List of tour places in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan is the fifth administrative part of Pakistan in its north side. Formaly it was part of Northern Areas, by the year 2009, it was granted limited autonomy under the Self-Governance Order of Government of Pakistan and renamed to Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan still not included it as a separate province due to Kashmir Movement in disputed Jammu and Kashmir held by India.
It provides an inclusive collections of beautiful pictures of Gilgit Baltistan and all of the famous and attractive visiting places in it. Travel guide is also available to visit various cities or locations in Gilgit Baltistan.
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Jaglot Town
Hill StationsJaglot is important town as it is the gateway of Gilgit as well as Skardu. There is a bridge over the Gilgit River which connects it with Skardu on the Skardu Road along the Indus River, whereas on the Karakoram Highway Gilgit and other districts of Gilgit-Baltistan are accessed.
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Kachura Village Skardu
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Kalash Valleys
Cultural & Heritage SitesThe Kalash Valley, surrounded by the Hindukush Range, is located in Chitral district, Pakistan, at the distance of 36km from Chitral main city on National Highway N-45. There are three valleys, Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir. From Ayun village on N-45, turn right on Bamboret Valley Road access the Kalash Valley.
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Karimabad
Hill StationsKarimabad, also known as Baltit, is the capital of Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, located at the distance of 100 km from Gilgit main city on the west bank of the Hunza River. It is the best tourist spot in Pakistan especially Baltiti Fort and Karimabad village are the main attraction of this area. Karimabad town, located on the west bank of the Hunza River, the landscape of Karimabad is made up of huge steep sloping terraces.
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Ladyfinger Peak
Mountain PeaksLadyfinger Peak is one the highest rock spire peak without snow. It is situated along the Hunza Peak on the southwest ridge of the Ultar Sar massif in Batura Muztagh and clearly visible from Hunza Valley.
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Manthokha Waterfall
WaterfallsManthokha Waterfall is located in Kharmang Valley in Madupur village in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, at a distance of 40 km from Skardu city. It is one of the highest waterfalls in Pakistan, with a height of 180 feet. It is a beautiful waterfall and famous for camping and fishing in Skardu.
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Minawar
Mountaineous valleysMinawar is located at 8 km from Gilgit City on Karakoram Highway after Chhamugarh in Gilgit District.
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Minimarg
Hill StationsMinimarg is a very attractive village in the Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir, located on the right bank of the Kishenganga River, also called Neelum River, at an altitude of 2,845 meter. It is located at the distance of 536 km from Islamabad and accessible via Mansehra - Naran - Jalkhan, Chilas, then through the Karakoram Highway, turn left after passing Raikot Bridge on the Astore Valley Road, this road leads toward Minimarg after crossing the Azad Kashmir Border. Access through Neelum Vally is short but more difficult, only trekking and jeep tracks are available to access it.
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Naltar valley
Hill StationsNaltar is a pine forest village in Gilgit at a distance of 40 km from Gilgit city. It is famous for its scenery and wildlife. Various animals can be seen while moving toward Naltar valley. A jeep trek leads to Naltar valley, and jeep can be hired from Gilgit.
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Nanga Parbat
Mountain PeaksNanga Parbat, also known as Killer Mountain, is located on the border between Diamer and Astore districts. It is locally known as Diamer, King of the mountains. It is the 9th highest mountain in the world, having a height of 8,126 meters. It is the most difficult mountain to climb due to its vertical and dangerous structure. The weather conditions here, are too much uncertain, within few minutes, it covers with clouds and temperature drops below freezing point.
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Passu
Mountaineous valleysPassu is a small village located on the Hunza River at the distance of 150 km from Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway next to Gulmit in Gojal on the edge of the Passue Glacier and the Batura Glasier. Passu Cathedral, also known as Passu Cones, at an altitude of 20,033 feet, provides very attractive view for tourists from the Karakoram Highway. The Cathedral Ridge has beautiful view just from the Karakoram Highway near Passu village.
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Phander Lake
Hill StationsPhander Lake is the largest lake in the Phander valley and it has most romantic and charming colors which attract most of the tourists in this area. It is situated in Koh-i-Ghizer in Gupis-Yasin District. It is the main source of fresh water in Phander valley.
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Phander Valley
Hill StationsPhander valley is located in Gupis-Yasin district in Gilgit-Baltistan at the distance of 184 KM from Gilgit on Gilgit Shandoor Road. The valley is quite flat like a palm, that's why it is called Phander as meaning of Phan is palm in Khowar language that is local language of the town.
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Rahimabad
Hill StationsRahimabad is a beautiful and attractive hill station in the Nagar district in Gilgit Baltistan on the Hunza River. It is located at the distance of 33km from Gilgit city on the Karakoram Highway in very high mountains. It is a lush green valley along the Hunza River and has a very pleasant atmosphere.In clear weather, the Mt. Rakaposhi top can be viewed from the surrounding mountains of Rahimabad.
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Raikot Glacier
GlaciersFairy Meadows plateau is a beautiful place at the top of the mountain in front of Nanga Parbat. This is Raikot Glacier from the Rakhiot Face of the Nanga Parbat. One have to cross this glacier to access the Base Camp to get the front view of the Nanga Parbat.
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Rama Lake
LakesRama Lake is located in Choungrah village in the Astore District in Gilgit-Baltistan at a distance of 122km from Gilgit city. It is one of the beautiful lakes in Pakistan with the wonderful beauty of greenery and snow-covered peaks around it. It is easily accessed from Rama Meadows in just a one and half hour trek. which a lush green meadow in the Astore valley.
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Rama Meadows
PlateausRama Meadows is located at the distance of 13km from Rama Village in the Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan. Rama Meadows is a peaceful and calm place to enjoy the greenery in the Rama Valley within the attractive color structure of mountains. There are vast areas with lush green forests which makes oneself forget the tiredness of the long traveling to Rama Valley.
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Satpara Lake
LakesSatpara Lake is one of the largest fresh water and natural lake located in Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan at a distance of 8 km from the Skardu main. A jeep can be hired from Skardu or you can enjoy the trek on foot. You can enjoy trout fishing and row boating there. It is the most charming lake and attracts a number of tourists every year. There is a picturesque island in the center of the lake. A short stay is possible there with a round trip on the boat.
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Shandur Top
Mountain PassesShandur Top, flat plateau, is located in Ghizer district, Gilgit Baltistan, at an altitude of 12,200 feet at the distance of 212km from Gilgit via Shandur-Gilgit Road, or at the distance of 150km from Chitral via chital-Mastuj Road.
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Shangrila Lake
LakesShangrila Lake, also known as Kachura Lake, is located at the distance of 27 km from Skardu main, in Kachura village, Skardu. It is one of the most attractive and beautiful lakes in Pakistan. Its beauty becomes more charming by the unique style of colorful restaurants around it. One of those restaurants is an aircraft, that had a crash landing near a riverbed in Skardu.
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