Is Gojal worth visiting if I've already been to Karimabad?

Absolutely — they are quite different experiences. Karimabad is developed tourism; Gojal is adventure travel. The landscape beyond Attabad is wilder and more dramatic than lower Hunza. Passu Cones are arguably more visually striking than anything in Karimabad. Any visitor to Hunza who has an extra 2–3 days should extend to Passu at minimum.

Can I do Gojal as a day trip from Karimabad?

Yes — Passu and Hussaini bridge can be visited as a day trip from Karimabad (3 hours each way). But an overnight in Passu gives you morning light on the cones and sunset — the two best times. Borith Lake and Shimshal require at least one overnight in Gojal.

Is Shimshal Valley safe?

Yes — Passu and Hussaini bridge can be visited as a day trip from Karimabad (3 hours each way). But an overnight in Passu gives you morning light on the cones and sunset — the two best times. Borith Lake and Shimshal require at least one overnight in Gojal.

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