Eagle's Nest (Duikar)
Hunza's best-known launch, a short walk from the Eagle's Nest viewpoint, with Rakaposhi and Ladyfinger in front of you.
- Access
- Just a 4-minute hike from the Eagle's Nest and Hard Rock parking.
- Getting there
- If you are staying in Karimabad, where most paragliding pilots stay, hire a jeep or car to Duikar. Travelling alone with a backpack, a motorbike works well. The drive takes 20 minutes at most.
- Launch difficulty
- Advanced. There is very little room to abort once you start your run, so waiting for the right wind is essential. In calm wind the launch is challenging; with enough wind it is smooth.
- Thermal potential
- Pilots can climb to 6,000 m or even higher.
Other takeoff sites
Advanced
Sath
A higher launch reached by a 25-minute uphill hike. Local porters can carry your gear.
Advanced
Sath Charagah
The high pasture above Sath, for experienced pilots.
Advanced
Attabad
Fly above the turquoise water of Attabad Lake.
Beginner
Helipad Dona Das
One of the few landing options in Karimabad, and good for a short familiarisation flight.