Balakot

Kunhar River town in Mansehra — gateway stop before Kaghan, Shogran and Naran.

Kuwai Waterfall

Roadside waterfall at Kuwai (Kiwai) on the Balakot–Naran road, below the Shogran turn.

Kaghan

Valley town on the Kunhar between Balakot and Naran — a listed day-1 stop on Skardu-by-road tours.

Naran

Main Kaghan Valley hub — Kunhar River hotels and the jump-off for Lulusar, Babusar and Skardu by road.

Batakundi

High village beyond Naran on the Babusar road — first stop toward Lulusar Lake.

Lulusar Lake

Alpine lake on the Naran–Babusar road — a classic photography stop before the pass.

Babusar Top

High pass linking Naran Kaghan with Chilas and the Karakoram Highway toward Skardu.

Chilas Petroglyph

Ancient rock carvings on the Indus near Chilas, seen on the Naran–Skardu road via Babusar.

Three Mountain Junction

Viewpoint near Jaglot where the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges meet.

Lower Kachura Lake

A famous heart-shaped lake in Skardu surrounded by scenic Karakoram mountains, lush orchards, and iconic red-roofed cottages.

Upper Kachura lake

It's best to Visit this lake During Morning or Evening Time.

Bashu Meadows

A picturesque alpine meadow nestled in the Skardu region where jeep hike is 1.5 hrs, famous for its lush green pastures, pine forests, crystal-clear streams, and tranquil camping spots.

Manthoka Waterfall

180-foot waterfall in Kharmang Valley known for lush green streams, trout fish farms, and scenic picnic spots.

Sarfaranga Cold Desert

A iconic cold desert located in Shigar Valley near Skardu, famous for its vast high-altitude sand dunes framed by rugged snow-capped Karakoram mountains.

Shigar Fort

A 17th-century palace built by the Amacha Dynasty, known as the Palace on the Rock (Fong-Khar), blending traditional Balti and Mughal architecture in the Shigar Valley.

Amburiq Mosque Shigar

Amburiq Mosque is not simply an old mosque—it is a remarkable example of Baltistan’s religious and cultural history, where Islamic traditions merged with the region’s ancient Himalayan and Tibetan architectural heritage.

Rakaposhi

Rakaposhi viewpoint (often Ghulmet) — 7,788 m peak above the Hunza valley floor.

Three Mountain Junction

Viewpoint near Jaglot where the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges meet.

Altit Fort

700-year-old fort above the Hunza River in Altit village, near Karimabad.

Baltit Fort

Restored former royal palace overlooking Karimabad and Ultar peaks.

Eagle’s Nest Point Duiker

Sunset ridge above Karimabad with views of Hunza, Nagar, and Rakaposhi.

Attabad Lake

Turquoise landslide lake on the Karakoram Highway between Hunza and Gojal.

Hussaini Suspension Bridge

Famous cable footbridge over the Hunza River at Hussaini, near Passu.

Passu Cones

Cathedral-like granite spires above Passu village on the Upper Hunza KKH.

Passu Glacier

Glacier viewpoint above Passu village on the Upper Hunza KKH.

Khunjerab Pass

Highest paved border pass with China (~4,693 m) on the Karakoram Highway.

Naltar Valley

Alpine valley above Gilgit, reached by jeep — lakes and pine in season.

Naran

Main Kaghan Valley hub — Kunhar River hotels and the jump-off for Lulusar, Babusar and Skardu by road.