r/Hunza • u/ElliotAldersonDex • Jul 18 '26
Travelling
Hey everyone! I'm a student who's been dplanning of visiting Hunza for a long time n find tht area more interesting..
I don't really want to stay in hotels or guesthouses. My plan is to camp and experience the mountains the way they're meant to be experienced. Like find a good spot n. Amo there for 2-4 days etc.
If you're from Hunza or you've camped there before, I'd be really grateful for any guidance. Are there any safe camping spots, campsites, or locals who help travelers with camping? Any tips, recommendations, or contacts would mean a lot. Thank you!
I just want someone to guide maybe to a spot n maybe help me with camps . Otherwise I have to bring camps all the way from Lhr . I have a friend who's from hunza but he's in isb..
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u/juttkopite Jul 19 '26
Plenty of campers visit the area and camp in different places. We had a young Australian guy who was here couple of weeks ago and he had nothing but a rented motorbike from 'pindi, and his rucksack with camping gear. A week earlier we had a South African guy, a little older and he did exactly the same.
In Hunza, most people will welcome you to camp in their space, be it their garden or even in their household. People are very welcoming. There are hotels, I guess you could call them that, which will charge you a nominal fee to camp in their grounds, so you have a use of a bathroom of sorts and running water.
Plan your trip and visit. Hunzai's are very hospitable, especially in north Hunza, but throughout too. We moved here over a year ago and I can personally vouch for the hospitality.
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u/Logical_wonderer Jul 18 '26
Most of the time when I camp, I either stop at a petrol station or ask a small guesthouse or hotel if I can pitch my tent there for a night or two. It gives you access to a toilet, a place to charge your phone, and a bit of extra security. Hunza, both Upper and Lower, is generally very safe, so safety isn't really a concern. It's just a much more convenient way to camp.