Culinary Retreat with Asad Monga at Silk Route Lodge

Imagine cooking with fresh, locally grown ingredients, foraging wild herbs, and baking fresh fruit cakes all while surrounded by the breathtaking peaks of Hunza. Silk Route Lodge has been partnering with renowned chef Asad Monga to bring you exclusive culinary retreats that blend adventure, tradition, and innovation.

From fruit picking to farm-to-table cooking, you’ll experience the true essence of seasonal eating. Learn to craft unique dishes like seabuckthorn tarts and pumpkin focaccia, using nutrient-rich local produce and Hunza’s famed apricot and walnut oils.

This is more than just a retreat, it’s a journey into the heart of Hunza’s food culture, guided by a chef who has represented Pakistan on global culinary stages. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or simply a food lover, this is your chance to explore, create, and savor the flavors of the mountains.

The Food
Pakistan, a region with 5000 BC years old history, boasts a diverse culinary heritage influenced by its various regions, climates, and centuries-old traditions. Pakistani cuisine is a vibrant mix of flavors, with aromatic spices, tender meats, fresh vegetables, and array of traditional breads and rice dishes.

Hunza had limited access. It is nestled deep in the Karakoram range and was accessible via a mule track only, some 50 years ago. Its cuisine is a reflection of its unique landscape, simple yet wholesome, focusing on fresh, locally grown produce. Hunzai people traditionally consume nutrient-dense food that supports their active lifestyle, with dishes often featuring grains, like barley, wheat & millet, along with vegetables, fruits, lean meats cooked in super healthy apricot or walnut oils.

The Chef
Asad Monga is a Chef from Karachi, Pakistan. He studied and trained professionally in the culinary arts from France and Kuala Lumpur. His goal is to explore the seasonality in Pakistan and curate warm experiences for his guests.

Some of his notable work includes:

• Head chef at Test Kitchen by Okra (2019-2022)
• Culinary Retreats in Hunza & Karachi (2022- present)
• Seaside excursions in Karachi documented on Instagram
• Represented Pakistan’s Culinary team at the SCO summit in Pakistan feeding 9 heads of states and 140 international delegates.

INCLUDED in PRICE

• Accommodation
• 3 meals a day
• Activities as outlined in the itinerary and lots of food conversations!

CANCELLATION & REFUNDs

 Cancellation by Participant:

• More than 1 month before the retreat start date – 75% of the full amount will be refunded.
• Within 1 month of the retreat start date – 25% of the full amount will be refunded.
• All refunds will be processed 10 days after the retreat end date.
• Exchange risk is to be borne by the participants and the Rupee amount will be transferred at the prevalent exchange rate.

Other Factors:

• In case of flight cancellation to Skardu airport or trip cancellation due to road blockage, you will be issued a Credit Note of 75% which can be utilized for any of the upcoming retreats in the season.
• The organizers do not assume responsibility for any travel delays or cancellations where flight is through Gilgit airport.
• In the event of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure), the organizers commit to taking the best course of action, as allowed by the circumstances.

If you want non-stop food conversations and your life to be everything about food, register at: