Hunza to Gilgit: A Road Trip Guide with Fairy Meadows!

Planning Gilgit-Baltistan? Hunza to Gilgit (52 km) is a gateway to Nanga Parbat, Attabad Lake, Rakaposhi Peak, and Fairy Meadows. Most ask Hunza to Fairy Meadows distance or Islamabad to Fairy Meadows distance. Covers Karakoram Highway (KKH), Raikot Bridge, Tato Village, Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek, road conditions, Gilgit travel package.
Explore tourist attractions in Pakistan: Passu Cones, Baltit Fort, Gilgit Baltistan Museum, Altit Fort, Phander Lake.

Hunza to Gilgit Distance, Route & Attractions

Hunza to Gilgit distance: 52 km (32 miles) via Karakoram Highway (KKH/N-35). 1–2 hours. Karimabad → Aliabad → Rakaposhi Viewpoint → Gilgit.

Stops en route:

• Rakaposhi Base Camp Viewpoint (world’s closest road view of 7,788m peak).
• Gilgit River bridges, bazaars, Kargah Buddha.

2026 road: Paved, widened tunnels. Rockfall risk at Diran Peak section. Fuel Gilgit.

Hunza to Fairy Meadows Distance & Complete Route

Hunza to Fairy Meadows distance: 160–200 km + 15 km jeep track. 6–8 hrs driving + 2 hrs jeep.

Detailed route:

1. Hunza → Gilgit (52 km, 1.5 hrs): KKH past Eagle’s Nest, Duikar.
2. Gilgit → Chilas (120 km, 3 hrs): Nanga Parbat viewpoints, Thakot Bridge.
3. Chilas → Raikot Bridge (40 km, 1 hr): Narrow Indus River gorge.
4. Raikot → Tato Village (11 km jeep, 1 hr): Steep ascent.
5. Tato → Fairy Meadows (4 km hike OR jeep, 1–2 hrs): 3,300m alpine camp.

Fairy Meadows to Hunza distance: Reverse. Fairy Meadows to Hunza road distance ~180 km paved. Overnight Beyal Camp for Nanga Parbat sunrise.​

Gilgit travel packages bundle Hunza + Phander Lake + Fairy Meadows.

Islamabad to Fairy Meadows Distance (Full Breakdown)

Islamabad to Fairy Meadows distance: 500–540 km. 12–16 hrs + jeep/hike.

Fly option: Islamabad → Gilgit (45 mins), then Gilgit → Fairy (5 hrs). Check Islamabad to Fairy Meadows distance updates.

2026 Road Conditions of Hunza-Gilgit-Fairy Meadows

1. Karakoram Highway (KKH): 90% paved, 2025 tunnel upgrades complete.​
2. Hunza-Gilgit: Wide, smooth. Attabad Lake detour optional.
3. Gilgit-Chilas: Indus gorges, bridges stable. Fuel/ATMs Gilgit only.
4. Raikot Jeep Track: PKR 6,000–9,000/jeep (2026 rates). Rain/snow closes Nov–May.
5. Hazards: Altitude (Gilgit 1,500m → Fairy 3,300m), rockfalls post-monsoon. Carry Nanga Parbat permit (Rs3,000 foreigners).

Our Gilgit travel packages include 4×4 jeeps, Baltistan permits, Rakaposhi porters.

Must-See Stops: Hunza to Gilgit to Fairy Meadows

• Hunza side: Baltit/Altit Forts, Duikar Viewpoint, Eagle’s Nest.
• Gilgit: Kargah Nala Buddha, Serena Bazaar, Dashkin Viewpoint.
• En route: Nanga Parbat Jurassic Park, Babusar Top (alt route).
• Fairy Meadows: Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek (6–8 hrs RT).

Ties to group tourist attractions in Pakistan: Passu Cones, Phander Valley.

Gilgit Travel Packages (Hunza + Fairy Meadows)

Gilgit travel packages optimize routes, costs:

National Planners packages: English guides, NADRA tokens, 4x4s, Rakaposhi campsites. Peak Jun–Sep.

Best Time, Weather & Permits

• Optimal: Jun–mid-Oct (Fairy jeep open). Hunza-Gilgit year-round.​
• Weather: Gilgit 20–30°C summer; Fairy nights drop to 5°C. Pack layers.
• Permits:
  Nanga Parbat Trekking Permit: Rs3,000 (Gilgit/Tourism Office).
  NADRA Token: Foreigners only (Islamabad/Gilgit).

Gilgit travel packages handle Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary fees too.

FAQs

Hunza to Gilgit distance/time?
52 km, 1–2 hrs KKH. Smooth, scenic.​

Distance from Hunza to Fairy Meadows?
160–200 km + jeep. 8–10 hrs total.​

Fairy Meadows to Hunza distance?
Reverse route. Overnight recommended.

Islamabad to Fairy Meadows distance?
500–540 km. Fly Gilgit + drive.​

Gilgit travel packages?
50K–150K PKR. Includes jeeps, permits.

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