Hunza Travel Guide

 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... 

 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.... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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.. 

 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. 

 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.... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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...