"The 11-Day Blossom Trip is a comprehensive tour of Northern Pakistan designed to showcase the vibrant colors of spring in the mountains. This journey spans across the most iconic valleys including Hunza, Skardu, and Khaplu, where apricot and cherry blossoms transform the landscape into a floral paradise. Travelers will experience the best of the Karakoram Highway, the legendary Fairy Meadows at the foot of Nanga Parbat, and the ancient forts of Altit and Khaplu. From the high-altitude Sarfaranga Desert to the turquoise waters of Upper Kachura Lake, this tour balances adventure with cultural immersion. It is a perfect choice for photographers, families, and nature lovers who wish to see the peaks of the Karakoram and Himalayas draped in soft blossoms while enjoying the legendary hospitality of the Gilgit-Baltistan people."
Airport pick-up and hotel check-in. The day includes time for gear shopping at Safa Gold Mall or Centaurus and an overnight stay in the capital.
Early departure via the Hazara Motorway. Enjoy views of Bishigram Waterfall and the Indus River with lunch stops in Dassu or Besham before arriving in Chilas.
Drive to Raikot Bridge, then take a jeep to Tattu. Continue by horse or on foot to Fairy Meadows for a night of stargazing and bonfires.
Morning photography session in the meadows followed by a trek back to Tattu and a drive to Gilgit for an overnight stay.
Stop at the Rakaposhi View Point and have lunch in Minapin. Visit Altit Fort and explore Karimabad Bazaar before staying in an apple garden in Hunza.
Visit the iconic Passu Cones and Hussaini Bridge. Enjoy lunch at Glacier Breeze Café and watch the sunset from Eagle's Nest.
Travel along the Gilgit-Skardu road via Astak. Visit the famous Shangrila Resort and Upper Kachura Lake for an overnight stay in Skardu.
A scenic drive through Ghwari and Bara valleys, arriving in the historic town of Khaplu for an overnight stay.
Visit Saling Valley, Machlu, and Khaplu Fort. Enjoy a traditional Balti lunch and a cultural music night with a bonfire.
Visit Shigar Fort and the Sarfaranga Cold Desert. The afternoon is dedicated to final shopping in Skardu Bazaar.
Take a scenic flight from Skardu to Islamabad for an airport drop-off to catch your international connection.
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