Hunza Valley is full of fascinating history, culture, and nature. Here are 10 surprising facts about it:
1. People of Hunza Are Among the Longest-Living in the World
2. Literacy Rate Is One of the Highest in Pakistan
3. There’s a Unique Language Spoken Only in Hunza
4. Women in Hunza Enjoy More Freedom Than in Many Other Areas of Pakistan
5. Hunza Was Once an Independent Kingdom
6. Hunza’s Glaciers Are Some of the Largest Outside the Polar Regions
7. The Valley Has an Ancient Silk Road Connection
8. There’s Almost No Crime in Hunza
9. Some People Believe Hunza Inspired the Myth of Shangri-La
10. Hunza Was One of the First Regions in Pakistan to Welcome Tourists
Chitral is one of the most fascinating and least-explored regions of Pakistan. Here are 10 surprising facts about it:
1. Home to the Mysterious Kalash People
2. Chitral Was an Independent Kingdom for Over 450 Years
3. It Has One of the World’s Toughest Polo Grounds
4. Alexander the Great’s Influence Still Exists
5. It Has Pakistan’s Highest Peak Outside the Karakoram Range
6. Chitral Has One of Pakistan’s Coldest Inhabited Places
7. Chitral Is Home to Snow Leopards and Rare Wildlife
8. The People of Chitral Speak Over 10 Languages
9. Chitral Once Had One of the Smallest Airstrips in the World
10. Chitral Has a Deep Connection to Sufism
Staying in Hunza Valley as a tourist is easy, but planning well can make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable. Here’s a complete guide:
1. How to Get to Hunza
2. Where to Stay in Hunza
3. Where to Eat in Hunza
4. Best Places to Visit in Hunza
5. How to Move Around
6. Best Time to Visit
7. Things to Keep in Mind
Marrying in Hunza can be a beautiful experience, but the process depends on whether you are a local, a Pakistani from another region:
1. Marrying a Local Hunzai Person
2. Traditional Hunza Wedding Process
3. Marrying a Foreigner in Hunza
4. Cost of a Wedding in Hunza