Hunza’s turquoise lake, born from a 2010 landslide, and the quiet Gojal villages beyond it: Gulmit, Hussaini, Passu and Borith.
Attabad Lake is about 30–40 minutes from Karimabad on the Karakoram Highway. Take a boat out on the lake, then carry on into Upper Hunza (Gojal) for Gulmit, Hussaini Bridge and the Passu Cones, all within about 1.5 hours of Karimabad. April to October is best.
Reviewed by ToursInPakistan Travel Team Last updated October 2026 ← Back to the Hunza Travel Guide
About 30–40 minutes on the KKH.
Half a day for the lake; a full day with Passu.
The KKH runs through tunnels along the lake.
April to October; autumn colour in late October.
Morning, when the water is calm and brightest.
Lakeside resorts, or guesthouses in Gulmit and Passu.
Drive times and access vary with season and road conditions.
Attabad Lake formed in January 2010, when a landslide blocked the Hunza River and drowned part of the Karakoram Highway. Today it is a lively stop, with boat rides, jet skis and lakeside cafés.
Beyond the lake lies Upper Hunza, or Gojal: calm Wakhi villages, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, the Passu Cones and little Borith Lake. Most people see the lake and Gojal in one long, easy day.
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Boat rides and lakeside cafés.
A lakeside night at Attabad.
Morning colour and the Passu Cones.
Lake views from the shore; skip the bridge.
A classic Hunza highlight.
Private tours with transport, hotels and a backup plan for flights and roads.
About 30–40 minutes by road on the Karakoram Highway.
Roughly PKR 2,000–6,000 per boat, depending on the boat and how long you stay out. Agree the price before you set off.
Yes. There are lakeside resorts, including Luxus Hunza Attabad Lake Resort, and simpler guesthouses in Gulmit and Passu a short drive away.
April to October, with calm mornings best for photos. In winter the road stays open, but the lake edges freeze in January.
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