Hidden away in Pakistan’s magnificent Karakoram Mountains is the valley known for its stunning scenery, rich culture, and friendliness—Hunza Valley. Major cities like Gilgit, Skardu, and Islamabad are easily accessible from this valley, which is a part of Gilgit-Baltistan. For vacationers, it’s a beautiful journey. This location is a trekker’s and nature lover’s heaven due of its recognized peaks, which include Ladyfinger Peak, Ultar Sar, and Rakaposhi.The finest months to explore Hunza Valley are May and June. When the weather isn’t too hot or cold, it’s the best time to travel.

Attabad Lake

Attabad Lake is located in Gilgit, Balochistan’s Hunza Valley. You can travel by car from Islamabad to Hunza; the trip takes about 12 hours, but the scenery is breathtaking, with mountains and adventure to be seen.

from Hunza If you would rather not travel by road, you can travel by air. To do this, you must schedule a flight to Gilgit, from that it will take you 2-3 hours to reach Attabad Lake.

Attabad lake is just like unbelievable the lake water it’s the purest water. Clear blue water of the Attabad lake with some activities like you can enjoy boating with your family or Jet Skiing on Attabad lake. The lake is artificial which is created in 2010.

As Attabad Lake is primarily a tourist destination known for its natural beauty rather than commercial accommodation, there may not be many hotels directly at the lake. However, there are some options in nearby towns like Gulmit and Karimabad.

Altit Fort

Essentially, Altit Fort is a historic site where a guide will tell you the tale of two brothers. A designated parking area has been constructed near Altit Fort, requiring a 6-7 minute walk thereafter. During this walk, you can observe various residential houses and experience the local lifestyle. There are also some shops nearby. To enter Altit Fort, you need to purchase a ticket priced at 600 PKR,  but it is undoubtedly worth it After that, you proceed from the garden area. The major defensive purpose of this fort was to keep an eye on the caravans that the Hunza royal rulers, known as the Mirs, used to travel the Silk Road.

Despite their close bond, they developed rivalry and jealousy because they both wanted to be in charge wherein one person obtained the altit and his brother took control of another fort known as the baltit.

You’ll notice a corridor with guest quarters, chambers, storage rooms, and kitchens. From Altit Fort, you will see tall mountains with a blue river. The peace you will get there is what you’re looking for on a trip. This fort, older than Baltit Fort

It will only take 20 minutes to get to Altit Fort if you are in the Hunza Valley.

Within 3 kilometers of Altit Fort, there are no hotels in particular. But the town closest to Altit Fort, Karimabad, has a number of hotels and guesthouses. 

View from Altit Fort

Rakaposhi

Rakaposhi is situated in Gilgit, Baltistan, along the Hunza Valley Route. In basic terms, it is situated in the Karakoram Mountain Range. This is the place for you if you love the mountains because you will enjoy the adventure of climbing mountains.

You can enjoy rakaposhi while traveling to Hunza from Islamabad or any other location.

It is located near the town of Nagar in an area known as Nagar Valley. “You can reach Rakaposhi from Karimabad in about 40-45 minutes. The peaks here are mostly covered in snow. The Karakoram Highway is crucial for China and Pakistan, and when you come from Gilgit to Hunza, Rakaposhi is the first thing you’ll see. You can find rooms and various types of food in the hotels here. After reaching Rakaposhi, you have different options for your journey, depending on whether you want to go by jeep or trekking. “Tourists want to climb the breathtaking Rakaposhi Mountains, but it’s neither simple nor impossible.

Rakaposhi Base Camp is located in the Nagar Valley, at the lowest point of the Raka Poshi Mountains. Those who want to trek or hike Rakaposhi Mountain begin their journey at Rakaposhi Base Camp. Trekking or hiking from Minapin or Hapakun can take you there.

Here are some hotels near Rakaposhi within a 3km radius, along with their approximate distance from the peak and pricing:

Hotels Near Rakaposhi

Hotel Name	Distance from Rakaposhi	Price Range (PKR)
Fairy Meadows Cottages	Approximately 2.5km	Starting from 3,500 per night
Pine Park Hotel	Approximately 2.7km	Starting from 4,000 per night
Crown Palace Hotel	Approximately 2.8km	Starting from 3,000 per night
Grace Guest House	Approximately 2.9km	Starting from 2,500 per night
Rakaposhi View Hotel	Approximately 3km	Starting from 3,200 per night

• Fairy Meadows Cottages:
  • Distance from Rakaposhi: Approximately 2.5km
  • Pricing: Starting from PKR 3,500 per night
• Pine Park Hotel:
  • Distance from Rakaposhi: Approximately 2.7km
  • Pricing: Starting from PKR 4,000 per night
• Crown Palace Hotel:
  • Distance from Rakaposhi: Approximately 2.8km
  • Pricing: Starting from PKR 3,000 per night
• Grace Guest House:
  • Distance from Rakaposhi: Approximately 2.9km
  • Pricing: Starting from PKR 2,500 per night
• Rakaposhi View Hotel:
  • Distance from Rakaposhi: Approximately 3km
  • Pricing: Starting from PKR 3,200 per night

Karimabad Bazar

The Karimabad Bazaar is located in Gilgit Baltistan’s Hunza Valley. It’s a retail street with a variety of stores selling traditional handcrafted items like jewelry and crafts, among other things. You can also find dryfruits there.

Travelers who wish to experience the traditions of the Hunza Valley should visit Karimabad Hunza Pakistan. There, you can purchase gifts as well. There are stores for stone lovers as well. Those who wear birthstones can purchase items from these store.

there are several options within the town itself. Here are a few average hotels in Karimabad with approximate distances and pricing:

Hotels in Karimabad, Hunza

Hotel Name	Distance	Price Range (PKR)
Hunza View Hotel	Located centrally in Karimabad	Starting from 3,000 per night
Hunza Serena Inn	Centrally located in Karimabad	Starting from 6,000 per night
Baltit Heritage Guest House	Situated in Karimabad	Budget options start from 2,000 per night

Passu Cones

Passu cones is in gojal valley which is in hunza valley.Passu is situated in Upper Hunza. You can choose to view Passu Cones both along the way and up close.  If you’re in hunza valley you will need 2 hours to reach passu cones.From Karimabad, Passu Cones are approximately 1 to 1.5 hours away. During the season, you’ll find plenty of fruit vendors along the way. Near Attabad, there’s the village of Gulmit, offering a slight view of Passu Cones. On the way, you’ll also come across Hussaini village, though the road there can be a bit risky. The colors of these mountains will differ from one another.

You can reach Passu by jeep as well. Along the jeep track, you can even cross a bridge to enter the village. Passu offers dining options, with restaurants available in the area. You can enjoy both Passu Cones and Passu Glacier, both located along the Karakoram Highway. 

The peak of the mountains glows in the last rays of the setting sun like hot iron spears in a forge.

These are referred to as cones because of how sharp the upper mountains are. Cone shapes are what attract most people to this.

A traveler would ideally need 4 to 5 days to fully explore Hunza Valley and its main features, which include Attabad Lake, Altit Fort, Passu Cones, Rakaposhi, and Karimabad Bazar. This amount of time gives you enough to see every location, take in the breathtaking surroundings, and sample the local fare and culture.

It also permits some itinerary flexibility, allowing guests to see additional nearby sights or partake in leisure pursuits like shopping, hiking, or simply relaxing and soaking in the valley’s peace.

Here are some hotels near Passu Cones with approximate distances and pricing:

Hotels Near Passu Cones

Hotel Name	Distance	Price Range (PKR)
Glacier Breeze Hotel	1.5 km away from Passu Cones	Starting from 3,000 per night
Passu Inn	2 km away from Passu Cones	Starting from 2,500 per night
Glacier View Hotel	1.2 km away from Passu Cones	Starting from 3,500 per night
Passu Sarai	2.5 km away from Passu Cones	Starting from 4,000 per night
Gulmit Continental Hotel	3 km away from Passu Cones	Starting from 5,000 per night

Lady finger peak

You can start your journey from Karimabad, heading towards Eagle Nest. Eagle’s Nest is a viewpoint situated near Duikar village in the Hunza Valley.

Yes, a jeep may take people to Eagle’s Nest. It is convenient for tourists to travel to this viewpoint since four-wheel-drive cars can access the route that leads to Eagle’s Nest. Jeep services are offered from Eagle’s Nest to Karimabad in the Hunza Valley, enabling guests to take in the breathtaking vistas without having to hike. You can begin hiking from Karimabad if that’s your desire. leads to Eagle Nest after a two-hour climb from Karimabad. In general, everyone appreciates Eagle Nest’s breathtaking views. It offers stunning views of Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, Ladyfinger Peak, the Hunza River, and the surrounding Karakoram Range.
In Hunza, Ladyfinger Peak and Eagle’s Nest are both well-liked tourist destinations.

Ladyfinger Peak is a photographer’s dream because of its amazing vistas at sunrise and sunset. It is a must-visit place for photographers due to its breathtaking landscape against the backdrop of the Karakoram Range.