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Snow-capped peak above the green terraces of Karimabad, Hunza

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Hunza Valley: a first-timer’s guide

How to get to Hunza, when to go, and what to see between Karimabad, Attabad Lake and the Khunjerab Pass.

Hunza is our home valley, so this is the guide we give friends.

Getting there

Drive the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad, or fly to Gilgit and continue by road. Flights depend on the weather, so keep a spare day in your plans.

When to go

April to October. Spring brings apricot and cherry blossom, and in autumn the poplars turn gold. Summer is the time to combine Hunza with a trek.

Karimabad

The main town sits at about 2,500 m beneath Ultar Sar. Above the old villages stand Baltit Fort and Altit Fort, and on a clear day you can see Rakaposhi and Ladyfinger Peak.

Gojal, Upper Hunza

Further north the valley narrows. Attabad Lake, Gulmit and Passu sit between glaciers, with the Passu Cones above the road. The highway continues to the Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m) on the China border.

Plan a few extra days

Hunza is a good place to rest before or after the high mountains. Read our Hunza Valley guide or ask us to plan a trip.

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