Hunza’s main town: two old royal forts, Eagle’s Nest sunsets, a craft bazaar and Rakaposhi from almost every terrace.
Karimabad is Hunza’s main town, about 2–2.5 hours from Gilgit. Walk up to the 700-year-old Baltit Fort, the even older Altit Fort and the bazaar, have walnut cake at Café de Hunza, and drive up to Eagle’s Nest for sunset. It’s open year-round and at its best from April to October.
Reviewed by ToursInPakistan Travel Team Last updated October 2026 ← Back to the Hunza Travel Guide
About 2–2.5 hours (100 km).
Baltit and Altit Forts, Eagle’s Nest, the bazaar.
April blossom and October colour.
Two nights to see it without rushing.
Heritage-style hotels and guesthouses.
Day trips to Attabad, Nagar and Khunjerab.
Drive times and access vary with season and road conditions.
Baltit Fort, about 700 years old, stands above Karimabad below the Ultar glacier. It was home to the Mirs of Hunza and is now a museum. Altit Fort, ten minutes away, is older still and sits on a cliff above the river.
The bazaar below the forts sells gemstones, woollen caps, dried apricots and walnut cake. Ganish has carved wooden mosques and old watchtowers, and Eagle’s Nest in Duikar, at about 2,900 m, gives the best sunset in Hunza.
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Sunset at Eagle’s Nest.
Short walks and the Altit garden.
Blossom and autumn colour.
Steep lanes and fort stairs; we drive up.
Ultar Meadow day hike from town.
Private tours with transport, hotels and a backup plan for flights and roads.
Duration: 8 Days
Every highlight at an easy pace, with the best stays.
About 2–2.5 hours by road (roughly 100 km) on the Karakoram Highway.
Yes. Both forts are open to visitors with a ticket and a short guided tour. Opening hours change with the season, so we check them before your visit.
Its walnut cake, served with coffee or local herbal tea. It sits on the lane up to Baltit Fort, so it is an easy stop after the fort.
Yes. The KKH stays open and the forts can be visited, but nights drop well below freezing and many hotels close from December to March.
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