Hunza

Hunza is probably Pakistan's most visited valley by tourists. It is a fairy tale land surrounded by beautiful rugged & snow capped mountains. Only a distance of 100 kilometers from Gilgit, Hunza is a small town on Karakorum Highway. At the altitude of 7000 - 8000 feet, it is the first main town or stop if you are entering Pakistan from China.
Central Hunza, usually known as Karimabad, is a town of just 6 villages. Aliabad, Altit and Baltit villages are the heart of Hunza. There is a very interesting bazaar and two forts in the Altit & Baltit Villages. The Baltit fort has recently been restored and converted into a museum. As you leave Karimabad you can stop and see the rock drawings on the road. You can also walk to the Gulmit village and hike to the Passu glacier.

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