Hunza Valley
Hunza is famed for its dramatic mountains, ancient forts, turquoise lakes, and hospitable culture.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Baltit & Altit Forts |
700-year-old heritage forts |
Guided tours, photography |
| Attabad Lake |
Turquoise lake formed by a landslide |
Boating, kayaking |
| Passu Cones |
Iconic jagged peaks |
Trekking, sightseeing |
| Khunjerab Pass |
Highest paved border crossing |
Scenic drives, wildlife spotting |
Diamer
Featuring Fairy Meadows at the base of Nanga Parbat, Diamer is a haven for trekkers and cultural explorers.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Fairy Meadows |
Meadow with views of Nanga Parbat |
Guided tours, photography |
| Nanga Parbat Base Camp |
World’s 9th highest peak |
Multi‑day trekking |
| Chilas Petroglyphs |
Ancient rock carvings |
Cultural exploration |
Skardu
Gateway to K2 and Deosai, Skardu offers lakes, deserts, forts, and breathtaking alpine landscapes.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Baltit & Altit Forts |
700-year-old heritage forts |
Guided tours, photography |
| Deosai National Park |
High‑altitude plateau “Land of Giants” |
Wildlife spotting, camping |
| Shigar Fort |
Restored heritage fort |
Stay, cultural tours |
| Katpana Desert |
High‑altitude cold desert |
Photography, exploration |
Gilgit
Gilgit is the commercial heart of the region and a portal to nearby valleys like Naltar and Bagrot.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Kargah Buddha |
Ancient rock carving |
Cultural visits |
| Naltar Valley |
Colorful lakes and ski resort |
Skiing, hiking |
| Bagrot Valley |
Green valley with Rakaposhi views |
Trekking, photography |
Ghizer
Known as “Little Kashmir,” Ghizer includes Phander Lake, Shandur Pass, and remote valleys like Yasin and
Ishkoman.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Phander Lake |
Turquoise lake in lush valley |
Boating, camping |
| Shandur Pass |
Roof of the World” polo festival |
Polo, sightseeing |
| Yasin & Ishkoman Valleys |
Remote cultural and alpine beauty |
Trekking, exploration |
Astore
Astore serves as a base for Rama Lake, Minimarg & Rainbow Lake, and access to Deosai via scenic routes.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Rama Lake & Meadows |
Lush alpine meadows near Nanga Parbat |
Photography, camping |
| Minimarg & Rainbow Lake |
Remote, colorful lakescape |
Trekking, nature walks |
| Deosai via Astore |
Eastern access to Deosai plateau |
Camping, wildlife spotting |
Nagar
Nagar Valley, with peaks like Rakaposhi, is known for glaciers, alpine lakes, and traditional mountain
culture.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Hopper Glacier |
Massive glacier views |
Trekking, sightseeing |
| Hispar Glacier |
One of the longest glaciers outside |
Expeditions |
| Rakaposhi Base Camp |
Enchanting peak at 7,788 m |
Hiking, camping |
Shigar
Home to Shigar Fort and the gateway to K2 Base Camp via Askole and the Braldu Valley.Home to Shigar Fort.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Shigar Fort |
Restored heritage palace‑hotel |
Stay, cultural tours |
| Askole Village |
Gateway to K2 trek |
Trekking, base‑camp expeditions |
| Braldu Valley |
Scenic river valley trekking route |
Hiking, photography |
Ghanche
Rich in cultural heritage, Ghanche offers Khaplu Palace, Hushe Valley, and historic mosques.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Khaplu Palace |
Historic palace‑hotel with mountain views |
Stay, cultural tours |
| Hushe Valley |
Base for treks to peaks like Masherbrum |
Trekking, camping |
| Chaqchan Mosque |
700‑year‑old mosque |
Cultural visits |
Kharmang
Kharmang is known for its stunning waterfalls, including Manthokha and Khamosh, framed by lush valleys.
| Attraction |
Highlights |
Activities |
| Manthokha Waterfall |
180‑foot cascading waterfall |
Picnicking, photography |
| Khamosh Waterfall |
Lesser‑known, tranquil waterfall |
Relaxation, sightseeing |
| Hussainabad Valley |
Green pastures & streams |
Hiking, campin |
