You'd be forgiven for thinking this was Japan

Blossom changes the feel of the northern valleys. Orchards and terraced fields come into flower beneath the mountains, giving familiar villages a quieter, softer setting.

A Week in Blossom follows the orchards of Baltistan, from Shigar and Khaplu to the villages of Machulo and Haldi. Gardens, village walks and the Kachura lakes sit alongside visits to the region's forts and mosques.

Following the Bloom takes a longer route through Hunza and Baltistan. Its itinerary includes Karimabad's terraced orchards, Altit village, Nagar Valley and the higher villages of Upper Hunza, before continuing to Shigar and Khaplu.

Apricot blossom usually peaks in April; timing varies each year. April and May are for our blossom and valley journeys, and a personal consultation helps shape the journey around what you would most like to see.