Hunza
The Hunza is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Hunza is situated in the extreme northern part of Pakistan. Hunza was formerly a princely state bordering Uyghurstan also called Xinjiang to the northeast and Pamir to the northwest. Hunza is usually divided into three regions. Lower Hunza, Central Hunza, and Upper Hunza. Lower Hunza is Shina speaking majority, Central Hunza is Burushaski speaking majority while Upper Hunza is Wakhi Speaking majority.
Hunza is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. Most of the treks in Hunza area are in open zone, for which tourists do not need any permit. However special permits are required from the Ministry of Tourism, Islamabad for mountaineering, trekking in restricted zone and climbing peaks over 6000 metres.
The visitors to Hunza are overwhelmed by the rugged charm, the fragrant breeze singing through graceful Poplar trees and the velvet-like green carpet of wheat fields, set against the background of snow-covered mountains. Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, offers an awe-inspiring view of Rakaposhi 7,788 metres. The snows of Rakaposhi glitter in the moonlight, producing an atmosphere at once ethereal and sublime.
Kargah Buddha
Located on a rock near Kargah Nullah, 10 km from Gilgit town is a beautiful rock engraving of Buddha from 7th century A.D.
Monument of Taj Mughal
A victory monument of Taj Mughal, built 700 years ago, is 30 km by jeep from Gilgit town.
Sher Qila
It is 38 km from Gilgit, a Trekking route links with Naltar valley. Trout fishing can be enjoyed in Sher Qilla Nullah and a small lake.
GahKuch
Headquarter of Ghizer District – Ideal place for trekking, good fishing sports and duck shooting in season. It is the gateway to Iskoman Valley. Government rest house and private hotels are available (73 km from Gilgit). Archaeological sites in village and a nearby village Hatoon
Naltar
It is at a two hours jeep drive from Gilgit with Government Rest house, Private hotels and a Ski slope, lush green Alpine forest with small lakes and glaciers, trout fishing in lake. Trekking routes link with Iskoman, Chalt and Punial Valley.
Astore Valley
It is located in Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley, adjoining the eastern side with Nanga Parbat, is about 120 km long. Astore district with its headquarter at Eidgah/Gorikot, is comprised of numerous valleys and villages like Rama, Gorikot, Rehmanpur, Rattu. Bunji, Dashkin and Chilim., Minimerg, Dambabaho, Domail and Deosai Plains.
Diamer
It is the gateway district with Chilas as it’s headquarter. Local language is Shina but English and Urdu languages are used for communication with outsiders.
Phandar
Valley is situated 61 kilometers (38 miles) from the valley of Gupis, in District Ghizer of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
