Fairytale valley of the Karakoram
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
An ancient hilltop fort over a village of apricot orchards and peaks. Best: Apr–Oct
A startling turquoise lake in a Karakoram gorge, boated and photographed. Best: May–Oct
Serrated 'cathedral' peaks above the Batura and Passu glaciers. Best: May–Oct
The world's highest paved border crossing, at 4,700 m into China. Best: Jun–Sep
Ancient fortress overlooking Hunza Valley with panoramic mountain vistas. Best: May–Sep