Shigar Valley It feels as if you are traveling in the Cholistan Desert when the jeep reaches Khaplu Road from Skardu. Shigar Valley is 32km to the north of Skardu Valley. Shigar Valley was a state in the past. The whole Valley abounds with grapes, apples, walnuts, peach, apricot, mulberry, and pears. The dry fruits … Read more
Khaplu Historical Landmark Monuments Khaplu is the capital of the district Ghanche which is in the east of the province Gilgit Baltistan. Khaplu was the second largest state of Baltistan near Ladakh. At an altitude of 2600 meters above sea level, Khaplu is located near the Shyok River at a distance of 103 km from … Read more
Gilgit City Situated at an altitude of 5000 feet above sea level, Gilgit has always been the trade hub of the region. And even today it is the headquarters of the province of Gilgit Baltistan. And there is a relationship between Gilgit City and the neighboring country China for 2000 years. Detail of Gilgit City … Read more
Ghizer District Ghizer is a part of north Gilgit Baltistan. It is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual city. It is a hub of people speaking the Khowar, Burushaski, and Wakhi languages. The lifestyle of people is quite simple. The native of this region always welcomes guests. Besides its natural beauty, Ghizer is also famous for … Read more
Rakaposhi After taking a turn on the Hunza Road, the beautiful peak of Rakaposhi, loaded with thousands of tons of snow, emerges at once through the cracks of red rocks. Rakaposhi peak will accompany you on the Karakoram Highway for 40km. Its color changes to a unique color at every turn. This peak with an … Read more
Hunza The land of legends Chinese called it “Kanjut”. Hindus called it Humadesh which has a meaning of “The land of mountains”. Hunza was a free state. It was a royal state till 1974 with Karimabad its capital. In 1974, after the formal affiliation with Pakistan, Hunza is directly linked to the Federal Capital Islamabad … Read more
Khunjerab Top Khunjerab Top is the highest crossing border of the World at an altitude of 16,000 feet above sea level. It is the highest point of Karakoram Peak too. Every year, roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall. And the border is closed from 15th October to 1st May. It is also called the … Read more
Gilgit Baltistan Heavenly Blessed Land Gilgit Baltistan is among the extremely beautiful and charming northern areas of Pakistan. These areas are spreading over capacious land covering up to 72494 square kilometers. And it consists of Hunza, Astore, Gilgit, Ghizer, Diamer, Skardu, and Ghanchy. The capital of the province Gilgit Baltistan is Gilgit. On first November … Read more
Famous Sites of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Gilgit Baltistan is blessed with breathtaking beautiful Sites. Fairy Meadows Chilas, and Juglot are among them. These sites are known for sky-scrapping peaks, rich green plains, melodious rivers, and murmuring lakes. Overview Of some famous sites in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Site Location Features Naltar Valley Gilgit District – Breathtaking … Read more
Astore Astore is an old city at an altitude of 3200 meters above ocean level. Before the creation of Pakistan, this track was used to reach Gilgit from Srinagar Kashmir. District Astore of the province Gilgit Baltistan is 115km from Gilgit City. Site Name Location Key Features Rama Lake Elevation: 10,800 feet Surrounded by rich … Read more
Skardu City – Baltistan Where mountains speak the sky Baltistan was called Skardu in the past because of its central headquarter Skardu. Baltistan has the world’s second-highest peak K-2, Masherbrum (7320 meters) peak, Gasherbrum (8355 meters) peak, Broad peak (8047 meters), and 150 peaks of Karakoram Mountain range out of 300 peaks. Aspect Information Location … Read more
Gilgit Baltistan Gilgit-Baltistan formerly known as the beautiful Northern Areas of Pakistan. This territory is administered by Pakistan Government which is the part of the larger Kashmir region, it is the subject of a territorial dispute area between India, Pakistan, and China. It has borders with Azad Kashmir to the south and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province … Read more