Hunza Valley
Discover Hunza Valley
Hunza was a princely state, bordering China to the north-east and Pamir to its north-west, which continued to survive until 1974, when it was finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The state bordered the Gilgit Agency to the south, the former princely state of Nagar to the east. The state capital was the town of Baltit (also known as Karimabad) and its old settlement is Ganish Village. Situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, Hunza Valley's tourist season is from May to October. The temperature in May is maximum 27°C and minimum 14°C. The October temperatures are: maximum 10°C and minimum 0°C.
What to Experience in Hunza Valley
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsHunza is a 100 km drive from Gilgit, and most people arrive by road and it takes almost 2-3 hours to reach Hunza from Gilgit. The main bus stand is on the KKH Aliabad. There are booking agents in town for long-distance buses & jeeps along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours. From Kashgar (China) there is a regular international bus service to Hunza via Sost crossing over the Khunjerab Pass (about 5000 m high). Across river Hunza at Sost, there is a village called Khuda Abad. People usually do not stop at Khunjerab Pass, they just carry on their journey to Sost with the bus. From Sost, you can do a number of activities around like trekking in the valleys, or drive to Hunza-Karimabad (2 hours), where the Baltit Fort is standing. The Khunjerab Pass is open from May 1st to Dec 30th, but closed in winter. The international bus waits until there are enough people, which can take days as of 2012....
Regions
Explore AreasUpper Hunza (Gojal) is beautiful valley of Hunza, and one of its sub region where there are three different linguistic groups. Burushaski speakers originated from central Hunza and migrated during kin…...
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Private vehicles are normally used as local transport. Renting jeeps is also a common way of moving around. You can go to nearby cities on buses and by air. Hunza is one of the most exotic places in Pakistan. Several high peaks rise above 6,000 m in the surroundings of Hunza valley. The valley provides spectacular views of some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world which include Rakaposhi 7,788 m (25,551 ft), Ultar Sar 7,388 m (24,239 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 m (24,045 ft), Ghenta Peak 7,090 m (15,631 ft), Hunza Peak 6,270 m (20,571 ft), Darmyani Peak 6,090 m (19,980 ft), and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 m (19,685 ft).
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Glimpses of Hunza Valley
Beautiful Hunza
Echoing mountains of hunza
green trees near mountain under white clouds during daytime
a body of water with a rocky shoreline with Tracy Arm in the background
a beautiful view coming from hunza valley, a beautiful valley located at gilgit baltistan Pakistan, best tourist place and a peaceful environment the people of this area are very kind and lovable
brown rocky mountain beside river during daytime
i wake up at 4 am recorded the whole sunrise and had the opportunity to capture this amazing sight . Just fell in love with there.
Colors of Autumn, Hunza Valley.
a snow covered mountain
Took a flight from Islamabad to Skardu also known as the land of giants for its huge mountains to my surprise it wasn't just the mountains but its valleys and compelling abstract formations. indeed the creation around us is awe-inspiring
Beautiful Hunza
Echoing mountains of hunza
green trees near mountain under white clouds during daytime