Hunza Valley seen from Eagle's Nest

Northern wonder · Gilgit-Baltistan

Hunza Valley

Majestic mountains, serene lakes and warm hospitality — a paradise for nature lovers, photographers and slow travellers.

Best season
Apr – Oct
Altitude
2,438 m
From Islamabad
16 hrs by road
Typical stay
4 – 6 nights

About the valley

Hunza sits in the far north of Gilgit-Baltistan, ringed by Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and the Passu Cones. The valley is famous as much for its terraced orchards and turquoise Attabad Lake as for the longevity and hospitality of the people who live there.

Our programmes are built around slower travel: three or four nights based in Karimabad or Gulmit, day trips out to Khunjerab Pass and Passu, and enough unscheduled time to actually sit and look at the mountains.

Sample 5-night itinerary

Day 1
Islamabad → Chilas
Karakoram Highway, overnight stop by the Indus.
Day 2
Chilas → Karimabad
Rakaposhi viewpoint, check in to the valley.
Day 3
Baltit & Altit forts
Heritage walk, Duikar sunset over the valley.
Day 4
Attabad & Passu
Boat on Attabad Lake, Hussaini bridge, Passu Cones.
Day 5
Khunjerab Pass
Day trip to the Pakistan–China border at 4,693 m.
Day 6
Return / fly out
Road to Gilgit, optional flight to Islamabad.
Mountain plateau in northern Pakistan

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