Hunza is located in Pakistan's northern portion of Gilgit-Baltistan, bordering Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west and China's Xinjiang region to the northeast .

At an elevation of 2,438 meters, the Hunza Valley is (7,999 feet). Hunza consists of three regions geographically: Upper Hunza (Gojal), Middle Hunza ('Hunza Valley') and Lower Hunza ("Shinaki").

The primary religions in the region were Buddhism, and, to a lesser degree, Bön. There are a number of remaining Buddhist archaeological sites in the area, such as Hunza's Holy Rock. The former sites of Buddhist shelters are nearby. As a trade route from Central Asia to the subcontinent, the valley of Hunza was central. Buddhist missionaries and monks who visited the subcontinent were also offered refuge.

Known as Heaven on Earth, Hunza is a beautiful mountain valley located in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is surrounded by many high peaks, including Rakaposhi, Hunza Hill, BojahagurDuanasir II, Darmyani Peak, Ghenta Sar, Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak, situated north/west of the Hunza River.

The valley has various spectacular natural sights that are tourist attractions. Among these attractions, the Fort of Baltit and Altit are also well known. The fort of Baltit, after restoration, has recently been converted into a museum of heritage. The Karimbad Bazaar is popular in Hunza for its local craftsmanship, handmade rugs, traditional embroidered hats, shawls, hand woven fabric (paffu).

Tourists visit this valley, in addition to its scenic scenery, to get a glimpse of the two most prominent forts of Hunza, known as Altit and Baltit Fort.

The Altit Fort is the oldest fort in the northern part of the village of Altit. It is founded on a mountain rock, where the Hunza River flows at its back, with great architectural architecture.The 2005 Best of Asia Award was presented by Time Magazine of Asia.

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