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Hunza Valley وادی ہنزہ

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The story

Mountain kingdom on the Karakoram Highway with forts, terraced orchards, and a literacy rate near 95%. Home to Baltit and Altit forts, Attabad Lake, and the bases for Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar.

Sources

Β· DOAM β€” Govt of Pakistan Β· UNESCO World Heritage Centre

πŸ›οΈ Where to sleep

Serena Altit Fort Residence β€” From ~Rs 40,000
Heritage stay inside the restored fort complex by AKTC/Serena.
πŸ“ž +92 581 3457692
Luxus Hunza (Attabad Lake) β€” From ~Rs 30,000
Lake-view luxury on the Attabad shore.
πŸ“ž +92 343 5151913
Hard Rock Hunza (Karimabad) β€” From ~Rs 12,000
Zero Point, Karimabad.
πŸ“ž +92 581 3457179

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πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Local guides & artisans

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Azam Khan β€” Local guide
English/Urdu/Hindko Β· 15 yrs experience
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Saima Bibi β€” Traditional craft
Workshop visits Β· family tradition
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Nearby heritage

Baltit Fort Β· 1 kmAltit Fort Β· 1 kmKhunjerab Pass Β· 91 kmShigar Fort Β· 116 kmDeosai Plains Β· 165 km

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