Hunza Valley

Hunza Valley is a mountain valley in the Karakoram range of northern Pakistan, flanked by some of the highest peaks in the world including Rakaposhi (7,788 m) and Ultar Sar (7,388 m). The valley's main settlements — Karimabad, Aliabad, and Ganish — sit on wide terraces above the Hunza River, surrounded by apricot orchards that bloom in vivid pink and white each April. The ancient Baltit Fort above Karimabad and the older Altit Fort downstream are Central Asian architectural landmarks with commanding views across the valley.