1Baltit Fort
A 700-year-old fort on a ridge above Karimabad, restored by the Aga Khan Trust and now a living museum of Hunza's royal Mir dynasty, with sweeping balcony views down the valley.
Gilgit-Baltistan
Hunza Valley
Apricot orchards, ancient forts, and the Karakoram at your doorstep.
About Hunza Valley
Cradled beneath Rakaposhi and the Passu Cones, Hunza is the postcard of northern Pakistan — terraced orchards, centuries-old forts at Baltit and Altit, and some of the warmest hospitality on earth. Autumn turns the whole valley gold.
Highlights
Baltit & Altit FortsAttabad LakePassu ConesEagle's Nest sunrise
Good to know
- Region
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Elevation
- 2,500 m
- Best season
- Apr – Oct (autumn for colour)
Where to go
Top spots in Hunza Valley
The places we make sure you don't miss — handpicked highlights of the valley.
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2Altit Fort
The valley's oldest structure — over 1,100 years old — perched above the Hunza River with a watchtower, royal garden and the cliffside Altit village below.
3Attabad Lake
A 21 km turquoise lake formed by a 2010 landslide. Today it's a hub for boating, jet-ski and kayaking beneath sheer Karakoram cliffs.
4Passu Cones
The cathedral-like spires of Tupopdan (6,106 m) rising straight off the Karakoram Highway — the most photographed skyline in Pakistan.
5Eagle's Nest, Duikar
Hunza's highest viewpoint, famous for sunrise and sunset light over Rakaposhi, Diran and the Ladyfinger (Bublimating) peak.
6Khunjerab Pass
At 4,693 m, the highest paved international border crossing on earth — the Pakistan–China frontier inside Khunjerab National Park, home to ibex and marco polo sheep.
Gallery
Hunza Valley in pictures
A glimpse of the landscapes you'll wake up to.
Trips here
Adventures in Hunza Valley
We don't have a scheduled departure here right now — but we'd love to build a custom trip for you.