Hopar Glacier (Bualtar)
ہوپر گلیشیر
A grey-black glacier deep in the Nagar Valley. An overlook lets you see ice towers and crevasses, about an hour's drive from Karimabad.
The Hopar Glacier (also called the Bualtar Glacier) lies in the Nagar Valley across the Hunza River. From Karimabad, you cross the river and then follow a mountain road for about an hour to reach Hopar village. An overlook beside the village looks down on the huge glacier tongue, which carries rock debris. In summer, you can go down a small path with a guide to the edge of the glacier. Along the way, you'll pass terraced fields and poplar trees, and you can also see the north face of Rakaposhi in the distance. The road is narrow with many bends, so it's best to hire a jeep. The ice has hidden crevasses, so never go onto it on your own.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sacred Rocks of Hunza (Haldeikish)
- Altit Fort
- Eagle's Nest Viewpoint (Duikar)
- Ganish Village
- Baltit Fort
- Karimabad Bazaar
- Attabad Lake
- Ultar Meadow