Best places of Hunza Valley Travel Guide.

Pakistan is also a country with numerous beautiful landscapes and Hunza Valley is among the most famous. It boasts of high mountains, peaceful villages, smooth lakes, and hospitable people. It is visited by thousands of tourists every year as they visit its scenery and culture. This guide will make you pick the right places, the right time to visit and provide helpful ideas on how to have a better trip.

Where is Hunza Valley?

Hunza Valley is located in GilgitBaltistan, which is on the north of Pakistan. It is situated on the Karakoram Highway which is among the highest roads in the world that has been paved. The road links Pakistan and China and is located through spectacular mountainous landscape.

Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger peak are some of the larger mountains that surround the valley. These mountains are so high that Hunza is a very photogenic location. Karimabad, Aliabad, and Gulmit are the major towns of Hunza in which the majority of the tourists lodge.

The best time to visit Hunza Valley.

One can visit Hunza all year round although the seasons vary.

Spring (March – May)
In spring, there are blossoms of cherry and apricot. Pink and white flowers make the valley colorful and it is time to have photos.

Summer (June – August)
The most popular period is during summer. The climate is favorable and majority of the attractions are within reach. Most tourists book their changes at the time.

Autumn (September – November)
Autumn brings out golden and orange and red leaves. The scenery is fantastic and it is appealing to photographers.

Winter (December – February)
The snowfall and the temperature are very low in winter. Hunza appears enchanted by the snow capped mountains.

Best Tourist Attraction Sites in Hunza Valley.

Attabad Lake
Attabad Lake is a famous spot. The Hunza River was blocked by a landslide in 2010 which created the turquoise lake. It has become one of the most popular destinations in north Pak. Visitors can:

Boating
Jet skiing
Fishing
Photography

The lake with deep blue color and surrounded by mountains cannot be forgotten.

Baltit Fort
Baltit fort is over 700 years old. The royal family of Hunza used to reside there. The fort is located atop a hill and Karimabad and it has fantastic views. There are old rooms, traditional buildings, and artifacts that can be seen by the visitors.

Altit Fort
Gilgit-Baltistan Near Baltit, there is Altit Fort which is one of the oldest structures in Gilgit-Baltistan. The fort is well maintained and in receipt of tourists. The local village of Altit is also worth walking around and viewing the life around.

Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint
Go to Duikar (Eagle’s Nest) to see the best. It is elevated far better than Hunza and is renowned with sunrise and sunset. It is the view of well known mountains such as the Rakaposhi, Ultar Peak and Ladyfinger Peak. It is memorable to see the sun coming up over them.

Passu Cones
Passu Cones are jagged drama mountains and one of the most photographed sites in Pakistan. A large number of visitors pull up along Karakoram Highway to take photographs. Close to it is the beautiful Passu Glacier.

Khunjerab Pass
Khunjerab Pass should be visited by the adventure seekers. It has the highest paved border crossing in the world at approximately 4,700 meters. It belongs to Khunjerab National Park where wildlife including ibex, marmots and endangered snow leopards can be observed. It is a rare experience to be in the border of Pakistan and China with mountains encircling the border.

Things to Do in Hunza Valley

Trekking and Hiking
Hunza is great for trekking. Numerous tracks have gorgeous mountainous sceneries.

Local Food Experience
Hunza even has the traditional food of its own. Popular dishes are:

Chapshuro (Hunza pizza)
Hunza bread
Apricot juice
Yak meat dishes

Cultural Exploration
In Hunza, the population is friendly and non-violent. Most of the tourists love to converse with the people and know their culture.

Photography
Hunza is the best when it comes to landscape photo due to its mountains, lakes, and villages.

How to Reach Hunza Valley

By Air
It is possible to fly between Islamabad and Gilgit Airport. Hunza is just 2 hours away by road in Gilgit.

By Road
The Karakoram Highway is visited by many of the tourists. The road connecting Islamabad to Hunza is a 18 20 hours drive worth the scenery.

Travel tips of Hunza Visitors.

• Wear warm clothes during summer.
• Bring money since there are no ATMs.
• Show respect to local culture and traditions.
  It is advisable to book hotels well in advance when the season is at full blast.
• Take road trips at an early time of the day.

Final Thoughts

Hunza Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan. It has tall mountains, water lakes with a blue hue, historical forts and hospitable people making it an unforgettable and peaceful experience. Hunza is an adventure, nature, photo or culture destination to everyone. Hunza must be your first choice in case you are planning a visit to northern Pakistan.