- Home
- Browse Blogs
- Travel Destinations
- Karimabad Valley photography of all seasons
Karimabad Valley photography of all seasons
Karimabad, also called Baltit or Hunza, town in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of the Pakistani-administered portion of the Kashmir region, in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. Formerly a small principality under the hereditary ruler ..
Karimabad, also called Baltit or Hunza, town in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of the Pakistani-administered portion of the Kashmir region, in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. Formerly a small principality under the hereditary ruler known as the Mir of Hunza, it joined with Pakistan in 1947. The town, situated on the west bank of the Hunza River, was a stopping place for travelers descending from the Hindu Kush mountains into the Vale of Kashmir. Surrounded by snowcapped mountain peaks such as the Rakaposhi, vast glaciers such as the Ulter, and deep gorges, Karimabad is accessible by mountain road from Gilgit. Roses, pansies, lilies, zinnias, and cosmos grow wild in the area, as do willow, fir, and poplar trees. Snow leopards, markhors (a type of goat), ibexes, yaks, red-striped foxes, ducks, and Marco Polo sheep also inhabit the region. The local residents use irrigation to grow crops of rice, corn (maize), fruits, and vegetables.
Recommended list of popular & trending blogs based on visits, people searched.
-
-
-
[Article] Pack Light and Travel Smart: Tips and Tricks / in Travel Destinations
-
-
-
[Article] Exploring Pakistan's Cultural Heritage / in Travel Destinations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Best Holiday Packages
Want to get a great holiday in Swat Valley? At Guestkor Travel we have a full range of holiday deals on offer for affordable prices.
2 days 1 night islamabad to malam jabba standard group tour winter/snowfall package
- 9-15 people
- |
- blue area → swat
- (10 reviews)
- Group Tours
2 days 1 night islamabad to gabeen jabba standard family tour winter/snowfall package
- 9-15 people
- |
- blue area → swat
- (6 reviews)
- Family Tours
6 days 5 nights islamabad to kalash valley standard group tour winter/snowfall package
- 9-15 people
- |
- blue area → chitral
- (6 reviews)
- Group Tours