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Aliabad (Hunza)
Aliabad (Burushaski/ ur, علی آباد ) is the administrative and commercial center of the Hunza District of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan , Northern Areas of Pakistan). Location The town is located in a relatively wide section of the Hunza Valley, in the northeastern corner of the Karakoram range, between two forks of the Hunza River. In May 2010 government officials warned that the nearby Attabad lake was close to flooding the area. Like most localities in Hunza–Nagar, Aliabad lies along the Karakoram Highway, which crosses this mountainous district. Climate With virtually no rainfall during the year, Aliabad features a cold desert climate (''BWk'') under the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in Aliabad is 11.0 °C, while the annual precipitation averages 125 mm. November is the driest month with 2 mm of rainfall, while May, the wettest month, has an average precipitation of 29 mm. July is the warmest month of the year with an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country in the world by area and 2nd largest in South Asia, spanning . It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to India–Pakistan border, the east, Afghanistan to Durand Line, the west, Iran to Iran–Pakistan border, the southwest, and China to China–Pakistan border, the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold Desert Climate
The desert climate or arid climate (in the Köppen climate classification ''BWh'' and ''BWk''), is a dry climate sub-type in which there is a severe excess of evaporation over precipitation. The typically bald, rocky, or sandy surfaces in desert climates are dry and hold little moisture, quickly evaporating the already little rainfall they receive. Covering 14.2% of earth's land area, hot deserts are the second most common type of climate on earth after the polar climate. There are two variations of a desert climate according to the Köppen climate classification: a hot desert climate (''BWh''), and a cold desert climate (''BWk''). To delineate "hot desert climates" from "cold desert climates", there are three widely used isotherms: most commonly a mean annual temperature of , or sometimes the coldest month's mean temperature of , so that a location with a ''BW'' type climate with the appropriate temperature above whichever isotherm is being used is classified as "hot arid sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murtazaabad
Murtazaabad ( ur, مرتضى آباد ) is the first village of central Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is situated along the Hunza River. Geographic location Murtazaabad (old: Neray das) is surrounded by two villages (East Hasanabad and West Nasirabad). The River Hunza is in the South, and small mountains in the North. Land is fertile, 40% of the area is cultivated and 35% area consists of forestry. More than 30% of the area is mountainous. It is divided into two major geographic divisions, 1) Murtazaabad Paien (KhaKhan) and 2) Murtazaabad Bala (Dal Khan). Both the areas are irrigated by two major pools linked to Hasanabad Nala. Law and order situation is excellent. Mightiest Rakahposhi is just in front of the village. Population and languages Almost 100% of the residents speak the Burushaski language. The population is divided into Shia Ismailies ( Aga Khani Ismaili) and Shia Isna-e-asree (Twelvers). The Karakoram Highway passes through the village. The total popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmedabad (Hunza)
Ahmedabad (Urdu: ), is a village in the Hunza valley of the Gilgit Baltistan province of Pakistan with a population of approximately 1500. Old Name of Ahmedabad is "Thani Das" People Ahmedabad's total population is approx 1500 and the literacy rate is 98%. Income of people was mainly from agriculture but now people have moved to big cities in the country and abroad. Most people of Ahmedabad are financially stable. Hydroelectric power station The village has a total of two power stations which produce a combined 800 kW of electricity, enough to cover energy demands in Ahmedabad, Altit, Faizabad and Salmanabad; The first power plant project was completed in July 2008 and was inaugurated by, Federal Minister for Finance at that time. The second hydroelectricity power plant was constructed and inaugurated in 2015. The people of Ahmedabad have shares in the power projects, meaning that when it generates profit each shareholder will get his share in the profit. Education T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganish Village
Ganish (also Ganesh) is a village in Pakistan. It is the oldest and first settlement on the ancient Silk Road in the Hunza Valley, and is the site of various ancient watchtowers, traditional mosques, religious centers, and a reservoir. It is located 90 km and 2.5 hours traveling time from Gilgit. meaning of the word "Ganish" is unknown but according to local scholars, it is derived from the Burushaski word "Genish", meaning gold. Ganish has been a major town for travelers since the days of the Silk Road - now Karakorum Highway. UNESCO awards Ganish is home to four mosques - the Ganish Mosques - that are 300–400 years old. They were awarded UNESCO Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation in 2002. The ''Ali Gohar House'' in Ganish, is located next to one of the iconic shikari watchtowers of the town. A few watchtowers have survived the harsh weather and collapse due to sliding towards South East. The fortified settlement has 40 feet Tamurkux watchtower whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altit Fort
Altit Fort ( ur, قلعہ التیت) is an ancient fort in the Altit town in the Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title of 'Mir', although they moved to the somewhat younger Baltit fort nearby three centuries later. Altit Fort and in particular the Shikari tower is around 1100 years old, which makes it the oldest monument in the Gilgit–Baltistan. The fort has received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2011. History The word 'Altit' means this side down''' and the area around the fort is inhabited by Burusho people. In the 16th century the local prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to built two forts (Altit and Baltit forts). The people of Altit are said to belong to the White Huns, although not much research has gone into the matter. There are several theories about their origin but local indigenous ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karimabad (Hunza)
Karimabad ( ur, ), formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of Hunza District, in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. An article on ''The Guardian'' ranked it as one of the five "Best Tourist Sites" in Pakistan. Etymology Karimabad was named in honour of Prince Karim Aga Khan, the current spiritual head of Shia Ismaili Nizari community, though locals often still refer to Karimabad by its older name Baltit. Geography Karimabad town, located on the west bank of the Hunza River, is in the Northern Areas of the Pakistan, in a valley which is at elevation. The town is made up of stone walled steep sloping large terraces. The town was a caravan halting place for people who were traveling through the Hindu Kush mountains to the Vale of Kashmir. It is set amidst snow clad mountain peaks of Rakaposhi (altitude of about ), and glaciers like the Ulter Nala as a backdrop, and deep gorges. Access is by hill road from Gilgit. Flora and fauna The floral vegetation in the wild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort () is a fort in the Hunza valley, near the town of Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Founded in the 8th century CE, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list since 2004. The Mirs of Hunza abandoned the fort in 1945, and moved to a new palace down the hill. The fort started to decay which caused concern that it might possibly fall into ruin. Following a survey by the Royal Geographical Society of London a restoration programme was initiated and supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme. The programme was completed in 1996 and the fort is now a museum run by the Baltit Heritage Trust. Awards and recognition *2005 ''Time Asia'', Best of Asia Award Gallery File:Baltit Fort, Karimabad, Hunza I.jpg, Baltit Fort File:Golden Peak- View from Eagles Nest.jpg, Spantik as viewed to the south-east from the fort File:View of Baltit Fort & Ultar Peak.jpg, Ultar Peak towers above the fort File:Dance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khizerabad
Khizerabad ( ur, خضر آباد) is the first village in Hunza District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. See also * Former State of Hunza * Baltit Fort * Altit Fort * Northern Areas * Karakoram Highway * Karakoram Mountains * Nagar Valley * Burusho * Ganish Village * Hunza Valley The Hunza Valley ( bsk, , Wakhi: '; ur, ) is a mountainous valley in the northern part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, formed by the Hunza River, bordering Ishkoman to the northwest, Shigar to the southeast, Afghanistan's Wa ... * Karimabad * Aliabad * Nasirabad * Ahmedabad * Hussainabad * Murtazaabad * Sikandarabad * Jafarabad * Hunza–Nagar District Hunza {{Pakistan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jafarabad (Hunza)
Jafarabad ( ur, جعفر آباد) is a town located in the Nagar District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. See also * Former State of Hunza * Baltit Fort * Altit Fort * Northern Areas * Karakoram Highway * Karakoram Mountains * Nagar Valley * Burusho * Ganish Village * Hunza Valley * Karimabad * Khizerabad * Aliabad * Nasirabad * Hussainabad * Murtazaabad * Ahmedabad * Sikandarabad * Hunza–Nagar District The Hunza–Nagar District is a former district of Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistan. In July 2015, the district was divided into two separate districts, namely Hunza District and Nagar District. Education According to the ''Alif Ailaan Pakistan Di ... Hunza-Nagar District {{Pakistan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikandarabad, Gilgit–Baltistan
Sikandarabad ( ur, سکندر آباد) is a village located in the Nagar District of Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar .... It is the headquarters of "Nagar 2" tehsil. "Sikandarabad" is located on "Karakoram Highway(KKH)". "Sikandarabad" is a mountainous area. It is along the "Karakoram range". It is near base camp of "Rakaposhi" mountain. Opposite "Skandarabad" there are the great "Himalaya range"mountains. It contains many fruit trees and also vegetables, for example, cherry, apples, peach, apricot, potatoes, and maize. It also has dry fruits trees, for example, walnut, almond, and dry apricot. Populated places in Nagar District {{GilgitBaltistan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussainabad (Hunza)
Hussainabad ( ur, حسین آباد) is a small village in Hunza, Pakistan. There are five towns (Khizerabad, Qadeemabad, central Hussainabad, Hussainabad Shabarn and Dolmani) situated at the left bank of the Hunza River Hunza River ( ur, ) is the principal river of Hunza in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan It is formed by the confluence of the Chapursan and Khunjerab ''nalas'' (gorges) which are fed by glaciers. It is joined by the Gilgit River and the Naltar R .... The village's population is approximately 3000 people. References Hussainabad is considered as most educated region in Hunza where every household has at-least one master's degree holder. Geographically Hussainabad is situated to left side of the river and is mostly affected by natural calamities. Seko, Also called Qadeemabad is located at the bottom of a Mountain called Gakos which disturbs the life of people when sliding occurs. Thousands of people have been living in shelters at a safe place nearby called C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
