Cultural Hat and Sweater of Hunza Valley

                                    
This is my picture in Hunza traditional costume. People of Hunza wear this hat in Hunza Valley specially during winter season. This hat is made up of sheep  wool.Brown one is sweater made up of sheep wool too.

I have taken this picture in my University.
By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo                                                                                                                                 

April 30, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [14]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [26] ・Minimum [16]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [14]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [25]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [25] ・Minimum [17]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.65
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 121

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at[Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Cellular networks activate in Gilgit Baltistan

Due to critical situation in Gilgit Baltistan the government jammed all cellular networks. After twenty-six days all cellular networks reactivate on last Saturday evening.   

By: Shahid Karim 

April 28, 2012.

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [17]

Peshawar [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [18]

Lahore [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [22]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [25]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [25] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 121

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at[Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Water level in Attabad lake starting to increase:-

The water level in Attabad Lake is again starting to increase due to melting of glaciers therefore FWO blocked spillway again and start excavating for decreasing the level of spillway. After excavation the FWO will blast the block and the water will be reduce from Attabad Lake.

By: Shahid Karim.

View of Hunza peak and lady finger:-

A wonderful morning view of Hunza peak with Lady finger from ulter meadow Karimabad Hunza valley.  

By : Shahid Karim.  

Vocabulary

• Un (Informal) :            You
• Ma(Formal) :              You
• Une:                             Your
• Be:                               How
• Haal :                           Health
• Bila:                             Are(shows presence) only for asking questions
• Ba:                               Am reply for above
• K:                                 Also
• Guik:                            Name (asking for Name)
• Besan:                         What
• Aaik:                           My Name( for Reply 1st Singular Pronoun I)

April 27,2012 :-

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [18]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [18]

Lahore [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [23]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [27] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 121.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [7:30]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [9:30]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [9:40]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:55]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Me and my friends tour to ulter:-

This is my ulter trekking picture with my college friends we enjoy the fresh air, greenness of ulter meadow and the view of famouse peaks of Karimabad Hunza. Ulter is the best one day trekking point in Karimabad Hunza where we  view  the four famous peaks of Hunza named ulter one, ulter two,Hunza peak, and lady finger.   

By :Shahid Karim

Introducing Oneself

A: Assalam Alayikum : Hello
B:Waalayikum Salam

A: Une Be Haal Bila ju: How are you
B: Ja Shuwa Ba: I am Fine, Une Be Haal Bila ju: and  what about you
A: Je k shuwa ba ju

A: Une Guik Besan Bila: What is your name
B: Ja Aik Ejaz Bila: My name is Ejaz


Grammatical Structure of Brushaski Language is

• Subject              Object                Verb

The grammatical structure of Brushaski Language is different from English Language. In Brushaski Language Object Comes after Subject while Verb comes after Object.


By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

  

There are three accents of Brushaski Language

• Hunza Accent 
• Nagari Accent
• Yasini Accent

There are slightly difference among three accents. All written material is in Hunzai Accent. Allama Naseer Naseer Uddain Hunzai has great contribution for Brushaski Language. He modified Urdu alphabets to Brushaski and also worked on grammar of Brushaski. 

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

Today's Weather in Hunza

Today weather in Hunza is cloudy but spring season in Hunza starting to seem it's beauty fields and trees  starts to show its greenness and tourist starting to visit Hunza .Today a group of six French members start skiing  in hunza.
By :Shahid Karim

April 26,2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [27] ・Minimum [18]

Peshawar [Light Rain]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [18]

Lahore [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [21]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [26] ・Minimum [17]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.7
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 121

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Traditional food of Hunza :-

Hunza valley has a unique tradition and culture .In Hunza there are many traditional foods the name of foods are in local language call Burshaski some food name are Sharbat, diram-fete, davdo, muleda, and so many foods thay use pure Butter  in these dishes most of them are oily food because they work hardly in their fields, but now people of hunza prepare only on occasion as these foods are expensive . 

( One of the traditional food of Hunza called sharbat with pure Butter) 

By: Shahid Karim 

Learn Brushaski

I will going to start writing on Brushaski Language from April 26, 2012. It will helpful for foreigners who want to visit Gilgit-Baltistan particularly Hunza Valley.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

Languages in Gilgit-Baltistan

There are seven languages and dialects in Gilgit-Baltistan which are Brushaski, Shina, Balti, Wakhi, Khuwar, Domaki and Gujri.

• Brushaski is speaking  in Hunza Valley, Nagar Valley ,Yasin Valley and also   20 percent of population in Gilgit City.
• Shina is speaking in Lower Hunza  , Gilgit City, Ghizer, Astore and in Diamer.

• Balti is speaking in Baltistan( Skardu, Khapulu and Shigar).

• Wakhi is speaking in Upper Hunza.

• Khuwar is speaking in Phundar in District Ghizer.

• Domaki is speaking at Mominabad a small town among Karimabad, Altit and Ghanish in Hunza Valley.

• Gugri is speaking in Gilgit City and in Naltar Valley. Speakers are a few. 

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

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Hunza special people dance

Special people of Hunza performing a dance on the occasion of 11th July (Imamat day) at Karimabad Popo ground.
By: Shahid Karim

April 25, 2012:-

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [18]

Peshawar [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [30] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [21]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [27] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.7
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 121

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [7:20]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:50]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [9:20]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [12:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Tourist starting to visit Hunza.

The situation in Gilgit Baltistan become normal and Tourist starting to visit Hunza. Two groups of French tourists are in Hunza. Today one group of three Members start trekking from hisper Nagar to Skardu by enjoy walking on white glacier  and the other six members are enjoying spring season in Karimabad Hunza valley.

By: Shahid Karim 

11th July at Hunza:

11^th July is Imamat day in Ismailis Muslim community there for this day is celebrate with great enthusiasm and spiritual. To celebrate this magnetic event thousands of Ismailis return to their homes from across Pakistan and all around the world.

In Hunza mostly Ismailis community is leaving there for this event is also celebrated in Hunza. On this occasion the night at Hunza gives different view because all houses and mountains are decorated by lightening many foreign and local tourist  Visit to Karimabad Das (grave yard) to view the charming and amazing lightening on mountains and Homes which shows unbelievable and enjoyable views to the tourists and local people.

 In the next day  musical program is arranged in Karimabad old polo ground  where people perform cultural events e.g. cultural dance, sword dance  etc. in this program special people of Hunza also participate and present different items. The management welcome all tourists in this program and give special cultural tunes for dance every one can enjoy this event too much. 

By: Shahid Karim

The situation in Gilgit-Baltistan is getting normal, after few days it will be complete recover tranquility and amicable atmosphere. Most of the Domestic and International tourists visit Gilgit-Baltistan  in April to September to enjoy Spring, Summer and Autumn. Each and Every season in Gilgit-Baltistan has its own unique color.
Blossom in Hunza Valley is about to finish . Foreigners visit to see beautiful blossom.

By: Ejaz Karim

April 24, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [17]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [18]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [21]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [23]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [17]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.35
JPY 1= Rs. 1.12
EUR 1= Rs. 120.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [11:25]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [13:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [11:45]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Security on the Karakorum Highway

The GB cabinet has decided to deploy a specially composed “force”, on Karakorum Highway, comprising of 400 men taken Police, Rangers, Commandos and GB Scouts. This force will patrol different portions of the KKH in Kohistan, Diamer and Gilgit. The force will be headed by an officer of the rank of Army Major.

By: Shahid Karim.

Takht-i-Bahi

Takht-i-Bahi is the one of the famous Buthist Monastic Complex in pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.
This site is a great source of information on Buddhism.
By: Shahid Karim.

Situation in Gilgit-Baltistan is normalize

Situation in Gilgit-Baltistan is recovered after 20 days of curfew in Gilgit city. Schools, Colleges and Karakorum International University has opened today morning. How ever Police and Army are alert in main Gilgit city and its vicinity. 

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

Art on wheel

A decorated Truck in Pakistan.
By : Shahid Karim.

April 23, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [26] ・Minimum [17]

Peshawar [Light Rain]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [18]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [20]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [23]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [2] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.35
JPY 1= Rs. 1.12
EUR 1= Rs. 120.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:55]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:20]

April 21, 2012.

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [26] ・Minimum [17]

Peshawar [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [27] ・Minimum [19]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [20]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [22]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [25] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.35
JPY 1= Rs. 1.12
EUR 1= Rs. 120.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

Attabad Lake

Attabad Lake, also known as Hunza Lake is a lake in the Hunza Valley of northern Pakistan created in January 2010 by a  landslide

The lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gilgit-Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km) upstream (east) of Karimabad that occurred on January 4, 2010.

By: (Shahid Karim)

April 20, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Block

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [19]

Peshawar [White Cloud]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [19]

Lahore [Thunder Storm]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [21]

Karachi [Heavy Rain]
Maximum [30] ・Minimum [23]

Gilgit [Thunder Storm]
Maximum [26] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.35
JPY 1= Rs. 1.12
EUR 1= Rs. 120

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [09:45 ]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:55 ]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Cancelled]

April 19, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [White Cloud]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [18]

Peshawar [White Cloud]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [White Cloud]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [21]

Karachi [Light Rain]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.3
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 120

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [7:25]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:05  ]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [10:00 ]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [12:20 ]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [11:55 ]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive ISB at [13:00 ]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:10]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive ISB at [11:35 ]

April 18, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Clear

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Boarder is Close

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [17]

Peshawar [White Cloud]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [17]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [20]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [16]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.35
JPY 1= Rs. 1.13
EUR 1= Rs. 119.5

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:30 Am ]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [12:45 Pm ]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [9:15 Am ]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive ISB at [11:20 Am ]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:00 Am ]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive ISB at [11:25 Am ]

April 16, 2012

1) Karakorum Highway Information

 Besham to Dassu: Clear

 Chilas to Gilgit: Block

 Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad: Clear Hunza to Danyor

 Karimabad to Passu: Block due to Attabad Lake

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Block

2) Weather

 Islamabad [White Cloud]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [16]

Peshawar [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [17]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [29] ・Minimum [20]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [24]

Gilgit [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [24] ・Minimum [14]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91
JPY 1= Rs. 1.116
EUR 1= Rs. 119.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled ]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive ISB at [Cancelled ]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Cancelled ]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive ISB at [Cancelled ]