Hunza Cherry Blossom Tour
The series of four distinct seasons in the mountain kingdom of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan make up a unique blend of tourism flavour. Each season is packed with a distinct feature displaying a scenic aura unique in its own features.
Cherry Blossom (Sakura) is a Japanese ritual symbolizes a special occasion. Blossom in Hunza and Nagar valleys signals an exceptional display of a dramatic change of nature welcoming a brand new life. The harsh winters are replaced by moderate aromatic breezes and the landscape dresses in a new vibrant outfit to demonstrate its ultimate splendour. Green terraced fields; flowering trees of apricot, almond, peach, and apple; snow-capped mountains; crystal clear rivers and creeks; and blue skies make up a blend of unmatched beauty.
Beginning in early April the blooming trees always attract scores of people from Japan and Korea to Hunza and Nagar valleys. Cherry blossom season is comparatively short-lived yet the blooming time varies depending on the altitude in the region. The higher altitude regions in Gilgit-Baltistan receive late blooming.
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