Jake Holland paragliding in the Charakusa Valley in the Hunza region of Pakistan
Adventure and inspiration

In-flight movie: Paragliding Pakistan

2 August, 2024, by Jake Holland

Fresh back from a trip to the Karakoram in Pakistan, Jake Holland shares what it’s like to fly – and top-land – in the Hunza region.

In the film Jake flies the Charakusa Valley and top-lands on 5,500m Barbara Peak.

Chamonix-based Jake is a filmmaker and photographer who specialises in outdoor sports – including his first love, paragliding. Find him on Instagram at instagram.com/jakeholland.co.uk.

Music: Run with the Wolves, Ardie Son, Capitals.

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