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  Hunza - LoveToKnow 1911
HUNZA (also known as Kanjut) and Nagar, two small states on the North-west frontier of Kashmir, formerly under the administration of the Gilgit agency.
Formerly Hunza was the more prominent of the two, because it held possession of the passes leading to the Pamirs, and could plunder the caravans on their way between Turkestan and India.
Hunza and Nagar were occupied, the chief of Nagar was reinstated on making his submission, and the half-brother of the raja of Hunza was installed as chief in the place of his brother.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Hunza   (315 words)

  
 Hunza (Pre-independence Pakistan)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hunza is supposedly one of the most beautiful corners of the world.
The symbolism of the flag is quite clear: green, crescent and star for Moslims, mountains and snow for the country (mountains in the area are schistous, thus explaining the fl colour).
I am a bit puzzled by the bow and arrow, because the Hunza are famous for their gardening and water management skills (the mir himself must prove his skills) but not for hunting.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/pk-hunza.html   (208 words)

  
 Welcome to Hunza City in North of Pakistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hunza retained its isolated independence until the British conquered it; on the fruits of caravan raids slave trading and attacking it’s neighbors.
Hunza was the likely model for the Shangri-La of James Hilton’s novel ‘Lost Horizon’ where he describes it as a country of peace and contentment where the people do not ago.
Life is as hard in Hunza as it is elsewhere in the northern areas, particularly in the early spring when the supplies of stored food are running low.
www.hunzadesigning.com /hunza_city/culture.php   (360 words)

  
 The Truth, Myths and Lies About the Health and Diet of the "Long-Lived" People of Hunza, Pakistan, Hunza ...
Hunza was a tiny kingdom located in a remote valley 100 miles (160 km) long and only one mile (1.6 km) wide, situated at an elevation of 8,500 feet (2590 m) and completely enclosed by mountain peaks.
The story of Hunza is thought to have begun with Alexander III or Alexander the Great (July 356 BC to June 10, 323 BC), son of King Philip of Macedon (Ancient Macedonia west of Greece).
Hunza is a common destination for tourists traveling to Pakistan because of all of the past hype about the longevity and exceeding good health of the residents.
biblelife.org /hunza.htm   (10591 words)

  
 Hunza valley Karakoram Explorers Nanga Parbat Hindukush K2 Trekking Gasherbrum in pakistan
Alexander the Great is reported to explore the mighty mountains of the Karakoram and reach Hunza in 325 B.C. Some proofs of ancient history of Hunza are visible on a huge rock near Ganesh village.
Elders of Hunza tell that a Balti princess was married with the Mir of Hunza.
The valley is situated to the north of Gilgit and beyond small villages and fields, the valley leads to China in the east.
www.hunza.com.pk   (1827 words)

  
 Natural Health: Hunza
The "Hunza Road" is a branch of the 2,000-year-old ancient Silk Road that linked China to Rome, the Mediterranean, Africa and India.
Hunza was ruled by the Mirs, a single family of rulers who claimed to have reigned without interruption for more than 900 years.
The biggest event in the Hunza valley is an annual spring planting festival.
www.herbaleducator.com /natural_hunza.html   (356 words)

  
 AFH LIBRARY - Death Rides a Slow Bus in Hunza
Renee Taylor, in her book Hunza health secrets (Prentice-Hall 1964) says that the Mir, or ruler of Hunza, was recently instructed by Pakistani authorities to spray the orchards of Hunza with pesticide, to protect them from an expected invasion of insects.
The Hunza does not cook the majority of their food because of a lack of fuel (even the animal manure is added back to their fields).
The Hunza salt supply is mined from hills near the Shimshal and Muztagh Rivers and used in their tea and for cooking in its raw brown state (the color comes from trace minerals included in the salt deposit when the ancient seas dried up).
www.alkalizeforhealth.net /Lhunzadiet2.htm   (3282 words)

  
 WELCOME TO HUNZA WEBSITE
The visitor of Hunza are overwhelmed by the rigged charm, the fragrant breeze singing through graceful popular trees and the velvet like green carpet to wheat fields, set against the background of snow covered mountains.
Situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, Hunza Valley's tourist season is from May to October.
Hunza is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking.
www.hunza.20m.com   (683 words)

  
 *PEOPLE OF HUNZA*
Most of the people of Hunza are Ismaili Muslims, followers of His Highness the Aga Khan.
Originally, it was used as the residence of the Mirs (the title of the former rulers of Hunza).
Hunza women are straight, tall, slim-waisted, developed bosoms, perfect complexions and luxuriant hair.
www.hunza.20m.com /People_of_Hunza.htm   (356 words)

  
 Hunza bread recipie Hunza valley food diet
Hunza is a fairy tale land and a lot of myth and reality has been associated to it.
One secret of longativity of the hunza people is their low fat diet and diet full of fible and organic vegitarian food.
Hunza bread (Phitti as it is called locally) has inherited a huge fame and here is some thing about it.
www.travel-culture.com /pakistan/hunza_bread.shtml   (1422 words)

  
 Pakistan tour. shangri-la hunza tour.
On arrival to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley, you are welcomed by the Hunzakuts.
Hunza lies on the ancient trade route to Kashgar in the Chinese province of Sinkiang.
Hunza is probably most famous for the longevity of its people, due to their simplicity and natural diet, along with the unpolluted mountain air.
www.asia-planet.com /pakistan/packagetours/paki_shangri-la.htm   (1224 words)

  
 Paradise on Earth - Bulbul Hunza
Hunza, which lies on the branch of the Silk Road from Kashgar to Kashmir, was linked to Turkistan/western China for centuries.
Hunza valley is the home of former kingdom named Hunza and Nagger; both are now integrated in the Islamic republic of Pakistan.
Hunza valley itself is divided into three main parts, Where people speak different languages: Shina is spoken in lower Hunza, Brushawski in central Hunza, and Wakhi is spoken in Upper Hunza.
www.freewebs.com /bulbulhunza/beautfullgojal.htm   (488 words)

  
 Hunza Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hunza is situated 112 km North of Gilgit on the way of Khunjerab pass at Karakorum Highway.
Hunzakuts (residents of Hunza) are believed to be descendents of five wandering soldiers of Alexander the Great.
Karimabad is known as the capital of Hunza Valley.
www.cob.montevallo.edu /JivaAS/hunza.htm   (116 words)

  
 Saudi Aramco World : Cooking in Hunza   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For decades, access to Hunza, in the heart of the Karakoram mountains (Western Himalayas), was quite difficult.
Hunza’s ubiquitous chappati is actually a culinary import from the south.
Thick and nutritious, with a crusty outside and a soft interior, it is time-consuming to prepare: The dough is put into a sealed metal container, and after all the other cooking has been done at night, the phitti is tucked into the embers of the hearth, where it bakes overnight.
www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/200603/cooking.in.hunza.htm   (1500 words)

  
 HUNZA Valley
Hunza is situated 112 km of north of Gilgit on the west bank of the Hunza river.
The people of Hunza are well known for their longevity which they attribute to their diet.
Hunza is accessible by road from Gilgit (112 km), which is connected by air and Karakoram Highway with Islamabad.
members.tripod.com /~PAKISTAN786/Hunza.html   (772 words)

  
 Hunza Valley Pakistan Travel information Hotel Pakistan
Hunza is probably Pakistan's most visited valley, by the tourists.
Hunza is undoubtly the Shangri-la of James Hilton's novel The Lost Horizon.
Karimabad: As described above it the main bazaar of Hunza full of colorful shops with local dry fruits (Dried Apricots, Apricor Nut, Almonds, Walnuts Mulberry, etc.) At the end of bazzaar is the Baltit village and Baltit fort which are restored by the Aga Khan fund for Culture and heritage.
www.travel-culture.com /pakistan/hunza.shtml   (773 words)

  
 Clever Magazine, Vol. IV, #10   " Hunza Bread "  (www.clevermag.com)
Hunza Diet Bread is a delicious, dense, chewy bread that's very nutritious and is almost impervious to spoilage.
Hunza Diet Bread has a taste that is very satisfying and chewy all on its own, but you may also add if required, apricots, raisins, chopped walnuts, almonds, sliced dates to the above ingredients.
Hunza Diet Bread is made from natural buckwheat or millet flour.
www.clevermag.com /investigations/hunza.htm   (1266 words)

  
 Hunza Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hunza valley is situated at an elevation of 2,438 metres (7,999 feet).
The British gained control of Hunza and the neighbouring valley of Nagar between 1889 and 1892.
Baltit Fort, the former residence of the Mirs of Hunza
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hunza_Valley   (986 words)

  
 The Magic of the Purple Plates - Expect a Miracle!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Hunza Living-Energy Water Systems re-oxygenate the water giving it more life-force energy to benefit all living organisms, and seems to bind heavy metals and other substances such as chlorine so that they do not build up either in your pipes or in your body.
Hunza Living Energy Water Systems attach to the outside pipe of your water supply, and users attribute remarkable results to its use, including delicious, energized water that is alive with energy and free of odor and chlorine.
The Hunza Living-Energy Water Systems solve this problem by the principle of "ionization" of water, and this evidently increases its ability to hold salts in solution.
www.purpleplates.com /hunza.html   (922 words)

  
 Hunza Summary
The Hunza valley is surrounded by the Karakoram Mountain Range, which extends from present-day India to Pakistan and into Jammu and Kashmir; its highest peak is K2 (8,611 meters), and sixty of its peaks in all tower around 6,700 meters.
The Hunza valley is dotted with glacial lakes and rivers that form in concurrence with glacial ice flows in the mountains.
Hunza is the Muisca name of the city of Tunja, Colombia.
www.bookrags.com /Hunza   (307 words)

  
 Consumer Health Articles: HUNZA WATER: The Microhydrin Story
In Hunza land and the other four places on earth, they all have one thing in common - they are surrounded by natural glaciers called 'ice blue glaciers' on some of the tallest mountains in the world.
Cultures who live near the ice blue glaciers are the Hunzas in the Hindu Kush which is north of Pakistan, the county of Georgia in Russia, and certain places in Equador, Mongolia and Peru.
The silica that I found in Hunza water were little tiny spheres about 50 Angstroms in diameter, and they are only found in certain kinds of glacial water in only those five places in the world that I know of, and water in the world has been pretty well investigated.
www.consumerhealth.org /articles/display.cfm?ID=20010224232617   (3370 words)

  
 Hunza - Northern Areas - Azad Kashmir - Pakistan
At an elevation of 2400 meters [8800 feet], the Hunza River drains this valley, connecting to the Gilgit Valley to the south.
Hunza is on the northern side of the central valley, Nagar is on the southern side.
Down near the Hunza river are the `Sacred Rock', actually rocks which are covered with ibex and script petroglyphs mainly.
www.mango.itgo.com /hunza.html   (937 words)

  
 Paradise on Earth - Bulbul Hunza
Carving a gorge between 25,000-foot peaks and receiving the waters of scores of glaciers, this is by far the largest and the grandest tributory of the Gilgit River watershed.
Originally, this was used as the residence of the Mirs (the title of the former rules) of Hunza.
The Hunza Valley is composed of "Hunza Proper" (as Hunzakuts call it) in the midvalley, while the larger upper valley region is called Gujal and is populated by the Wakhi-speaking ethnic Wakhi.
www.freewebs.com /bulbulhunza/historyofhunza.htm   (865 words)

  
 Moonlight Design Limited Hunza Garden Lighting
Hunza low voltage garden lighting are the result of careful thought and creativity coupled with the demands of customers, lighting designers, the environment and a desire to create a timeless and contemporary design from quality materials.
They only import the finest copper and 316 stainless steel alloys for use in their luminaires, whereas the aluminium alloys are smeltered in New Zealand and are of world class quality.
All Hunza powder coat fittings come with a 5 year warranty, while all bronze, copper and stainless steel fittings come with a 10 year warranty. This does not include light bulbs and their holders which are deemed consumables. All other products are covered by a 1 year warranty.
moonlightdesign.co.uk /acatalog/hunza-garden-lighting.htm   (304 words)

  
 Hunza Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
As we arrive at Karimabad, the capital of Hunza Valley, we are welcomed by the Hunzakuts.
Hunza: Early morning we head for Eagle's Nest where on the high mountains to enjoy a local breakfast with a captivating view of the Hunza Valley.
This will be followed by a visit of the Hunza Valley and meeting local folks, understanding the secrets of their longevity and also visit some of the important historical sites including the recently renovated by the Aga khan Foundation, simple yet overpowering, Baltit Fort and the older Altit Fort.
www.gaiatravel.com /silkroad/hunza_valley_pakistan.html   (842 words)

  
 Hunza Diet Bread   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hunza Diet Breat has a taste that is very satisfying and chewy all on its own, but you also may add, if desired, apricots, raisins, chopped walnuts or almonds, and/or sliced dates to the above ingredients.
You may need to repeat the baking depending on the size of your baking pan and oven until all the mixture is used.
It is rich is phosphorous, potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, and other minerals, as nothing has been destroyed in the preparation of the wheat.
www.tedmontgomery.com /recipes/hunzabrd.html   (156 words)

  
 Hunza Marine Products Sdn Bhd - Company Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hunza was founded by the KHOR Family in Malaysia about 30 years ago in a fishing village at the North of Malaysia.
In the early 1990s, Hunza ventured into manufacturing of corrugated cartons and paper packaging business and supplies to the industries users in domestic market.
Hunza appreciates your continued patronage and we look forward to develop a long term partnership with you.
www.hunza.com.my   (367 words)

  
 Welcome to HUNZA EXPERIENCE Website
HUNZA EXPERIENCE, based in the heart of Hunza, is an indigenous tour operating organization specialized in culture and adventure tours to the lofty mountains and unspoiled valleys of Northern Areas.
As the name is self-indicative, we belong to the fabled Hunza Valley.
With traditional hospitality of Hunzokuts and an innovative spirit of exploring new destinations, we offer an insight to the people and land with a deep sensibility of their values.
www.hunzaexperience.com   (87 words)

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