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The fair skinned and light-eyed Hunzakuts claim to be descendants of soldiers lost from Alexander's army as he invaded India, although genetic studies have disproved the claim. The language, Burushaski, provides linguists an enigma as it is unrelated to any other language known to man.
The beauty of this mountain paradise is matchless; from the soft blossoms of the apricot trees to the dark snowcapped rock monuments of Rakaposhi 7788 m., recently climbed Ultar Peak 7388 m. jabbing a vivid blue backdrop high above, and Bublimoting Peak.
Most of the people of Hunza are Islamili Muslims, followers of His highness the Aga Khan.
