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{{cquote|'The ruling family of Hunza is called Ayeshe (heavenly), from the following circumstance . The two states of Hunza and Nager were formerly one ,ruled by a branch of the Shahreis , the ruling family of [[Gilgit]] , whose seat of government was Nager . Tradition relates that Mayroo Khan , apparently the first Mohommedan Thum of [[Nager]] some 200 years after the introduction of the religion of Islam to Gilgit , married a daughter of [[Trakhan]] of Gilgit , who bore him twin sons named Moghlot and Girkis . From the former the present ruling family of Nager is descended . The twins are said to have shown hostility to one another from birth . Their father seeing this and unable to settle the question of succession , divided his state between them , giving to Girkis the north , and to Moghlot the south , bank of the iver . <ref>Tribes of the Hindoo Koosh by John Bidulph page 26 </ref>}}

 

The traditional name for the ruler in Hunza was Thum which is also a respectful appellation used by people of both Hunza and Nager who belong to the caste of Boorish . The Shin use the term Yeshkun for the Boorish .

 

{{cquote|'Both Thums are still addressed as Soori, as a title of respect . This appears to be the same as ''[[Sri]]'',an appellation of [[Lakshmi]], the [[Hindu|Hindoo]] goddess of wealth , commonly prefixed to the names of [[Hindu|Hindoo]] princes in [[India]] , to denote their honour and prosperity. The Thum's wives are styled ''ganish ''which is almost identical with the original [[Sanskrit|Sanscrit]] word for mother, and their sons are called ''gushpoor''<ref>Tribes of the Hindoo Koosh by John Bidulph Sang e meel publication page 30 </ref>}}

 

[[Image:Balti fort in hunza.jpg|thumb|[[Baltit Fort]], the former residence of the Mirs of Hunza]]

The Hunza is situated at an elevation of 2,438 metres (7,999 feet). For many centuries, Hunza has provided the quickest access to [[Swat (Pakistan)|Swat]] and [[Gandhara]] for a person travelling on foot. The route was impassable to baggage animals; only human porters could get through, and then only with permission from the locals.

Hunza was easily defended as the paths were often less than half a metre (about 18") wide. The high mountain paths often crossed bare cliff faces on logs wedged into cracks in the cliff, with stones balanced on top. They were also constantly exposed to regular damage from weather and falling rocks. These were the much feared "hanging passageways" of the early Chinese histories that terrified all, including several famous Chinese [[Buddhist]] monks such as [[Xuanzang]].

 

The temperature in May is maximum 27 °C (81 °F) and minimum 14 °C (57 °F) and October maximum is 10 °C (50 °F) and 0 °C (32 °F). Hunza's tourist season is from May to October, because in winter the [[Karakoram Highway]] is often blocked by the snow.

 

 

Today, the famous [[Karakoram Highway]] crosses Hunza, connecting Pakistan to China via the [[Khunjerab Pass]]. Travelling up the valley from the south, Hunza is the land to the left, and the former state of Nagar to the right of the [[Hunza River]]. Regular bus and van services operate between [[Gilgit, Pakistan|Gilgit]] and Central Hunza ([[Aliabad]] and [[Karimabad)]] and also between Gilgit and Sost Gojal. [[PTDC]] Office at [[Gilgit, Pakistan|Gilgit]],Sost and [[Islamabad]] arranges tours and transport for visitors.

 

[[Image:Rakaposhi 3.jpg|thumb|[[Rakaposhi]], 7,788&nbsp;m (25,551&nbsp;ft)]]

Hunza is one of the most exotic places in [[Pakistan]]. Several high peaks rise above 6,000 m in the surroundings of Hunza valley. The valley provides spectacular views of some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world which include [[Rakaposhi]] 7,788&nbsp;m (25,551&nbsp;ft), [[Ultar Sar]] 7,388 m (24,239 ft), [[Bojahagur Duanasir II]] 7,329 m (24,045 ft), [[Ghenta Peak]] 7,090 m (15,631 ft), [[Hunza Peak]] 6,270 m (20,571 ft), [[Darmyani Peak]] 6,090 m (19,980 ft), and Bublimating ([[Ladyfinger Peak]]) 6,000 m (19,685 ft).

Beyond Yarzerech you can travel further to Lupghar, Raminj, Reshit, Yishkuk up to Bobo Ghundi (Oston), the shrine of Baba-e-Ghund, a saint from Afghanistan near the border between Pakistan and Wakhan region of Afghanistan.

 

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[[Image:Hunzavalleyriver.jpg|thumb|Hunza valley river]]

As much as the valley is famous for its beauty, the people of Hunza are noted for their friendliness and hospitality. The local language is [[Burushashki language|Burushashki]], and [[Wakhi language|Wakhi]] and [[Shina language|Shina]] are spoken as well, but most people understand [[Urdu]] and [[English language|English]]. The literacy rate of the Hunza valley is believed to be above more than 90%, virtually every child of the new generation studies up to at least high school. Many pursue higher studies from prestigious colleges and Universities of [[Pakistan]] and abroad.

 

 

 

The people of Hunza are collectively termed ''Hunzukuts'', while ''[[Burusho]]'' refers only to the speakers of Burushaski. The majority of the people are [[Ismaili]] [[Shia Islam|Shia]] [[Muslim]]s who are followers of the [[Aga Khan]]. The present [[Aga Khan IV]] has provided a lot of funding for the area to help with agriculture and the local economy through the Aga Khan Development Network.