Ghulkin Hunza Eco-Village: Top 10 Tour Options

• Trek from Borith to the Passu Glacier View Point
• Briefing about the landmarks by the guide
• Slow and steadily trek up to  Passugar
• Trek over the Passu Glacier.
• The trek is technical in nature.

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  You have to cross a glacier that is wild and needs due care to negotiate.
• Ice Climbing Training Session by a professional Climber. Safety Ensured
• Learning Techniques of Trekking on Glacier.

• It is a sharp ascent to reach an altitude of 4000 meters.
• It is a tiring Trek and needs slow progress.
• Night Stay: Camping on Patundas Meadow

• A sharp descent from Patundas to Luzdu and Crossing the Passu Glacier to reach  Borith and drive to the hotel.
• Overnight Stay:  Serena Karimabad Hunza/Luxus Attabad Hunza

Travel back to Skardu for an onward journey. Stay in Shangrila/ Serena Hotel. 

Reception at Skardu and travel to Ghulkin Hunza. This Trek starts from Ghlkin Village towards Nowrozabad, BanBan, Boimal Hilga and reaches the Ghar Sar above Ghulkin Village Jamatkhana.Trek to Ghar Summit and have a panoramic view of Upper Hunza. Trek over the Ghulkin Glacier to Borith Lake. Trek to Ondrah Fort and drive to Attabad Lake for boating and a night stay at Famree Resort/Viladarya Attabad. Travel to Skardu for onward departure.  The Price is $ 2600.

Reception at Skardu and travel to Ghulkin Hunza. This Trek starts from Ghlkin Village towards Ghulkin Glacier towards Jrav. From Jrav cross Ghulkin Glacier and reach Talangshi. Camp at Talangshi and enjoy the serenity of the landscape. Next day trek to Gulingal and further to Borith Lake.  After a night stay at Ghulkin trek to Ondrah Fort and drive to Attabad Lake for boating and a night stay at Famree Resort/Viladarya Attabad. Travel to Skardu for onward departure.  The Price is $ 1900.

Reception at Skardu and travel to Ghulkin Hunza.  After a night stay at Ghulkin trek towards BanBan for a wildlife photo shoot. Trek to Shevdgim area and Chatgosth areas for wildlife photography.  Trek to Borith and Passugar for wildlife photography. Trek to Ondrah Fort for sightseeing and photography. Drive to Attabad Lake for boating and bird photo shooting followed by a night stay at Famree Resort/Viladarya Attabad. Travel to Skardu for onward departure. December to February is the ideal time for this tour.

 Price per person: $ 2600.

Hunza is beautiful due to its culturally beautiful people, though landscape and geography add to that beauty. Ghulkin is a traditional Hunza village that has preserved its culture and traditions for the coming generations. 

Price per person: $ 2200 

While moving along the road from Skardu to Ghulkin Hunza you will pass through four dialects of distinctly different nature in such a small stretch of land. Balti speakers from Skardu to Rundu/Istak Nullah, Shina speakers from Sasi to Gilgit and up to Nasirabad Hunza, Brushaski from Murtazabad to Attabad, and Wakhi from Shishkat to Ghulkin. The dresses and way of life including dance, music, and food are also slightly different with dialects. You will see the gem mines along the road on the opposite side of the river. You will bypass the Gilgit city and enter Nagar and Hunza Districts. Attabad Lake will be a pleasant encounter for you. 

This day is dedicated to exploring Ghulkin Village.  The day will start with a visit to Ghulkin Old House and Mula Durbeen Mosque. You will be briefed about the history and cultural attractions of the village. You may visit some old houses to see the architecture of Pamirian houses. Your visit to Nasir Khaisrow School's viewpoint will help you to understand the layout of the village from a vantage point. You will come across people of different genders to discuss about life and livelihood in Ghulkin Hunza.

Gulmit is the Autumn Capital of the former Hunza State and the administrative hub of Upper Hunza (Gojal). It is flanked on sides by the villages of Shiskat, Ghulkin, Kamaris and Hussaini.  The Old House, the Music School, the Gulmit Museum, and 'Ondra Poigah' are some of the unique attractions of Gulmit.  You can participate in social activities and cultural events while at Gulmit.

Price per person: $ 2200 

While traveling between Skardu and Hunza you will witness diversity in landscape, races, dialects, and cuisine. The dresses and way of life including dance, music, and food are also slightly different with dialects. You will see the gem mines along the road on the opposite side of the river. You will bypass the Gilgit city and enter Nagar and Hunza Districts. Attabad Lake will be a pleasant encounter for you. 

While winters in Hunza are cold, it’s a great time for adventurous travelers who want to experience snow-covered landscapes and enjoy activities like skating. skiing and snowboarding. The region takes on a serene charm during this time, offering a unique perspective for intrepid explorers. Ghulkin Winter Club and Altit SCARF Club are the winter sports hubs in Hunza. Join us to enjoy your winter fest in Hunza.

Price per Person: $ 2700

Skardu is a very cold city and remains below-zero temperature, you are advised to wear a fully covered warm dress and trekking shoes. From Skardu you will be transported to Ghulkin Hunza. As the winter days are shorter therefore start early or spend less time on en-route stops. Warm drinking water is recommended to stay hydrated.

Visit Ghulkin Winter Club and discuss your sports priorities with the Club officials. Meet your sports coach and inspect your sports gear. Discuss your schedule timings and start your sports activity. Enjoy your nightlife with indoor activities including cultural music and bonfire. 

Enjoy your sports activities on the sports ground under the supervision of your sports coach and acquire the necessary skills for the sports.  Enjoy your nightlife with indoor activities including cultural music, bonfires, and storytelling. 

Practice with the club team and try to improve your skills as part of  Ice Hockey or Skating teams. Make good friends among the team members. Take out some time for photography and sightseeing. 

Spend a good day on the Ice Hockey/Skatting fields and practice with your team. Laugh with your team and shout with them and cheep up. Enjoy the local foods and eat well. Have a good night sleep.

Play a friendly match with your opponent team and enjoy the thrill of the game. Make some memorable photographs for your later enjoyment. Say goodbye to your friends and move to Karimabad Hunza to spend the night under the shadow of Ultar peak. 

In the morning visit Baltit Fort and have a panoramic view of Hunza and later travel to Skardu for departure home.

Hunza is becoming a favorite destination for water sports. The three major water bodies in Upper Hunza near Ghulkin village are the attractions:

1. Attabad Lake for boating, water skiing, and Jetski
2. Borith Lake for swimming and  boating 
3. Hunza River for rafting and Hussaini Suspension Bridge crossing/ Ziplile crossing over River Hunza.
4. Fishing at Attabad Lake

From Ghulkin you will trek over Ghlkin Glacier to Borith Lake and enjoy a swing in the only brackish water lake in Hunza. You will also photograph the migratory birds visiting the lake. After swimming you can drive up to the Passu Glacier Viewpoint and see the impact of global warming on the water body.

You will drive to Attabad Lake, take a boat ride of the lake, and enjoy the serenity of this beautiful water body. After lunch, you may try a jetski or speed boat or water scooter ride.

Ater a tiring day at Attabad you deserve a musical night with a bonfire and BarBQ.

We will take you to the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Zipline. After crossing the Hunza River on the suspension Bridge we will trek to Khuramabad and cross the Passu Suspension Bridge to reach KKH at Pass Glacier  ViewPoint. After Lunch, we will visit Passu Cones and Batura Glacier Rainbow Bridge. Enjoying Yak Grill or Glacier Breeze Apricot Cake is a good idea. 

Drive to Khunjrab Pass to see the wildlife and beautiful landscape of Khunjrab along the roaring Hunza River. By evening we will fall back to Hunza Karimabad and enjoy the delicious local cusine.

After a brief stroll in Karimabad Bazar and viewpoint, we will move to Skardu for departure to the desired destinations.

Ghulkin is a beautiful village between Karakurom Highway and Ghulkin Glacier. It is a village at an elevated height from where we can have a panoramic view of Upper Hunza from Attabad up until Passu Cones. During your stay ay Ghulkin you can enjoy your daily trek around Gulkin Village.

After social activities in the village, you will go out for the local trekking. The trek starts from Ghulkin Pologroung and follows the Nawrozabad Road till Gulsher House and turns towards Xoisikh and KKH House at PJ and joins the Ghulkin Road at Pudvoz and subsequently follows back to Ghulkin Pologround.

You will start from Ghulkin Pologround and go to BenBen and climb up to Boimomad Hilga . After Lunch you will climb up to the Ghar Sar for a panoramic view of Upper Hunza Gojal. You have the option to camp up there and picture the sunset and sunrise or fall back to Ghulkin by the evening.

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• After a tough Ghar Sar Trek, you need a shorter and leisurely trek today. You can go on a stroll through Ghulkin village by completing the circular trek at the Ghulkin polo ground.
• Trek marked in yellow color

• Today the trek will start at the Ghulkin Polo Ground and follow the road to KKH till Ghulkin Glacier Bridge from there, it turns up to Chatgosth Nullah and reach above the Ghulkin Village near Ghulkin Glacier pony trek. From there it comes down to the Ghulkin Polo Ground.
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• Today you will trek from Ghulkin Polo Ground to the Ghulkin Glacier View Point and cross the glacier to Borith side and trek up till Borith Lake.  You may swim in Borith Lake or have boating in the lake, After lunch you can trek back along the KKH to Ghulkin of take a vehicle ride to Ghulkin.
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Say gppdbye to Ghulkin Hunza and travel back to Skardu with some sweet memories of village life.

The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Retreat is a cornerstone of the IB curriculum, encouraging students to step beyond the classroom and engage in real-world experiences that promote personal and social growth. The retreat typically involves a combination of creative projects, physical activities, and community service initiatives. It provides an opportunity for students to apply their learning in meaningful ways, develop new skills, and contribute positively to society.

ravel from Skardu to Hunza (Ghulkin) in about 6 hours.

• Briefing at the Tri-junction of Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush.
• A brief stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint.
• A brief stop at Haldikish rock carving Ganish Hunza.
• A brief stop at Attabad lake viewpoint.

1. Divide the group into subgroups with students leading the subgroups.
2. Visit the social places like community schools, skill development centers, music learning center.
3. Hike up to the Ondra Poiga to study the impact of community social mobilization on community and tourism.
4. Practice eco tourism in all its forms and manifestations.
5. Move to Borith lakeside tent village for a night stay.

Trek to Passu Glacier to practice following activities with intended outcomes.

• Study the impact of climate change on glaciers and the phenomenon of GLOFF formation. A geologist and a mountaineer may be of great help to explain the subject in a natural setting.
• Ice Climbing and survival skills will be practiced using the special equipment.
• physical endurance of the students will be stretched to limits. it will help them develop the will to carry on.
• Self-cooking and self-service will be practiced using simple survival techniques.

The students will clean their camp area and deposit all types of waste and trash for proper disposal. Student bodies will check the areas and ensure no signs of dirt of anything is left behind. The students will be briefed about their journey back. The group will move back to Batakundi for night stay.

In the morning move to Attabad Lake for Boat Ride and Photography and after lunch move to Karimabad and visit Baltit Fort and Altit fort to trace their histories.

Drive to Gilgit and explore the City center and after lunch proceed to Skardu.