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Unveiling Hunza Valley

Muhammad Awais Aziz
2 min readOct 13, 2024

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Pakistan's Hidden Paradise

One of Pakistan's hidden paradises, Hunza Valley, is a breathtaking destination hidden deep in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Located in the majestic Karakoram mountain range, Hunza Valley is abuzz with countless tourists and photographers throughout the year, a haven many travel to for photographers and nature lovers alike.

Scenic Landscapes

Some mind-blowing scenic landscapes available in Hunza Valley are:
Snow-topped mountains like Rakaposhi at 7,788m and Diran at 7,266m
Orchards after orchards and wide vast green valleys
- Glittering rivers, streams, lakes
-Sunny meadows and valleys

-Places of interest
-A Bird's eye view - A point from where one can see the valley
Attabad Lake / Blue Lake - A lake formed by a natural dam between two mountains. The lake forms when mud flows down when the landslides/earthquake occur.
Ganish Village - Ancient rock carvings; village that holds importance
Passu Cathedral - Unique rock structure that appears like a cathedral. An example of pinnacles
Baltit and Altit Forts - Ancient forts, landmarks where one can notice different cultures

-Cultural Heritage

Hunza Valley is unique in the sense of combining something…

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