Hunza

Rakaposhi

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

Rakaposhi quick facts

Height above sea level: 25,550 ft; about 7,790 m
Nearest city: Karimabad; About 40 km to Rakaposhi View Point at Ghulmet (about 1 hour by road); about 100 km from Gilgit
Summer (Jun–Aug): 18°C to 33°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -3°C to 10°C

Famous for

A 7,788 m Karakoram peak in Nagar known for its unbroken rise of almost 6,000 m from base to summit, seen up close from Rakaposhi View Point on the Karakoram Highway. Temperatures given are for the viewpoint.

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

About Rakaposhi

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 25,550 ft (about 7,790 m)
Nearest city: Karimabad — About 40 km to Rakaposhi View Point at Ghulmet (about 1 hour by road); about 100 km from Gilgit
Summer (Jun–Aug): 18°C to 33°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -3°C to 10°C

Famous for: A 7,788 m Karakoram peak in Nagar known for its unbroken rise of almost 6,000 m from base to summit, seen up close from Rakaposhi View Point on the Karakoram Highway. Temperatures given are for the viewpoint.

Rakaposhi dominates the Hunza–Nagar skyline. The Skardu Hunza tour by air pauses at the viewpoint on the way into Karimabad.