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Aerial view of the turquoise Hunza River winding past autumn poplars and the Karakoram Highway

Upper Karakoram Highway, Gilgit-Baltistan

Terraced villages, centuries-old forts and the iconic Passu Cones along the Karakoram Highway.

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Hunza and Nagar face each other across the Hunza River, framed by Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar and Diran. Apricot blossom in spring and golden poplars in autumn make it one of the most photogenic valleys in Asia.

It is also our home base for climbs and treks: Rakaposhi Base Camp, Rush Lake above Hopar, and Spantik via the Barpu and Chogo Lungma glaciers.

Best season:April – October

  • Cultural tours
  • Base camp treks
  • Mountaineering
  • Karakoram Highway
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Snow-capped mountain reflected in Rush Lake above the Hopar valley

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