10-Day Hunza Ice Hockey Festival and Winter Adventure Tour in Pakistan
Highlights
Islamabad, Besham, Chilas
gastronomical, photography, sightseeing
Private Tour
10 Days
Easy
English, Urdu
Description
Join a 10-day Hunza Ice Hockey Festival tour and witness Pakistan’s most exciting winter sports event amid the majestic Karakoram peaks. Travel along the scenic Karakoram Highway, visit historical landmarks, and experience local culture through music, food, and crafts. Watch ice hockey matches on frozen lakes, explore Upper Hunza’s stunning landscapes including Attabad Lake and Passu Cones, and enjoy bonfire nights under the stars. This tour blends adventure, culture, and natural beauty in an unforgettable winter journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
- Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and meet the local representative.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in and refreshments.
- Afternoon sightseeing tour including Shah Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh Viewpoint, and Lok Virsa Museum.
- Attend an evening orientation and welcome dinner with a briefing on the Hunza Ice Hockey Festival.
Overnight stay in Islamabad (540 m).
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Day 2: Islamabad to Besham via Karakoram Highway
- Have breakfast at the hotel and depart early along the Karakoram Highway.
- Stop for photography at Taxila Valley and Indus River viewpoints.
- Arrive in Besham by evening and check in at the hotel for dinner and rest.
Overnight stay in Besham (800 m).
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Day 3: Besham to Gilgit
- After breakfast, continue the journey through the upper Indus Valley via Dasu, Komila, and Chilas.
- Stop at Shatial Rock Carvings, Nanga Parbat Viewpoint, and the junction of the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush ranges.
- Arrive in Gilgit by evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Gilgit (1,500 m).
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Day 4: Gilgit to Hunza Valley
- Have breakfast and drive along the Hunza River towards the scenic Hunza Valley.
- Enjoy stops at Rakaposhi View Point and explore Altit and Baltit Forts in Karimabad.
- Stroll through the local bazaar before check-in at the hotel.
- Evening at leisure with stunning views of snow-covered peaks.
Overnight stay in Hunza (2,400 m).
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Day 5–6: Hunza Ice Hockey Festival
- Attend the Hunza Ice Hockey Festival held at Altit or Attabad Lake depending on ice conditions.
- Enjoy the opening ceremony, ice hockey matches, skating shows, and cultural performances.
- Explore festival bazaars featuring Hunza cuisine and crafts.
- Gather around bonfires and enjoy musical evenings under the stars.
Overnight stays in Hunza (2,400 m).
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Day 7: Upper Hunza Excursion
- Have breakfast and depart for a full-day excursion to Upper Hunza.
- Visit the frozen Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, and Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
- Lunch at a lakeside café before returning to Karimabad by evening.
Overnight stay in Hunza.
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Day 8: Hunza to Chilas
- After breakfast, depart for Chilas with a stop at Gilgit Bridge and Local Bazaar.
- Continue along the Indus River valley and arrive at Chilas for dinner and rest.
Overnight stay in Chilas (1,200 m).
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Day 9: Chilas to Islamabad
- Early morning departure to Islamabad via Besham and Abbottabad.
- Enjoy short breaks for refreshments and photographs along the route.
- Arrive in Islamabad for a farewell dinner featuring northern cuisine.
Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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Day 10: Departure from Islamabad
Breakfast at the hotel followed by free time for shopping or relaxation.
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for departure.
End of tour services.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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