Hunza River
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Nawab Tanweer Ahmad
Karachi, Pakistan418 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
With water source from Attabad Lake and many water streams from nearby glaciers, this is the most fascinating river for Hunza Valley, The cold and crystal clear water flows through Hunza valley and joins the Gilgit River. Seasonal Rafting and other water sports are popular among tourists. When visiting Hunza remember to dip you feet in Hunza River and take lots of photographs.
Written 20 June 2018
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Paul K
California380 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
The Hunza River is a constant all through The Hunza Valley. It’s lovely, winding, and framed by fruit trees, poplar forests, and mountains.
Written 17 May 2019
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flyfisher66
Islamabad, Pakistan2,977 contributions
July 2018 • Family
Hunza River is the main river that drains Khunjerab National Park, Gojal Valley, Hunza Valley, Nagar and adjoining areas up to Gilgit City. In short, it drains all areas on both sides of KKH from Gilgit to Khunjerab Pass.
Approximately 250 km long, Hunza River originates deep inside the Khunjerab National Park in a valley that passes between Chapchingal Sar I (20554 ft) and Purzin-Wa-Dasht (20308 ft) peaks. Hunza River does not originate at Khunjerab Pass as is the common belief. The river that flows down from Khunjerab Pass is Khunjerab River which falls in to Hunza River near a tunnel, 7 km short of an area called Shachkatr.
Passing through the whole Gojal Valley, Hunza River falls in to Attabad Lake at the scenic village of Shishkat and again emerges from it near Attabad village. From there on, Hunza River flows through main Hunza valley and joins Gilgit River in Gilgit city. This is a journey of approx. 250 km. Many large size glaciers like Batura, Passu, Ghulkin and Glumit Glaciers drain in Hunza River; so is the water from large valleys like Nagar, Misgar, Chapurson, Chalt, Naltar and many other smaller valleys.
The ancient silk route that connected China with Iran and India ran along Hunza River and one can still see the signs of the ancient route at many places.
Approximately 250 km long, Hunza River originates deep inside the Khunjerab National Park in a valley that passes between Chapchingal Sar I (20554 ft) and Purzin-Wa-Dasht (20308 ft) peaks. Hunza River does not originate at Khunjerab Pass as is the common belief. The river that flows down from Khunjerab Pass is Khunjerab River which falls in to Hunza River near a tunnel, 7 km short of an area called Shachkatr.
Passing through the whole Gojal Valley, Hunza River falls in to Attabad Lake at the scenic village of Shishkat and again emerges from it near Attabad village. From there on, Hunza River flows through main Hunza valley and joins Gilgit River in Gilgit city. This is a journey of approx. 250 km. Many large size glaciers like Batura, Passu, Ghulkin and Glumit Glaciers drain in Hunza River; so is the water from large valleys like Nagar, Misgar, Chapurson, Chalt, Naltar and many other smaller valleys.
The ancient silk route that connected China with Iran and India ran along Hunza River and one can still see the signs of the ancient route at many places.
Written 3 September 2018
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Imran Schah
Islamabad, Pakistan5,308 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
The patches from Ataabad lake to Nagar and somewhere near Danyor are considered good for the water sports like Rafting and Kayaking.
It's a very scenic region surrounded by high mountain peaks like Rakaposhi.
It's a very scenic region surrounded by high mountain peaks like Rakaposhi.
Written 7 March 2018
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Kciff
Fox Island, WA1,002 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
The water is rolling like a roller coaster of high sediment water so it is a dark grey color. It might be a wild ride for an expert kayaker.
Written 16 August 2019
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Zartaj S
Karachi, Pakistan51 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The colour is amazing.It follows you in Hunza & joins Naltar & Gilgit River before joining the Indus River.
Written 13 January 2019
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Huma
Karachi, Pakistan14 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Very chilled water n lovely river mostly following u on the way n its color owesum and you will like it
Written 1 November 2018
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Rana Riaz Saeed
Islamabad, Pakistan206 contributions
July 2018 • Family
The Hunza River runs along the mighty Karakorum Highway and merge with other tributaries of Rive Indus near Gilgit. It has many bigger and small glaciers, Lakes including famous Blue Water Attabad Lake.
Written 30 July 2018
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,361 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
The Hunza River runs through the valley of the same name. It is one of the many rivers in northern Pakistan that descend from the high mountains at breakneck speed bringing down brown water full of earth, with reels caused by the numerous boulders emerging from the water.
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Written 4 July 2024
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It's not a question rather a clarification. Hunza River doesn't have its origin in Attabad Lake (as mentioned in the review) rather in the Khunjerab National Park, around 100 km upstream of Attabad Lake. The lake was formed in Jan 2010 when a huge landslide blocked Hunza River which flows in this area from times immemorial.
Written 3 September 2018
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