Darbar Hunza Hotel

Karakoram Highway


This conspicuous hotel has wonderful views from the lobby, restaurant and roof down the valley. The 40 spacious rooms, some with double beds, have TV, phone and bathrooms, but unfortunately are not in brilliant condition. There's a hugely overpriced bar for foreigners and the restaurant and service compare well only to Fawlty Towers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Karakoram Highway attractions

1. Channel Walk

0.2 MILES

A three- or four-hour walk along the main water channels from Ultar Nala is a good way to see Hunza at its best. Try to avoid the delicate side channels.

2. Baltit Fort

0.46 MILES

The oldest parts of Baltit Fort date from the 13th century. Over the years more houses and towers were added, and it was fortified. To cement an alliance…