Hunza Valley – Heaven on Earth

Hunza Valley, is one of the top tourism destination in Pakistan and very popular among the foreign and domestic tourists. It offers exotic natural beauty, colorful traditions, archeological remains of various dynasties and hospitable people. Hunza is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Hunza is situated 100Km from Gilgit and stretch to Khunjerab Pass (China Border) at an elevation of around 2,500m to 4733m. Aliabad is the main town while Baltit/ Karimabad is a popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi, Diran Peak and Bublimotin (Ladyfinger Peak), all 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) or higher. Upper Hunza is peaceful and exotic valley offers scenic beauty of valleys, lakes, glaciers, snow-cape Mountains, rivers and utmost hospitable people. In this trip you will explore following best attractions of Hunza and many more ..
Rakaposhi and its View Point
While leaving Gilgit City an hour drive at KKH there is point known as Rakaposhi View Point, A small place where from we can gaze Rakaposhi. Blue sky and mountain covered with snow is the first attraction of Hunza Valley
Karimabad
The main town of Hunza, Karimabad (formerly known as Baltit) is the capital as well as most popular tourist destination of Hunza. As famous as the valley is for its beauty, the people of Hunza are also well-known for their friendliness and hospitality.
Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The fort dates back to 700 years ago and has been rebuilt and altered over the centuries.  It is located at a height, and one must either walk or take a jeep to reach. From the terrace of the Baltit Fort you also have a splendid bird’s eye view on the houses of the village Karimabad.
Altit Fort
Altit fort designed to give a panoramic view of valley where in ancient times people used to trade silk and other goods. Soldiers keep an eye on the track to check moment of Caravan,

Duikar / Eagle Nest Point
One of the highest point where from whole Hunza could be sighted, on the back side there is a peak known as Lady finger and Ultar and on the front side we can view the Rakaposhi, Diran, Dastagir Sar and other peaks of 6000m.

Attabad Lake
This beautiful Lake is known as Attabad Lake, created accidentally due to landslide. The lake gets its influx from Hunza River. The maximum length of the lake is 13 miles (21 km) and the depth is 358 feet (109 m). There are lined up boats that can be booked for sightseeing. One could not look away from the Tupopdan (Passu Cones), fresh blue colored water, huge and dark colored mountains surrounding the lake. Pak-China Tunnels on the KKH is another attraction in the valley near Attabad Lake.

Borith Lake
Borith Lake is a lake located in Gojal near Hussaini village, in the upper Hunza area. The altitude of Borith is roughly 2,600 m (8,500 feet) above sea level. The lake can be reached via a 2 km unpaved jeep route from Hussaini village, and is also accessible by a 2-3 hour trekking route directly from Ghulkin, across the end of the Ghulkin glacier. The site is an important sanctuary for migrating wildfowl and is a must visit for bird-watchers and nature lovers. During the months of March and June one can witness the large number of ducks arriving from the warmer parts of southern Pakistan, and from September–November, the same occurs in reverse.
Passu
Passu village is famous among the travelers; it is situated on the Karakoram Highway, beside the Hunza River, Passu village offers tremendous short treks and hiking opportunity for the travelers like Yunz Valley trek, Batura Valley Trek, hiking to suspension bridge, Passu glacier trekking. The view of Passu cones, Shisper Peak and Passu Peak is unmatchable. Tupopdan, 6,106 metres (20,033 ft), also known as “Passu Cones” or “Passu Cathedral”, lies to the north of the village; it is the most photographed peak of the region.

Khunjerab Pass
Khunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass on the northern border of Pakistan with China, at an elevation of 4.733 meters (15,528 feet) above the sea level. The Khunjerab Pass is the highest border-crossing in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. When you reach Khunjerab Pass, you see a beautiful meadow with snow-covered mountains on all sides and a grassy landscape with small ponds – truly a visual treat. But the harsh weather conditions remind you of the amazing accomplishment that is the Karakoram Highway. To build a road in such conditions, and that too in the 1960s and 1970s, is simply mind-blowing. Some people have rightly called it the eighth wonder of the world.

Trip Highlights:

• Travelling on Karakarum Highway
• View of Pakaposhi & Nanga Parbat.
• Hunza Valley
• Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border)
• Kaghan Valley

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