Altitikutz ( the people of Altit) are divided in to
four tribes namely Khunukutz , Hakalukutz , Shoshoroting and Husenuz each
having their own history and origin.Khunukutz is the biggest tribe in
Altit and according to a myth, the commencement of any event in Altit is
done by a man from Khunukutz tribe. Other tribes have their own traditions
like Shoshoroting tribes celebrates "Peera", an annual gathering of the
tribe in which an animal is slaughtered by collecting equal amount of
money or wheat from each man of the tribe and that animal is distributed
equally to all homes of the tribes.Altitikutz are physically very strong
as compare to other Hunzukutz because of the steep way to Duikar which is
to be covered by Altitikutz everyday.Altitikutz are the people who have
given their lives for the development of whole Hunza and for its security.
Now Altitikutz are making progress in all fields of life from Agriculture
to education. The organizations working in Altit are very well supported
by the people of Altit , because of this reason projects like Restoration
of Altit fort, Underground electrification and sewerage system was
possible. Whether it is cricket or the poetry or educational
competition , Altitkutz have beaten every adversary in their way.