Practical Information in Eagle Nest Hotel in Duikar Hunza Pakistan

Hunza is situated in the North of Gilgit on a distance of 120 km along

Karakorum highway. The people of Hunza known as Hunzukuts.

Hunza with the population of 40000 has been ruled by the same family and they

 are said to be the descendants of the troops of Alexander of Macedonia.

Hunza valley is surrounded by huge mountains stretched over 110 kilometers.

The land mark of Hunza is the Rakaposhi Peak (7788M) which glitters like a diamond against the blue sky. Apart from the above there are also four more worth seeing peaks, that is Ultar Peak (7388M),

Golden Peak (7216M), Batura Peak (7785M) and Princess Bubli Peak. Batura Trek,

Patundas Trek, Shimshal Valley Trek, Rushphari Trek are some of the main

attractions of the Hunza region. Eternal snow, lush green orchards, fast moving

rivers and the Emerald green meadows which have made Hunza famous among

tourists. This is the land of peace, tranquility, fruits and legendary tales. The society

is very united and each family grows enough wheat, maize, apricots and walnuts

 for its own use. The people are cheerful and friendly. The women wear bright clothes,

long shirts over baggy trousers and little embroidered pillbox hats. They do not

cover their faces. The myth which claims that Hunza people live longer than anyone,

 being free from social stress and living on a low-fat diet is rightly true as your see

 old people in good health few if any live to the old age of 120.

         The unique place to see all the peaks at a time is Eagle's Nest Hotel Duikar

Hunza.

Eagle’s Nest Hotel is situated in the village of Duikar, which is preached

on a 2850 meter high ridge above Altit village in Hunza valley. Eagle’s Nest  Hotel

is one of the best and most easily accessible viewpoints in the whole of Hunza valley.

 Even if you don’t have time to stay long it is a must to come up to see the sunrise

or sunset views on Hunza valley and Rakaposhi and the other peaks surrounding

Eagle’s Nest Hotel. Guests that stay at Eagle’s Nest Hotel can even enjoy the sunrise

 from their room.Starting as a small camping site in 1994, Eagle’s Nest has grown into

 a full service hotel. The friendly family-run hotel offers accommodation to suit every budget.

 The personal hospitality and personal touch which you find every room service, food and

garden is unique, and has made many guests wanting to prolong their stay. 

Miss Tehseen Khan

thnl@hotmail.com