Skardu vs Hunza:

Pakistan came into being on 14th August 1947, and the inhabitants of this region fought for their independence against British rule. They conquered and ruled by themselves. The people voluntarily announced affiliation with Pakistan soon after gaining independence from British rulers.

1st November 1948 is the day of independence, and so is 14th August. The era after the British rulers was full of stories of domestic wars and cruel rule over the masses. The Maqpon dynasty of Skardu and the Rajas of Hunza were famous rulers who ruled Gilgit Baltistan along with many other rulers.

The family of Maqpons of Skardu united the region with Chitral and Ladakh. The trending ruling and unity of these regions counted during Ali Sher Khan Anchan’s era. The 1970s were the era where Dogra Rulers and their story came to an end, where Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto turned the administration from the Rajas to the public. In this article, we will do a detailed comparison of Skardu vs Hunza. 

Skardu 

There are plenty of reasons to travel to Skardu, as Skardu is known as the capital of Baltistan and consists of four divisions known as Skardu, Khaplu, Shigar, and Kharmang. Tourism in Skardu has increased significantly, and it's the best escape to the famous, mighty K2 mountain.

Skardu connects Shigar, Khaplu (Ghanche), and Kharmang districts towards it’s North. Skardu itself has a diversity of tourist attractions which are considered world-class tourist destinations. Let’s start with a destination-wise description of the reasons to travel to Skardu, Baltistan. You can find a suitable answer to your question. Where Should I Travel: SKARDU or HUNZA”?

Shangrila Lake, Skardu

Shangri-La Lake is known as Lower Kachura Lake. Shangri-La is located in Skardu city near the airport in Kachura village. This is a pure crystal water lake surrounded by Resorts and Hotels.

Pakistan Airlines' damaged airplane is decorated as a hotel cabin in the Shangri-La resort, extending its beauty. The lake gets a reflection of surrounded mountain and trees in each season. Autumn, Blossom, Winter, and Summer seasons have completely different views of this lake, which attracts tourists from around the world.

Soq Valley 

The Soq valley is the upper side of Kachura village. The Soq Valley is located in Kachura Village. In a single day, you can cover these three beautiful tourist destinations. This tourist attraction has a variety of relaxing spots where chairs have been placed in clear, crystal-clear water. 

The fresh breezing air and mesmerizing surrounding beauty is driving tourists from around the world to the Soq valley.

Hunza 

Now we will list down all the tourist spots of Hunza City. There are plenty of attractions in Hunza as well. Let’s see the list, and you can decide better. Hunza is located in the Gilgit Division. This region used to be called Hunza-Nagar. Now Hunza and Nagar are two different Districts.

Hunza is a district where you can see multiple tourist destinations. It is now very easy to decide where to Travel |, Skardu or Hunza, after reading the entire blog. I would recommend both.

Karimabad, Hunza 

The older name of Karimabad was Baltit. Karimabad is the capital of Hunza District. Karimabad is attractive as it has Altit and Baltit Forts and Nagar’s Rakaposhi Mountain view. This is the only town in Pakistan that has a 100 percent literacy rate. The Ismailia community resides in Karimabad.

Attabad Lake 

Gojal Valley has beautiful villages in the Hunza district. There is 40 Minuets drive from Karimabad on the Karakorum highway, and we can reach Attabad Lake. 

This lake came into existence in January 2010 as a result of a huge landslide in Attabad village. Attabad Lake is almost 21 km elevated and almost 109m deep. Visit this beautiful lake and share your experience with us. 

Suspension Bridge 

The suspension bridge named Husaini Suspension Bridge is located in Hunza. The Karakorum highway leads towards this after the Attabad lake. 

A 30-minute drive from Attabad Lake reaches the Hussaini bridge. It is stretched out with wooden planks over the wire, and locals use it to connect to the village located on the other side. 

It is considered one of the most dangerous tourist spots to cross. The wide gaps between the planks and the speedy floating Hunza River make it more dangerous to cross

Cones of Passu.

This is a tiny village located in the Gojal valley of upper Hunza. The road after the Hussaini suspension bridge towards Passu village will connect you here. 

A magnificent connected high mountain with its golden color at sunset. This is the Karakorum highway, and it connects to China. This tourist spot is a 1.8-hour drive from Attabad Lake.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, both places are breathtakingly beautiful and give you a memorable travel experience. But every traveler has their own choices. Hunza is full of greenery and easily accessible. If you are traveling with family or traveling for the first time, Hunza is an ideal place for you. 

If we see Skardu, we will see many adventurous people there. Tourists are thrilled after seeing its high-altitude lakes and towering mountains. 

So if you want more comfort and ease, travel to Hunza, and if you want to be adventurous, take your trip to Skardu.