Baltit Fort
The former home of the Mirs of Hunza, overlooking Karimabad with views of Rakaposhi and the Ultar glacier.
Last reviewed 12 October 2026
- Where
- Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan
- Type
- Historic fort and museum
- Managed by
- Baltit Heritage Trust
About
Parts of the fort are several hundred years old. The Mirs of Hunza lived here until 1945.
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture restored the fort, and it reopened in 1996 as a museum and cultural centre run by the Baltit Heritage Trust.
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
April to October. Fruit trees blossom in April and leaves turn in late October.
Getting there
Karimabad is about 100 km from Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway, around 2 to 3 hours by road. Flights to Gilgit depend on the weather.
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Opening times and prices
Opening times and ticket prices change, so check before you travel with the Baltit Heritage Trust.
Good to know
- Visits are by guided tour.