Hunza Blossom Tour | Mar-Apr

Hunza Cherry Blossom tour is one of the best destinations for foreign and domestic tourists in cherry blossom season. The beginning of the cherry blossom indicates the end of cold winters in Hunza valley and other different valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan. It means the arrival of the spring season in Hunza valley, which starts from mid-March to the last week of April. So, it is the perfect time for travellers to grab the beauty of cherry blossom Hunza. Cherry blossom season in Hunza attracts visitors through the scenic views of the blooming of cherry blossom petals and the blossom of Apricots, apples, pears, and various fruits.

In the spring season, Hunza presents an aesthetic panorama to the sightseers. Hunza valley lies on the old Silk Road to China. This valley with sleepy villages, colourful cherry blossoms, whispering creeks, and vast massive glaciers is surrounded by the highest ridges all around the northern side of Pakistan, which genuinely offers a beautiful landscape and a peaceful environment to travellers. Hunza valley cherry spring tour will be all around 10 days. So, let us take a quick start to our bonny destination.

The Hunza valley cherry blossom tour starts from Islamabad. The tour guide will transfer you from the Islamabad international airport to the hotel for the rest. The rest of the day in Islamabad is for sightseeing historical sites like Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Daman-e-Koh. The next day we will travel towards our destination, Hunza blossom valley, by enjoying the panoramic vistas through the Karakoram Highway to reach the Naran/Chilas. Chilas is the gateway to the glorious views of Nanga Parbat and the world’s highest mountain ranges, including the Himalayas in the east, Karakoram in the North, and Hindukush in the west.

We continue further our Hunza spring trip towards Gilgit, Pakistan. After a short visit to Gilgit bazaar, we will do our first sightseeing in Bograt valley, famous for its majestic outlooks in cherry blossom weather, which is almost an hour’s drive. Further, we will head towards Kargah Buddha to see the carved Buddha embedded in a rock in the little Kargah valley. After reaching the Hunza, Karimabad is about 3 hour’s drive—a 90 km distance from the Hunza. Karimabad is the capital of Hunza.

On the evening of cherry blossom in Hunza valley, we will explore the Karimabad bazaar and experience the authentic ethnic culture of Hunza’s various communities, such as in Aliabad village. We will have a chance to go through the breathtaking views of the Ultar Mountains and the nearby gardens of Aliabad village. Trekking from Aliabad to Karimabad back would be an adventure while witnessing the blunt beauty of Rakaposhi peak. Tonight we will spend in Karimabad under the sky of cherry blossom spring.

Next day, after the scrumptious breakfast, we will visit the Altit and Baltit forts to capture colourful memorable pictures with the shower of white and pink cherry blossoms in Hunza, alongside experiencing the rich culture and traditions of the old Hunza, explained by the tour guide. The hotspots in Karimabad are the essence of the Hunza valley cherry blossom tour, which makes our trip more enchanting. We head towards another surprising sight, Eagle Nest, famous for its glorious sunrise and sunset views. So, we will take advantage of the majestic sunset views of Eagle Nest. We will spend one of the evenings of our Hunza’s cherry blossom tour at the height of Eagle Nest.

The following day, we wake up with scenic vistas plus fragrances of multiple blossoms in Hunza that are so refreshing for the soul. We make our way toward the dazzling Attabad Lake. Attabad Lake is a must-go spot in Hunza’s cherry blossom season. The beauty and colour of Attabad Lake are so dreamy, especially for honeymoon couples. A quick boat ride in Attabad Lake would be a fantastic adventure. Stopping into the Apricot orchids is another site to see the blossoms in their full swing.

Cherry blossom allows us to visit Passu cones and Hussaini Bridge, the most dangerous hanging bridge in Northern areas. From Passu cones, we will walk to the Passu glacier and the mesmerizing Borith Lake. We will drive further to add more beauty to our Hunza valley cherry blossom tour to hit the Khunjerab Pass (border between China and Pakistan). Khunjerab National park sightseeing is subject to weather conditions.

On the way back from Khunjerab Pass, we will stay at Gulmit village. We end our cherry blossom Hunza journey by witnessing the twinkling starry night view of Rakaposhi peak. We drive back to Naran by exploring the small towns and villages along the Hunza and Indus River on the The Karakoram Highway. Night stay in Naran then we head back to Islamabad. After a full day’s rest at the Islamabad hotel, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.

Cherry blossom season in the Hunza valley of Pakistan is something to behold. Moreover, Hunzai cuisine and the hospitality of the Hunzakuts make our trip more admirable. Mesmerizing views of the number of cliffs around the Batura and Hispar glaciers make our Hunza cherry blossom tour remarkable. This breathtaking “Hunza valley cherry blossom tour” is inspiring and enchanting for everyone.