Gilgit Division

Home to the Hunza Valley, a division of old forts, apricot blossom, glaciers and unforgettable Karakoram Highway scenery.

Gilgit Division lies in northwestern Gilgit-Baltistan, and its main city, Gilgit, is the transport hub of the north. In Karimabad, in the Hunza Valley, Baltit Fort and Altit Fort look out toward Rakaposhi. Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and glaciers are strung along the Karakoram Highway, which continues north to the Khunjerab Pass. Apricot blossom in spring and golden poplars in autumn are the loveliest seasons, while summer suits trekking. Gilgit Airport has flights to and from Islamabad, but they are often cancelled due to weather; you can also travel overland along the Karakoram Highway.

Destinations

• Gilgit
• Hunza Valley
• Tashkurgan

Itineraries

• Kashgar to Hunza via Khunjerab Pass – Travel along the Karakoram Highway from Kashgar, cross the Pamirs and Khunjerab Pass, traverse Hunza, and fly out from…
• Hunza, Upper Hunza & Khunjerab Pass Tour – Fly to Gilgit to enter Hunza, stay in Karimabad and Passu, visit ancient forts and glaciers, and ascend to Khunjerab Pa…
• Grand Karakoram to Lahore Overland Traverse – Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, visit Fairy Meadows and Hunza, then head south to Rohtas Fort and Lahore
• Kashgar & Pamir Karakoram Highway – Explore Kashgar Ancient City and drive the Karakoram Highway to see Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, an…
• South Xinjiang, Pamir & Desert Highway Grand Loop – Ascend the Pamirs from Kashgar, travel through Yarkand and Hotan, cross the Desert Highway, and return to Urumqi via Ku…
• Classic Silk Road: Urumqi, Turpan & Kashgar – Visit Heavenly Lake, the ancient ruins of Turpan, Kashgar Old Town, and Tashkurgan, using a domestic flight to connect…