Pakistan is a rectangle stretch of land between the Arabian sea and Karakoram mountains, lying diagonally between 24° N and 37° N latitudes and 61° E and 75° E longitudes, and covering an area of 87.98 million hectares. Topographically, the country has a continuous massive mountainous tract in the north, the west and south-west and a large fertile plain, the Indus plain. The northern mountain syst
em, comprising the Karakoram, the great Himalayas, and the Hindu-Kush, has enormous mass of snow and glaciers and 100 peaks of over 5,400 m. is the second highest peak in the world. The mountain system occupies one third of this part of the country. The Northern Areas of Pakistan lying under the great mountain ranges of Himalaya , Karakorum, Hindu Kush, Hindu Raj and Pamir, surrounded by high peaks of 6500 m to 8600 meters. Administratively divided with seven districts, this was running by Deputy Commissioners DCs’ and the concern authority, controlled from Gilgit by Chief Secretary. The chief secretary controlled by Federal Government Islamabad. But the authority is changed now due to giving NAs the name of a province in the end of 2009 by the fedral government Islamabad and the control is changed and given to the Governor and the Chief Minister and Speaker and Technocrats. Gilgit the capital of Northern Areas has been inhabited for thousands of years, the various invaders, reached in the South, reached here. The animism of early inhabitants was brought from in Iran. This was modified by the Indo Aryans in 1700 BC. From the 1st century Gilgit was like Kashgar, the trade center from all places as its now. From 4th century to 11th century AD, It was under Buddhism influence of Sogdiana dynasty, Kushans Hindu Shahis and later Islam introduce in this area. Gilgit situated at an important point, Central Asia-China. Northern Areas is the fairy land, which covers thousands of Square Kilometers if high snow capped mountain, surrounded by Lashed green valleys rivers, Glaciers, High meadows, high passes, Pine Dev Dar Forest, Juniper trees, Cultivated fields, Fruit orchards, which offer Spectacular panoramic view of natural disaster. Northern Area is a tourist paradise for Trekkers, Climbers, Skiers, Jeep Safaris, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Cultural Tours, Silk Route Travelers, Mountain Bike Tours and many more. The visitor of Hunza are overwhelmed by the rigged charm, the fragrant breeze singing through graceful popular trees and the velvet like green carpet to wheat fields, set against the background of snow covered mountains. Situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, Hunza Valley's tourist season is from May to October. Most of the people of Hunza are Ismaili Muslims, followers of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. The local language is Burushaski and Wakhi. English & Urdu are also under- stood by number of people. Karimabad is the capital of Hunza, offers an awe-inspiring view of Rakaposhi 7,788 meters and as well as view of Ulter Peak 1 and 2, Ladyfinger. The fairy tail like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is Hunza landmark built 800 years ago. Hunza is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. Special permits are required for mountaineering.
