Northern Pakistan: Honest Attraction Ratings & Tips

🏔️ Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Attabad Lake ⭐⭐⭐ "Worth a quick stop if passing by"Local hotspot for speedboats, sightseeing cruises, and ziplining (budget-friendly). Vibe: "A scenic picnic spot for Pakistani families." 2️⃣ Hussaini Hanging Bridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "5 RMB entry, 25 RMB zipline—thrilling but sketchy!" 5-min walk from parking; zero safety gear (just a life vest and prayers). Zipline return (1,000 PKR) with free enthusiastic photo service by staff. 3️⃣ Borit Lake ⭐⭐ "Meh—but a 5 green tea break hits the spot" Best after 3 PM (shade covers the area). Kayak tip: Visit on your way back from Passu. 4️⃣ Passu Glacier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *"3-hour roundtrip = epic glacier views + lakes + bridges"* 30-min walk to glacier base → 1-hour climb over rocks to viewpoint (P1-2). Pro move: The closer you get, the better (higher trails just offer distant views). 5️⃣ Passu Cones ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Free Instagram backdrop" Pull over for 5 mins—those jagged peaks always deliver. ⚠️ Survival Tips Bring water to Passu Glacier (no vendors en route). Eat at Borit Lake’s hotel restaurant before hiking—or starve till 3 PM like I did. #PakistanTravel #HunzaAdventures #GlacierHiking#Baltit Fort Hunza#karimabad#trip diary#travel guide#Pakistan