These bright coloured Hunza cap are exquisitely hand embroidered in silken floss thread. A piece of art – hand worked by local women in very fine cross stitch, the floral patterns are intricately done making this a must buy when you visit Hunza this season.

You can also convert the cap into a small pouch, attaching pure silk fabric to make it larger, and have used it as an evening bag for that traditional look. Hunza women still wear a cap and on top of it they drape a dupatta or light shawl.

Women also adorn their caps with a piece of jewelry known as Silsilla which is usually in silver studded with gems. Some other fashion items to buy from Hunza include hand-knitted woolen sweaters, cotton T-shirts and shawls.

Chapshuro is one of the most delicious dishes of Hunza. It is filled with chopped meat (lamb, beef), onion, chile peppers, tomato and fresh coriander leaves. Mamtu is steam boiled dish which is filled with chopped meat (lamb, beef), onion, chile and garlic and steamed for several hours in in a multi layer steamer. While in Hunza, also try Harissa which is prepared by wheat, meat and butter as an oil .The dish is solid in the handling of proteins and it is served on extraordinary events including wedding functions, celebrations. Another favourite is Diram, a Fiti bread made from sprouted wheat flour which gives natural sweetness. It is served mixing butter, almond or apricot oil.

This valley is sitting at a perfect altitude to grow many fruits that may often be extremely expensive in other parts of the world.

Make sure to try the locally grown almonds, walnuts, apricots, and grapes. If you want a taste adventure, look out for the very sour but delicious-smelling local species of quince (also called a ‘Queen Apple’).

Dried fruits are sold everywhere in local shops, and are a big part of the sales at the local Karimabad Market. These are also exported to larger shops elsewhere in Pakistan, so buying them here usually lowers prices. Spend 300-500PKR for large bags of dried mulberries, grapes, persimmons, walnuts, and almonds, and then anywhere from 150-350 for dried apricots, depending on quality.

Monastiraki is the anti-Ermou Street. The Monastiraki Flea Market, sprawled out before Monastiraki Square is one of the more colourful districts in Athens. Much of the flea market’s attraction comes from the eccentric characters hawking their wares. You can purchase nearly anything imaginable in the market, however it’s particularly notable as a great place to buy music and movies. Sunday is the flea market’s busiest day, but even on a mid-week afternoon you can have a fascinating shopping adventure around and through a variety of idiosyncratic little bazaar-style shops carrying designer fashion, local crafts or just downright junk, with all sorts of odd bits and pieces in between.

This is one of those views that you will probably remember for the rest of your life, and one of the top things to do in Hunza Valley. Climbing up to the Eagle’s Nest really takes some effort, but the view is breath-taking. Even in the sub-zero temperatures, enjoy seeing this view of endless 7,000-8,000 metre high jagged and snowy peaks.

Monastiraki is the anti-Ermou Street. The Monastiraki Flea Market, sprawled out before Monastiraki Square is one of the more colourful districts in Athens. Much of the flea market’s attraction comes from the eccentric characters hawking their wares. You can purchase nearly anything imaginable in the market, however it’s particularly notable as a great place to buy music and movies. Sunday is the flea market’s busiest day, but even on a mid-week afternoon you can have a fascinating shopping adventure around and through a variety of idiosyncratic little bazaar-style shops carrying designer fashion, local crafts or just downright junk, with all sorts of odd bits and pieces in between.