✔ Baltit Fort — panoramic views & history
✔ Altit Fort — ancient architecture & culture
✔ Attabad Lake — blue waters, boating, lakeside cafés
✔ Passu Cones — dramatic mountain views
✔ Hussaini Suspension Bridge — thrilling & scenic

5–7 days is ideal — gives enough time for forts, lakes, valleys & culture.
3–4 days works for a short trip but only covers core attractions (Baltit/Altit Forts, Attabad Lake, Passu).

Absolutely. Hunza is considered among the safest and most welcoming tourist destinations in northern Pakistan. Locals are friendly, basic amenities exist in many areas, and there are easy‑access attractions (like forts & lakes) so families, couples, and first‑timers can feel comfortable. That said if you plan to go to remote high‑altitude spots, or during winter it’s good to travel with a guide and proper gear.

Weather in Hunza can shift quickly — even in same day. Summer days can be warm, but nights get cool. Mountains and higher valleys are chillier than base towns. Pack smart:
✔ Warm jacket/layers (even in summer)
✔ Waterproof jacket
✔ Sunglasses & sunscreen
✔ Good trekking shoes

Yes, independent travel is possible — but there are good reasons people choose tour packages: limited public transport in remote areas, need for a 4×4 for some spots, local knowledge for remote valleys or lakes, and overall convenience (hotels, food, guides). If you’re comfortable driving and plan only mainstream attractions (forts, lake, main valley), going solo works. For deeper exploration or comfortable logistics, a tour package can save hassle.

Hunza gives a rich mix of nature + culture + adventure:
✔ Local cuisine (Hunza bread, apricots, local dishes)
✔ Night strolls in Karimabad
✔ Boating & lakeside cafés at Attabad
✔ Walking or light trekking to vantage points for mountain/valley views & photography — especially around Passu, Upper Hunza.