History & Information about Hunza Valley

Hunza Valley, Known as Heaven on the Earth. Hunza is a beautiful mountainous valley located in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan. Hunza Valley Situated in the north/west of the Hunza River, it is surrounded by several high peaks including Rakaposhi, Hunza Peak, Bojahagurv Duanasir, Darmyani Peak, Ghenta Sar, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak.

The valley has distinct amazing natural sights which are the attractions for locals and tourists. Among these attractions the Altit and Baltit forts are also well-known. The Baltit fort, after renovation, has been turned into heritage museum. In Hunza, the bazar of Karimabad is famed for its local handicrafts handmade products, Hunza Dry fruits handmade carpets, traditional embroidered caps, shawls, hand woven cloth (paffu) and its gemstones (Precious and Semi-Precious) that are famous all around the world, especially Ruby.

Mountainous valley Located to the north of Hunza river in Gilgit Baltistan Is Popularly Called Hunza valley that the world Famous Hunza valley is a Paradise for tourists. The Capital of Hunza is karimabad( Baltit ),Prince Karim Agha khan is the Religious head of shia ismaili nizari community and karimabad is named after him, It’s surrounded by three Lovely peaks Rakaposhi, Diran and Ultra. Hunza valley is surrounded by some of the high peaks namely Hunza peak, Darmyani Peak, Rakaposhi, ghentasar, ultarsar, lady finger peak, and BojahagurDuanasir.