natural wonder
Hunza Valley
A breathtaking valley in the Karakoram surrounded by 7,000-meter peaks, cherry blossoms, and ancient forts along the KKH.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Karimabad
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · Asia
About Karimabad
Karimabad is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Aliabad, 2km from Hunza Valley.
Karimabad is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with about 16,000 people. The nearest town is Aliabad, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Karimabad?
Within an hour or so of Karimabad: Hunza Valley (2 km), Attabad Lake (19 km), Passu Cones (Tupopdan) (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Karimabad?
The nearest famous roads are Khunjerab Pass, Karakoram Highway and Babusar Pass.
Where is Karimabad?
Karimabad is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, about 5 km from Aliabad.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 36.3269, 74.6614
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Worth the detour from Karimabad
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Attabad Lake
A vivid turquoise lake formed by a 2010 landslide that drowned the old Karakoram Highway. The rebuilt KKH now threads five Chinese-built tunnels along its shore, a highlight of the Hunza drive.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Passu Cones (Tupopdan)
A serrated wall of 6,106 m rock spires rising straight above the Karakoram Highway north of Passu village, the most recognisable skyline in Gojal and best seen in early morning light.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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