Hunza vs Skardu: which northern trip is right for you?

Both are spectacular, but they suit different travellers.

Hunza is greener, with historic forts, Attabad Lake and easier roads — great for families and first-timers. Skardu is more rugged and dramatic, with cold deserts, alpine lakes and the vast Deosai Plains — ideal for adventure lovers. Short on time? Hunza. Chasing big landscapes? Skardu.