in Pakistan

Hunza Valley (Karimabad)

A fabled Karakoram valley of apricot orchards and ancient forts, ringed by some of the highest peaks on earth.

Notable spots

Baltit Fort
History
A 700-year-old fort towering over Karimabad village.
Eagle's Nest Viewpoint
Scenery
Sunset panorama of Rakaposhi, Ultar and Lady Finger peaks.
Attabad Lake
Nature
Altit Fort
History
Passu Cones
Scenery

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Hunza Valley (Karimabad) in Oct: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Photo: Baltit Fort — MuhammadUsama25 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia