
Readers must have heard the name of Hunza, as a paradise on earth, let me tell you it’s more than what you are wondering. I would name it as a Hidden Treasure, The Magical, & Absolutely Incredible!
Recently have come back to Islamabad from this wonderful fairy land, with suitcase full of magical moments & stories, that I wish to tell the world. Moreover, it was my solo trip, which make it much more important to share, since I want to tell the communities around the world with much confidence that, it is Safe to visit Pakistan, even as a solo woman.
Pakistan, a land blessed with vibrant landscapes; rivers, sands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, valleys, waterfalls, springs, glaciers and a lot more, moreover in great abundance. Hunza is one from the list.
Hunza is a mountainous valley, situated in the northern part of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, bordering with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west and the Xinjiang region of China to the north-east.
The valley is situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, which make the topography and climate particularly extreme. People of the area speak local languages such as Burushaski, Wakhi, and Shina, however, the native of the valley can speak English very well.
The region has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan due to the influence of Prince Karim Aga Khan, whom most of the Hunzakuts follow as their spiritual leader.
One my visit I found as much as girls going to schools as boys, also community is broad minded, hospitable and friendly. Likewise, you would witness women working as café owners, farmers and shop keepers as well. Much thanks to AKDN, that educated and empowered the community.
I came to Hunza in the first week of March. Far before landing, I got the understanding that, what I have read about the region was nothing in front of what I am watching. Snowcapped mountains, the blue sky, it’s totally dreamlike.
PIA landed on a beautiful tiny airport of Gilgit, it was much fun to see clear blue sky and huge rocks towering every sides of the airport.
