Top Places to Visit in Hunza Valley: Complete Travel & Sightseeing Guide
Discover the best places to visit in Hunza Valley, Pakistan—from the historical Baltit and Altit Forts in Karimabad to panoramic views at Eagle’s Nest in Duiker. Explore top Hunza tourist attractions including turquoise Attabad Lake, the iconic Passu Cones, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Hoper Glacier, and the high-altitude Khunjerab Pass near the Pak-China border. Whether you're booking a Skardu-Hunza air tour or planning a scenic road trip along the Karakoram Highway, plan your itinerary with top-rated local sightseeing spots
Altit Fort
700-year-old fort above the Hunza River in Altit village, near Karimabad.
Attabad Lake
Turquoise landslide lake on the Karakoram Highway between Hunza and Gojal.
Baltit Fort
Restored former royal palace overlooking Karimabad and Ultar peaks.
Bazaar-e-Hunza (Streets of Hunza)
Karimabad lanes and shops — handicrafts, dried fruit, and evening walks.
Eagle’s Nest Point Duiker
Sunset ridge above Karimabad with views of Hunza, Nagar, and Rakaposhi.
Hoper Glacier
Accessible glacier in Nagar, viewed from Hoper village above the Hunza valley.
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Famous cable footbridge over the Hunza River at Hussaini, near Passu.
Khunjerab Pass
Highest paved border pass with China (~4,693 m) on the Karakoram Highway.
Nanga Parbat View Point
En-route viewpoint for Nanga Parbat on the Skardu–Hunza drive.
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.
Rakaposhi
Rakaposhi viewpoint (often Ghulmet) — 7,788 m peak above the Hunza valley floor.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top places to visit in Hunza on a Skardu Hunza tour by air?
This Skardu Hunza tour by air lists Nanga Parbat View Point, Rakaposhi, Bazaar-e-Hunza, Altit Fort, Baltit Fort, Eagle’s Nest Duiker, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, Passu Cones, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and Hoper Glacier.
How many days of Hunza sightseeing are on the 8-day package?
Three nights in Karimabad (local forts and Eagle’s Nest, then Khunjerab / Passu / Attabad) plus Hoper Glacier on the drive back to Skardu — the Hunza block of the Skardu Hunza tour by air.
Can Pakistan Travel Guide arrange Hunza sightseeing only?
Yes, as a custom add-on. The published combination is the 8-day Skardu Hunza tour by air from Skardu Airport. Message dates on WhatsApp.
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