May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [23]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [23]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [33]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [21]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 93.67
JPY 1= Rs. 1.18
EUR 1= Rs. 116.05

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 [06:55]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:20]

Baltit Fort

Baltit Fort was submitted by Department of Archaeology and Museums Pakistan for the category of "Cultural" UNESCO World Heritage in January 30, 2004.




By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [22]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [23]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [45] ・Minimum [26]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [22]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 92.78
JPY 1= Rs. 1.17
EUR 1= Rs. 115.4

4) Northern Area Flight Information

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

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [09:00]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [14:05]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [07:35]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

May 29, 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [22]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [22]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6599
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1534
EUR 1= Rs. 116.62

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 [11:30]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [14:05]

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

Old Cauldrons at Baltit Fort Museum

These  Old Cauldrons other tools were used to prepare Hunza Cultural Dishes in the days of yore.


By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [21]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [26]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [22]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6599
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1534
EUR 1= Rs. 116.62

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [07:10]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:00]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [9:40]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:50]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:00]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [20]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [21]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Heavy Rain Shower
Maximum [30] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6599
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1534
EUR 1= Rs. 116.62

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [7:20]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [9:40]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [11:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:00]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [19]

Peshawar [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [21]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Heavy Rain Shower
Maximum [25] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.6599
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1534
EUR 1= Rs. 116.62

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]
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]

Gojal Hunza Valley

These are Hunza Yaks, Local people of Chapursen Gojal Hunza Valley bring from Pamir and sell them in local market. Local People like yak's meat.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Heavy Rain Shower
Maximum [24] ・Minimum [20]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.80
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1502
EUR 1= Rs. 115.07

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [07:20]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:00]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [09:25]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [09:15]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:55]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [07:00]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

Chitrali Traditional Dress

This is Mr. Mukthar, who wore Chitrali Cap and Gown. In Chitral male people wear this costume on occasions and in winter season as well.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [20]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [49] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Sunny]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 92.13
JPY 1= Rs. 1.15
EUR 1= Rs. 115.74

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:40]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [13:00]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [12:20]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [14:45]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [7:25]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

KKH along Hunza River

I took this photo from room of Altit Fort Hunza Valley. Karakoram High Way is along with Hunza River.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [20]

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

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.50
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1501
EUR 1= Rs. 115.92

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 [9:15]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:50]

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

A beautiful view of Shishkat Village with Attabad Lake.

A beautiful view of Shishkat Village Gojal Hunza Valley.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 22, 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [21]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [19]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 91.20
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1491
EUR 1= Rs. 116.62

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 [Not Operated]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

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

Festivals in June and July

Festivals Forthcoming in June and July:

• Ginani Festival Hunza Valley June 10-22
•  Shandur Polo Festival July 7-9
• Imamat Day July 5-15 Gilgit Baltistan particularli in Hunza Valley

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [19]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [27] ・Minimum [18]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 90.90
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1477
EUR 1= Rs. 116.32

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 [Not Operated]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [07:20]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:00]

May 20, 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [21]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [28] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 90.80
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1433
EUR 1= Rs. 115.14

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [7:20]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [9:45]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [10:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

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

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Sunny]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [22]

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

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [30] ・Minimum [20]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 90.80
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1433
EUR 1= Rs. 115.14

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 [10:55]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

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

Nalter Valley

Nalter Valley is near to Gilgit City, it takes 40 kilometers from Gilgit City. Whole valley is beautiful and it is tourist spot. Mostly tourists do day trips from Gilgit City. Upper and Lower Nalter are two divisions. There is also a beautiful lake known as Nalter Lake. It is better to add a day om itinerary for those who travels to Hunza Valley.
By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo 

May 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [20]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [20]

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [25]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

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

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 90.81
JPY 1= Rs. 1.1433
EUR 1= Rs. 115.14

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]

Passu Glacier

Passu Glacier at Gojal Hunza Valley

May 17, 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 boat service is available

 Passu to Khunjerab Pass: Clear

2) Weather

 Islamabad [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [21]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [22]

Lahore [Thunder Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [26]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

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

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 90.81
JPY 1= Rs. 1.131
EUR 1= Rs. 115.74

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]