The Royal Altit Garden is a serene and historic orchard located beside Altit Fort in Hunza Valley, serving as the entrance to the ancient fortress.

Spread across 13,000 square meters, the garden is especially captivating in autumn when its apricot, apple, and peach trees turn brilliant shades of yellow and orange.

The Royal Altit Garden is one of the most beautiful places in Hunza Valley

During the British occupation of Hunza in the 1890s, Muhammad Reza Beg, a prominent local leader, arranged firewood for the British troops by cutting trees from the Mir’s private gardens, including this one, sparing the common people from the burden.

The garden also holds cultural memory, such as the story of Barak, a wise advisor to Mir Salim Khan, who once metaphorically warned about corruption by referencing overgrowth in the orchard.

Today, the Royal Altit Garden is not only a heritage landscape but also a community space featuring a traditional café run by local women, making it a vibrant example of cultural preservation.