What is the history of Hunza?

“Hunza was formerly a princely state bordering Xinjiang (autonomous region of China) to the northeast and Pamir to the northwest, which survived until 1974, when it was finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The state bordered the Gilgit Agency to the south and the former princely state of Nagar to the east.

What are people of Hunza called?

The Hunza tribe, also known as the Burusho people, are the healthiest and the happiest people on this planet. They reside in the high lands of the Himalayas and are famous across the world for their life expectancy and their anti-aging.

What is Hunza culture?

People of Hunza are known for their friendliness and hospitality. Hunza valley is famous for its beauty and high top hills. There are different languages which are spoken in this valley such as Wakhi, Shina and Burushaski. Literacy rate of Hunza valley is unbelievably high and it is almost ninety five percent.

Why is Hunza famous?

The Ruby mines are famous tourist attractions. The Hunza valley is popular for its snow-capped and rough mountains. Many people came to Hunza just to get a few glimpses of the shining ice wall of the Rakaposhi Mountain. Other popular mountains in Hunza include Passu Peak, Ultra Peak, and Kuksel Sar.

What do you know about the beauty of Hunza Valley?

Hunza is one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan, and is a major attraction for the tourists from all over the world. A famous peak, Ladyfinger also lies in the same valley. Situated on the north-west of Hunza River, the valley has extraordinary infrastructure, compared to other tourist spots in Pakistan.

Who rules Hunza?

History. Hunza was an independent principality for centuries. It was ruled by the Mirs of Hunza, who took the title of Thum. The Hunzai’s were tributaries and allies to China, acknowledging China as suzerain since 1761.

Why are Hunza the healthiest people in the world?

The people of Hunza are said not to suffer from cancer, due to their consumption of vitamin b-17, also known as amygdalin, found in apricot seeds, their diet also consists largely of raw fruits and vegetables, and lesser quantities of meat.

Who lives in the Hunza Valley?

The Burusho, or Brusho, also known as the Botraj, are an ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the Yasin, Hunza, Nagar and other valleys of Gilgit–Baltistan in northern Pakistan, with a smaller group of around 350 Burusho people residing in Jammu and Kashmir, India, as well.

What are the main events of Hunza Valley?

The traditional Ginani festival is celebrated by the local community with many gatherings organized in Altit, Baltit and Aliabad. This festival is celebrated to welcome the new harvesting season with joy and happiness.

Where is Hunza velly?

Gilgit Baltistan
Hunza Valley is a mountainous area in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Hunza was formerly a princely state, bordering China to the north-east and Pamir to its northwest, which survived until 1974, when it was dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

What is the vegetation of Hunza Valley?

According to Awan et al. (2013) Hunza valley is home to trees and shrubs of Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia Linn.) which is used as a remedy for cough and flu and is a main ingredient of an herbal drink Joshanda.

What is the language of Hunza Valley?

Burushaski language
Burushaski language, also spelled Burushaki or Burushki, language spoken primarily in the Hunza, Nagar, and Yasin valleys of northern Pakistan. It is estimated to have some 90,000 speakers.