Hunza Peak I (6,270m ASL), right, and Hunza Peak II as seen from Darbar Hotel in Karimabad

Security guard at Baltit Fort with his nice handlebar moustache

Baltit Fort is >800 years old. Used to be lodging for the Emir of Hunza Valley

Sultan, our guide at the fort, giving us a run down of the fort 

Our 3 fair ladies with a Malaysian group in the kitchen

Two weapons of yore used for defence/hunting

A photo with the guide, Waffe, for posterity

Ostensibly the best bread in Hunza Valley sold at Hunza Food Pavilion near Baltit Fort.  Considered Hunza specialities, such bread comes with stuffing of meat or vegetables. Chapsuro (bottom two) can be considered to be a meal by itself. We were not served such bread for our meals.

Shepherd taking his herd to graze. The number of animals represents the wealth of the shepherd 

Like this one, all trucks seen on KKH are brightly painted

Sister and brother whose photo I stole

Altit Fort is >1,200 years old. Used for lodging of royalty and defence

The fort has a commanding view of the Valley. When approaching caravans or others were spotted, forces in the fort could then be put on the alert

Some Pakistanis resemble Europeans like this girl with green eyes. They are called Alexandrians

Sacred or secret stones along KKH with carvings/inscriptions by early pilgrims and traders using the Old Silk Road. To prevent vandalism, they are fenced