Karimabad (كريم آباد), formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of the Hunza District in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
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Private vehicles are normally used as local transport. Renting jeeps is also a common way of moving around. You can go to nearby cities on buses and by air.
There are many places serving food along Karim Abad Rd, especially between Zero point and Baltit fort. Most hotels will also serve food. • • Cafe de Hunza — Popular with travellers, has free Wifi. — Address: Karim Abad Rd — Directions: Near Baltit Fort — Website: http://www.cafedehunza.com • • Pizza Pamir — Great views from the seating area. — Address: Karim Abad Rd — Directions: Near Baltit Fort — Website: https://www.facebook.com/pizzapamir/ • • Sweet Tooth Hunza — Restaurant that serves western food. — Address: Karim Abad Rd — Directions: Zero point
• • Baltit Fort — Beautiful old fort that was the seat of the Mirs of Hunza for centuries. Tour guides are knowledgeable and the fort has quite a lot of artefacts to see. — Price: 500Rs — Phone: +92 5821 57640 — Website: http://www.baltitfort.org/ • • Altit Fort • Ruby mines • Spectacular sceneries • Rock carvings
• Karakoram Air Safari is the scenic air journey offered by PIA • Mountaineering, trekking and hiking: The area is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. Permission for mountaineering and trekking for restricted zone is issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Sports Complex, Kashmir Highway, Aabpara, Islamabad (Telephone: 92-51-9203509). Fishing permits are issued by the Fisheries Department at Gilgit and Skardu. • Fishing at Lakes. Fishing permits are issued by the Fisheries Department. • Biking • Walking • Hike to Ultar meadow through the steep canyon above the main town that can be seen behind Baltit fort. Great views of the area can be enjoyed, especially of the imposing Lady Finger peak high above the town. As of July 2019, floods have washed away the path on the right hand side of the canyon, therefore it is advisable to hire a guide to show you the way.
