Colors of the North

Colors of the North

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Overview

  • Duration:12 days 11 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Guided tour
  • Language:Chinese, English
  • Start date between:Oct 5th-25th
Autumn is the best season for photographers in Northern Pakistan, and this trip takes you on a sightseeing across places and easily accessible both in Skardu and Hunza, those which a traveler or photographer seeks. This will be an experience of capturing extra ordinary landscapes, cultural discoveries and visual story telling.
With the essential hotel and airport transfers in Islamabad following day you will be welcomed by Magpie Tours local guide at Skardu airport with same day visits to Sok valley and Kachura lake, perfect landscapes, mountains and autumn foliage ideal for photographers.

The drive to Khaplu and Shigar during this time of the year offers cinematic scenes of landscapes framed with colorful popular trees and turquoise rivers. The places in these regions offer opportunities for cultural, documentary and landscape photography making the trip one of the rewarding mountain tour packages available.

After exploration of Skardu as the journey continues into Hunza valley, part of Magpie Tours Hunza tour package, you experience autumn with unmatched clarity. Snow covered Karakoram peaks seen rising high with blue skies, while the apricot, cherry, and apple orchards are seen in seasonal color. Walks through village streets and visits to the ancient forts allows photographers to capture local and heritage architecture.

Duiker viewpoint, offers panoramic compositions with Ultar Sar, Hunza Peak, and Diran Peak with sunsets and sunrises is one of the spectacular moments of photography. The geometry of Passu cones and calm waters of Attabad and Hopper glacier textures offer you variety of visuals for photographers.

This program is designed for photographers-allowing time for golden hour shooting and village portraits. Weather you are solo, in small friends and family groups, or as part of best group travel, this holiday tour package is the most visually rewarding trips. For customized travel packages, photography-led tour and travel packages, this autumn trip is one of the best travel packages offered by Magpie tours a trusted tour company in Pakistan.
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Highlights

  • Scenic flight Islamabad to Skardu, followed by dame day excursion to Kachura lake and Sok valley surrounded by autumn colors
  • Exploration of Khaplu and Shigar and experience peak autumn along rivers and vibrant fall colors
  • Exploration of Hunza valley with best landscape for photography, visits to heritage sites, including Baltit Fort and Altit Fort
  • Duiker viewpoint sunset experience one of most scenic highlights in our Hunza tour Packages
  • Famous Hussaini suspension bridge walks across, a signature included in our top-rated mountain tour packages
  • You will be staying in handpicked accommodations that meet international comfort standards, curated by leading travel tour agency
  • Designed for couples, friends, families, and small international groups, making it one of the most refined group tour packages and family tours packages in northern Pakistan
  • Experience a balanced blend of culture, nature, and relaxation, suitable for travelers both adventure travel packages and scenic leisure
  • Recharge your spirit on this unforgettable northern Pakistan adventure

Includes/Excludes

  • Neat and clean hotel/guesthouse/wooden huts accommodations as available in the region
  • All land transportation (mini-bus, Landcruiser/jeep, car)
  • Domestic flights and hotel transfers within the itinerary
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Three meals and drinking water
  • Admission tickets to historical sites within the itinerary
  • Toll fee
  • Taxes
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Pakistani visa (we can provide assistance with the required documents for application)
  • Tips for the guides and drivers

Itinerary

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Starting at

Fly in to Islamabad (International Flight).

Day 2

Fly to Skardu excursions of Sok Valley, Kachura Lake and overnight in Skardu.

Day 3

Drive to Khaplu (3hrs), village walk and excursion, overnight in Khaplu

Day 4

Drive to Shigar experiencing roaring rivers and atumn leave colors

Day 5

Drive to Hunza valley (6hrs), with stopovers for pictures

Day 6

Cultural heritage tour of Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, and Duiker view point.

Day 7

Excursion of Attabad lake, Hussaini suspension bridge, Gulmit village, Passu cones, Borith lake and Passu glacier hike.

Day 8

Explore Hopper Village (2900m), Hopper Glacier and afternoon souvenir shopping

Day 9

Drive to Naran/Besham (6-7 hrs), overnight in Naran/Besham.

Day 10

Drive to Islamabad (6 hrs, 250 km).

Day 11

Rest day with special Lunch and Dinner

Finishing at

Mid-day hotel checkout, lunch, afternoon city excursion and drop at Islamabad airport for international flight (overnight).

Extra Services

Currency exchange

Currency exchange

Magpie Tours assists in currency exchange to make your journey smooth

$30.00/person
Walking sticks

Walking sticks

Request for walking sticks can be made prior to start of your trip.

$20.00/person

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