7 Things To Do In The Hunza Valley

By Author: Muhammad Muneeb
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Do you want to explore the bluest lakes and the world's tallest mountains? If yes, then you should plan your summer vacation only in Hunza Valley.

Located at an altitude of around 2500 meters, this valley brings cool and pleasant weather conditions for tourists.

Winter months are not suitable for traveling to Hunza Valley, but you can easily escape summer's scorching heat by spending some quality time in this valley.

Autumn is the best season to dig into this valley if you are in love with natural colors.

Once you land here, you can engage in various activities. Do you want to know what seven things to do in Hunza Valley are? Let me guide you in this regard.

One-Day Altit Fort Discovery

Do you take a good interest in the historical places of Pakistan? If yes, you would like to plan a one-day discovery of Altit Fort. This 1000-years old Fort is quite the remarkable place that offers you a hint of antique architectural design. It is the oldest monument of Hunza Valley. The Mirs of this valley used this Fort. You can visit this place from morning to evening and then it closes. You ...
... will first pay a nominal entry ticket to visit Altit Fort in Hunza Valley.

Landing on Baltit Fort

Once Mir left Altit Fort, they decided to make this Fort their ultimate residence in Hunza Valley. This Fort is approximately 700 years old, and here you can taste delicious local cuisines after paying entry fees. The beautiful Karimabad view is breathtaking from the rooftop. You would love to capture the beauty of the surrounding areas of Fort, so you can later share them on your social media accounts. Entry timing is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No visitor's entry is allowed after evening.

Dare to Cross Hussaini Bridge

Are you a daring personality? If yes, you should pay an entry ticket of 200 PKR and try crossing this world's most dangerous bridge. Yes, I'm talking about the Hussaini bridge. It is a very shaky bridge made of wooden blocks and ropes. It can shake your heart and soul; when you look down and see the water running, you will lose all your courage. And when you reach in the middle, you find that many wooden boards are missing. Only a strong hearted person can cross it without sweating. It is not an activity for light-hearted people.

Shopping from Karimabad Bazar

The discovery of Hunza valley is incomplete without visiting the Karimabad Bazar. It has many local shops where you can purchase different cultural and heritage items. Market shops unlock a wide variety of artifacts of Hunza valley and other areas of Pakistan. You can purchase colorful carpets, clothes, jewelry, textiles, etc., from here. When you are in the process of making a deal, don't forget to haggle a bit. You never know when your good negotiation power will help you drop the price of an item to half.

Capturing Scenery At Passu

You are visiting Hunza Valley to take some amazing photos. And your perfect photo booth is located in Passu village. Yes, you heard it right. This small village has the most beautiful background of Passu Sar mountains and Passu Glacier. Local and international tourists stop in the middle of the road and take pictures to capture this magnificent crown-style mountain backdrop.

Enjoying next to Attabad Lake

This mesmerizing blue lake of Hunza Valley is quite the famous spot where you would go and enjoy it a lot. When making the most of this breathtaking view, you have many different options to try. For example, you can hire a boat and enjoy boating in this beautiful lake. Another idea for an adventurous soul is jet skiing. You can find many hiking trails around Attabad lake if you are a dedicated hiker. If you are a couple who likes to keep it simple yet romantic, you can book hotels in Hunza valley that offer a front view of Attabad lake. Every morning you will wake up and take your coffee while falling in love with the fascinating beauty of this bluish water feature.

Traveling From Valley to Khunjerab Pass

When you book hotels in Hunza, you should book them at least for a week because you can't visit the whole space in a day. Once the discovery of the top tourist attractions of Hunza is over, you should plan your four-hour drive from Karimabad to Khunjerab Pass. Why? It's a kind of out-of-world place. This Pass is a border between China and Pakistan. It is special because it is the world's highest land border. The drive from Karimabad to this Pass is magical, and you can stop on your way to capture some breathtaking scenes. It's always suggested to wear extra layers of clothes before heading to this Pass because you will meet extreme cold temperatures and lack of oxygen. It's better to be ready, guys!