Hiking in Hunza

“Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” 
― Ed Viesturs,

Hiking in Karimabad, Hunza is an amazing experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunza is a mountainous valley in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and Karimabad is the main town in Hunza. The town is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world, including Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Diran (7,266 m), and Ultar (7,388 m), which provide stunning views and challenging hiking opportunities.

There are many hiking trails in Karimabad, Hunza, ranging from easy walks to challenging treks. Some of the popular trails are:

1. Baltit Fort Hike: This is an easy hike that takes you to the top of Baltit Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers stunning views of the surrounding valley.

2. Ultar Meadows Hike: This is a moderate hike that takes you to the lush green meadows of Ultar, which is surrounded by towering peaks.

3. Hoper Glacier Hike: This is a challenging hike that takes you to the Hoper Glacier, where you can witness the breathtaking beauty of a glacier up close.

4. Rush Lake Trek: This is a multi-day trek that takes you to the beautiful Rush Lake, which is situated at an altitude of 4,694 meters.

While hiking in Karimabad, Hunza, it is important to come prepared with proper hiking gear, including sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, and a first aid kit. It is also recommended to hire a local guide to ensure your safety and to help you navigate the trails. Additionally, respecting the local culture and customs is important, so be mindful of your behavior and dress appropriately.

Heavy Rains

“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”
― Vladimir Nabokov

The sunlight

I decided to fly through the air and live in the sunlight and enjoy life as much as I could. Evel Knievel

American Tourists in Hunza Valley

Tourists from America, Briton and Japan feel perfectly at home while being at Hunza due to its peacefulness and clean environment.

History

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey

Dangerous rote to Astore

The Water

This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is. Dennis Rodman

The Heritage

Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our children - are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings. Walt Disney

Sports

To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in football and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win. Ian Botham

The Rainbow at KKH

It's a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn't consult a decorator or he would still be picking colors. Sam Levenson

water streams en route to Deosai

Old settlements

The coming and going of the seasons give us more than the springtimes, summers, autumns, and winters of our lives. It reflects the coming and going of the circumstances of our lives like the glassy surface of a pond that shows our faces radiant with joy or contorted with pain. Gary Zukav

Nowruz Mubarak

Nowruz is the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, commencing the start of the spring. It is considered as the start of the New Year among Iranians. The name comes from Avestan meaning "new day/daylight".

Deosai.... roof of the world

Winter ends in Hunza

Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come. Robert H. Schuller

Gilgit-Baltistan, the jewel of Pakistan

Deosai Lack at roof of the world

Heaven on Earth

On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it. Jules Renard

Balti Culture

Balti Culture

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I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music. Billy Joel

Dried apricots

Dried apricots are a type of traditional dried fruit of Hunza Valley. When treated with sulphur dioxide, the colour is vivid orange but without sulphur, it use to be more delicious to eat. Organic fruit not treated with sulphur vapour is darker in colour and has a coarser texture.