Hunza is a beautiful valley treasured with high peaks of mountains and refreshing water of rivers. This beautiful place is located in Pakistan in the northern regions of Gilgit Baltistan. Hunza River, the bluish and refreshing water of the river flows alongside the valley. Hunza is a place that attracts hundreds of tourists itself through its breathtaking landscapes, high mountain ranges and beautiful lakes.

Golden Hour view at Rakaposhi Peak

Rakaposhi peak:

Hunza valley can be said to be the home of mountains. Rakaposhi peak is one of the beautiful and adventurous places to visit in Hunza valley. It, being the part of Karakoram highway increase its worth. The peak is surrounded by glaciers. Sunrise and sunset look mesmerizing at the peak.

Baltit Fort in autumn

Aerial view of the beautiful Attabad Lake

Karimabad:

Karimabad is a wonderful village of the Hunza valley, which is known for its beauty and tons of historical backgrounds and historical forts. The historical places including Altit fort, Baltit fort are worth visiting. Historical treasure and heritage are preserved in these forts for future generations. These forts are true examples of masterpieces holding their heritage through their architecture and craft.

Lakes of Hunza valley:

Hunza valley has the most beautiful lakes. One of them is the most famous Attabad Lake that amazes people with the beauty of its bluish water flowing directly from glaciers and surrounded by high peaked mountains all around. Another lake in Hunza that is known for its breathtaking beauty is the Rush lake. It is also covered with glaciers and is one of the highest lakes of Pakistan.

Rush lake located beside the mesmerizing snowy mountains

Travel to Hunza:

One can travel to Hunza by road or by air depending on one’s preferences.

By air:

By air, one can easily reach Hunza valley from Islamabad via Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the time duration of two hours and fifteen minutes. Ravishing scenes of landscapes and mountains can be seen from the sky that refreshes the soul.

By road:

By road, one can reach Hunza from Gilgit Baltistan in almost 2-3 hours via Karakoram Highway. The drive from Gilgit to Hunza is very relaxing. The astonishing view of mountains on the edge of the road amazes tourists and travelers.

Places to stay at Hunza valley:

There are several affordable guest houses and hotels in Hunza valley where one can stay and be comfortable and feel relaxed during their travel. These hotels and guest houses offer entire place private rooms as well. Not only the above mentioned places, tourists can also choose from a wide range of places to stay depending on their preferences, here is the link of places one can easily choose from, Guest And Host. Bookings of these places can be done easily by the people by selecting their desired packages.