza-Nagar to witness the mesmerizing sunset on the white peaks.
Accommodation: We provide comfortable twin-sharing rooms at Hilltop Hotel Hunza, World Roof Hotel, or an equivalent standard partner hotel, based on occupancy levels in Hunza.
Meals: Our guests can enjoy a delicious spread of meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as tea, coffee, and snacks to keep them energized throughout the journey.
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Altitude: 4,693 m
On day 3, the guests will embark on a thrilling ride to the highest road border in the world, the Pak-China Border, also known as the Khunjerap Pass, which has an elevation of 4,693m. The ride will take the guests through the Ganish Bridge and ancient rock carvings, and they will ride along the famous Attabad Lake and newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels. The participants will cross through the Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber before entering the Khunjerab National Park in Deh. Once they reach the border, the natural environment will stun them, and if lucky, they might even witness snow in summer. The park is also home to various wildlife species such as ibex, snow leopards, and marmots. Guests may also get a chance to meet Chinese people, including soldiers, border police, and Chinese tourists from the other side. The participants will enjoy a packed/picnic lunch on the Pak-China Border (4733m) and have shopping time on their return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods such as electronics, watches, etc. They will then return to Passu Village for their stay.
Accommodation: The accommodation for the night will be twin-sharing rooms at Sarai Silk Route, Passu Ambassador Hotel, or an equivalent standard partner hotel, depending on occupancy in Passu.
Meals: The guests will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea/coffee and snacks.
On day 4 of our Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows, and Gilgit, the riders will head back to Hunza from Passu. On the way, they will visit Nagar district to explore the impressive Hoper Glacier. After enjoying the glacier tour, participants will have free time in the afternoon to either relax or explore the local market in Karimabad. They can also taste the local cuisine in different restaurants. The guests will spend their night in Karimabad.
Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in a twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza, World Roof Hotel, or an equivalent standard partner hotel based on occupancy.
Meals: All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with tea/coffee and snacks, will be provided.
On day 5 of the Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows and Gilgit, the participants will head towards Fairy Meadows from Hunza. After a transfer to 4×4 Jeeps, the participants will ride towards Tatu Village and from there they will begin a 2-3 hour hike to reach Fairy Meadows. Upon reaching the destination, the participants can relax, take short hikes, roam around, or interact with the friendly locals.
Accommodation: They will stay in twin-sharing tents/cottages at Raikot Sarai, Greenland Hotel or equivalent standard partner hotel (depending on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows.
Meals: The guests will enjoy meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee and snacks.
On day 6, the participants of the Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Fairy Meadows and Gilgit will have a free day to enjoy Fairy Meadows. Participants can spend their time resting or pursuing their hobbies like sketching, painting or writing. They can also take pictures of the killer mountain during different times of the day, including sunrise, sunset and full moon. Participants also have the option to hike up to Beyal Camp, which is much quieter and offers even better views than the previous camp. The trek to Beyal Camp will take 2-3 hours one way. Participants will spend the night in Fairy Meadows.
Accommodation: Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Raikot Sarai (see pictures), Greenland Hotel Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depending on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks.
On day 7, the riders will start their day by hiking back to Tatu Village and enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Fairy Meadows before being transferred to a jeep and drive back to Raikot, Chilas. After a 3-4 hour ride, our participants will reach Gilgit where they can take some rest and rejuvenate themselves. In the late afternoon, if time permits, participants can visit Kargah Buddha, which is an archaeological site in Gilgit that houses a 50-foot high, standing Buddha carved into the cliff-face in Karghah Nala. Participants will spend their night in Gilgit.
Accommodation: Twin-sharing room at Riveria Hotel Gilgit (see pictures), MarcoPolo Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depending on occupancy) in Gilgit.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks.
On this day, participants will take a flight from Gilgit airport to Islamabad airport, where they will have the opportunity to relax at their hotel. However, it’s important to note that domestic flights can sometimes be cancelled due to weather conditions. In such a case, the participants will be transported to Islamabad in a Hiace or Van, travelling via Babusar Pass or Karakoram Highway depending on weather and other factors. The night stay will be in Islamabad.
Accommodation: Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks.
Besham
Accommodation: Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Naran
Accommodation: Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
On day 9, participants have an early departure from Besham or Naran to Islamabad, which may take up to eight or nine hours. This day has been kept free in case there were any potential delays due to the previous day’s flight cancellation. If participants have made it to Islamabad on the domestic flight on the previous day, they can utilize this time for sightseeing in Islamabad.
Accommodation: Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks.
On the final day of the tour, our staff will ensure that all our guests are transferred to the airport at their scheduled departure times. It is important to note that the checkout time for all our partner hotels is 12pm. We hope that our guests have had an unforgettable experience exploring the beautiful Northern areas of Pakistan and we look forward to welcoming them back in the future.
Spantik Pakistan will plant five trees for every foreign tourist who visits Pakistan for a tour to Hunza Valley. The trees will be planted in the northern areas of Pakistan starting from 2019 as part of our CSR initiative.
We aim to contribute to “Goal 13: Climate Action” of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by taking part in the massive government campaign to plant 10 billion trees during the next five years to tackle climate change.
Pakistan’s adverse climate impacts are very much visible through changing temperatures, prolonged droughts, increased floods and extreme weather conditions especially in Pakistan’s mountain regions.
Pakistan stands 7th on the list of countries that are mostly likely to be affected by global warming and has one of the highest deforestation rates in Asia. Decades of tree felling have reduced the country’s forests to less than 3 percent of its total land area.
How planting trees will make a difference?
Planting trees will help save energy and money, cool our cities, reduce carbon emissions, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for species of many kinds, provide clean water and add to the beauty of Pakistan’s mountain region by simply being there.
Our participants can also donate separately. Details on this initiative can be requested.
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