Karimabad & the forts
Explore the heritage of Baltit and Altit, then leave time for the lanes and views around Karimabad.
HERITAGE · LAKES · HIGH MOUNTAINS
HunzaA road into the extraordinary.
Fort towns, turquoise water and the unmistakable silhouette of Passu. For a first journey north, Hunza makes a compelling beginning.
Plan a Hunza trip
SUGGESTED TIME5–7 days
THE PACEScenic drives + village walks
A GOOD FIT FORFirst visits, couples & photography
MAKE ROOM FOR
A few reasons
to stay a little longer.
Hunza is a valley journey, not a checklist. Choose fewer stops if long drives or uphill village walks do not suit your group.
Attabad Lake & Gulmit
Follow the valley north to Attabad Lake and Gulmit. Boat activities, if wanted, are arranged separately and depend on conditions.
Passu & Upper Hunza
Make room for the mountain scenery around Passu. A slower itinerary leaves time for viewpoints without rushing back.
Duikar
Build a viewpoint stop around the day’s conditions. Clear mountain views are a possibility, never a promise.
WHEN TO GO
Choose your season.
Spring blossoms, summer greenery and autumn colour each bring a different character. Exact timing varies by year and elevation.
GETTING THERE
Leave time for the road.
Start in Gilgit for this sample route. If travelling by road from Islamabad, add arrival and return travel days; they are not included in the five-day example.
Make Hunza your own.
Tell us your dates, group and the places you would like to spend time.