Karimabad Bazaar
کریم آباد بازار
A sloping old street at the foot of Baltit Fort, lined with shops selling gemstones, dried apricots, wool shawls, and cafés serving almond cake.
Karimabad is the tourist center of Central Hunza. On both sides of the slope leading from the main road up to Baltit Fort is an old street selling local red rubies and garnets, dried apricots and apricot oil, hand-woven pattu shawls, and Hunza caps. Café de Hunza, on the old street, is known for its walnut cake, and you can also try local buckwheat pancakes and apricot soup. In the evening, you can watch the sunset light up the Rakaposhi snow peak from the café terraces along the street. Gemstone prices vary widely, so compare and bargain before buying. Most shops close in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- Baltit Fort
- Ganish Village
- Altit Fort
- Sacred Rocks of Hunza (Haldeikish)
- Eagle's Nest Viewpoint (Duikar)
- Ultar Meadow
- Hopar Glacier (Bualtar)
- Rakaposhi View Point (Ghulmet)