Baltit Fort is the ancient fort of Hunza Valley and it is about 1100 years old. Thousands of tourists visit this oldest monument in this valley every year.
Baltit Fort timings are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM according to PST. All travelers should follow the time frame to enjoy the historical and scenic site of Hunza Valley.
Baltit Fort entry ticket price is Rs.500 per head for local tourist and Rs.1500 for foreign tourists.
Both forts have their own beauty and ancient structures with scenic beauty. One should visit both of these forts if you want to relish the charm of historical sites.
You can visit many places near to Attabad Lake to explore the surroundings. Most of the sightseeing places are:
The Altit Fort is the oldest in northern areas which is located at the bottom of the Hunza Valley. Altit Fort was constructed under the king of Hunza who is famous as Mir.
It has its historical value. it is considered to be the birthplace and capital of Hunza city. It was built in the 11th century and also it is the wonder of the art of ancient people and the technology of that time. not only has it survived many attacks from aggressors but also withstood several earthquakes since it was built, perhaps making it one of the most astonishing architectural structures of its time.
In its earlier days, the fort was surrounded by the settlers of the city and traders who would bring along goods from across the world making their way to the land from China through the ancient Silk Route, and soon it became a cultural hub of the region. But since 1990 the fort is under the Aga Khan Foundation and operating as a tourist museum.
About 700-year-old historical building of Baltit Fort is located on the top of Karimabad of Hunza Valley. In ancient times, the Baltit Fort used to be the seat of governance for the ‘mirs’ time. the royal family used to live Altit Fort before moving to Baltit Fort they ruled for 1000s of years in the surrounding areas.
Its unique structure was destroyed by the Maharaja of Kashmir and many other rulers in the war attack but Later the Aga Khan Development Foundation rebuilt it to its original looks.
Today it stands as a symbol of the region’s history and is one of the major tourist attractions in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
