Spring Blossom Tour
Hero imageCherry and apricot blossoms framing the Karakoram in Gilgit-Baltistan
9 days · 8 nights · Sightseeing

Spring Blossom Tour

Nature, culture and adventure through Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Phander, Skardu and Shigar, timed to catch the cherry, apricot, almond and apple blossoms that turn the valleys pink and white each spring.

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Day by day

A sample shape for this journey — we can reshape the pace, stops and dates around you. This is a starting point, not a fixed itinerary.

  1. 1
    Islamabad

    Arrival in Islamabad

    Airport transfer and hotel rest, then Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument and the Lok Virsa Museum before a welcome dinner.

  2. 2
    Gilgit

    Flight to Gilgit

    City exploration including the Kargah Buddha, river viewpoints, the bazaars and a Rakaposhi sunset.

  3. 3
    Nagar Valley

    Nagar Valley

    Cherry and apricot blossom viewing, the Hoper glacier viewpoint, and a visit to the Nagar Royal Palace.

  4. 4
    Hunza Valley

    Hunza Valley

    Attabad Lake, Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Ganish Village, a sunset viewpoint and a cultural dinner.

  5. 5
    Upper Hunza & Khunjerab

    Upper Hunza & Khunjerab Pass

    The Hussaini suspension bridge, the Passu Cones and glacier, and Khunjerab Pass weather permitting.

  6. 6
    Phander Valley

    Phander Valley

    Khalti Lake, Phander Lake, village interaction and sunset photography over the turquoise river.

  7. 7
    Skardu

    Journey to Skardu

    A scenic drive via the Jaglot junction to Kharpocho Fort and the Skardu bazaar.

  8. 8
    Shigar Valley

    Shangrila, Upper Kachura & Shigar Valley

    The lakes at Shangrila and Upper Kachura, the Katpana cold desert, Shigar Fort and a traditional dinner.

  9. 9
    Departure

    Flight to Islamabad & Departure

    Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

What's included

  • Quality-hotel accommodation
  • Transportation (coaster/jeep as needed)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Sightseeing & guided tours
  • Fuel, toll taxes & driver expenses

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Exchange-rate fluctuations
  • Extra activities (boating, zip-lining, etc.)
  • International & domestic airfare unless noted
  • Pakistan visa fees
  • Travel & medical insurance

Chase the blossom north.

Send us your rough dates and group size. We'll come back with a tailored route, a firm quote and the best weather window — usually within a day.