The Inn

The Marcopolo Inn nestles in the delighted Upper Hunza Valley (Gojal) surrounded by breathtaaking views of mountain peaks and glaciers. located in the ancient village of Gulmit, it is on the ancient Silk Route. Only 150 Kms from Gilgit, it is conveniently accessible from the Karakoram Highway.

The Guest Rooms

The Inn's restaurants and buildings, constructed by Raja Bahadur khan (grandson of Mir Mohammad Nazeem Khan, KCIE, KCSL and the ruler of Hunza from 1892-1938) reflect a traditional style of architecture. The Inn offers twenty five clean and comfortable rooms with wall-to-wall carpets, en suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water that is from a nearby mountain spring. All the rooms face and lead our onto garden lawns with apricot trees, an ancient walnut tree and flower blossoms.

The Inn offers captivating views of the mighty Karakoram peaks including Topek Dan, Fulful Peak, the Shatabar glacier and the Hunza river.

Dining

The restaurant provides a traditional and elegant atmosphere and offers the guests a wide selection of local and continental dishes cocked by expert chefs. Delicacies include traditional pancakes served with mulberry syrup as well as strawbwrries. Fresh local fruit is readily available in spring and summer an can be picked from the garden.

Facilities

Currency Exchange:

Unit of currency is Pak Rupee. Forign currency can be exchanged at Inn's reception.

Pick & Drop:

Pick and drop service is available to and from Gilgit airport.

Local Guide:

Local guide service is available for hiking trips.

Rent a Jeep:

Rent a jeep service is available from Inn's main gate to any part of Northern Pakistan.

Transport for China:

Transport booking for China can be arranged.

Tourist Information Service:

Tourist info- rmation service is available and can arrange for Tracking,hiking, hunting and exploration trips.

General Info

Gulmit offers a hospitable atmosphere of traditional Wakhi culture. The Wakhis of Gojal Valley claim to have migrated fom the Wakhan corridor. The Mir of Hunza had his winter capital in Gulmit and the tomb of Salim Khan III (1790-1824) is founded here in the old part of the village, with old houses. Gulmit has a simple bazar with basic amenities. It's scenic mountainenvironment offers relaxation, short walks and longer treks, particularly two-day treks into alpine pastures.

Location

Overlookng Hunza River and surrounded by loafty mountains and glaciers of the Upper Hunza Valley, Marcopolo Inn ofers breathtaking views of the Karakoram mountain range.

Access

the Marcopolo Inn is the centre of the village of gulmit on the Karakorom Highway and is conveniently accessable.

Checkout time

12:00 PM

Climate

Pleasant summers and cool during springs and autumn. The winter tends to be cold.

Currency

Unit of curreny is the Rupee. Foreign currency can also be exchanged at the Hotel Reception.

Language:

The official language is Urdu but English is spoken widely. The local language is Wakhi.

Activities

Gulmit offers beautiful and spectacular short walks to Kamaris, Andhra Fort as well as to the neighbouring village of Ghulkin, and longer walks over the Ghulkin glacier to Borith lake. At Gulmit, the Hunza river can be crossed over a traditional suspension bridge which leads to Shishkat. Passu and Batura glaciers are located at a distance of only twelve kilometers. The Gulmit museum, full of traditional ethnic artefacts is part of the Marcopolo Inn. Local festivals are celebrated seasonally within the village. with traditional musicians and dancers. Jeeps can be hired for a day trip to the Khunjerab National Park where Maracopolo sheep can be viewed.

Walks:

Gulmit offers beautiful and apectacular short walks to Kamris, Andhra and Gulkin as well as long walks over the Gulkin glacier to Borith Lake.

At Gulmit, the Hunza river can be crossed over traditional suspended bridge which leads to Shish kat. Passu and Batura glacier are located at a distance of only 12 Km.

Treks:

Jeep can be hired for a day trip to the following destinations:

Shimshal Vally

Chapursan Vally

Misgar Vally

Boybar Vally

Altit/Baltit Forts

Khunjrab National Park

Sports:

Fishing at Hunza River

Boating at Borat Lake

Legal hunting (Duck/Ibex) at Khunjarab National Park

Horse Riding and Polo

Our Tarrif
 

Tarrif For New Wing
Room Type                                 Rates
Standard Room (Double)        Rs. 4,000
Deluxe Room (Master bed)     Rs. 5,000
Single Room                              Rs. 3,300
Extra Bed                                     Rs. 700
 

Tarrif For Old Wing

Room Type                                Rates
Double Room                           Rs. 2,000
Single Room                             Rs. 1,800
Extra Bed                                   Rs. 500
 

Meals
 

Meal Type                                 Rates
Dinner Buffet                            Rs. 850
Lunch                                        Rs. 750
Breakfast                                  Rs. 450
Packed Lunch                         Rs. 570

All Prices are in PKR (Pakistani Rupees)

Discounts

     10% discount on room rents for groups only.

     Tour leaders are complimentary above 10 persons.
 

About Us

Marcopolo Inn reflects the grace and elegance of royal family of Hunza. It was founded by Raja Bahadur Khan,  grandson of Mir Nazeem Khan (KCIE, KCSL), the ruler of Hunza from 1892 to 1938. Raja Hussain Ali Khan son of Raja Bahadur Khan is the present General Manager of Marcopolo Inn.