Hunza
Hunza
Orchards, old forts and some of the Karakoram's great peaks
Overview
Hunza is a valley of terraced orchards and stone villages along the Karakoram Highway, overlooked by peaks such as Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar.
For many visitors, Hunza is the first picture of northern Pakistan: terraced fields, poplar and apricot trees, and old forts above the villages of Karimabad and Altit, with high peaks on every side.
Further up the valley, the road passes Attabad Lake and continues to Gulmit and Passu, where the jagged Passu Cones rise above the river. Hunza suits a slower pace, with time for village walks, local food and viewpoints at the start and end of the day.
Photos
Baltit Fort, Hunza Attabad Lake, Hunza Passu Cones, Hunza Hunza valley
Highlights
- Baltit and Altit forts
- Attabad Lake
- The Passu Cones and the Hussaini suspension bridge
- Views of Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar
- Blossom in spring and colour in autumn
Things you can do
- Village and orchard walks
- Fort visits with a local guide
- Time on Attabad Lake, subject to local operations
- Short hikes to viewpoints
- Local food experiences
Practical considerations
Draft for review: seasonal and operational details are being confirmed by Ragasha before publication.
- Hunza is reached by road along the Karakoram Highway. Journey times depend on road conditions and stops.
- Blossom and autumn colour arrive at different times each year. We advise on timing when you share your dates.
- Heritage sites set their own opening hours and entry arrangements, which we confirm before your visit.
Conditions in the mountains change. We confirm current access, timings and any requirements when we plan your trip.
Experiences
Journeys that include Hunza
Family & group toursHunza Family Discovery
Forts, orchards, lakes and easy walks in Hunza, paced for families and groups, with comfortable stays and a private vehicle.
Flexible. This sample runs over about six days.Sample itinerary
IllustrationFamily & group toursNaltar Valley Escape
A short, restful escape to Naltar's pine forests and lakes, easily combined with Hunza.
Flexible. This sample runs over about six days.Sample itinerary
