Beautiful places to Visit in Hunza: Explore the Beauty of Pakistan

Why do they call Hunza Valley, the refresher to your heart and soul? The reasons are here.

Beautiful places to Visit in Hunza: Gilgit Baltistan or The Northern areas is the fifth province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, known for its beautiful valleys, the world’s longest glaciers, and mighty mountains. Places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Gilgit Baltistan has been divided into three divisions, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Diamer. The home of five eight-thousanders and have fifty peaks higher than 7,000 meters. The traces of 2000 BC civilization was founded in Gilgit Baltistan rock carvings on mountains in form of different sculptures of Buddha.

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In my list of places to visit in hunza, let me introduce short history and then will jump into things to do in Hunza Valley . The region of Gilgit Baltistan was the part of great Tibetan Empire in 780 CE. Islam was entered in the Gilgit region via Muslims Sufis from Central Asia and Persia. Gilgit Baltistan contained the world’s highest mountain ranges, the great Karakoram and the western Himalayas.

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The K2 and Nanga Parbat are the most dreaded mountains in the world. Due to its beautiful high-altitude lakes, mighty mountains, and beautiful landscape, Gilgit Baltistan is a dreamland for tourists around the globe. For tourism, the Hunza Valley of Gilgit Baltistan is a suitable location in any season. There are many famous places to visit in Hunza.

Places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan

The valley of panoramic beauty with fertile lands and historical mass migrations and over centuries traditional tastes, Valley of Hunza is one of the famous tourist spots in the world. When you travel to gilgit city, you will first experience the beautifull villages of Nagar Valley. You will also love to stay at Rakaposhi View Point Ghumet Nagar. And this chain of villages in nagar spreaded ahread even it goes opposite to hunza as well.

This valley has three regions, The upper Hunza or Gojal, The central Hunza or Hunza Valley, and the lower Hunza or Shinkai. This mountainous valley is located in the northern region of Gilgit Baltistan. Buddhism was the main religion in this area before the arrival of Islam. In the 15th century, this Valley was a central trading route from the subcontinent to Central Asia and played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism around the world. Even today many works of graffiti in the ancient Brahmi script by Buddhist monks are present on mountains as the mark of their worship and Culture. The local languages in Huzan valley are Burushaski, Shina, and Wakhi.  The literacy rate in Hunza valley is more than 95 percent. The local handicrafts, music, dances, cuisine, festivals, and traditional celebrations of Hunza are famous in the whole world. 

Famous places to visit in Hunza

The paradise on earth Hunza valley have many beautiful places to visit. From the mighty Rakaposhi Peak to Eagel Nest Duiker, Hunza is the land of mystic beauty which can give you a chance to explore new horizons. In below you can find details to the places to visit in Hunza.

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Karimabad

Karimabad also called Baltit, is the capital of Hunza valley, famous because of Royal family houses. The construction of the village consists of stones. The best time to visit Karimabad is April to October. Karimabad is located on the west bank of Hunza River which is a stopping place for tourists for centuries. The remarkable landmarks of Karimabad are Baltit Fort, Queen Victoria Monument, Channel walk, and the Glacier of Ulter Nala.

Passu Cones

Passu cones are pointed peaks located in Passu village of Hunza Valley. These cones are very near to the Passu glacier, which is the seventh-longest Non-Polar glacier. Known for easy hiking and having a shape like cones gave them the name of  Passu Cones.

Hussaini Hanging Bridge

Hussaini Hanging Bridge is world’s most dangerous rope bridge. Hanging over the Borit Lake in the upper Hunza, the condition of bridge is really poor due to lack of attention from local authorities. But  Hussaini Hanging Bridge is still attraction for tourists and hikers across the world.

Baltit Fort

Baltit fort was built  700 years ago, the Mirs of Hunza abandoned this fort in 1996. In my list of places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan, baltit fort has its own presence and travelers recommendation. Due to ignorance of authorities, the fort’s structure began to deteriorate, but in 1990 His Highness Aga Khan IV initiated the renovation and restored it to its majestic glory. 

Altit Fort

Located in Altit town, Altit fort is the most ancient fort of the Hunza valley. The white Huns from the army of Alexander the Great started a human settlement in Altit. It was the first original home of Mirs of Hunza. Three centuries later, they moved to Baltit fort. The Altit Fort is about 1100 years old and it is the oldest historical monument in Gilgit Baltistan. UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation was given to Altit fort in 2011. Due to negligence Altit Fort was in the worst condition but restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme in 2007.

Attabad Lake

Attabad lake was created on January 4th,2010 as a result of the Attabad Disaster. As a result of massive land, sliding blocked the flow of Hunza River for five months as result Attabad lake formed. Attabad Lake is famous for its turquoise blue water and spell-bound beauty. This lake is also ranked in the top lakes of Pakistan because of its beauty and exceptional charms. This picturisque areas is top rated as per visitors in my bucket list of Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan.

Sost Border

The last village of Hunza is Sost, next to the Chinese border. Sost village is important because of cargo transport and border crossing traffic. The highest Mountain pass in the Karakorum mountain range, the Khunjerrab Pass is located in Sost. Sost Border is a symbol of Pak-China friendship. This village is also a habitat for rare snow leopards.

Eagle Nest Duikar

Another point in my list of best places to visit in hunza is awesome and dramatic if it comes to the ariel and bird eye view of Hunza and on its opposite Nagar Valley. Duiker is a small village, and Eagles nest Hotel is located on Duikar Viewpoint in Valley of Hunza and it’s about 10000 feet high above sea level. From this viewpoint, you can get panoramic views of Rakaposhi, Golden Peak, and other mountains.

The Hotels in Hunza Valley to stay

Anytime you visit a place you want the guest house and hotel rooms feel like home. In Hunza Valley few hotels offering luxurious rooms at the price of another hostel standard room. Few hotels offer premium services to their guests.

Hunza Serena Inn is the best 4-star hotel located in Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan. The 4- Star rooms with beautiful views of Hunza Valley provide you the comfort of home.

Hunza Darbar hotel is another luxurious hotel located in Karimabad. The hotel has 40 rooms with 3-start facilities.

Hunza Hilltop Hotel Karimabad is another three-star hotel with a quality food supply and clean comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.

Hunza Embassy offers a view of magnificent Rakaposhi. They offer quality food and 3-star facilities. While Hunza View Hotel is a 2-star hotel, it is a very good hotel if you have less budget to spend on living.

The people of Hunza

With beautiful Greenish Blue eye color , people of Hunza are famous for their natural beauty and average age of 100.

People from different races and cultures lived in Hunza Valley, the natives of this area are known as Burusho or Brushi also known as Botraj. The Burusho people are keen lovers of music and dance. As Hunza is located at a very high altitude, so people of Hunza are isolated from the rest of the world. This isolation and utopian environment made them a mysterious subject for study.

The friendly and most hospitable People of Hunza are closely attached to their traditional living style as some of the villages are more than 100 years old. According to some researches, the People of Hunza are the happiest clan on the earth. Their daily exercise and simple lifestyle keep them strong and healthy. The elderly population is fit, full of life, and free from diseases.

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Famous Cuisine of Hunza

The reason behind health and long lives of Hunza people is their healthy and hygienic diet.

Once you love and wish to visit hunza valley after reading my travel guide on Places to visit in hunza valley. Here are some of its famous cuisine of hunza that you get worth your visit there. The people of Hunza have a variety of local cuisine. Their cuisines are famous around the world for their mouth-watering aroma and delicious taste.

The region of Gilgit Baltistan is full of real natural flavored foods and hygienic ways of cooking.  There are too many delicious cuisines that are famous around the world and these cuisines are trademark of Hunza valley. Some of the traditional cuisines are mentioned here.

Chapshuro

Chopshuro is one of the favorite cuisines of Hunza Valley. It’s like a center-filled pizza. The bread stuffed with mince is cooked in onions, tomatoes, and other spices and baked in a specific tandoor oven. If you ever visit Hunza valley don’t forget to try delicious Chopshuro. You will get this real taste at Chapshuro Food Street Thole Nala.

Harissa

Harissa is a delicious combination of rice, meat, wheat, and spices. it always cooked in special mud pots. This dish is for special occasions like weddings, work celebrations, etc.

Shopan

Shopan is another tasty dish of Hunza valley, specifically prepared at the event of Nasalo. Mince along with flour and spices marinated in vinegar or lemon juice and cooked in form of meatballs covered with doh.

Hoi Lo Garma

Hoi Lo Garma or Garma is another delicious dish of Hunza Valley. The key ingredients of this dish are mustard grains and bread, served with the traditional salad of Gilgit Baltistan.

Go-Lee/ Giyaling

Go-Lee is also known as Giyaling is an essential part of normal or traditional breakfast in Hunza Valley. This is made of whole wheat flour and butter. It is closely related to the event of Ginani which is the celebration of wheat harvesting in the month of May.

The Hunza water

Hunza water is the name given to local wines prepared from grapes, mulberries, apples, and apricots by the local people of Hunza. The best time for making Hunza water is autumn and local people also called this a survival aid for winters. 

Once in life, you have to visit the places of Hunza valley. It will help you to expand your mental and aesthetic abilities to understand the world.

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