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1. Understanding Hunza Valley
Hunza people in tourism of Pakistan. From Rawalpindi, buses leave for Hunza daily. The usual time interval from Rawalpindi to Hunza is 14 hours which usually expands up to 16
hours due to the road conditions. in case of any natural disaster hits like
a heavy landslide occurs, The distance from Gilgit city to Karim Abad
Hunza is 100 KM and takes about 2 to 3 hours by road.
2. The Road to Hunza: An Adventure Unfolds
One of Gilgit-Baltistan’s most well-known towns is Hunza Karimabad. This town in the Hunza valley beneath the snow-covered Ultar Mountain (7388 meters) offers excellent tourist services and scenery.
The production of crops and fruits in the Hunza valley is abundant. While apples, apricots, cherries, walnuts, grapes, pears, and peaches are important fruits, wheat, maize, oats, barley, beans, are the crops.
are the major fruit of Hunza. Many of the world-renowned mountaineers
and guides belong to Hunza valley which reflects the involvement of the
Hunza people in tourism of Pakistan.
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3. Must-Visit Places in Hunza Valley
venturous road trip is the one that takes you from Gilgit to the Hunza valley.
Sightseeing
Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort, the former residence of the Mirs of Hunza, was constructed 700 years ago. This is a Tibetan-style construction consisting of three floors and various rooms. The Baltit Fort is ideal for the best photography of the whole valley, including peaks like Rakaposhi, Ultar, Lady Finger, Batura, and Shishpar.
Baltit Fort is a few minutes walk from anywhere in Karimabad.
Altit Fort
Compared to the Baltit Fort, the Altit fort has more fascinating wooden work. Similar to Baltit Fort, it was also a palace, but its 900 years of age make it the Hunza valley’s oldest structure. Altit Fort is famous for being Hunza’s first capital before it was moved to Baltit Fort.
Altit Fort is now a community center for culture and a tourist museum, 2 kilometers from Karimabad
From Karimabad, the Ultar Meadows hike can be an exciting and scenic day trip. It is a popular hike and camping for most of Hunza visitors. A steep stone path leads the trek from the Baltit fort.
This is a green summer pasture right under the Ultar Glacier with superb views of Ultar and Sublimating peaks.
Activities
Mountaineering
Karimabad is a famous base and rests home for the climbers of the Hunza and Nagar region mountain peaks. A large number of Karakorum peaks exist in the Hunza and Nagar. The most well-known characters are Rakaposhi, Ultar, Batura, Shishpar, Passu, Kanjut Sar, Kunyang Kish, Distaghil Sar, Spantik, Miyar, and Diran.
Trekking
There are equally fair trekking possibilities that can be started from Karimabad. The most renowned and visited trails include Rush Lake, Bualtar-Barpu Glaciers to Miyar, Shimshal valley, Hispar – Snow Lake, Batura Base Camp, Khunjerab-Pamir, etc.
Shopping
Unique gifts can be purchased at Karimabad in the form of handicrafts, woolen clothing, caps, embroidery, and handcrafted decoration items. At Karimabad, dry fruits from the Hunza Valley are also available.
Where to stay
Karimabad has a lot of hotels to choose from. Tourists may find a reasonable deal for a stay according to their budget. There are several paid camping sites that can be more appealing for those who are geared up with essential camping for trekking.
Transport and Access
The Hunza valley is traversed extensively along the Karakorum Highway.. Aliabad is the main stop at the KKH before Karimabad. From Aliabad to Karimabad is a 2 .5 K M distance which can be climbed up or by a public/private vehicle. It is Due to the extreme weather and mountain conditions in the winter, KKH traveling can be challenging.
From Rawalpindi, buses leave for Hunza daily. The usual time interval
from Rawalpindi to Hunza is 14 hours which usually expands up to 16
hours due to the road conditions. in case of any natural disaster hits like
heavy landslide occurs, The distance from Gilgit city to Karim Abad
Hunza is 100 KM and takes about 2 to 3 hours by road.
For air travel, two flights between Islamabad to Gilgit are scheduled by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The weather in and around the Nanga Parbat region also affects air travel.
