Destinations / Nagar Valley
Nagar Valley
Nagar faces Hunza across the Hunza River and was once a princely state of its own. The valley road climbs to Hopar, where the Bualtar (Hopar) Glacier can be seen from the village, and Nagar is the starting point for the trek to Rush Lake, one of the highest alpine lakes in Pakistan. Rakaposhi rises over the lower valley.
About Nagar Valley
Nagar faces Hunza across the Hunza River and was once a princely state of its own. The valley road climbs to Hopar, where the Bualtar (Hopar) Glacier can be seen from the village, and Nagar is the starting point for the trek to Rush Lake, one of the highest alpine lakes in Pakistan. Rakaposhi rises over the lower valley.
- Hopar village and the Bualtar Glacier
- Rush Lake trek
- Rakaposhi views from the valley road
Best time to visit
May–October; the Rush Lake trek is best July–September.
Travel tips
- Hopar is an easy half-day trip from Karimabad.
- The Rush Lake trek is high and strenuous — acclimatize in Hunza first.
- Dress modestly in the villages.
Cost estimate
Usually a day trip from Hunza, or 3–4 days with the Rush Lake trek — ask for a quote.