Hunza

The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley located in the northern region of the Gilgit-Baltistan administered by Pakistan.

The valley stretches along the Hunza River and shares borders with Ishkoman to the northwest, Shigar to the southeast, Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor to the north, and China’s Xinjiang region to the northeast. The valley floor sits at an elevation of 2,438 meters (7,999 feet). Geographically, the Hunza Valley is divided into three parts: Upper Hunza (Gojal), Central Hunza, and Lower Hunza (Shinaki).

🏞️ Valleys & Villages

• Karimabad
• Altit Village
• Ganish Village
• Passu Village
• Gulmit

🏔️ Mountains & Peaks

• Rakaposhi (7,788 m)
• Ultar Sar, Ladyfinger Peak
• Passu Cones (Cathedral Peaks)

🏰 Forts & Historic Sites

• Baltit Fort (Karimabad)
• Altit Fort (Altit Village)

🏞️ Lakes & Glaciers

• Attabad Lake
• Borith Lake
• Passu Glacier

🌉 Adventure & Scenic Points

• Hussaini Suspension Bridge
• Eagle’s Nest (Duikar View Point)
• Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m)