Silk Route Lodge - Hunza

The location is beautiful, and that is the most generous thing I can say about this place.
If you are booking here, read this carefully before you do.
1. Hidden charges. What you see upfront is not what you pay at checkout. Charges appear at the end with no prior disclosure & no breakdown given at check-in, no transparency about what is and isn't included. You will be figuring out the fine print after the fact, not before. People do not have a problem paying but yes you cannot charge just because you have an advance payment.
2. Facilities. The listing does not tell you what is actually limited or unavailable. You find out on arrival, or mid-stay, when it's already too late to make a different choice. Come with zero assumptions and plan to sort things out yourself.
3. For solo female travelers — do not stay here. The owner, Adnan, behaved in ways that were inappropriate, intrusive, and made it deeply uncomfortable. This is not a vague feeling. His behaviour toward solo women is something you should know about before you book, not after you arrive. I would not recommend this property to any woman traveling alone. Hunza has no shortage of places to stay. Expect internet shutdown for hours if not days. Spend your money somewhere that earns it!

We had a wonderful time here! The staff were incredibly kind and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. I especially loved working in the community area, which offers a beautiful view of the mountains. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing time in the mountains.

This place is a jewel. The food is amazing. The proprietors are fabulous. But it's a basic local lovely place. Not for everyone but we totally loved it. Pick your own apples, sit by the river — incredible.

We had the holiday of a lifetime here — the staff are excellent and the food is outstanding. We were a large group of mixed ages and silk route catered for our every needs. We had trips to the village, — great carpet weaving shop — leave room.
In your suitcase. Hiking — some short easy ones and some for those that were more energetic!
The rooms are comfortable either way electric blankets if needed. The food was of such a high standard and certainly better than any previous holiday I have been on in Europe.
Thank you everyone for making our stay such a pleasure.

Discovered a gem in northern Pakistan ✨ I loved every detail of the room 🛏️, the warm hospitality 🤗, the river flowing behind the hotel 🌊, and the breathtaking 360° mountain views 🏔️⛰️.
The internet 💻📶 was also the fastest I had during my one-month stay in northern Pakistan. Highly recommended for nature-loving digital nomads 🌍 — here you can enjoy both fast internet for work 💼 and stunning nature for the soul ❤️🌿.
Thank you for having me 🌻

What a great time we’ve had! Incredible setting, delicious food and wonderful hosts.
They organized a mixed of cultural and sporting activities specifically for us, customized for our tastes and fitness level, always with a B plan in case we changed our mind. The whole familly was delighted.

I had the privilege of staying at Silk Route Lodge for 5 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. This isn't your typical lodge or hotel – it's like being welcomed into someone's home.
Sobia, Adnan, and their entire team are absolutely exceptional hosts. They go above and beyond to accommodate every guest and make you feel like family from the moment you arrive. The casual comfort and genuine hospitality at SRL is what sets it apart from anywhere else I've stayed.
The food is simply phenomenal – every meal was a delightful surprise that exceeded my expectations. I wish I had eaten there more often!
While the rooms don't have TVs or air conditioning/fans, you honestly don't need them. The breathtaking location provides all the entertainment you could want, and the natural climate is perfect. When you're surrounded by such stunning scenery and tranquil serenity, modern amenities become unnecessary luxuries. Also, SRL is spotless!
If you're looking for a place that offers authentic hospitality, incredible food, and an escape into nature's beauty, Silk Route Lodge is absolutely perfect. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Recently stayed at this beautiful, homey lodge. It was wonderful experience, and would highly recommend staying here if one in Hunza. Food was fabulous — felt like a home away from home.

We stumbled upon silk route lodge's restaurant during a cold night in Gulmit. It was like finding a hidden treasure, with a warm atmosphere and very lovely owners. The food was very good, so we even decided to come back the day after for breakfast. Definitely recommend, the dining room is very cosy.

Excellent food, well located and rooms were very neat & comfortable, but it fails in its most basic function which is it to provide a environment where guests can actually sleep peacefully at night.
The party at riverside continued from 5 in the evening till late night (1am) with loud music which can be clearly heard in my room and was not letting us sleep. Despite repeated requests to the management guy the music volume was not turned down so I directly went to the party and requested them to lower the volume which they did.
It seems like management's priority are the parties of their friend circle not paid guests.
I would like to suggest the owner of this place who is a very nice person to please address this issue so that people do not feel hesitate to stay with thier families here which would not be a justice to this incredible property!

Went for dinner. Food experience was terrible. Ordered sandwich and chow men and look what I got. Pictures attached. A big no no for food. Prices are sky rocketing. Didn't met my expectations. Ambience is good though.

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I’ve been staying at Silk Route Lodge in Gulmit Hunza for a year now as a long-term guest, and it’s been the best experience so far! The lodge offers 24/7 hot water and electricity, which is a rare find in this region. The food is absolutely the best in all of Hunza, consistently delicious and fresh.
The location itself is peaceful and magical, with stunning views of the Passu Cones right from the lodge. The surroundings offer so much to explore, from hikes to local cultural experiences and wildlife. It’s truly a gem in Hunza, perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the area. Highly recommended!

Just had an incredible dining experience at the Silk Route Lodge. We were celebrating my niece's birthday and every thing was arranged in the best possible way!
Sobia from the management team went out of her way to make sure every single thing was perfect.
The nihari was fabulous. Had egg plant kebabs for the first time and absolutely loved them. The kiddos loved their chicken fingers and fries!
Thank you to the entire team for making it such a memorable evening for all of us!

We stayed here as part of a food retreat with star chef from Karachi, Asad Monga. The experience was unreal.
Location and views: We drove (beautiful, but tiring), but flights can be taken from Gilgit and Skardu. Stunning view of the Passu Cones, with the river flowing to your right. Huge gardens to sit and enjoy your view, have breakfast, take a nap or read a book. Rooms: Newly renovated, very comfortable, with adequate sitting space and balconies. Bathrooms are clean with hot water 24/7. Towels were fresh and clean and easily available.
Food: Most of our meals were by Asad, so of course they were out of this world! The in house-chef, Shafiq bhai, is excellent as well. The red nest cafe opened next door is an excellent addition.
Things to do: Lots of walks, drives, or just hang out in the lounge and mingle with other guests. Take a cold plunge (100% would advise) or hike up to the glacier.
Others — Do try the food retreat we went for (ask owners Sobia and Adnan for dates). Other than that, the ambience of the lodge is just perfect for so many things. Remote working (multiple people on their laptops), family trips, solo trips, honeymoons. Kudos to Sobia and Adnan for creating this atmosphere and especially to Zoha and Qeemat for being so friendly.

A home away from home type of feeling it was during my stay. Clean rooms and washrooms. A spacious lounge with a view of passu, large garden area and the staff there is very nice and polite. Trip was made more lovely by the company of the owners, they are also very lovely people.

This hotel, it's owners and it's whole staff, will leave you feeling sad … But Only when you leave. 😊
Definitely one of the best experiences of my life and that too in Pakistan.
To begin with, the views from the rooms and the views from the front of the hotel are the best of any hotel I've been to.
They held yoga sessions outdoors as there are three to four outdoor terrace type levels that lead to the fresh glacier water of Hunza River, right at the lowest level of the hotel.
You can easily spend a few days only exploring the vicinity and surroundings and thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the hotel and Gulmit.
If not, the hosts will go above and beyond to plan out and execute the whole tour or any excursion of your choice.
The kitchen staff, the food and their service all were amazing.
The rooms are spacious, with balconies and ample lighting and more sockets to plug in your devices than in other establishment I've seen anywhere in the world.
The bathrooms, the tiles in the bathroom, down to even the soap dispensers were placed as per architectural standards;).
Pictures and words, even these many words, just don't go justice to the experience that is Silk route lodge.
Thanks again everyone. We all miss you terribly, especially being back in the city life.