The Hunza Valley is situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region enriched with mountainous range. This city settled with longitude of 74.627655 and latitude of 36.287655. It has got an elevation of around 8200ft to Hunza River. Aliabad and Karimabad are prestigious places to visit but Karimabad has attained more attractions for tourists in itself. The sorroundings of the valley is covered by Ultar Sar(24,239 ft.), Rakaposhi(25,551 ft.), Bojhagur Duanasir II(24,045 ft.),Ghenta Peak(9,685 ft.),Hunza Peak (20,571 ft.), Passu Peak(24,534 ft.), Diran Peak(23,838 ft.) and Bublimotin or lady finger(19,685 ft.) heights.
Now a days Karakoram Highway is passing by Hunza which is linking Pakistan and China via Khunjerab Pass. Karakoram Highway is often blocked in winter due to heavy fall of snow.
Hunza was at one time a princely state bordering China to the north-east and Pamir to its north-west that survived till 1974, once it had been finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. While on the one side Hunza is renowned for its stunner ambience and on the contrast people of Hunza are famed in cordial reception. The languages spoken over there are Burushaski, Wakhi and Shina but most of the people are cognizant with Urdu language. The literacy rate of Hunza Valley is considered to be above 90%.
Hunza valley's tourist season commences from May and last in October. Temperature varies from 27 Celsius to 10 Celsius minimum. Hunza is splitted in to three parts. Upper Hunza, Centre Hunza and Lower Hunza. Upper Hunza begins from Ayean Abad village and broaden to Misgar, Shimshaal and Chaperon (Border areas).Centre Hunza starts from pretty hamlet Murtazaabad and ends at Attaabad whereas Lower Hunza is comprised of Shina speakers.
Apricot orchards area unit seen everyplace in Hunza, and a family's economic stability is measured by the quantity of trees they need underneath cultivation. The Hunza Dried Apricots ar out there in bulk or in beautifully packed luggage able to be placed on a retail shelf.
Various hotels are easing tourists from the hassle of stoppage and food such as Mulberry Hotel(Main road Karimabad),Baltit Inn (Zero point Karimabad),Hotel Darbar( Zero point Karimabad),Hotel Hilltop (Main bazzar Karimabad),Woldroof Hotel(Main bazzar Karimabad),Karimabad Inn(Zero point Karimabad).
Camping, swimming and hunting are hot activities for tourists. The distance between Islamabad and Gilgit is 200 Miles. Travel agencies are facilitating visitors to get them Cheap flights to Pakistan. An enormous airport is located in Gilgit andFlight to Gilgit from Islamabad takes 45 minutes.