Activities

There are numerous activities in the valley which the tourists can enjoy. Don’t miss a chance to indulge in:

• Fishing at Hunza Valley River.
• Boating at Borith Lake.
• Legal licensed Trophy hunting (Duck/Ibex) in Gojal Valley.
• Horse Riding and Polo in Hunza Valley.
• Trekking to nearby basecamps.
• Camping amid the plateau, green meadows and the surrounding high peaks.
• Skiing in nearby Naltar Valley.
• Cultural and Sport festivals.

Weather

Cuisine

Hunza’s traditional cuisine is a delight for any food lover and is a must try while visiting the beautiful land.

• Buttering Daudo: Buttering Daudo or Apricot Soup is a winter specialty and is believed to be used as a cold remedy for centuries in Hunza.  Sun- dried apricots are used for apricot soup and eaten as snacks. Apricot juice is widely consumed here and is very effective in relieving stomach problems.
• Molida, Geraal, Bath, Shulbuth, Ceman
• Garma Hoi: A dish made with cooked mustard greens and is served with flatbreads and salad making it a delicious healthy meal.

• Other regional dishes include Hunza Fenugreek Soup, Chap Shoro/Shuro and Khamli which is a flour tortilla.

Culture

People of Hunza are very warm-hearted, calm natured and hospitable. Native Languages are Brushahki, Wakhi and Shina but Urdu and English are also understood and spoken. The literacy rate of Hunza is more than 90%, largely due to community-based schools and Community organizations.

Local handicrafts are famous all over the world due to their high quality of craftsmanship.  They are also used as souvenirs at birthdays, weddings and memorial ceremonies.

Famous festivals like Tagham, Ginan, Chineer, Baba Ghundi Festival, Wakhi Tajik Culture festival are good options for cultural experience.