In culture tours of Pakistan the following places are considered
to be most important is Balti fort.
In the past several small independent states formed part of
the history of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Among them Hunza and Nager were
traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the Hunza (Kanjut)
river. The rulers of these two states, Mirs known as Thum (also Tham, Thom
or Thámo), built various strongholds to consolidate their power. According to
historical sources,the Hunza rulers initially resided in nearby Altit Fort,
but after a conflict between the two sons of the ruler Sultan, Shah Abbas
(Shάboos) and Ali Khan (Aliqhάn), Shaboos moved to Baltit Fort, making it the
capital seat of Hunza. The power struggle between the two brothers eventually
resulted in the death of younger one, and so Baltit Fort became the prime seat
of power in the Hunza state.
How to reach there?
Hunza is just 100 KM drive from Gilgit, and most people arrive by road and it takes almost 2 – 3 Hours to reach Hunza from Gilgit. The main bus stand is on the KKH Aliabad. There are booking agents in town for long distance buses & jeeps along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours.
From Kashgar (China) there is a regular bus service to Hunza via Sost crossing over the Khunjerab Pass (about 5000 meter high). Across river Hunza at Sost, there is a village called Khuda Abad. People usually do not stop at Khunjerab Pass, they just carry on their journey to Sost with the bus. From Sost, you can do a number of activities around like trekking in the valleys, or drive to Hunza-Karimabad (2 hours), where the Baltit Fort is standing. The Khunjerab Pass is open from May 1st to Dec 30th, but closed in winter.
Our team is ready to provide a safe journey to Balti fort and other trekking in Pakistan services.
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