Hunza is probably Pakistan's most visited valley. It is a fairy tale land surrounded by beautiful rugged & snow capped mountains. Only at a distance of 100 Kms, from Gilgit. Hunza is a small town on Karakorum Highway. At an altitude of 7000 - 800 feet it is the first main town or stop if you are entering Pakistan from China.

The central Hunza usually known as Karimabad is basically a town of just 6 villages. The first village as you come from Gilgit on the main Karakorum Highway is Aliabad. There is Rakaposhi View, PTDC Motel and other small hotels here. Just above Aliabad on the hill are Altit and Baltit villages; the heart of Hunza. There is a very interesting Bazaar and two Forts in Altit & Baltit Villages. The Baltit fort has recently been restored and converted into a guided museum.

Hunza is undoubtly the Shangri-la of James Hilton's novel The Lost Horizon. It is probably the most Photographic point in the world. There are numerous tours and activities available from Hunza Below you will find some options for bus/culture tourist whereas for the adventure lovers there is more info in our Adventure Tours section.

Hotels:

1. Hunza Darbar Hotel (Karimabad )4*
2. PTDC Motel Hunza (Aliabad) 3*
3. Hunza Baltit Inn (Karimabad) 2*
4. Hill top Hotel (Karimabad) 2*
5. Rakaposhi View Hotel (Aliabad) 2*
6. Mountain View Hotel (Karimabad ) 2*
7. Gulmit Silk Route Loge (Gulmit) 2*
8. Marcopolo Hotel (Gulmit)2*
9. Passu Peak Inn (Passu) 2*
10. PTDC Motel (Sost)2*

Many other smaller hotels

Transfers:

Hunza - Sost :

85Kms. 3 Hours with stops. It is a spectacular journey through some of the most interesting villages of Karakorum Highway. This transfer is more like an excursion as there are many photogenic points and we need to stop and see the magnificent scenery of the Karakorums. As we leave Karimabad we stop at the rock drawings on the road, later we stop at Gulmit to see a great view of the cathedral & Gulmit tower mountains. Later we make several stops at Passu , Shispar , Rakaposhi and other beautiful views. Sost is a small border town where only in the mornings there is some activity . You have to change to Government coach to go to China.

Hunza - Tashkurgan

Travel on your normal coach to Sost . After Customs & Immigration formalities transfer to the Government of Pakistan bus to drive to Tashkurgan via Khunjerab pass. The whole journey will take around 7 - 8 Hours. At Tashkurgan after arrival formalities in China, travel by Chinese buses to take you to a hotel.

Tours :

Half day Altit Baltit tour

Visit the newly restored Baltit fort, have an easy walk in Karimabad bazaar and later visit the Altit village & fort.

Half Day Nagar & Hoper

Drive by jeep to the spectacular valley of Nagar across the Hunza river. The jeep ride is awesome . You see beautifully laid out terraces for different crops and orchids. The jeep passes through the villages and the fruit orchids . At Hoper you get down and watch the Hoper glacier. If you feel like you may hike down to the glacier and have a great view of Kapal & Golden peaks.

Morning Sunrise Safari :

Drive early morning (Before Sunrise ) by jeep to Duikar (9000 ft Height ) Watch the sun illuminate all the snow capped peaks one. Later have a breakfast in the wilderness and return to the hotel in time for an other breakfast.

Full Day Khunjerab Pass:

Drive to Khunjerab pass with beautiful view of mountains the pass have some snack and walk a few steps in China. Later drive back to Sost for a Lunch or carry Lunch boxes and have a picnic at Khunjerab National park. Return to Hunza by late Afternoon.

Half Day Gulmit & Pass:

If you are not taking the Khunjerab pass you must drive upto Passu for those (must See) views of the Karakorums in Gulmit & Passu. You can also have a walk in the Gulmit village and hike to Passu glacier. Scenery is beyond description. You will just love it.