Activities
Gulmit offers beautiful and spectacular short walks to Kamaris, Andhra Fort as well as to the neighbouring village of Ghulkin, and longer walks over the Ghulkin glacier to Borith lake. At Gulmit, the Hunza river can be crossed over a traditional suspension bridge which leads to Shishkat. Passu and Batura glaciers are located at a distance of only twelve kilometers. The Gulmit museum, full of traditional ethnic artefacts is part of the Marcopolo Inn. Local festivals are celebrated seasonally within the village. with traditional musicians and dancers. Jeeps can be hired for a day trip to the Khunjerab National Park where Maracopolo sheep can be viewed.
Walks:
Gulmit offers beautiful and apectacular short walks to Kamris, Andhra and Gulkin as well as long walks over the Gulkin glacier to Borith Lake.
At Gulmit, the Hunza river can be crossed over traditional suspended bridge which leads to Shish kat. Passu and Batura glacier are located at a distance of only 12 Km.
Treks:
Jeep can be hired for a day trip to the following destinations:
Shimshal Vally
Chapursan Vally
Misgar Vally
Boybar Vally
Altit/Baltit Forts
Khunjrab National Park
Sports:
Fishing at Hunza River
Boating at Borat Lake
Legal hunting (Duck/Ibex) at Khunjarab National Park
Horse Riding and Polo
