Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Aliabad ( علی آباد ‎) is commercial area of the Hunza–Nagar District of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.
The town is located on the Hunza River. Gem ruby and spinel have been produced from nearby marbles.
A small town among the foothills of the highest mountains in the world. People here are really friendly.
Most of them are farmers but some work as porters in tourist season.
Views of the mountains from this small town is just amazing.

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Rakaposhi from Aliabad - Pakistan
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Hunza Rakaposhi View Hotel
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Rakaposhi from top of baltit fort
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Rush Phari, Pakistan

A daily minibus runs to Hoper from Aliabad, situated just down the hill from Karimabad.
The latter village is a fantastic place to base yourself whilst doing multiple hikes in the Hunza Valley.
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What a Beauty :clap:

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