Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza
The Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza is a private 7-day spring journey to celebrate Nauroz, the Persian new year, with local families in Hunza, with music, dancing, polo and the first apricot blossom.
- Duration7 Days
- StyleEasy
- DestinationsHunza, Karimabad, Gulmit
- Best SeasonMarch (around 21 March)
- StayHotels
Spring New Year in the Mountains
Nauroz, the Persian new year on 21 March, marks the start of spring across Central Asia. In Hunza and other parts of Gilgit-Baltistan it is a time of music, dancing, polo and family visits, just as the first blossom appears in the orchards.
On the Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza you join the celebrations in Karimabad and the villages, visit Baltit and Altit forts, see Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones, and share festival food with local families.
Trip Highlights
- Nauroz music, dance and celebrations in Hunza
- Festival food with local families
- Early apricot blossom in the orchards
- Baltit and Altit forts
- Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones
- Views of Rakaposhi and Ultar
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Fly to Gilgit, drive to Hunza
Fly to Gilgit (weather permitting) and drive up the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Karimabad
Visit Baltit Fort and the old village, then walk to Altit Fort and its gardens.
Overnight: HotelDay 4Nauroz celebrations
Join the Nauroz celebrations in Hunza, with music, dancing and local events, and share festival food with a local family.
Overnight: HotelDay 5Attabad Lake and Passu
Drive to Attabad Lake, Gulmit and the Passu Cones.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Drive to Gilgit, fly to Islamabad
Drive to Gilgit and fly to Islamabad (or take the road if flights are cancelled).
Overnight: HotelDay 7Depart
Private transfer to the airport.
Overnight: —Nauroz events change from village to village and year to year. Your guide will find the best celebrations, and will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Private airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotels in Islamabad and Hunza
- Domestic flights Islamabad–Gilgit–Islamabad, or road transport if flights are cancelled
- Private vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Daily breakfast and dinner, and a festival meal with a local family
- Entry tickets to Baltit and Altit forts
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and drinks not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Why Choose the Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza?
The Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza lets you see the valley at its most joyful. You celebrate with local people rather than watch from the side, and enjoy Hunza before the busy summer season.
Stay longer for the Hunza Cherry Blossom Tour, or explore more festivals on the Kalash Spring Festival Tour.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide, or browse all our festival tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Private & Flexible
Every festival tour is private, with your own guide and vehicle. You can add days or combine it with another trip.
Local Etiquette
Dress modestly and always ask before taking photos of people, especially women. Your guide will help you join in respectfully.
Spring Weather
Days are mild in March but nights are cold. Bring warm layers and a good jacket.
When to Go
Nauroz falls on or around 21 March each year. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your dates, and our team will plan your Nauroz trip to Hunza and send you a quote.
