July 31,2012

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 [26]

Peshawar [heavy rain shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [heavy rain shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [29]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 94.95
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 117.00

zz

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [not in schedule]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [not in schedule]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [10:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [not in schedule]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [not in schedule] 

An Old Ibex at Khunjerab National Park Hunza

This ibex has minimum 25 years. We may recognize its age by counting its Horn wrinkles. Ibexes are rare endanger animal.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

July 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 [Thundery shower]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [heavy rain shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Thundery shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [27]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.00
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 117.01

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:20]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:40]

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]

July 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 [38] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [sunny]
Maximum [41] ・Minimum [28]

Lahore [light rain shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [28]

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

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 94.09
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 117.00

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [10:30]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Cancelled]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [12:20]

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

July 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 [heavy rain shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [light rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [heavy rain shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [white clouds]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.00
JPY 1= Rs. 1.27
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 [08:30]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [11:10]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [06:45]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

Ata abad lack 
                     The Asian largest lack situated in Hunza valley about 19km long with eye catching views of Karakorum range mountains like lady finger.This lack was formed due to massive sliding on Jan 4, 2010. Now transportation is held through boats about two hours ride to reach final spot.


BY--ASIF KARIM         

July 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 [31] ・Minimum [25]

Peshawar [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

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

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.10
JPY 1= Rs. 1.21
EUR 1= Rs. 115.21

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]

July 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 [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [26]

Peshawar [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [28]

Lahore [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [27]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.95
JPY 1= Rs. 1.28
EUR 1= Rs. 115.5

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]

Drying Apricots in Hunza Valley

Hunza people dry apricots, dry fruits and vegetables by the help of sunshine. From last week of July people start drying their fruits and vegetables till end of August. After end of August sunshine is not effective to dry vegetables and fruits. People store these vegetables and fruits for their winter season.

By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

July 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 [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [28]

Lahore [light Rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [31] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [27]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.05
JPY 1= Rs. 1.210
EUR 1= Rs. 115.08

4) Northern Area Flight Information

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

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]

July 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 [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [29]

Peshawar [sunny]
Maximum [42] ・Minimum [29]

Lahore [light Rain Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [28]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [29]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.00
JPY 1= Rs. 1.250
EUR 1= Rs. 116.00

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not in schedule]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not in schedule]
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 [07:50]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:30]

July 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 [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [28]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [29]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.05
JPY 1= Rs. 1.250
EUR 1= Rs. 117.00

4) Northern Area Flight Information

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

July 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 [Heavy rain Shower]
Maximum [36] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Light rain shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [light Rain Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [sunny intervals]
Maximum [34] ・Minimum [29]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [35] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.00
JPY 1= Rs. 1.200
EUR 1= Rs. 117.2

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not in schedule]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Cancelled]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not in schedule]
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 [10:50]

Naltar Valley

 The beautiful valley of Naltar lies in Gilgit and boundaries connect with Hunza valley.Its lush green pastures and green carpeted ground records its name is in attractive valleys lies in World.The untouched forests protected by WWF .Peoples from round the world visit here to see and fell the beauty.It is also a good spot for para gliding and skiing .

BY---ASIF KARIM 

July 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 [Light rain Shower]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [28]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [28]

Lahore [Heavy Rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [White clouds]
Maximum [33] ・Minimum [29]

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

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.15
JPY 1= Rs. 1.190
EUR 1= Rs. 117

4) Northern Area Flight Information

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

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [cancelled]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [06:47]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [10:45]

Batura glacier

BATURA GLACIER     (57 Km LONG)

Is sub range of karakoram mountains one of largest glacier in the polar region.It lies in beautiful valley of Hunza near Passu Gojal .The lower area of glacier is occupied by pastures with sheep's goats yaks and where ibex are common.

BY---- ASIF KARIM

Apisoway-e-nut

A type of Dance in Hunza Valley known as " Apisoway-e-nut".


By: Ejaz Karim Shugulo

July 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 [38] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Light rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [27]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [40] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [White clouds]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [29]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [39] ・Minimum [25]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.25
JPY 1= Rs. 1.200
EUR 1= Rs. 116.19

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [07;24]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not in schedule]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [10:20 ]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not in schedule]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [cancelled]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [cancelled]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [06:35]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [11:00]

July 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 [37] ・Minimum [27]

Peshawar [Sunny]
Maximum [37] ・Minimum [29]

Lahore [Light Rain Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [28]

Karachi [Light rain]
Maximum [32] ・Minimum [29]

Gilgit [Thundery Shower]
Maximum [38] ・Minimum [24]

3) Currency Exchange
US$ 1= Rs. 95.15
JPY 1= Rs. 1.2000
EUR 1= Rs. 117.00

4) Northern Area Flight Information

Gilgit:
PK605 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [11:45]
PK607 ISB>GLT Leave ISB at [Not in schedule]
PK606 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [13:20 ]
PK608 GLT>ISB Arrive ISB at  [Not in schedule]

Skardu:
PK451 ISB>KDU  Leave ISB at [11:35]
PK452 KDU>ISB  Arrive  ISB at [13:15  ]
 
Chital:
PK660 ISB>CJL Leave ISB at [Not in schedule]
PK661 CJL>ISB Arrive  ISB at [Not in schedule]