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Hunza
Hunza valley is located on the left side of
Hunza River starting from Hussainabad (50 Kilometer
from Gilgit) up to Khunjrab pass, bordering
in the north with Peoples Republic of China
and in the west with Afghanistan. Baltit one
of the oldest settlements of Hunza (probably
in eleventh century) was the capital for about
960 years and was ruled by the Mir family. Their
rule came to an end in 1973 when the Government
of Pakistan abolished all the kingdoms in Northern
Areas. Baltit is now generally known as Karimabad.
Karimabad is the center of Hunza and located
at an elevation of 8000 feet, (400 meter.) from
the sea level. It is a two hours drive from
Gilgit through the Karakorum Highway (105 kilometers).
Altit Fort and Baltit Fort are 870 and 770 years
old respectively, the glorious heritage of Hunza.
Much has been written and spoken
about Hunza, mostly by westerner tourists. Hunza
has been called roof of the world, heaven on
the earth, Shangri-La etc. Nature spreads beautifully
throughout the valley with its snow capped peaks
to glaciers, river and picturesque landscaping.
People here are hardworking, congenial and friendly.
The origin of Hunza people is vague. Some of
them look European (especially Celtic) many
with brown or russet hair and green or blue
eyes. They speak Burushaski language, an indigenous
language with no apparent link to any existing
language family. The best time of year to visit
Hunza is April to October. Blossoms, summer
and autumn, all three fabulous seasons have
their own unique charm, which cannot be described
in words but can only be felt, like listening
to sweet music or breathing in fresh air.
Hunza Baltit Inn
Hunza Baltit Inn, a 20-room
hotel is located at a prime location of Karimabad.
The Inn is situated on a sloping hill of 6 acres,
facing the valley. While sitting in its verandas
one can see Ulter peak (7510 mtr.), lady finger
and famous Baltit Fort (770 years old) on its
right and on its left the Mount Rakaposhi, Diran
peak, Nagar valley and the Hunza river. Behind
the hotel the historical Samarqand Cohal (water
channel 200 years old and 10 kilometer long)
running with ice-cold glacier water, with poplar
trees lining the channel...
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