Gulmit valley Gojal (upper Hunza)

Introduction:

Halfway 135 km both from Gilgit and Khunjerab Pass. It is 35 kilometers from Hunza. Gulmit is Gojal's largest settlement. It locates on the main KKH at an altitude of about 8871 feet (2,703 meters). It served as the summer capital of the former Hunza state.  It’s very picturesque in spring and there are many fine walks along irrigation channels in the area. Kamaris is the higher village offers fine views back to the jagged Passu spires, the road to northwest of the village for another hour to the end of the Gulmit Glacier. Andra Fort placed on a spectacular mount above the old settlement of Gulmit, the ruins of Andra Fort speak of the strategic defensive outfits of the village. This was basically a collective Fort, built during the late 17th century when Hunza - Nagar wars were common, you can see the archaeological ruins from this most spectacular mount. For the tourist it is a breath taking view from Andra, 30-minute detour northeast from Kamaris to visit the ruins of the Andra Fort