What is Hunza Valley?
'''Hunza Valley''' ({{lang-ur|ہنزہ}}) is a mountainous valley near [[Gilgit]] in the [[The North Trails]] of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is at an elevation of {{convert|2438|m|abbr=on}}. The territory of Hunza is about {{convert|7900|km2|sigfig=3|abbr=on}}. Karimabad (formerly called Baltit) is the main town which is also a very popular tourist destination in Pakistan because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like [[Rakaposhi]], Ultar Sar, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak, Darmyani Peak, and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak), all {{convert|6000|m|sigfig=5|abbr=on}} or higher. Hunza is the northern most district of Pakistan. The district touches the borders of China & Afghanistan. Hunza valley is a combination of a number of smaller sub-valleys. Most famous of these sub-valleys are [[Shimshal]], Chipursan, Misgar and Avgarch valleys. The main town of Hunza valley with all the government offices is the Aliabad and is located on main Karakoram Highway or N-35. While Karimabad is a more established tourist attraction. Hunza valley is located on the left banks of River Hunza while going north from Gilgit. '''There are two parts of the valley.''' * Gojal; is the northern part * Hunza is the southern part == Tourist Attractions In Hunza == # Altit Fort # Baltit Fort # Eagle’s Nest or Duikar # Lady Finger Peak # Ultar Peak # Aliabad # Karimabad == Altit Fort == Altit Fort is the oldest fort in the hunza valley. It was constructed some 1100 years ago and overlooks Hunza River. The primary goal of constructing this fort was to keep an eye over invaders from Hunzo-bar or Nagar. There was a great rivalry between the rulers and people of Hunza & Nagar in the older times. Invaders from both valleys often attacked each others. Altit Fort was built to defend the people of Hunza from them. It was also the residence of the ruler of Hunza and his family. It can also be seen from main Karakoram Highway or N-35 after crossing Ganish. The fort can be accessed via a road from karimabad. The