The Hopar Glacier, also called Baltar Glacier, is an iconic sight in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan, located in the Hopar Valley of famous Nagar. Hopar Valley is approximately 10 km away from Nagar Khas, the former capital of Nagar. Hopar Valley is home to two more glaciers Barpu Glacier and Mier Glacier. Hopar Glacier is a panoramic location and is black exceptional from other glaciers.
Hopar Glacier is about 28 to 30 km long which look like majestic glacier in the base of Rakaposhi Mountain.
Yes, you can touch the Hopar Glacier by trekking 1 hour from Hopar Valley.
The climate of Hopar Valley is chill around the year. You need some jackets or warm clothes while visiting the Hopar Valley and adjacent glaciers.
Hopar Valley and Glacier are about 22 kilometers away from Karimabad, the main market of Hunza Valley. It takes 2 hours one side in your car or jeep. The road condition is good, and you can go without any problem.
Hopar Glacier is the second fastest moving glacier in the world. It moves 5 – 6 inches every year.
Summer (June to September) is the best time to visit Hopar Valley and Glacier.
There are many restaurants available in Hopar Valley to have fresh food to eat:
Hopar Valley is a cluster of villages around a natural bowl at a bend of Bualtar Glacier. Opposite Hopar, the white Bualtar is joined by the Barpu Glacier. Three sides of Hoper Valley are covered by Hoper Glacier.
It is about 10 km away from Nagar Khas, the principal city of the Nagar Valley. Hopar is the most beautiful valley in the Nagar district. Hopar Valley is next to Nagar proper. Hopar Valley is the site of the Spantik and Hopar (Hopper) glaciers. Hoper consists of five villages, namely Hakalshall, Baroshall, Ratal, Gshashoshall, and Holshall.
Hopar Valley is a cluster of villages around a natural bowl at a bend of Bualtar Glacier. Opposite Hopar, the white Bualtar is joined by the Barpu Glacier. Three sides of Hoper Valley are covered by Hoper Glacier, which starts from Bawalter Peak and ends at Harchi Nagar proper. This is known as one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world.
This is a base camp for treks into the high, glacier-draped peaks called the Hispar Muztagh. Hoper Valley starts from Sapulter Har (stream) and ends at Rest House (glacier viewpoint) in Holshall. The entire population of this valley is Burushaski-speaking. Burushaski has always been a mystery for linguists. This valley has many natural resources and natural beauty, but the ignorance of the government and local politicians prevents it from realizing its potential.
Hoper is well known for its bowl-shaped design, and the road from Nagar proper to the rest house through the center of the valley adds extra beauty to the valley. While Hoper Valley is far from Gilgit’s main city, it is a very charming tourist attraction, and its ancient history belongs to this land. There are still ruins of old kingdoms and settlements, ruins of ancient life. Mountains include Golden Peak (famous for its high altitude), Bawalter Peak (from which the Hoper Glacier starts), Spantic Peak, and Mier Peak (from which the Miers Glacier starts).
The spring season runs from April to June; from July to September, it is summer; from October to December, it’s autumn; and from January to March, it’s winter, with heavy snowfall. Hoper Inn and a guest house of the Forest, Power, and Water department also serve national and international tourists. One can sit and dine there, fully enjoying nature.
