Altit Fort
Altit Fort
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Altit Fort, located in the Hunza Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is a historic architectural gem that dates back over 900 years. Perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Hunza River, this ancient fort stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage and strategic importance along the historic Silk Road. Altit Fort is renowned as one of the oldest surviving forts in the region, with its origins tracing back to the 11th century when it was constructed by the Baltit people, ancestors of the present-day Hunza community. Over the centuries, Altit Fort has served as a stronghold for various rulers and clans, witnessing the ebb and flow of history in the region. Today, it stands as a well-preserved heritage site, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural prowess and lifestyle of the ancient Baltit civilization. With its stunning views of the surrounding valley and mountains, Altit Fort remains a popular attraction for tourists and history enthusiasts alike, prov
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,388 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
Altit Fortress is the oldest royal residence in the Baltistan region. It was built by the father-in-law of a king at the request of his daughter who was homesick because here in Hunza the king had no residence. Its thousand years proves them all, but thanks to a skilful restoration it has been completely restored.
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Written 4 July 2024
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Veer
Karachi, Pakistan118 contributions
Mar 2020
Altit Fort Hunza is a must visit spot in Karimabad located near Baltit Fort. You need to buy a ticket on affordable rates to visit Altit Fort. Fort is a spectacularly sited defensive work overlooking the Hunza river valley.
Written 17 March 2020
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Roazita M
Bangkok, Thailand56 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Beautiful ancient place, as if you are in the movie scene. The fort guide is soooo hilarious 😂, entertaining us too well. A great photographer too. Really admired how they maintain it well, despite has passed for centuries!
Written 13 March 2023
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spc354
Clarks Summit, PA593 contributions
June 2022 • Solo
Great visit with a great guide who explained everything in details. Local guide is required. Beautiful 360 view from rooftop. Interesting sun-dial used to keep time. Grat apri ot juice, reasonably riced. Bought fresh cherries.
Written 12 June 2022
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Julia K
Boston, MA208 contributions
Oct 2022
Cool fort with interesting history (get a tour guide if possible!) Free entry included if you're staying at the Serena Altit Fort hotel. The views are even better from the top of the fort, as you can see more of the river. Would recommend!
Written 1 November 2022
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Fahad Murad
Karachi, Pakistan11 contributions
June 2019 • Family
Entry ticket is Rs. 500 but the place have 800 years of history and the views and Guide flavoured it very well.. The amazing lush green fully decorated including Local culture and Living of People is as old as around 800 years old tradition..
Written 23 July 2019
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kenkeh
Subang Jaya, Malaysia4,328 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
We came here after lunch , ticket was pkr1200 per person . Relaxing walk passing through the villages , we had altit fort guide who spoke English to bring us around and explained the history , he mentioned that this fort was built for a princess dowry .
Written 29 September 2022
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Arif Gilgiti Vlogs
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan78 contributions
June 2019
This is an amazing Cultural heritage of Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan,
one may be amazed after watching this beautiful Place.
one may be amazed after watching this beautiful Place.
Written 4 November 2019
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Shaheryar J
Islamabad, Pakistan21 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This place show the culture of Hunza and how people lived in the past what they wear, how they cook, how they store their food, musical instruments, and almost every thing.
Written 19 March 2017
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Nawab Tanweer Ahmad
Karachi, Pakistan418 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
Altit Fort is an 1100-year-old Fort built and ruled by then Mir of Hunza in the town of Altit, later they moved to nearby Baltit Fort. Altit means "this side down" and the town is considered to be inhabited by Huns from the Persian Empire around 47 A.D. The fort is built on top of a high cliff and is over 1,000 feet above the Hunza River. The fort is at some 30 minutes’ walk or a 15 minutes’ drive from Karimabad city and is surround by the friendly and courteous population of Altit.
We visited Altit Fort on 21st September 2015. Riding up in the mountains we reach the Altit village while returning back from Nagar Valley. At the start of the Altit village, there is a small office where you can buy the ticket to enter the Altit Fort. From that point, we were assisted by a well-trained and knowledgeable guide who provide us the complete tour of the Altit Fort. Walking toward the fort there are many local houses and shops where the local population is busy in their daily tasks. At the entrance of the fort, there is a workshop run totally by the women of the Altit, where they craft and sell handicraft items made with wood. Outside the workshop is a large garden in front of the fort, that garden is planted with grass, pine trees, peach trees and many other types of trees that constitute the environment of the garden a marvelous spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Crossing the garden we entered the fort made of rock, clay, and wood. The fort is well maintained by the Agha Khan Foundation and represents as a museum as well. The guide gives us the tour of every piece of the fort and explains in detail about the history and items present in the fort. The views of Hunza Valley, Karakorum Highway, Hunza River, snow covered mountains and of the other areas seen from the fort is extremely magnificent and breathtaking.
At Altit Fort there were many local and foreign tourists, in them there was a Japanese lady and she asked us to have a group photo with us. After touring the fort we came back to the garden of the fort, in the garden there is a café that is also run by some really nice local ladies. Do remember to bring a camera with you there are lots of spots here for photography.
We visited Altit Fort on 21st September 2015. Riding up in the mountains we reach the Altit village while returning back from Nagar Valley. At the start of the Altit village, there is a small office where you can buy the ticket to enter the Altit Fort. From that point, we were assisted by a well-trained and knowledgeable guide who provide us the complete tour of the Altit Fort. Walking toward the fort there are many local houses and shops where the local population is busy in their daily tasks. At the entrance of the fort, there is a workshop run totally by the women of the Altit, where they craft and sell handicraft items made with wood. Outside the workshop is a large garden in front of the fort, that garden is planted with grass, pine trees, peach trees and many other types of trees that constitute the environment of the garden a marvelous spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Crossing the garden we entered the fort made of rock, clay, and wood. The fort is well maintained by the Agha Khan Foundation and represents as a museum as well. The guide gives us the tour of every piece of the fort and explains in detail about the history and items present in the fort. The views of Hunza Valley, Karakorum Highway, Hunza River, snow covered mountains and of the other areas seen from the fort is extremely magnificent and breathtaking.
At Altit Fort there were many local and foreign tourists, in them there was a Japanese lady and she asked us to have a group photo with us. After touring the fort we came back to the garden of the fort, in the garden there is a café that is also run by some really nice local ladies. Do remember to bring a camera with you there are lots of spots here for photography.
Written 29 March 2016
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