Hunza

Hoper Glacier

Accessible glacier in Nagar, viewed from Hoper village above the Hunza valley.

Hoper Glacier quick facts

Height above sea level: 9,300 ft; about 2,830 m
Nearest city: Karimabad; About 22 km (about 1 to 1.5 hours by road via Ganish and Nagar)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 23°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -12°C to 1°C

Famous for

A large debris-covered ('black') glacier in Nagar Valley, viewed from Hopar village, which is also the starting point for treks to Barpu Glacier and Rush Lake.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Hoper Glacier

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 9,300 ft (about 2,830 m)
Nearest city: Karimabad — About 22 km (about 1 to 1.5 hours by road via Ganish and Nagar)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 23°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -12°C to 1°C

Famous for: A large debris-covered ('black') glacier in Nagar Valley, viewed from Hopar village, which is also the starting point for treks to Barpu Glacier and Rush Lake.

Hoper Glacier is day 7 of the Skardu Hunza tour by air — Nagar ice and peaks, then the drive back to Skardu for the last night.