Discover Gilgit- Baltistan

Baltit Fort Hunza

Duiker Hunza

Khaplu Fort Skardu Baltistan

Altit Fort Hunza

Passu village Passu cons

Chaqchan Mosque

Hussani Suspension Bridge

Discover Gilgit-Baltistan

We are offering Discover Gilgit-Baltistan 14 Days Program. Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most spectacular regions of Pakistan. Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges- the Karakorum’s, the Hindukush and the Himalayas- meet. The entire Gilgit-Baltistan is like a paradise for mountaineers, climbers, trekkers, hikers and anglers. The region has a rich cultural heritage and variety of rare plants and flowers. Five out of fourteen mountain peaks over 8000 meters including the K-2 – the world’s second highest peak and some of the largest glaciers outside polar region are located in Gilgit-Baltistan. Five out of the fourteen mountain peaks with height of over 8000 meters including the K-2 (world’s second heights peak) and some of the largest glaciers outside polar regions are located in Gilgit Baltistan.

Baltistan also known as Little Tibet is a mountainous region on the border of Pakistan controlled Kashmir and Indian Controlled Kashmir in the Karakorum mountains just south of K2 (the world’s second-highest mountain). Baltistan borders Gilgit to the west, Xinjiang (China) in the north, Ladakh on the southeast and the Kashmir valley on the southwest. Its average altitude is over 3,350 metres (10,990 ft).

The rising of Indus stretches down to Baltistan valley from Tibet to Gilgit and down to the Arabian Sea, which cuts the Indian sub-continent from Asia; Baltistan valley is called a little Tibet in the North of Pakistan. Baltistan is situated at the last end of Himalaya, beside Deosai Plain and Satpara Lake. Baltistan the tourist destination of Mountains paradise where the world 2nd highest peak is K-2 (8611-m) and the other 8000m is Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I & II Likely 8068 to 8047m and there are many peaks 7750- 7800m. Its snow-capped peaks and long glaciers give you a spectacular view for climbers, trekkers and travelers.

The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley, situated north/west of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 m. The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square km (3,100sq mi). Aliabad is the main town, while Baltit and Altit are popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains.
The people are cheerful and friendly, almost all speak Burushaski and in upper Hunza they speak Wakhi.

The miracle of the Hunzakuts longevity, supposedly resulting from their mostly vegetarian diet of cereals and fruits From Hunza valley, Panoramic views of Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak 7266m, Spantik Peak 7027m, Ultar 7388 Lady Finger 6000m.

Highlights

Visit Lahore historical city
Visit of 900 Years old Forts
View of Indus River
View of Hindukush- Karakoram and Himalaya Mountain Ranges.
Views of peaks between 6,000m to 8,000m Peaks
View of 8000m Peak (Nanga Parbat 8126m)
Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
Sightseeing of forts (Shigar, Khaplu, Karpocho, Altit and Baltit)
Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
The highest paved international border crossing in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway

Detailed Itinerary Discover Gilgit Baltistan

Day-01: Lahore

Welcome at Lahore airport transfer to hotel, afternoon proceed for city tour of Lahore visit Lahore fort, Lahore Museum, Wazir Khan Mosque, Sheeshi Mahel and Wagah Border.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-02: Drive from Lahore to Islamabad

Drive from Lahore to Islamabad 380 KM, en-route visit Khewra Salt Mines.