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 The
Northern Areas of Pakistan lying under
the great mountain ranges
of Himalaya
–Karakorum –Hindu Kush –Hindu Raj and
Pamir, surrounded by high peaks of 6500
m to 8600 meters.
Administratively divided with five
districts, which runs by DC,s and the
concern authority. Controlled from
Gilgit by Chief Secretary. The chief
secretary controlled by Federal
Government Islamabad.
Gilgit the capital of Northern Areas has
been inhabited for thousands of years,
the various invaders, reached in the
South, reached here. The animism of
early inhabitants was over laid by fair
worship, brought from in Iran. Which was
modified by the Indo Aryans in 1700 BC.
From the 1st century Gilgit was like
Kashgar, the trade center from all
places as its now. From 4th century to
11th century AD, It was under Buddhism
influence of Sogdiana dynasty, Kushans
Hindu Shahis and later Islam introduce
in this area. Gilgit situated at an
important point, Central Asia-China.
Northern Area is connected with air and
road with other cities of Pakistan
including Islamabad the Capital. There
are daily flights to Skardu and Gilgit,
which is subject to weather. It’s linked
with Karakorum highway through the Indus
valley. 620 Kilometers to Gilgit and 832
Kilometers to Skardu. It’s a two days
drive to reach Gilgit & Skardu.
Northern Areas is the fairy land, which
covers thousands of Square Kilometers if
high snow capped mountain, surrounded by
Lashed green valleys rivers, Glaciers-
High meadows –high passes –Pine Dev Dar
Forest, Juniper trees, Cultivated
fields, Fruit orchards, which offer
Spectacular panoramic view of natural
disaster. Northern Area is a tourist
paradise for Trekkers, Climbers –Skiers
–Jeep Safaris-Rock Climbing –White Water
Rafting-Cultural Tours, Silk Route
Travelers –Mountain Bike Tours and many
many.
 The
visitor of Hunza are overwhelmed by the
rigged charm, the fragrant breeze
singing through graceful popular trees
and the velvet like green carpet to
wheat fields, set against the background
of snow covered mountains. Situated at
an elevation of 2,438 meters, Hunza
Valley's tourist season is from May to
October. The temperature in May is
Maximum 27 C and minimum 14 C as well as
July is max & min 30 C.
The temperature in October are maximum
10 C and minimum 5 C.
Most of the people of Hunza are Ismaili
Muslims, followers of His Highness
Prince Karim Aga Khan. The local
language is Burushaski. English & Urdu
are also under- stood by number of
people.
Karimabad is the capital of Hunza,
offers an awe-inspiring view of
Rakaposhi 7,788 meters and as well as
view of Ulter Peak 1 and 2, Ladyfinger,
Daran Peak and Golden Peak. The snow of
Rakaposhi glitter in the moonlight,
producing an atmosphere at once ethereal
and sublime.
The fairy tail like castle of Baltit,
above Karimabad, is Hunza landmark built
800 years ago. Stilted on massive legs,
its wooden look out over the valley.
Mountaineering
And Hiking
Hunza is ideal for mountaineering,
trekking and hiking. Special permits are
required for mountaineering.
How to Go There
Regular Buses and Van services operate
between Gilgit and Karimabad. Hunza
Travels & Tours office at Gilgit,
arrange tour and transport for visitors.
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TODAY'S
HUNZA
 Today
Hunza is in progress in
education agriculture, orchard,
business small industries,
automobile, wooden work,
building construction banking,
women development programs,
Health programs, Health units as
well as first aid posts in every
villages, Embroidery,
Handicrafts, carpet industries,
Mining precious stones etc.
The actual changes started after
1978, when the Karakorum highway
opened between China & Pakistan.
Again a trade route between
Islamabad & Sinking province,
the rapid changes happened in
the Northern Area of Pakistan.
People came into border business
with China. The Aga Khan Network
with collaboration of Government
of Pakistan, their joint efforts
brought fruitful result to life
of people of Hunza.
There are self-help schools in
every second village in the
valley and all children male and
female attend schools 100
percent, this is the reason, why
Hunza people are different from
other valleys in North of
Pakistan.
The Tourism started in Pakistan
in the 1980,s. The flow of
tourism was in Hunza valley,
till now, which brought the
economic revaluation. Hunza has
been a tourist destination from
a long time. |
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