Hunza Valley: Driving the Karakorum Highway - Racpat Morocco to Holland 2023 - CycleBlaze

Hunza Valley: Driving the Karakorum Highway

To Karimabad, Gilgit-Baltistan

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We the summit of Nanga Parbat from the Skardu to Gilgit Highway.
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Keith AdamsIt's so incredible: nowhere to look but *up*, it seems.
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Gilgit is the futherst most city in Pakistan.
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Our first meeting Carmillo and Monica from Chile (see another post day)
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Across the valley we can see the old Silk Road along the mountain side. They built the trail higher up to avoid the flooding river below.
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Karimabad, the capital of Hunza.
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One of two fortresses in Karmibad. This is the lower one controling the river.
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Our hotel in Karimabad.
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There is a coffee shop / german bakery in Karimabad. The original owner worked in Germany and brought back the idea. His kids are now running the busy place.
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Old town Karimabad, on the way up to the upper fortress.
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Wood working details in the upper fortress.
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Kitchen area.
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"It's good to be king" and sit up here to watch over your valley.
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The combination of wood and stone gives flexibility to the walls which is an advantage during an earthquake.
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Ibex horns.
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Old Koran.
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We purchased several spoons
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Master craftsman making wooden spoons.
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Good pizza in Karimabad.
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