Hunza is a home to a rich history, and a mountainous region in Gilgi-Baltistan, Pakistan. The present capital of the state is Baltit formerly known as Karimabad. With more than 900 years of culture and heritage, Hunza holds the fame of being one of the most popular tourist places in Pakistan.
Several magestic peaks of Pakistan lie in Hunza, a must watch list of them includes Ultar Sar, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak, Darmyani Peak, and Bublimating, with the highest being Rakaposhi mountainnearly 25,500 ft high.
The most exciting places to visit in Hunza are the Altit and Baltit fort, one being at the bottom of the valley and one at the top of Karimabad along with the watch towers of Ganish.
For more than 900 years, Hunza was an independent principality. Now having overwhelming beauty and charm, Hunza is one of the top attractions in Pakistan. Not only the locals visit Pakistan and Hunza, a hefty number of international tourists also visit here to experience the beauty of the snow-covered mountains in Hunza
Hunza is just 100km ahead of Gilgit Valley. We suggest you take a 4×4 and arrive by road there. You can get everything sorted out from travel to hotels to food to visits here at discovernorthpakistan.com