# Ganish, Gilgit-Baltistan

> Ganish is one of the oldest settlements in Hunza, a small village of old stone houses and narrow lanes just below Karimabad, restored with help from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.

- **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/gilgit-baltistan/hunza-valley/central-hunza/ganish
- **Type:** Village
- **Province or region:** Gilgit-Baltistan
- **Part of:** Central Hunza (https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/gilgit-baltistan/hunza-valley/central-hunza)
- **Best season:** March to November

Ganish is among the oldest settlements in the valley. Its stone houses, narrow lanes and old watchtowers have been cared for in recent years with help from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and people still live in them. Walk down from Karimabad in the morning, wander the lanes, and finish with tea. Please ask before photographing people or going into homes.

## Highlights

- The old stone houses and lanes
- A short walk from Karimabad
- The quiet of the old village

## Seasons in Gilgit-Baltistan

- **Spring (March to April):** Apricot and cherry blossom in the lower valleys, mostly in April. The higher villages are still cold and the high passes are closed.
- **Summer (May to September):** The main season. Every valley is open, and this is the time for trekking, Deosai, the Khunjerab Pass and the K2 approach.
- **Autumn (October to November):** Golden leaves in the orchards and the clearest light of the year. Nights are cold and the first snow reaches the high valleys in November.
- **Winter (December to February):** Cold and quiet. Hunza and Gilgit stay reachable by road, but the high valleys and passes are closed.