Hunza Winter Festival
Overview
The Hunza Winter Festival is a dazzling annual event held in the stunning Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, celebrating the region's rich culture, winter sports, and warm hospitality. The festival takes place every year from December 28 to December 31, turning the snow-blanketed valley into a lively carnival of music, dance, and adventure. This thrilling seven-day festival on gorgeous Attabad Lake features ice hockey, skating, spectacular cultural performances, and traditional games.
Itinerary
Departure point: Departure from Lahore / Islamabad
Islamabad
Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax and recover from your journey. Optional night walk or shopping in Islamabad city.
Islamabad to Gilgit
Travel north via the Karakoram Highway or fly to Gilgit (weather permitting). Scenic views of river valleys and mountain passes throughout.
Festival Opening and Ice Sports
Arrive in Hunza and attend the festival opening ceremony. Ice sports and cultural performances on Attabad Lake.
Festival Day
Full day of winter festival activities—music, dance, traditional games, and community celebrations.
Sightseeing in Hunza
Explore Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Karimabad bazaar, and Eagle's Nest viewpoint.
Festival and Gulmit Exploration
Return to festival events and visit Gulmit village with views of Passu Cones.
Passu and Nagar Valley
Day trip through Passu Glacier viewpoint, suspension bridges, and Nagar Valley landscapes.
Fly to Islamabad
Return flight or drive to Islamabad. Overnight in Islamabad.
Fly to Home Country
International departure from Islamabad. End of tour.
Included
- Private Transport
- Toll/Taxes
- Accommodation as per Itinerary
- Tour Guide Cum Driver
- Daily Breakfast
- Bonfire
- Basic First Aid
Not Included
- Unforeseen Circumstances
- Entry Tickets Etc
- Insurance & Liability
- Extras at hotels like hot/soft/mineral water
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