Hunza Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Mountains, wildlife, landscape, river and almost everything 


Con

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 Bit Expensive 


In a nutshell

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 Hunza genuinely offers an experience of a lifetime! 

 

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Things to Do  

Khunjerab Pass

Khunjerab Pass, Hunza

 6 Reviews  The ultimate climax of the trip on the KKH is the Khunjerab Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,733 meters (15,620 feet). It is one of the highest paved road connecting Pakistan Northern area to China western provinces. From Sust, the immigration post on Pakistan's side, you climb gradually till you... 

Baltit Fort

Baltit Fort, Hunza

 7 Reviews  The state of Hunza was ruled for over 1000 years by the same family with their seat of power at the Baltit Fort. It is located on a large rocky outcrop at the base of the might Ultar Peaks (claimed by locals that no one has reached its summit). This fort was renovated and reopened in 1997, and... 

Hopar Glacier.

Hopar Glacier., Hunza

 5 Reviews  From Hunza you can also arrange a trip to snow lake(Bifao,Hispar Glaciers) Hispar Pass - The crossing point between Baltistan and Hunza valley is the Hispar pass which is at the elevation of 5151 meters from the top looking back gives a feeling of vast snowy space without a hint of vegetation.... 

Colourful Passu.

Colourful Passu., Hunza

 5 Reviews  You have to get up pretty early in the morning if you want to see a beautiful sunrise over Gulmit or Passu cathedrals. The arches on the mountain makes a setting for a beautiful and colorful show, with sun's rays hitting the ridge at an angle...resulting in a panoramic dance of light and shadows... 

Rakaposhi Views

Rakaposhi Views, Hunza

 4 Reviews  Rakhaposhi is a magnificent peak, towering over 7,788 m and is easily visible from KKH and karimabad and its surrounding areas. The first major glimpse that you can enjoy is from an area called ZERO point (right on KKH) where you get a magnificent view of the peak, with glacier fed streams running... 

Naltar Valley.

Naltar Valley., Hunza

 2 Reviews  he green and forested Naltar Valley receives more rainfall than other areas in the Hunza Valley, and its alpine scenery is a refreshing change in the arid Karakoram. The Naltar Valley runs north-west from Nomal village, on the west bank of the Hunza River 25 km north-east of Gilgit. Naltar was a... 

Shimshal Valley.

Shimshal Valley., Hunza

 3 Reviews  One natural & most dangerous thing is to cross the rivers in Shimshal valley by perilous aerial runways, alone among the powerful elements(cable bridges) but its all a great fun..These are made by local people with local resources & area used to carry people & luggage.. 

Fruit Orchards.

Fruit Orchards., Hunza

 1 Review  Hunza is an agricultural city. Miles and miles of fruit orchards can be seen as the tourist approaches Karimabad. Apricots are the major diet in summers and are stored throughout the winters. Some wonderful green fields with trees in them. 

Transportation  

Karakoram Highway

Karakoram Highway, Hunza

 1 Review  The Karakoram Highway starts from the town of Manshera and ends in Kashgar in China. The ride from Islamabad to Gilgit is roughly about 15 hours. However, for tourists who have time, there is another way which is much more enjoying. From Islamabad, leave for Nathiagali. Spend a night or two at... 

By Air

By Air, Hunza

 2 Reviews  Pakistan Airlines operates daily 2 flights from Islamabad to Gilgit, leaving daily at 0645 am and 0945 am (please check PIA website as time may change from season to season). Planes are new ATR 42-500, twin propeller with a seating capacity of 48, which have replaced the ageing fleets of FOKKER-F27.... 

Gilgit - Chitral Road

Gilgit - Chitral Road, Hunza

 1 Review  This is the road from Gilgit to Chitral which passes through stunningly beautiful areas and the road is also stunning. It is a very rough ride and it certainly is the "highway to hell" (for some reason you get several of these in Pakistan's Northern Areas). However, this road passes through the... 

Shopping  

Hunza Caps/Hats

Hunza Caps/Hats, Hunza

 1 Review  The Hunza hats are famous through out the whole world. They are available at all common shops in Hunza and are very cheap. Hunza hats are embroidered by hand and are a must buy in Hunza. Hunza hats are very cheap, for less than 10$. Dont forget to negotiate. You are in PAKISTAN. 

Warnings and Dangers  

Landslides

Landslides, Hunza

 3 Reviews  KKH is a feet of engineering where over 1000 people lost their lives. The road is carved through various mountains passes and is subject to landslides, especially during rainy season. When a landslide occurs, traffic can be blocked for days. However Pak Army engineers of Road Maintenance Battalion... 

Tourist Traps  

Gilgit City

Gilgit City, Hunza

 1 Review  The city of Gilgit is impressive, but then again not so impressive. It is a big city, with restaurants, houses, hotels, etc but has no major attraction. However, it has benefited from the beauty of its northern counterparts. People usually stay here a lot. It can get very good in Gilgit, upto 40... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Gulmit

Gulmit, Hunza

 5 Reviews  A quaint little hamlet about 20 minuted further north from main Karimabad. Nice place to go for a short hike that takes you to an old fort, as well towards Gulmit Glacier, and you end up near Borith Lake. Very quite and serene surroundings, and early in the morning you can view the sunrise over... 

See The Sun Rise

See The Sun Rise, Hunza

 1 Review  The dawn in these areas are mostly missed by travellers who are tired at want to sleep but please wake up for a few minutes and experience this. The dawn is beautiful, Azaa'n (call to prayer) from the Muezzin has a strange echo in this mountainous region which is refreshing. See the mountains with... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking/Trekking

Hiking/Trekking, Hunza

 2 Reviews  This trekking is for beginners and amateur hikers. The area between Gilgit and Chitral areas is called Ghizar and provides great chances for trekking and hiking. The most famous areas are Naltar, Yasin, Phander, Fairy Meadows, Hopar, Nagar and Shimsal Valleys. Especially in Naltar Valley, where a... 

Fishing

Fishing, Hunza

 1 Review  Fishing in lakes is common in the Northern Areas. Try fishing at Phunder Lake about 8 hrs drive from Gilgit. Great catch and lake abundant in fish like trout. Also try Rama Lake, about 6 hrs from Gilgit in the valley of Astore. Requires fishing permit from PTDC offices. Fishing is allowed only in... 

Favorites  

The Golden Peak Range

The Golden Peak Range, Hunza

 1 Review  The Golden Peak Range is located it the Passu-Gulmit area and are a wonderful chain of mountains that look gold in the sunlight. The best place to view them is near the Hunza River which is quite flat near this area and provides wonderful reflections of the mountains. 

Hanging Bridges

Hanging Bridges, Hunza

 1 Review  Probably the most scariest part of the journey! The deadly hanging bridges of Passu over the Hunza River. The first bridge is ok but the second bridge spans the river for a distance of about 100 - 150 m ! If its windy, it can get real scary! The bridge isn't too much above the Hunza River but it... 

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