Plan a spring trip to Hunza Valley. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial guide.
Hunza Valley — TL;DR
Pakistan's Karakoram valley, where Hunza Backpacker Inn's bike hire meets Bazouq Restaurant's breathtaking Karakoram Range views.
Hunza Valley overview
April to June and September to October offer clear mountain views and comfortable temperatures for exploring the valley.
Karimabad is the valley's main hub, with Hunza Backpacker Inn located at Zero Point, positioned to explore the wonders of Hunza Valley, and most restaurants and guesthouses within easy walking distance.
Pakistani Rupee (Rs)
Burushaski and Wakhi; Urdu and English are widely understood.
PKT (UTC+5)
Hunza Valley's hostel scene continues to embrace its Karakoram-mountain setting, with Hunza Backpacker Inn's bike hire from Zero Point and Backpackers Stories' multilingual 24-hour front desk reflecting a growing international backpacker circuit, while Bazouq Restaurant's Karakoram Range views and Café de Hunza's famous walnut cake anchor the valley's distinctive local dining scene.
Where to eat, drink & do in Hunza Valley
Hunza Valley neighborhoods
Zero Point, Karimabad Home to Hunza Backpacker Inn, perfectly positioned to explore the wonders of Hunza Valley.
Karimabad town centre Home to Bazouq Restaurant, Laal Shehzadi's Hunza Food Pavilion, and Pizza Pamir, the valley's main dining hub.
Baltit Fort district The historic district near Karimabad's landmark fort, surrounded by restaurants and viewpoints over the Karakoram Range.
Practical info for Hunza Valley
Getting around in Hunza Valley? Karimabad is the valley's main hub, with Hunza Backpacker Inn located at Zero Point, positioned to explore the wonders of Hunza Valley, and most restaurants and guesthouses within easy walking distance.
When to go in Hunza Valley? April to June and September to October offer clear mountain views and comfortable temperatures for exploring the valley.
What's changing now in Hunza Valley? Hunza Valley's hostel scene continues to embrace its Karakoram-mountain setting, with Hunza Backpacker Inn's bike hire from Zero Point and Backpackers Stories' multilingual 24-hour front desk reflecting a growing international backpacker ci
Seek out Hunza Backpacker Inn bike hire in Hunza Valley? Bike hire for added convenience from Zero Point, an under-the-radar way to explore the valley beyond standard tours.
Base yourself in Zero Point, Karimabad in Hunza Valley? Home to Hunza Backpacker Inn, perfectly positioned to explore the wonders of Hunza Valley. Known for central backpacker base point.