Karimabad/Baltit is the main tourist`s attraction in the Hunza valley. It is surrounded by high peaks like Ultar, Hunza Dome, Lady Finger (Bublimoting) while it offers awe inspiring views of Diran Nagar and Rakaposhi Nagar. A view of sunrise and sunset is out of the world, especially from a high point above Karimabad, called as Duiker. Baltit Fort, the 7,00 years old building made of mud, rocks and wood is impressive, which has recently been renovated and turned into a heritage museum. Altit Fort is another historical place in the neighboring Altit village which is under development and will be open for tourists in coming days. A walk through the villages with terraced fields is a pleasant experience and one might get an invitation at a local house for a cup of tea. The bazaar of Karimabad is colorful and interesting for the shoppers. The main items of interest include: local handicrafts, souvenirs, hand woven rugs, embroidered caps, Old Settlement of Ganesh (Renovated by AKCSP) shawls, hand woven cloth known as pattu or Patti and gemstones etc. A day hike through the narrow gorge of Ultar, jumping over loose boulders is a demanding walk, however reaching the snout of Ultar Glacier and the view of the valley by jeeps offers interesting view of sweeping and crevassed glaciers. Ganesh is a small but fast developing village on the KKH. A visit to Ganesh village is interesting with its famous rock inscriptions known as sacred rocks of Ganesh. The old settlement of Ganesh is also very important and has been renovated quite skill Karakoram Highway- Entry point to Chinaully.
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