Exploring Baltit Fort A Glimpse into Hunza’s History

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_{Baltit Fort}

A charming place in Hunza Valley, Baltit Fort, which has its unique importance. The historical status of this fort is very old.

The fort was built 800 years ago in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan.

It is said that the rulers of Hunza, who belonged to the Royal Family, have been ruled for many years. The fort was located on the top of the mountain. Our car was parked in parking area and we had to walk to the height to reach this fort. So extra energy was needed.

After reaching the fort, the breath intensified with fatigue. We saw some tourist benches resting.

_{Entry Ticket}

We were five people who managed to reach this fort. But our three friends lost courage. They decided to return and wait. My friend Farooq Ahmed and me bought the tickets to visit fort.

After buying a ticket, when they enter the fort, a guide is provided to a group of 10 to 12 tourists. Whose task is to explain the historical significance of the fort. With the help of guide, our group left the stairs from one floor to another.

_{Stairs and First Floor}

Along with the guider, he highlighted the historical importance of the items in the fort and told about the things that the king was using.

_{The Things of King's Use}

We were also visited by the royal kitchen. In which the iron utensils that were used by the King and the Royal Family are seen.

_{Royal Kitchen}

The guide told us that on a fixed date of each month, Tourists could enjoy traditional food at the table here by paying a reasonable amount.

_{Royal Hostess}

We entered a narrow street in which another could not cross. When asked by the guide, it was discovered that the prisoners were taken from here and put in jail. We were also shown that prison. Where the prisoners were kept.

_{Jail for Prisoners}

In this palace fort, we found the royal family to see the royal dress of the king and the queen. The dress was beautiful and was kept here to show the tourist. Wearing this dress, the king and the queen sat on their throne.

_{Royal Dress}

_{Polo Sticks and Ball}

The polo game sticks and the ball we got to see here. Which suggests that the king would be interested in the game as well.

This game is called **Jogan** in the local language. Which is the traditional game here.

After visiting the whole fort, we had reached the last floor. This is the place where the king will be his throne ( King's Sitting Place) and will order his concession. Still, a rope was placed where no one is allowed to enter. In addition, separate places have been arranged for the seating of its ministers and advisers.

_{King's Sitting Place}

Standing on the roof of the fort, the entire valley can be seen. If the steemains ever had a chance. So once this fort must be seen. I also enjoyed this scene and sat on the side wall for some time.