Land of Rakaposhi

Hunza

Terraced orchards, ancient forts and the iconic view of Rakaposhi (7,788 m) rising above the Karakoram Highway.

Major points

Duikar (Eagle's Nest)

Duikar, popularly known as Eagle's Nest, is a mountain village and viewpoint above Karimabad that offers one of the best panoramas of Hunza Valley. Famous for its sunrise and sunset, it overlooks Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, Diran, and the forts below.

Nature

Attabad Lake, Gojal

Attabad Lake is a stunning turquoise lake in the Gojal region of Hunza, stretching about 21 km through the Karakoram mountains. Created by a landslide in January 2010, it has become one of the most photographed and visited places in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Nature

Passu Cones, Passu

The Passu Cones, also known as the Cathedral Peaks, are a row of sharp, jagged mountains rising above Passu village in Upper Hunza. Their dramatic silhouette against the sky makes them one of the most famous and photographed sights in Pakistan.

Nature

Borith Lake, Gojal

Borith Lake is a peaceful high-altitude lake in Upper Hunza, sitting above the Hunza River with views of the Passu Glacier and surrounding peaks. Reached by a short trek or jeep ride, it is a quiet and scenic escape from the highway.

Nature

Passu Glacier, Passu

Passu Glacier is one of the most beautiful and accessible glaciers of Hunza, flowing down towards the village of Passu beneath the Passu Cones. A short, rewarding hike from the village leads to the glacier snout and wide views of ice, rock, and sky.

Heritage

Baltit Fort, Karimabad

Baltit Fort is the iconic royal fortress of Karimabad, standing high above Hunza Valley for more than 700 years. Once the home of the Mirs of Hunza, it is now a beautifully restored museum offering sweeping views of Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, and the terraced fields below.

Heritage

Altit Fort, Altit

Altit Fort is one of the oldest standing monuments in Gilgit-Baltistan, with its oldest parts believed to be around 1,100 years old. Built on the edge of a sheer cliff above the Hunza River, it is surrounded by the traditional old village of Altit and some of the most dramatic views in the valley.

Heritage

Ganish Historical Settlement

Ganish is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited village in Hunza, with a history of more than 1,000 years. Its old stone lanes, watchtowers, traditional mosques, and carved wooden houses make it a living museum of Hunza's culture.

Nature

Passu Cones

Iconic cathedral peaks visible from the KKH near Passu village.

Adventure

Hussaini Suspension Bridge

Rope-and-plank bridge across the Hunza river.

Nature

Eagle's Nest Viewpoint

Sunrise and sunset viewpoint over Hunza and Rakaposhi.

Pass

Khunjerab Pass

Highest paved international border crossing at 4,693 m.