Places to visit in Hunza and Gilgit

Hunza

Places to visit in Hunza and Gilgit:

1. Eagle Nest:

Eagle Nest is one of the most famous and beautiful places to visit in Hunza. You can get a beautiful view of the entire Hunza valley including nagar valley and all the mountains of Hunza.

2. Attabad Lake:

Attabad Lake is a beautiful blue lake in Hunza. Beautiful mountain cliffs surround the Attabad lake. Boating, fishing, and jet skins are the most popular activities in Attabad Lake. It is accessible from the Karakorum Highway, making it a major stop for tourists. It is an adventurous and very fun place to visit.

3. Kunjirap Daban:

Kunjirap Pass is a mountain pass in the Hunza Northern Areas of Pakistan. Kunjirap Pass is surrounded by snow in every season. Millions of tourists visit this place every year. It connects Pakistan with China and serves as a border crossing between the two countries. Kunjirap Daban is very high and very adventurous.

4. Baltit Fort:

Baltit Fort is ancitent fort in Hunza Valley. It is located in Karimabad Hunza. It symbolizes the rich culture and history of the Hunza. Tons of tourists come to visit every year. On the way to Baltit Fort, you will see Karimabad Bazar where you can see many shops for handicrafts and also easily get hotels to stay and restaurants to dine at.

5. Altit Fort:

Altit Fort is also an ancient fort in Hunza Valley. It is located in Altit Hunza. Where you can easily get hotels to stay and many restaurants to dine at. Altit Fort is full of cultural and historical things and stories.

6. Passu Cones:

These unique, sharp-peaked mountains are a favorite spot for photographers and trekkers.

7. Naltar Valley:

Famous for its colorful lakes, this valley is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. It is famous for skiing and snow in winter.

Gilgit Bridge

8. Bridge in Gilgit:

An engineering marvel and historical landmark, it is one of Asia's longest suspension bridges.

9. Buddha Kargah:

An example of the Buddhist influence in the area is a centuries-old rock carving of Buddha.

10. Phander Lake:

A calm and charming lake with lots of greenery surrounding it, perfect for picnics and camping.

11. Fairy Meadow:

a verdant plateau that offers breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat, also referred to as the "Killer Mountain."

12. Shandur Pass:

Known as the "Roof of the World," this pass offers stunning scenery and is the site of the yearly Shandur Polo Festival.