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.
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.
Would YOU Like To Live 120 Years?
(Death Rides a Slow Bus in
Hunza)
