There is no comparison with mountain scenery of Hunza – Nagar rising dramatically in the valleys surrounded by peaks over 7000 mtrs – the villages of both the former states now districts, rose on  mineral rich moraine rocks with abundance in crop yields. Due to scarcity of land terracing of fields is commonly seen throughout the countryside. These valleys are full of fruits like apricots, almonds, peaches and pears. The staple food was once healthy buckwheat, barley and corn however with the beginning of the Karakoram Highway(KKH) life style has undergone a drastic change giving way to imported products from other parts of the country. Generally due to pollution free atmosphere and healthy life style people show strong body build have longer lives comparatively than the settled parts of the country.

In 1891 the British Indian Empire was expanding its control throughout the sub-continent, grew worried with expansionist designs of the Czar of Russia who had started a campaign for controlling Eastern Turkestan presently its major part is called Xinjiang while western part comprised of Ferghana valley and the towns of Samarkand and Bukhara. British had already negotiated an agreement for the control of these valleys with the rulers of Hunza and Nagar but the presence of British forces was seen as an act of hostility. They attacked the fort in Chalt which was the border between the states of Hunza and Nagar and Gilgit already in control of the British forces. This forced the British who proceeded to dislodge the two state soldiers from their strongholds and first was attacking Nilt Fort in 1893 where the rebel forces were routed and Mir of Hunza had to flee to China while his half brother was installed as the Mir of Hunza. Since then Hunza and Nagar submitted to British control till borders with China.

The drastic change in the life of the people started with the construction of highway by the Chinese who see this as of strategic commercial artery giving access to the sea. The recent initiative of the Chinese Govt of ‘One Road One Belt’ has full endorsement of the Govt of Pakistan which considers it as one of the pillars of its economy.

The immense mountain panorama of this part is stunning beauty one can never see elsewhere. This part has the greatest concentration of high altitude peaks within a small region. Touring into these valleys and exploring the villages and folk life is greatest attraction one feels in the quiet of mountains with eternal snows.

Itineraries

Tour Highlights:

Islamabad – Karakoram Highway – Indus valley rock drawings(Shatial bridge) – Nanga Parbat (8125m) – Thaliche view point of three peaks – Hunza Nagar valley – Baltit Village & Fort – Hunza Valley – Upper Hunza – Gojal cones – Ghulkin village visit – Minapin glacier – Gilgit polo – flight Gilgit/Islamabad – Taxila step back in history.

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