Day 5: 07 Sep 2015 - Minimarg to Hunza, Karimabad night stay at Eagle's Nest (Duikar)
We left Minimarg at 11:45 and the target was to reach Gilgit in day time, road condition from Minimarg till the junction of Astore & KKH in not good condition which took lot of time to reach till the junction. Right after coming on to the paved KKH I took deep and relaxed breath coz now it was all normal and can paddle to floor as well. By the grace of Almighty Allah we reached Hunza (Skipping Gilgit) at 6:30. Booking was already done with PTDC Hunza, but we prefer to stay at Eagle's Nest (Duikaar) because of its beautiful scenic views all around. From Eagle's nest you can view many of world famous peaks including Rakaposhi, Lady Finger, Golden Peak, etc.
Wikipedia Information
Several high peaks rise above 6,000 metres (20,000 ft) the Hunza valley. The valley provides views of several tall mountains, including Rakaposhi 7,788 metres (25,551 ft), Ultar Sar 7,388 metres (24,239 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 metres (24,045 ft), Ghenta Sar 7,090 metres (23,261 ft), Hunza Peak 6,270 metres (20,571 ft), Darmyani Peak 6,090 metres (19,980 ft), and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 metres (19,685 ft). A watch tower is located in heart ofGanish Village, Baltit Fort stands on top of Karimabad whereas Altit Fort lies somewhat lower down the valley on another outcrop (Source of this information is Wikipedia)
The Bold & Beautiful Karakorum Highway
Confluence of Indus and Gilgit River
Three mountain range junction view point. Himalaya, Hindukash & Karakorum.
Monument for three mountain range
The KKH