June 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 [42] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [26]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [31]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.05
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2
EUR 1= Rs. 120.3

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:35]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [10:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [06:45]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:50]

Shiman in Hunza Valley

In the days of yore Shimans were used for forecasting the events. The Kings locally known as Mirs prepared accordingly.Shiman dances on specific tune and he/she totally engrossed in dancing and taking with fairies who tell him/her the forthcoming situation.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

June 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 [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [31]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.2
JPY 1= Rs. 1.22
EUR 1= Rs. 120.7

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:20]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [09:05]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:10]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [07:00]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:35]

June 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 [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [31]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.8
JPY 1= Rs. 1.22
EUR 1= Rs. 119.7

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:25]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [13:00]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [10:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [12:10]

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

June 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 [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [26]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [31]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [29]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96
JPY 1= Rs. 1.21
EUR 1= Rs. 121.2

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 [10:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [12:10]

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

An Old Man in Hunza Valley

June 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 [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [26]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [31]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.3
JPY 1= Rs. 1.21
EUR 1= Rs. 121.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]

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

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

June 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 [26]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [26]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [31]

Karachi [Sunny]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.3
JPY 1= Rs. 1.21
EUR 1= Rs. 121.2

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

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [07:00]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [13:00]

June 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 [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [24]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [26]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [32]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2
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 [Not Operated]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

June 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 [42] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [33]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2
EUR 1= Rs. 121

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]

Ibexes at Khunjerab National Park Hunza

June 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 [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [44] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [44] ・Minimum [32]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [26]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 94
JPY 1= Rs. 1.17
EUR 1= Rs. 118.01

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 [10:50]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:00]

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

Gulmit Hunza before and after Attabad Lake

This is the picture of Gulmit Hunza Valley. Left picture was taken before forming of Attabad Lake and right side picture has taken after forming Attabad Lake.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

June 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 [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [25]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [25]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [44] ・Minimum [31]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.15
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2
EUR 1= Rs. 119.50

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:40]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [13:10]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [08:30]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [14:00]

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

21 June Ginani Festival Hunza Valley

Today on 21 st June GINANI FESTIVAL Festival is celebrating in Hunza Valley. People of Hunza have been celebrating for centuries this festival. In old times people of Hunza used to enjoy 1st crop of the season. They prepare special cultural dishes.


By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

June 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 [Sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [23]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [25]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [44] ・Minimum [29]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.15
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2
EUR 1= Rs. 120.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [07:15]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:55]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [09:55]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:20]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [08:30]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:55]

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

Hunza Women's traditional cap

June 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 [40] ・Minimum [24]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [24]

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [29]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.2
JPY 1= Rs. 1.3
EUR 1= Rs. 121.9

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not Operated]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [10:50]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

Ibex in Hunza Valley

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

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [24]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [30]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.5
JPY 1= Rs. 1.3
EUR 1= Rs. 121.8

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 [Not in Schedule]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [Not in Schedule]

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

View from Duiker Hunza Valley

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

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

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [43] ・Minimum [30]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower ]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.5
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 121.8

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [07:40]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [09:55]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [11:00]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Not Operated]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Not Operated]

June 16, 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 [42] ・Minimum [24]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [24]

Lahore [Sunny]
Maximum [44] ・Minimum [30]

Karachi [Sunny Intervals ]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Rain Shower ]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [23]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 96.5
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 121.8

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:25]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [13:20]

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

Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [06:50]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]