The garden waterfall
Glacier meltwater tumbles through our grounds. Find a rock, bring a cup of tea, listen.
Experiences
The heart of Gojal, all around you.
Gulmit sits in the middle of Upper Hunza's great sights. Glaciers, suspension bridges, turquoise lakes and the road to China, all within a day's reach.
At the resort
Slow days at the Diwan.
Some of the best moments happen without leaving the garden.
BBQ nights & stargazing
Far from city light, the Milky Way rises over Gulmit. Enjoy an outdoor BBQ on the terrace, then look up.
Orchard mornings
Wander among apricot, apple and cherry trees, and taste the fruit straight from the branch in season.
Around Gulmit
Day trips from the Diwan.
Approximate distances by road from the resort. We can arrange a vehicle, driver and local guide for any of them.
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Passu Cones
The jagged "cathedral" peaks of Tupopdan, most dramatic at sunrise. Pair it with the Passu Glacier viewpoint.
≈15 km · 20 min02
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Planks, wire and a roaring Hunza River below. A rite of passage for brave travellers.
≈10 km · 15 min03
Attabad Lake
The vivid turquoise lake formed in 2010. Boating, jet skis and lakeside cafés.
≈15 km · 20 min04
Borith Lake
A peaceful high-altitude lake near the Ghulkin Glacier, popular with migratory birds.
≈8 km · 20 min05
Gulmit Glacier & Ghulkin
Half-day hikes onto the moraine with views of the ice falls. Guide recommended.
Trailhead nearby06
Old Gulmit village
Walk the lanes of Gojal's old capital, see traditional Wakhi homes and the local carpet and craft centres.
Walking distance07
Khunjerab Pass
The Pakistan–China border at 4,693 m, one of the highest paved crossings on earth. Yaks, snow and wide skies.
≈125 km · 2.5 hr08
Karimabad & Baltit Fort
Central Hunza's 700-year-old forts, bazaar and Eagle's Nest viewpoint.
≈45 km · 1 hrCurated for you
Sample itineraries.
Ideas for how to spend your time. Ask us and we'll tailor them to your group.
Gojal highlights
Day 1: arrive, waterfall walk, outdoor BBQ dinner. Day 2: sunrise at Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, Borith Lake, Attabad boating. Day 3: breakfast on the lawn, depart.
To the border
Add a full day trip to Khunjerab Pass with a stop in Sost, returning to Gulmit for a Hunza dinner.
Glaciers & villages
Guided glacier hikes, village walks in old Gulmit, and a day in Karimabad for Baltit and Altit forts.
Tours & transport
Let us plan the days.
Tell us what you'd like to see and we'll arrange the vehicle, driver and guide, plus packed lunches for the road.