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Hunza is probably Pakistan's most visited valley, by the tourists. It is a
fairy tale land surrounded by beautiful rugged & snow capped mountains. Only at a
distance of 100 Kms. from Gilgit Hunza is a small town on Karakorum Highway. At the
altitude of 7000 - 800 feet it is the first main town or stop if you are entering Pakistan
from China.
The central Hunza usually known as Karimabad is basically a town of just 6
villages. The first main villages as you come from Gilgit on the main Karakorum Highway is
Aliabad. There is Rakaposhi View, PTDC Motel and other small hotels here. Just above
Aliabad on the hill are Altit and Baltit villages the heart of Hunza. There is a very
interesting Bazaar and two Forts in Altit & Baltit Villages. The Baltit fort has
recently been restored and converted into a guided museum.
Hunza is undoubtly the Shangri-la of James Hilton's novel The Lost
Horizon. It is probably the most Photogenic point in the world. There are numerous tours
and activities available from Hunza Below you will find some options for bus/culture
tourist where as for the adventure lovers there is more info on our Adventure Tours section.
Places in Hunza
Karimabad: As described above it the main bazaar of Hunza full of colorful
shops with local dry fruits (Dried Apricots, Apricor Nut, Almonds, Walnuts Mulberry, etc.)
At the end of bazzaar is the Baltit village and Baltit fort which are restored by the Aga
Khan fund for Culture & heritage. The fort has been brought into a guided museum you
can spend time in the for visiting different sections of the fort and viewing the slide
show in the small hall of the fort.
Duikar: At an height of 10000 feet above sea level this is a beautiful
spot to see sunrise. You can see 8 peaks above 7000 meters from here each gets the sun
light one by one as sun rises.
Hotels in Karimabad Hunza:
Hunza Baltit Inn Hunza
Sarai Silk Road Hunza
Eagles nest Duikar Hunza
Hunza Hilltop Hotel Hunza
Hunza Darbar Hotel Hunza
Hunza Embassy Hotel Hunza
Hunza View Hotel Hunza
PTDC Motel Hunza Hunza
PTDC Motel Sost Hunza
Hunza Baltit Inn Hunza
Gulmit Continental Hotel Hunza
Hotels in Gulmit Gojal Hunza
Gulmit Silk Route Lodge Gulmit
Passu Touris inn Gulmit
Passu Tourist inn Gulmit
Marcopolo Inn Gulmit Gulmit
Marcopolo Inn Gulmit Gulmit
Many other smaller hotels
Transfers:
Hunza - Sost :
85Kms. 3 Hours with stops. it is a spectacular journey through some of the most
interesting villages of Karakorum Highway. This transfer is more like an excursion as
there are many photogenic points and we need to stop and see the magnificent scenery of
the Karakorums. As we leave Karimabad we stop at the rock drawings on the road, later we
stop at Gulmit to see a great view of cathedral , & Gulmit tower mountains. Later we
make several stops for Passu , Shispar , Rakaposhi and other beautiful views. Sost is a
small border town where only in the mornings there is some activity . You have to change
to Government coach to go to China.
Hunza - Tashkurgan
Drive to on your normal coach to Sost . After Customs & Immigration formalities
transfer to the Government of Pakistan bus to drive to Tashkurgan via Khunjerab pass. The
whole journey will take around 7 - 8 Hours. at Tashkurgan after arrival formalities in
China transfer to the Chinese busses to transfer you to the hotel.
Tours.
Half day Altit Baltit tour
Visit the newly restored Baltit fort have an easy walk in Karimabad bazaar and later
visit the Altit village & fort.
Half Day Nagar & Hoper
Drive by jeep to the spectacular valley of Nagar across the Hunza river. Jeep ride is
awesome . You see beautifully laid terraces for different crops and orchids. Jeep passes
through the villages and the fruit orchids . At Hoper you get down and watch the Hoper
glacier. If you feel like you may hike down to the glacier and have a great view of Kapal
& Golden peaks.
Morning Sunrise Safari :
Drive early morning (Before Sunrise ) by jeep to Duikar (9000 ft Height ) Watch as sun
lits all the snow capped peaks one by one later have a breakfast in the wilderness return
to the hotel in time for an other breakfast.
Full Day Khunjerab Pass:
Drive to Khunjerab pass an extraordinary drive with beautiful view of mountains at the
pass have some snack and walk a few steps in China later drive back to Sost for a Lunch .
or carry Lunch boxes and do a picnic at Khunjerab National park. Return to Hunza late
Afternoon.
Half Day Gulmit & Passu:
If you are not doing Khunjerab pass you must drive upto Passu for those (must See)
views of the Karakorums in Gulmit & Passu. You can also have a walk in the Gulmit
village and hike to Passu glacier. Scenery is beyond description. Yow will Just love it.
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