Trip to Naltar Valley
Trip to Naltar Valley
Naltar Valley is situated near Hunza, in the Gilgit–Baltistan province of Pakistan. A heavily forested mountain region, it’s Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitat to wildlife such as the Markhor, ibex, snow leopard, grey wolf, and red fox. The Naltar Ski Resort is Pakistan’s oldest ski resort at an elevation of 9,680 ft, which supports the Ski Federation of Pakistan and hosts the Pakistan National Ski Championship. Naltar is 40 km away from Gilgit and the road connecting the two offers a picturesque drive with snow-capped mountains, gorgeous meadows and crystal blue streams.
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Karachi – Islamabad
Received participants from train station & check-in hotel
Night stay in Islamabad
DAY 2
Islamabad – Besham or Chilas
Departure from Islamabad for Besham & Chilas
Short stops on the way for tea
Rest & Photography
Night stay in Besham or Chilas
DAY 3
Visit to Besham
Visit to Chilas
Visit to jaglot
Visit of 3 junction point
Visit Rakaposhi Point
Night stay in Minapin or Rakaposhi Point
DAY 4
Explore Khunjerab Paas
Start journey towards Kkhunjerab Pass
En-route:
Attabad Tunnel
Attabad Lake
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Passu Cones
Glaciers
Arrival at Khunjerab Pass
Night stay in Hopper/Nagar Valley or in Karimabad
DAY 5
Explore Nagar Valley, Hunza Valley
Shopping in Karimabad market
Night stay in Karimabad
DAY 6
Explore Naltar Valley
Visit Cahir lift, Forest & Lakes
Night stay in Naltar or Gilgit City
DAY 7
Journey Back to Islamabad
Night stay in Besham
DAY 8
Besham – Islamabad – Karachi
Recommended Gear:
- Water bottle
- Gloves (highly recommended)
- Muffler (highly recommended)
- Beanie (highly recommended)
- Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
- Sun Block and Sun glasses
SERVICES
- Accommodation (3-4 persons sharing)
- Transport
- Standard Meals
- Guide
- Basic first aid kit
LOCATIONS
- Hunza & Nagar
- Naltar
- Khunjerab Pass
- Attabad Lake
- Rakaposhi View Point
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Satrangi lake
- Pari Lake
- Firoza Lake
- Minapin
