Hunza and Nagar with Stunning Day Hikes and Excursion to Khunjerab Pass (7 Days)

The scenic hike starts right at the hotel. We shall climb the street winding through the old settlement of Baltit. We shall first visit the historical Baltit Fort, the strong hold of Ayashey Dynasty that ruled Hunza kingdom for more than a thousand years. Later we shall follow the Barbar water Chanel which leads us to the mouth of narrow Ultar canyon from where you glance at a very dramatic dimension of Baltit Fort perched on a glacial mound. Here we cross a small footbridge and climb steadily up a shepherd trail. This steady 45 minutes climb takes us to an exposed location from where one can get majestic views of Diran Peak (7273 m) Rakaposhi (7788 m) Ultar Peak (7388 m) & Golden Peak (7027 m). Once we climb to the Imamyari water channel, we shall take a thrilling stroll towards Ultar Canyon where one can admire the impressive network of irrigation channels, built through immense precipice on both sides of the canyon. Then we retrace our route for another 20 minutes before switching to the shepherd trail that leads us to Eagle’s Nest Hotel where you can enjoy an outdoor lunch while enjoying breathtaking views of lofty peaks all around you. Later in the afternoon, climb further up to the view point to capture stunning alpine scenery. Return with a walk/drive downhill via a winding mountain road to Altit where we shall visit women’s cooperative workshop where they make impressive furniture. Another 10 minutes’ walk through the village will take us to Altit Fort. After visiting the Fort we shall walk back to the Hotel (45 minutes) via a jeep track to enjoy more of the stunning scenery. Overnight at the hotel.

After having breakfast, proceed to Hoper Village in Nagar across the Hunza Valley, and enjoy the glacier walk on Buwaltar or Hoper Glacier (4-5 hours). En-route visit the Hunza Rock Carvings dating back to Silk route era and Ganish village the first settlement of Hunza believed to date back 1,000 years. In the late afternoon drive to Minapin. Overnight stay at the local Inn.

After having breakfast, begin our hike. It takes maximum 3 hours hike to reach Hapakun (2800m) from Minapin village. Hike starts from the village along with a canal under shaded trees 15 minutes towards the Minapin River. The trail turns south into the canyon and crosses a footbridge over the river’s true left bank after 10 minutes. The trail continues through the juniper trees to a grassy-tiered meadow of Hapakun. From the meadow of Hapakun you can have a view of Hachindar and Maiun peaks above the Hunza River. Return hike to Minapin and then drive to Gulmit in Upper Hunza for overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive to Khunjerab Pass for a full day excursion. The Khunjerab Pass is one of the highest paved international border crossings in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. The roadway across the pass was completed in 1982, and has superseded the unpaved Mintaka and Kilik Passes as the primary passage across the Karakoram Range. Afterwards return for a stop at the Passu village, from where you get glamorous views of the Tupup Dansar also known as Passu cathedral and Passu Cones. Return to Gulmit for overnight.

After breakfast, take your picnic box and walk up to Upper Gulmit, from where you will cross Ghulkin Glacier and reach at Borith Lake. From Borith Lake walk down to the Karakoram Highway in the late afternoon and on the way back to Gulmit stop at Hussaini suspension bridge, known as the “Indiana Jones” bridge. Stay in Gulmit for the overnight.

After breakfast here will walk through the village, visit one of the old house in Gulmit, and see local women weaving carpets and making several other traditional handicrafts. After the visit, drive to Gilgit. Enroute stop at Attabad Lake for some boating. Upon arrival at Gilgit you will be dropped at your boarding establishment.

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