The Ultar Meadow hike from Karimabad, Pakistan takes about 7-8 hours with a vertical rise of almost 800 m. We hiked to the meadow one bright morning and enjoyed a lunch picnic with great views of Lady Finger (Bubuliomoting) peak, Hunza peak, Ultar II peak and the glacier. After lunch we ventured higher [...]
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The Baltit Fort stands tall and proud in Karimabad. It should, with its historical and cultural heritage in the Hunza region of Pakistan. Our visit to the restored fort was fun-filled with an English speaking guide to help us understand the significance of the great icon.
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In Karimabad, Pakistan, we stayed at the Mulberry Inn. The obvious hiking snack was just that: mulberries! We picked up a bag at the local dry foods store (main street) and were pleasantly surprised by its naturally sweet flavor. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you may prefer a trail mix [...]
In Karimabad, Pakistan you can enjoy a half-day hike over to the village of Duikar or stay at the Eagle Nest Hotel and enjoy the majestic views of the Ladyfinger / Lady Finger (Bubuliomoting) peak. Although the peak is relatively small (6000m) in comparison to its neighbors along the Ultar Sar massif, it’s quite [...]
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