Top Things to do in Hunza
10 Things to Do in Hunza That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Hunza, Pakistan including Hunza Valley, Altit Fort, Attabad lake, Kunjerab Pass, Passu Glacier, Borith Lake, Sacred Rocks of Hunza, Satrangi Lake, Ganish, Hunza River.
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1. Hunza Valley
Overall Ratings
5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Martin J - London, United Kingdom
This is truly hidden paradise! when i book tour with the travel agent they said we will take you to heaven on earth which was nearly a joke to all of us but after reaching this amazing valley we realise that this is really heaven on earth! We spend few days in all Hunza valley which was not enough, we will come again in the near future to explore all the valley.
2. Altit Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Dirk W - Mermaid Beach, Australia
Both Altit and Baltit Forts are important to visit. Both hold a commanding view over the valley and both show Oriental (Tibetan) influence in their architecture. For a small tip, local guides took us through each fort ; their knowledge of the history and perfect English made the experience more significant. The little street leading up to Baltit has some interesting shops with Hunza hats and a good selection of precious stones.
3. Attabad lake
Overall Ratings
5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Muhammad S - Al Kharj
The lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gojal Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan that occurred on 4 January 2010. The lake reached 21 km long and over 100 metres in depth.
It is about 20 minutes drive on karakoram highway from karimabad.
The sight is cool & soothing. One can spend several hours in boating & sitting on it's beach. The water is green-blue crystal clear & ice cold.
4. Kunjerab Pass
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Lien_Ta1980 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
We drove to Khunjerab pass from Pasu and the scenery along the road is really amazing in autumn with many small villages under the colorful autumn foliage. The people in this region are really hospitable. They always welcome us to their houses to take milk tea and pick fresh apple from their Gardens.
Khunjerab national park is beautiful as well with majestic scenery along the roads. We could even spot a flock of ibex from far away on the Mountains. The temperature near the border dropped down below zero when we got there and it was freezing but the view there was really impressive with snow Mountains all around.
5. Passu Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By pakistanitraveller - Karachi
we walked two kms one way just to see the origin of the glacier, and hopefully a herd of markhor goats too. but they are too shy and only come down in early morning or late evening. the place is amazing, desolate, and detoxifying to the soul due to its remoteness.
6. Borith Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Borith Lake is a lake in the Hunza district of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. Borith is a hamlet in the surroundings of the Borith Lake to the northwest of Husseini, a village near Ghulkin, Gojal, in the upper Hunza. The altitude of Borith is roughly 2,600 m (8,500 feet) above sea level.
Reviewed By Nawab T - Karachi, Pakistan
At Hussani a village near Gulmit, there is a rough & dirt road extending up on the mountain and heads to the Borith Lake. The lake is an important bird sanctuary for migrating wildfowl (ducks, geese and swans). The best time to see these migrating birds is between the months of March and June, when they make their way to the cooler climates of Central Asia and between September and November, as they return to the warmer parts of southern Pakistan. Once this lake was an important hunting ground for the Mir of Hunza during winters particularly for birds. On a nearby hill a small house was built for the Mir which is now converted to a hotel known as Borith Lake Hotel.
Going on an unpaved jeep route we reach Borith Lake at an elevation of 8,500 ft. (2,600 m) in nearly 30 minutes. Our jeep stopped near the Borith Lake Hotel and from there we have to trek down a little to get to the lake. The area was too peaceful and beautiful, we sit around the lake and adored the peace and calmness of the surroundings, and enjoyed a tasty cup of tea. The guy at the hotel told us that on that point are many treks starting from this lake, like the trek to the famous Passu glacier that is about 1 hour straight walk and then a 2 hour walk up to the glacier. The other walking trails lead to Ghulkin glacier, the famous Passu-Suspension Bridge, the Borigh Sar peak (4,200 m) and the most dangerous rope bridge in the world “Hussaini Hanging Bridge”. For people visiting Gilgit-Baltistan this is a must place to visit and do remember to take lots of photographs.
7. Sacred Rocks of Hunza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By flyfisher66 - Islamabad, Pakistan
The carvings on the rocks are located near Karimabad, Hunza. One doesn't need to plan a separate visit as these rocks are just located next to Karakoram Highway. These rocks have carving dating back to pre-historic times and also of the recent Budhist era up to 6th century AD.
Many carvings show Ibex in different forms which shows the importance of Ibex in the local culture. Some of the carvings perhaps have orders from the Kings written in some old language. For those interested in history, it's a must see trip when visiting Hunza Valley
8. Satrangi Lake
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By EZPASS_2012 - Denver, Colorado
Breathtaking beauty. Takes about 2 hours of riding a 4x4 jeep. The lake changes colors based on sunlight. Limited facilities so plan accordingly.
9. Ganish
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By afshan m - Calgary, Canada
Ganish village (means the golden village in the Brushaski language) is over 1000 years old and has won the Unesco Asia Pacific Heritage Award. The village consists of watch towers, 3 mosques (over a 200 years old) and a Reservoir, in addition to houses that are still lived in.
If you can find the local guide, you can ask to climb the timber-and-stone watchtower and into the Ali Gohar House. This was the house of the local vazir.
10. Hunza River
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
