Hoper and Hunza Valleys
Trekking and Sightseeing
Introduction
This trip combines a moderate trek with sightseeing in the Hunza Valley: the perfect tour for those looking for the best of both worlds.
Hoper refers to five villages that lie along the Bualtar Glacier and incidentally there are five glacier crossings. This is a relatively easy trek that goes through the fertile valley and offers spectacular views of the Golden Peak (also known as Spantik).
We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Taxila, visit the historic sights of Hunza valley, including an 1100 year old castle and a 1000 year old village. We will also visit accessible glacial lakes including Borit and Attabad lake. We return to Gilgit for sightseeing before flying back to Islamabad.
At a glance
Group size 4-12
Trekking: 5 days
Camping: 6 days
Hotels: 9 days
All meals and lodging included
Local flights included
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad
Day 2: The Silk Route: Islamabad - Taxila - Chilas
Day 3: Drive from Chilas to Hunza Valley
Day 4: Visit historic sites in Hunza
Day 5: Hoper to Baricho Kor
Day 6: Bericho Kor to Phahi Phari
Day 7: Phahi Phari to Girgindil
Day 8: Girgindil to Sumayar Bar
Day 9: Sumayar Bar to Hapakun
Day 10: Hapakun to Hoper and drive to Attabad Lake
Day 11: Boat on Attabad lake, visit Borit Lake return to Gilgit
Day 12: Fly to Islamabad a day of Sightseeing
Day 13: Islamabad Sightseeing
Day 14: Fly out - end of trip
Is this Trip for you?
This is a relatively easy trek, the daily distances and climbs are manageable by design. However, the trek does require hiking experience and fitness. Please see the trip profile for details.
If you have any questions, please reach us at info@thewander.org
What’s Included
✓Support for Pakistan Visa
✓All guiding services
We maintain a 4:1 client/guide ratio, with at least two guides per trip; as well as a team of local porters.
✓All accommodations
Quality hotels in Islamabad and Skardu and full service camping in other places, including Chilas where we have chosen to camp so we can provide quality service since good lodging is not available.
✓Full service camping includes tents and sleeping mattress
✓All meals with the exception of dinner on last day.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rest assured you'll be well fed and well hydrated.
✓All activities
Trekking, trekking permits and included sightseeing, shopping trips etc.
✓All domestic transport
Airport transfers.
Domestic flights and airport transfers and all transport required for the itinerary.
✓Climbing helmets, ice axe and crampons for Gondogoro-la crossing.
✓12.5kgs(27pounds) porterage of personal gear on trek.
What’s not Included
Travel insurance
Visa
International flights
Airport departure tax
Miscellaneous expenses
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