Attabad Lake has become one of the favorite places for tourists in Pakistan. The lake gained its popularity due to its history of formation and its beautiful turquoise colour. Here we’ve rounded up all the things you want to know about this trip.
Once you reach Attabad Lake, there is a chance to go boating which is the most popular thing to do. During the summer, it can cost up to 1000 Pakistani rupees for a boat trip on the Attabad lake and the line for boat enthusiasts is long. It is a one- hour boat ride that returns to the starting point or goes straight to the other end.
Few people go water skiing while the
majority choose to have a snack and enjoy the view before continuing their journey.
Speedboat, also known as the motor board is a type of boat which contains engine in it. It is a kind of entertainment where whole families can enjoy together. As 7-8 people can ride on it, so families or a group of fiends chooses this type of services often.

Hussaini Suspension Bridge Pakistan. There is Passu Town in Gilgit Baltistan, in Gojal ,the area of upper Hunza..in front of Passu Cones (Cathedral peaks) ,over Karakorum highway. Passu is a few kilometers away from Hussaini, a small town situated on the backside of the mountains. Moreover, Welcome to Hussaini is also mention on the mountain. Its is a swaying and hanging bridge, away from the road at the distance of 300 kilometers towards the river downward. Due to the massive gaps between the planks and the wild swing, this bridge is dangerous.

1) Travelling to Borith lake

The only available route is jeep road. Gulmit is only 3 km apart from this magical lake. Travelling from Gulmit to Borith lake via jeep takes around 30 to 40 minutes. The road to birds’ heaven is full of natural beauties.

2) Trekking to Borith Lake

The trekking route is very mesmerising and beautiful. Trekking journey starts from Gulmit and takes around 2 to 3 hours for locals and an hour extra for the tourists. Most tourists and explorers recommend opting trekking over travelling.

What to do there?

The place is a significant shelter for wandering wildfowl. This tourist attraction site is the best one for couples, book readers, and meditation lovers to stay on for a couple of days or weeks. In Borith Lake, tourists witness a number of ducks arriving from the warmer parts of southern Pakistan. During the month of March and June, its attractiveness enhances and becomes an eye candy for all the sightseers. Amazing birds of all kinds rest here on their way northwards to the chilled water of Central Asia. The climate of that area changes from the month of September and from September–November the demonstration happens in reverse with the commencement of winter season towards the north.

You can easily go to Passu Glacier by yourself and hike along the side of it but if you plan to get on the glacier it’s best to take a guide for the day.

The guide will know the best way to get on the glacier and cross the more dangerous precipes that are on the side of the glacier.

To get up there to the start of the hike by the glacier you have 2 options. 

1. Walk up from the main Karakorum Highway road on the dirt road passing villages with fresh fruit gardens and the scenic Borith Lake. The walk will take 1-2 hours depending on fitness.
2. If you have your own transport drive up, it takes around 15 minutes. If you don’t have your own car you will have to pay 1000 rupees for a one-way ride up (2000 for return). Jeeps wait at the turnoff waiting to take people.

One nice way to do it is to take a car up there and walk back to the main road after the hike (if you don’t have your own car that is).

At the start of the hike is a small outdoor scenic cafe where you can grab a hot chai before (or after) the hike.

Starting off after the little cafe you head uphill for 5 minutes before the trail evens out and you walk along the side of a cliff for 10 minutes until the first proper view of the glacier comes into sight.

The word Altit has its roots in the Tibetan language and it means “the side down”. Built by the Mirs of Hunza, Altit Fort acted as a grand display of power to the Mirs of Nagar – the neighboring state – and it has been standing gracefully ever since. Its famous Shikari tower was built at a strategic point that aids in monitoring the entire region giving the army a winning advantage. While standing on top of the tower, the strategic importance of such high elevation is evident from the visibility of all surrounding mountains and woods in case of an attack.

It is said that the tower was not only used to keep an eye out for enemy attacks but also to throw the prisoners, who were sentenced to death, off.

Some 400 years after its construction, Altit Fort came under a family dispute between the two Royals, Prince Shah Abbas (Shabos) and Prince Ali Khan. This dispute gave rise to another Fort known as the Baltit Fort which was taken by the elder brother Prince Shabos whereas Altit remained under the hold of Prince Ali Khan.

Passu Cones are located in a small village called Passu in the Gojal valley in the Hunza district of Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan. Passu is a major tourist attraction in Hunza because of its scenic landscape and highlights such as Passu Sar Mountain, Passu Glacier, and Mount Tu Popdan also known as Passu Cones which is the highest peak in this region and is about 6,106 meters above the sea level.

It lies in Batura Valley Passu in Gojal region of the Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan. The Batura Glacier, 57 kilometers (35 mi) long the northern region is holy with lofty mountains, long glaciers and amazing landscape making it a heaven for Alpine lovers. Batura Glacier trek is an incredibly beautiful trek of such scenery. An average height of 3800m, wild alpine flowers filled meadows, birch trees and where roses and juniper trees are common.

While trekking, we can get an opportunity to see the Wakhi peoples’ summer life style as they venture to summer pastures to graze their cattle and yaks. The actual trips starts in Islamabad, the modern capital of Pakistan and we drive on Karakorum Highway, one the wondrous achievements of humankind with breathtaking views of Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, Shishpar peak 7611 meters, Ultar peak 7388 meters, Passu Peak 7478 meters, Karon Koh (7200 meters, and the Batura massive 7500-7785 meters, so many Karakorum giants. The captivating Hunza culture, their smiling welcome, their warm hospitality is an equally charming experience of its own. Every day of the trip turns to be fascinating making the whole of trip an incredible life time experience.

Baltit Fort is a 700-year-old fort located near Karimabad in Gilgit Baltistan and once acted as the capital of the state of Hunza, and remained inhabited by the Mirs (rulers of the state) up until 1945.

Baltit fort is strategically located to provide a panoramic view of Hunza to assess threats from both outside and inside of the state. It is the best place to visit as the fort is situated on an artificially flattened surface just below Ultar Glacier and has become a popular tourist destination after its restoration in 1990 by Agha Khan Foundation.

Baltit Fort is a three-floor building standing on a high rock. The ground floor features storage chambers and a staircase that leads up to the upper floors. The first floor houses a grand open hall, a further staircase leads to the second floor (mainly used in winters) that contains an audience hall, dining hall, kitchen, guest room, and servant quarters. The third floor (mainly used in summers) contains an additional bedroom and reception hall.

Khunjerab Pass is the highest border-crossing in the world

Khunjerab Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.706m (15,439ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Pakistan and China. It is said to be the highest border-crossing in the world. It’s the highest point on the Karakoram Highway.

In which province is Khunjerab Pass situated?

Set high in the Karakoram Mountains, the pass is located on a strategic position on the northern border of the Gilgit–Baltistan Hunza-Nagar District in Pakistan and the southwest border of the Xinjiang region in China.

How can I get Khunjerab Pass?

The road to the summit, also known as Khunerjab Pass and Kunjirap Daban, it was totally paved in 1982. It’s called N35 (Karakoram Highway) in Pakistan and China National Highway 314 (G314) in China. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Is Khunjerab Pass open?

The high elevation with its risk of altitude sickness, weather concerns, steep road grade and overall inaccessibility make the travel dangerous and difficult. The road is seasonally closed due the snow. It is generally closed for heavy vehicles from November 30 to May 1 and from December 30 to April 1 for all vehicles.

Is Khunjerab Pass open for tourist?

When the road is accessible (in summers) the border is open for tourists. Choose your time carefully. The border is only open on Mondays to Fridays, from 9 am to 5 pm on the Pakistani side and 11 am to 8 pm on the Chinese side on Beijing time. There are some police checkpoints along the highway in China that may slow down your journey significantly if there are many cars and trucks. Don’t forget your passport. The journey is quite easy and only requires a little preparation but, due to the strict measures imposed by the Chinese authorities, you will need an extra dose of patience.