TOP 5 ATTRACTIVE PLACES FOR TOURISM IN GILGIT BALTISTAN

Gilgit-Baltistan

Once known as the Northern Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan is an interesting place with famous mountains and beautiful scenery. Gilgit-Baltistan is famous for its mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. Landscaping from the coast can be reached by air and road. Gilgit-Baltistan offers many attractions for tourists from all over the world.

Gilgit-Baltistan is covered with high mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and the beauty of nature. In addition, the mountains and greenery invite a large number of tourists to Gilgit-Baltistan every year. , So pack your things and see natural beauty. There are many beautiful places, but I would like to tell you about some wonderful places.

 

1. Ghizar

Guizar is a historical and beautiful place in Gilgit-Baltistan, and its extreme beauty reflects the quality of nature, which is covered with mountains and lakes. So everyone should definitely take the time to visit these beautiful places, for example, to enjoy trout fishing along Phandar Lake and Ghizar River. The best and ideal time to visit is from May to August when beauty is at its peak. . If you are not interested in greenery, you can enjoy the scenery between the snow-capped mountains in the cold weather for a very long time from November to February. Make sure you visit Ghizar in the sights of Gilgit-Baltistan.

 

2. Skardu 

Skardu is a city located in the Karakoram Range, the largest mountain range in the world. Where the world's second-highest peak, "K-2," is located. Climbers, adventurers, and tourists from all over the world come to see this place. Climbers do mountaineering adventures in any season, like different campaigns that keep setting records at different times. Winter adventures are the most dangerous. There are also historical places in Skardu, of which Shagar Kharpocho Fort is very famous. Shangri-La Resort and many other tourist attractions welcome you to Skardu.

 

3. Hunza 

Hunza Valley is a secret jewel of Pakistan, situated in the Gilgit Baltistan area. It is a disconnected valley, sitting between the Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain ranges. This rich valley has a farming area that has consistently been an extraordinary vacation destination. It has stunning perspectives and is home to warm, neighborly individuals. 

 Hunza is the most beautiful place in Gilgit-Baltistan and is also called Mini Switzerland; otherwise, it is also the center of GB's social, educational, and economic development. Historically and culturally very famous, Baltit Fort tops the list. The fort is a symbol of the city's great past, with millions of tourists visiting Hunza every year and tourist attractions including Rakaposhi View Point from where you can see the lofty peak of Rakaposhi. Another chance to get a closer look at Markhor and enjoy the hunting through the locals. The Karakoram Highway is a trade route between China and Pakistan through Hunza. And Khanjarab border is also located in Hunza, which is called Khunjarab dry port. From where trade takes place between Pakistan and China. The most popular fruits here are cherries, apples, and apricots. The most famous lake is "Lake Ataabad" where you can spend a quiet day and catch trout fish on the lake.

 

4. Astore 

Astore, a valley 120 km long with an area of 5,000 sq km, is located in the north of Pakistan, in Gilgit-Baltistan state. The valley is at the eastern face of Nanga Parbat, a peak 8,125 high, often called the Killer Mountain.

If you want to visit Deosai National Park, the shortest route is from Skardu city, approximately 30 kilometers away. An hour's drive from there will take you all the way to the top of the plains. Another route that is often used is via Chilam in Astore Valley.

The Deosai National Park is located in the western Himalayas in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Pakistan. It has an average elevation of 4,114 meters (13,497 ft) above sea level, making the Deosai Plains the second highest plateau after Changtang Tibetan Plateau.

 

5. Babusar 

It is the highest point in the Babusar Valley that can be easily accessed by cars. The Babusar Pass connects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Gilgit Baltistan. ... Babusar Top was originally known as Babur Top, originating from the fact that the Mughal emperor Babur used to pass through this area in the early 16th century.

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