Medieval Forts Restored as Spectacular Hunza Valley Builds Its Future | National Geographic

Two medieval forts tower over Pakistan's Hunza Valley, a region known for its traditional culture, as well as for forward-thinking views on opportunities for women.
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Beneath the Karakoram Mountains-some of the world’s tallest-winds the Hunza Valley of Pakistan, lined with fields and orchards. Once, Hunza was ruled by a prince, or Mir, first from the fort Altit, founded 1,000 years ago, and later, from the nearby Baltit Fort, also centuries old. In disrepair by the late 20th century, both forts have undergone major restoration work. Although historic, Hunza Valley is also socially forward-thinking, with high literacy in general, and a specific focus on education for girls. Women have also recently begun to practice carpentry, traditionally a male-dominated trade. One role for the new generation of carpenters has been repairs of the woodwork-rich historic sites.
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[@NatGeo]

Women in Hunza have recently begun to practice carpentry, traditionally a male-dominated trade. What are your thoughts on the Valley's steps towards progression?

[@RC19786]

Alcohol not included...rest great....alcohol need not highlighting...not an achievement really!

[@naybobdenod]

ALL women ( of all nationalities ) should have equal rights. There should be no discrimination whatsoever.

[@amtalnoor7126]

as a pakistani women i must say women in pakistan is progressing in every field in every area .........

[@ahmermirza]

Its AWESOME XDD greetings from Pakistan :)

[@daka6900]

These woman should wear proper safety clothes they are wearing head scarves which could be caught up in the wood turning machines stay safe ladies

[@marie-lynnissa656]

This is a part of Pakistan that no one shows on the news. What a shame. This is beautiful!

[@russianroulette0047]

the urban areas are just as beautiful and developed the media focuses on the poor areas but we can't help it can it our country has the 2nd most beautiful capital in the world, the paris of the east, the next dubai, agrand canyons of our own and much more infact the whole country is safe and is one of the happiest countries in 2018 and the safest country too BTW 2 million tourists visited last year u shud too :)

[@--Paws--]

Sometimes it is a good thing some places are not so publicized, the people there can live in peace out of the reach of prying eyes. However, a mere glimpse like this does spark intrigue.

[@jamieweatherspoon3133]

CineFilms004 "happiest and safest" based off what?

[@aeriekop6330]

Love from Pakistan.

[@AbbasXaidi]

There is Much More In PAKISTAN You Cant Even Imagine Don't Trust News

[@renorailfanning5465]

I'm planning on going for my 50th birthday next June. Been fascinated by this place for years.

[@amir11290]

Yes come here and explore the whole gilgit baltistan swat,naran, chitrAl Kumrat valley also. You will forget Switzerland after seeing this beauty. All region mention above have 3 more area then switz

[@maxell007able]

U r welcome pakistan 🇵🇰

[@chariazmatic]

Did you happen to go then?

[@AliAkbar-nm2zx]

Most welcome. All come to see our hospitality. Especially pashtons hospitality... Most welcome. From Pakistan

[@suzuya_96]

Pandemic ruined your birthday didn't it

[@anksas]

Breathtaking! As an Indian I've always wanted to bike through the Karakoram highway. Maybe one day when our two countries become peaceful. Amen!

[@AbdulHameed-bw4cg]

Off late, I have seen few Indian tourists as well. But, may be they were from Punjab & South India. Bring Harley Davison or Kawasaki to remain tension free. Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha 🖓🖓🖓🖓

[@eishashehzad7117]

Tell that to your PM, Imran Khan requested peace twice and yet he declined

[@Expat_Saraiki]

@@eishashehzad7117 no worries if peace is diclined from indian side ! They want pakistan under their thumb & that surely isnt going to happen !. Only equal relations will bring prosperity to the region else we are always ready to reteliate !!

[@gssbouncers1645]

Welcome to land of hospitality

[@trndsttr7585]

You are always welcome. Politics should my affect people-to-people relations.

[@allentertainment7474]

Hit 👍if you are from pakistan and you feel proud to be🇵🇰❤❤

[@empresshedo9350]

All Entertainment if I dont feel proud to be hit dislike?

[@aeybinoor1658]

All Entertainment I am one of those students who got ice climbing and miuntuaneering skills in shimshal valley ,upper Hunza . Miuntuaneering school is discussed in start of the video .😎

[@asaweralimughal8892]

This place in Pakistan but I don't know why western media doesn't show the real image of Pakistan

[@alfsen_3426]

This happens to so many countries. For example what do you know about Greece? Do you know it's greatest secret of having 80% mountains? and thus it's many gorgeous mountainous regions all around and the mainland? No. So that is simply a metaphor for so much you don't know. You act as if we do Pakistan injustice on purpose, but in reality many of us are uneducated simpletons who never look beyond our 3 year old child's knowledge. Because really, YOU can know about Pakistan's or Greece's or any countries beauties IF you would have wanted. I by the way have done this already from when I was 4 years old. I always was very fascinated of the world. It's called curiosity. That is what is failing among many people. Don't make things just about western media this and that. Greece and other countries are IN the west and not only the west but the entire world doesn't know how gorgeous it really is. It is ranked always in the top 10, top 5, top 3 countries in the world in countless of rankings, and yet the things they show about Greece is only 1% of the country missing out it's 80% mountains. So I understand your confusion why a gorgeous region like Northern Pakistan is not mentioned either. It's for the same reasons. And like Greece and Pakistan, believe me that there are many other countries with other own unique immense beauties.

[@dwfilms929]

Great pakistan ...... Dawood from baluchistan

[@pazukong]

Oh I still see the shop where I visited in 2002. Miss this place!

[@deadline-7304]

wonderful pakistan .....from BD

[@davidsweeney111]

Such a wonderful peek into a world I never knew existed, thank you for a great film!

[@russianroulette0047]

the urban areas are just as beautiful and developed with cosmopolitan people, alpha and beta world cities the media focuses on the poor areas but we can't help it can it? our country has the 2nd most beautiful capital in the world, the Paris of the east, the next Dubai, a grand canyon Switzerland of the east of our own and much more in fact the whole country is safe and is one of the happiest countries in 2018 and the safest country too BTW 2 million tourists visited last year u should too :)

[@NatGeo]

It's such a great opportunity to learn about different cultures. We're glad that we're able to help you explore a world unknown, David!

[@aeybinoor1658]

David pakistan have a lot for tourist

[@cilistasmith4353]

Wow. Amazing Pakistan. So beautiful.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Simply breathtaking. Totally in love with the scenery. A jewel among the mountains. I'm really happy to see how skilled and independent these ladies are. Plus, they're pretty too! Thanks for sharing National Geographic.

[@golootlo7073]

Welcome to Pakistan! :)

[@rizukhan6852]

Well come to hunza

[@swapnanta1]

This place is better than Switzerland

[@peterstreiff3811]

❤❤❤

[@cathywoodell7368]

Beautiful and as a woman i am proud of those women for learning different skills.

[@tewtravelers9586]

This world is full of incredible beauty. Let's hope mankind learns to be in harmony with Mother Nature.

[@clair233]

I would love to visit there

[@sohailkarim2406]

You are most welcome.

[@ishfaqahmad2692]

You are most welcome to visit us

[@shiznit1999]

I just visited and the videos and pictures don’t compare to witnessing it with your own eyes. Go, it is safe, beautiful, majestic and the people are the most gracious hosts.

[@asadnomanvlogs9071]

Hunza is a city of Pakistan

[@nuwair1]

Thank you National Geographic for showing positive/ actual face of great Pakistan.

[@Dynamic0NE]

Who could dislike this.... what players

[@sohailkarim2406]

Yes we are.

[@globaleducationmigrationse8543]

Only jealous indians can dislike

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Great! What a beautiful place!!! Hail! Nepal !!!

[@xendu-d9v]

Keshar Khadka Punwar pak it is

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

xender q, Thanks!

[@ZainAli-wp6vq]

💝 from Pakistan

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@@ZainAli-wp6vq 💐🙏🇳🇵

[@NoahMask]

WHY WASN'T THIS LONGER THAN FOUR MINUTES AND TWENTY-SEVEN SECONDS

[@chaudhryusman4137]

I have visited 29 countries but the beauty of Pakistan and Humbleness of Pakistani People is Unmatched.I have never seen such a beautiful Landscapes in any other Part of the world as I seen them in Pakistan specially in Gilgit Baltistan.If you are a traveller and hunger for adventure please do visit Pakistan once you gonna Love it❤❤❤🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@bangtanbts5699]

I didn't knew that my country was this beautiful 😍😍

[@shilpahadke6359]

FARYAL SAJID yea

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Me neither

[@sarahredwood537]

FARYAL SAJID you live in Canada to 🇨🇦😊

[@NoOne-ot9nj]

I pity you that you haven’t traveled in your own country.

[@bangtanbts5699]

Sarah Redwood no actually i live in Italy

[@maliktv3466]

This is my Pakistan

[@casconie]

i ❤️💛💚all countries with "stan" at the end of their names. beautifulness & unique in it's own way i must say.👍

[@ruffee49]

melbourne e. adams jr. yes true......But Hindustan also last word Stan.................

[@tabrazbaloch]

Stan is a persian word which means land. England is called Englistan in Persian.

Romi Shah but Hindustan has beautiful places to their Ladakh is beautiful

[@sabbi0074]

What a beautiful place and a great country!

[@kwhegwheg7900]

love this place this is in my bucket list beautiful place innocent people Love hunza pakistan from Nepal

[@noahstevens3060]

I want to live here.

[@caldwellcolony6781]

Very good and attractive... Didn't had a clue that paskistan has such a beautiful location. And their tradition especially women empowerment is the best part. ❤️

[@b_uppy]

Bharath Caldwell That section anyway. It would probably b e a safe place within Pakistan for some Westerners (wouldn't assume all) to travel, provided it had its own discreet airport hub close enough in.

[@NoOne-ot9nj]

Pakistan has many many beautiful places this is just one of many. I have travelled all across Europe and I live in London but nothing beats the beauty of Pakistan for me. You should also look up Kashmir, swat, chitral, naran valley, and the many other valleys.

[@caldwellcolony6781]

Yup hope that politics & religion won't harm those nature beauty 😊❤️

[@russianroulette0047]

the urban areas are just as beautiful and developed with cosmopolitan people, alpha and beta world cities the media focuses on the poor areas but we can't help it can it? our country has the 2nd most beautiful capital in the world, the Paris of the east, the next Dubai, a grand canyon Switzerland of the east of our own and much more in fact the whole country is safe and is one of the happiest countries in 2018 and the safest country too BTW 2 million tourists visited last year u should too :)

[@aeybinoor1658]

Bharath Caldwell in pakistan a lot to learn .

[@ayymmi5760]

In 2016 i visited that place .it was really beautiful land with charming ppl with rich history.

[@naybobdenod]

Couldn't`t help but notice the young girls clothing were very loose on their upper bodies, especially around their arms. This is a very dangerous practice when working around machinery. If someone reads this comment who is in their area, please advise to wear closer fitting garments are clothe restraints. Greetings from the UK. John.

[@nanamarion5003]

PatricK WithaKay. Patrick Dear Heart, it was the first thing I noticed when these girls were working around machinery. You're quite right. Someone has to do something to protect them, includinging the hijab they wear that is also rather dangerous

[@muhammadahsanrashid6823]

Well I recently visited this area and they are starting to roll up their sleeves, wear an apron and using face protection.

[@decathlete2000]

dont you know that women are invincible/immortal and they are also holy angels? feminism is destroying society all over the earth.

[@nanamarion5003]

Muhammad Ahsan Rashid. Thank you Dear Heart, for adding this information since it does indicate there is an awareness of dressing for the job in protective wear and it is hoped they will create uniforms for their duties there. Let's hope they do something that will substitute for their hijabs and yet provide the religious observances they choose to observe. And I envy you having gone there and seen that beautiful place. Do you happen to know what is in the lake that gives it the Pacific blue color?

[@AshwinCSCheekati]

It's a common feature for water bodies of alpine/glacial in origin because of the rock flour (finely ground rock) that they collect while flowing down, the flour suspended in the water gives the appearance of the turquoise colour.

[@Steve-hq5gd]

Stunning! I would love to get there someday. One thing made me nervous in the woodshop, those rotary tools, and very loose clothing (scarves/shawls hanging free).

[@sohailkarim2406]

You are welcome.

[@rahatcheema5197]

This is a Islamic country Islamic republic of Pakistan

[@tabrazbaloch]

@@rahatcheema5197 idiot he wanted to say scarf was hanging and it could be dangerous for hee. He wasn't criticizing scarf.

[@odilbekb-sarkaev1052]

Qoraqorum highway links with Shinjan Uyg‘ur region.

[@malikumarjann5197]

PAKISTAN ZINDABAD 🇵🇰!

[@romateendarwajawala2567]

Beautiful valley like paradise 🤗

[@russianroulette0047]

the urban areas are just as beautiful and developed with cosmopolitan people, alpha and beta world cities the media focuses on the poor areas but we can't help it can it? our country has the 2nd most beautiful capital in the world, the Paris of the east, the next Dubai, a grand canyon Switzerland of the east of our own and much more in fact the whole country is safe and is one of the happiest countries in 2018 and the safest country too BTW 2 million tourists visited last year u should too :)

[@logictech6228]

nice place ... never imagined... thank you national geographic

[@BilalKhan-pv1hp]

So beautiful Vali

[@pakistanzindabad6652]

This is my valley hunza from karimabad

[@nanamarion5003]

What gives that beautiful Lake its Pacific blue color?

[@GG-bx1nv]

Melting ice glaziers

[@miscellaneousshoots]

The land of pure people_my love, my motherland_Pakistan💓

[@dr.samibangash8253]

Thank you National Geographic For showing the Beautiful Face of my beloved country Pakistan. Welcome everyone to see the beauty, respect, Hospitality, Food and different cultures here 🙏🙏🇵🇰

[@SmR8008]

I loved that the women were learning carpentry skills, but winced when I saw their headscarfs dangling near the machinery

[@srikanthreddymec07]

HKAY I think he winced because it's very dangerous wearing loose clothes near heavy machinery. It may lead to accidents.

[@aeriekop6330]

Wearing headscarf is a safety measure too.

[@sohailkarim2406]

Proud to be hunzai

[@FarhanKhan-tv2gd]

Yo you Lucky bro

[@ribonuclic9875]

Finally National Geographic team stepped into the beautiful land of Hunza.

[@laraibtauqeer6765]

Proud to be a Pakistani💗

[@huhuhussan4719]

Pakistan have Everything except good people in the past Governments...So therefore Pakistan's soft picture was not coming in front of the World. But now I hope now world will know how much beautiful and peaceful is Pakistan. Pray for Pakistan... Proud to be Pakistani... Pakistan Zindabad

[@jamesgonda3785]

Wow, they're beautiful, I'll take one of your hands! 😂😎🤙🏻🇺🇸🧻

[@saadrafique7872]

😉

[@zawarshahid3837]

For those innocent people who think India and Pakistan is same lol can see this video. We look different we eat different and we speak different

[@shadypinesma8909]

This is so beautiful, it brought a tear to my eye..

[@machinemcfall2086]

Love it when a video like this comes up in my subscription feed

[@aeybinoor1658]

Now there is a beautiful tunnel and bridged road .on right side of the lake .including 5 tunnels and 27 puller bridge .a beautiful view point of ATABAD LAKE . Enjoy .

[@ashkhan4609]

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[@ashkhan4609]

The 7i002

[@samgrima4293]

Oh my God, 🇵🇰 Pakistan is simply simply amazing.

[@UnclePutte]

An incredibly rough and incredibly beautiful land.

[@easternlad6642]

Pakistan has a lot for tourists!

[@WajydEusafxai]

We are Proud to be a Pakistani ❤️🇵🇰

[@mrslask1]

Honestly if you ever get a chance to see the Northern Areas of Pakistan, you will forget the Swiss Alps, there is no comparison. Just unfortunate the infrastructure isnt as good but it is still pretty decent nowadays with proper roads and hotels.

[@Asadkhan-tx1kd]

Very beautiful

[@b_uppy]

Love the milky green of the water.

[@malikali-eq9sv]

This is my Pakistan. Beautiful Homeland. Thank You National geographic team for this step......

[@TheRealHarsjan]

Insanely beautiful

[@reptilianmachine]

Lovely country, great foundation

[@makavelirizla]

amazing. just amazing! such a beautiful place.

[@globaltimeofficial7157]

This is beautiful Hunza valley of Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@carriehorst1669]

This place is beautiful.

[@drmarhkexplore3433]

This is my beautiful PAKISTAN 🇵🇰❤️

[@flyhigh9944]

Wow it’s breathtaking

[@sohailsohail1655]

Mashallah Nice Pakistan beyuote full khantre Wilcom to Pakistan Tanks NATION GEOGRAPHIC😍😘🇵🇰

[@zedventure]

Hunza is a Spectacular place to visit in Pakistan, it welcomes you with its unique landscape, culture, food and Weather. Thanks Natgeo for presenting Hunza to the World.

[@thenewchannel4262]

Pakistan is most beautiful country but Media can't show this so sham full

[@Nasgorbasi]

Just awesome !!!

[@musics7189]

Welcome to Pakistan ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@woodstalon1881]

That place look peaceful

[@KaiChongloi]

Heaven!

[@gssbouncers1645]

Northern Pakistan is very beautiful

[@muhammadawaissaeed1438]

Visit Pakistan and see how Beautiful is this land and People,,, we overwhelmingly welcome you to visit our Heaven on earth...

[@MrMadmaxnav]

MY beautiful Pakistan

[@tabishkhan29]

Pakistan Zindabad ❤️

[@thehunter7310]

Amazing pakistan

[@adnanshah170883]

tourism should be given utmost priority by Pakistan government. Better roads, Footpaths, facilities such as service stations with all amenities of international standards including food chains , recovery services, free Internet maps tour guide on peaks, lakes, food places, monuments, religious heritage sites of all religions, beaches and drinks should be made available. Pakistan doesn’t need to do anything else to generate revenue. Tourism alone can revive economy and provide all needs of Pakistan’s people and government

[@ZainAli-wp6vq]

This is our Pakistan... 💝💝

[@Engrboota]

Pakistan is beautiful 🇵🇰❤️

[@thegreenjarret5184]

So no more healthiest source water on the planet ?

[@FarhanKhan-tv2gd]

My country is So beautiful 😍

[@whoami7358]

This place really beautiful 😍

[@salmankhadim4823]

So proud and happy that finally someone is showing this side of my country Pakistan ❤️

[@huhuhussan4719]

Pakistan have Everything except good people in the past Governments...So therefore Pakistan's soft picture was not coming in front of the World. But now I hope now world will know how much beautiful and peaceful is Pakistan. Pray for Pakistan... Proud to be Pakistani... Pakistan Zindabad ✌️✌️

[@alikhanmoazzam]

Looks like Scotland

[@saadrafique7872]

Its beautiful valley in northern Pakistan

[@AbbasXaidi]

Yes I am Proud PAKISTANI

[@moizmughal5363]

best wishes from pakistan

[@iljay7669]

a bit like the witcher 3, kaer morhen. some similiarities

[@sohailkarim2406]

What? ?

[@sohailkarim2406]

mone Lopelo this is not any vedio game. it is real and capture by national geographic

[@sohailkarim2406]

mone Lopelo I am not sure that you are from hunza.

[@sohailkarim2406]

mone Lopelo well right but I am confused from your name.

[@unseennature765]

Attabad lake the most beautifull lake inside huge mountains only allah swt can creat this alhamdulilah

[@ammarazam6732]

Long live Pakistan

[@alihunzai1963]

My beautiful Hunza ❤️❤️👍

[@ahmermirza]

thank you natgeo for bringing out a positive image of Pakistan

[@massimookissed1023]

Wearing lots of flowing cloth, and working with power tools... What could possibly go wrong ?

[@atifbashir1408]

One of world's best kept secret 😍💗

[@nomi3554]

Beautiful place

[@umairusman]

Hunza, the original inspiration for the fabled Shangri-La, heaven on earth

[@AbdulHameed-bw4cg]

Don't know about KPK & Balochistan; but, litracy rate and women empowerment is wonderful in Gilgit Baltistan & Azad Kashmir. People of these areas, even religious people posses progressive thoughts.

[@AbdulHameed-bw4cg]

Don't know about KPK & Balochistan; but, litracy rate and women empowerment is wonderful in Gilgit Baltistan & Azad Kashmir. People of these areas, even religious people posses progressive thoughts.

[@rajazainulabideen4408]

Welcome to Gilgit Baltistan

[@adijayaification]

Beautiful reDiscovery

[@NiazHunzai]

Proud to b from Hunza

[@KhanKhan-yi1kn]

honza is the biuotiful city in Pakistan