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Heart of Hunza

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Trip to Karimabad
Inserted: 19.08.2014
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Hunza valley enclosed by ice karakorum giants offers countless number of amazing long treks and one day trips. Also lovers of history will like it here, because there are ancient fortresses built on tactical places over the river. Everything is easily accessible from the tourist center of the valley – Karimabad.  

Day 1

Seeing Karimabad

Journey to Karimabad along the Karakorum highway is long and tiring whether you come from the south from Gilgit or you come to Pakistan from the north via Khunjerab pass. The rest of the day can be used to explore the old part of town and relax on the rooftop with stunning views of Rakaposhi and Diran peak.
 

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Drive Gilgit - Karimabad

Long short drive through the Hunza valle

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| Altitude: 2 430 m / 7 972 ft

Hundred kilometers along the Karakoram Highway between Gilgit and Karimabad can easily stretch to five hours.… continue reading

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Visit of Karimabad

Heart of Hunza valley

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| Altitude: 2 435 m / 7 989 ft

If Gilgit is a gateway to Hunza valley, then Karimabad (2435 m asl) is his heart. This town wonderfully… continue reading

Day 2

Seeing the fort in Karimabad and Altit

The next day visit the old castle in Baltit and another in neighboring Altit. In the castles are small exposures of original life and in addition, from there are beautiful views of the surrounding stunning countryside.
 

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Visit of Baltit Fort

The largest castle in the valley of Hunz

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| Altitude: 2 444 m / 8 018 ft

Above the Old Town in Karimabad rises beautiful ancient castle – Baltit – the most formidable fortress in the… continue reading

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A walk to Altit

Easy walk from Karimabad

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| Altitude: 2 360 m / 7 743 ft

If you would like to explore the old town and fortress in Altit, the best way to go there from Karimabad is… continue reading

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Visit of Fort Altit

Castle over the Hunza valley

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| Altitude: 2 270 m / 7 448 ft

On a small rocky cliff high above the river Hunza stands an ancient watchtower that guarded the trade route.… continue reading

Day 3

Ascend to Ultars meadows

The third day is for lovers of high mountain hiking. The most typical hike from Karimabad is long ascent to Ultars meadows surrounded by massive peaks headed by Ultar Sar (7 388 m asl). The most photogenic rock tower, however, is Lady Finger.

  • If you want to extend this trip for a day, spend the night in the hut in the meadows and set out early in the morning to Honn pass for the best view of Hunza valley. 

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Ascent to Ultars meadows

Ascent high above the valley of Hunza

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| Altitude: 3 800 m / 12 467 ft

Ascent to Ultars meadows is the most popular day hike leading straight up above the narrow and steep canyon… continue reading

Tips for trips for other days

Karimabad is the starting point for a wide range of treks, so if you have free days available, do not hesitate and go towards Karakoram.

  • The best known and most popular trek in the surroundings is the walk to the amazing lake Rush (4 618 m asl)
  • Nice is also the walk to Rakaposhi BC
  • Even if you do not plan to continue on to the north, take a trip to lake Attabad

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By boat across the lake Attabad

Lake which killed

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| Altitude: 2 360 m / 7 743 ft

Only eleven kilometers north of Karimabad is a beautiful turquoise lake, which came into existence in January… continue reading

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