Monday, October 24, 2011
Shangri-La Tour -Visit Hunza- Gojal/Skardu valleys
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The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit- Baltistan region. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 meters (8,200 ft). The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometers (3,100 sq mi). Aliabad is the main town with Karimabad as a popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak 7266m, Spantik Peak 7027m, Ultar 7388 Lady Finger (6000m.
Skardu/Baltistan valley
The rising of Indus stretches down to Baltistan valley from Tibet to Gilgit and down to the Arabian Sea, which cuts the Indian sub continent from Asia; Baltistan valley is called a little Tibet in the North of Pakistan. Baltistan is situated at the last end of Himalaya, beside Deosai Plain and Satpara Lake. Baltistan the tourist destination of Mountains paradise where the world 2nd highest peak is K-2 (8611-m) and the other 8000m are Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II Likely 8068 to 8047m and there are many peaks 7750- 7800m. Its snow capped peaks, and long glaciers give you the spectacular view for climbers, trekkers and travelers.
Day-01 Islamabad/ Rawalpindi (sightseeing)
Day-02 Drive to Chilas by Karakorum highway Day-03 Drive to Karimabad (Hunza)
Day-04 Visit Baltit & Altit forts and drive to Duiker valley
Day-05 Drive to Attaabad Lake by boats to Gulmit
Day-06 Excursion to Khunjerab Pass 4733m
Day-07 By boats to Attaabad Lake and drive to Gilgit
Day-08 Drive to Skardu 6-7hrs
Day-09 Visit Khapulo village & Fort
Day-10 Visit Shigar Fort
Day-11 Visit Satpar & Kachura Lake
Day-12 Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs
Day-13 Drive to Islamabad
Day-14 Fly back
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