Rehman Backpackers

John, Siti and I arrived at Rehman bagpackers on April 2nd 2023. I have been in touch with him for a few years but the pandemic did not make my trip possible. He was warm and welcoming. His son, who i thought was his brother, was very sweet. His story on how he came to be is very inspiring. He invited us to go for lunch to his place up in the village or have it delivered to the lodge. It would have been the biggest mistake in Pakistan i would have made if i had said, as i was abit tired and lazy, to deliver the food to the hostel.... His house/homestay, is BEAUTIFUL. His wife Sitara and kids so warm and loving. English fantastic. And the experience was so authentic and genuine, unlike any i have experienced in pakistan. I regret staying two nights only, I should have stayed 4 and i I will be back NEXT year AGAIN :) The walk to Passu White glaciers with them was wow....

We stayed for 12 nights at Rehmans Backpackers and loved every minute. His father, Khan Bag, who runs the hostel is deloghtful, offers a warm welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Located just off the KKH outside of Ghulkin it is a perfect hub for independent day hikes. Rehman can also arrange the Patundas 2-3 day trek, he is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and helpful. He and his family also have a homestay in Ghulkin village, a charming bucolic village, that is thoroughly recommended by all who have stayed. You won't regret a stay at Rehmans Backpackers.

I was traveling through Pakistan with a friend for couple of weeks and we decided to stay at Rehman’s for the time being while in Hunza. It’s a simple hostel in a village of Ghulkin. It’s location is great, short distances to all the breathtaking views of the Valley. We got there without heads up and were greeted warmly. What’s best about that place is the people: the owner, his family and their friends will make you feel really welcome, at ease, almost like you belong there. They will give you a ton of information about any hikes or travels in the area and further. They will provide amazing anecdotes and fun stories. . And they will help in a way that anything (and it really means anything) you need during your stay can be fixed. It was hard to leave that place, it will be well-remembered and hopefully visited again sometime in the future.