Tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan, Top Places to visit in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is a spectacular region in the northern territory of Pakistan bordering the countries, China, India, and Afghanistan.

The region is the home of K-2 and Nanga Parbat (2nd and the 9th highest peak of the world). Others include Deosai plains (world's highest plaetue), Blataro Glacier( Largest glacier of the world excluding the polar region), five eight-thousanders ( Mountains having the height of more than 8,000 meters), numbers of lakes, numbers of historical buildings and waterfalls.

Hospitality of people

THE people of Gilgit Baltistan are known for their hospitality.

“You will get an unforgettable experience which will always remind you of the hospitality and kindness of Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) people once you visit the GB.

Gilgit-Baltistan administratively consists of two divisions named as Baltistan and Gilgit divisions, further divided into ten districts.
Four districts in Baltistan are Skardu and Ganche. Shigar, Kharmang

Six districts in Gilgit are Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Astore, and Diamer.

Gilgit and Skardu are main hubs of the tourists. You can reach here either by road or by air.

District wise tourist attractions are:

6- Places to visit in Ghanche

Chaqchan Mosque, Khaplu Fort, Hushe Valley, Thalay La, Ghondoghoro Pass,

7- Places to visit in Astore

Rupal Valley, Rama Lake, Chilim Valley, Minimarg

8- Places to visit in Kharmang

Manthokha waterfall, Mehdiabad, Raja Palace

9- Places to visit Nagar

Hussainabad, Gulmit, Nilt

10- Places to visit in Chilas

Fairy Meadows, Babusar Pass, Nanga Parbat

What are the peaks to climb?

Though most of the peaks are in the districts of Shigar and Ganache, we have excluded the peaks in the above list because of these mountains peaks or not visited by common tourists. For visiting these peaks you need to be an experienced and avid mountain climber. But if you have had the will you can visit these as well. Therefore we have listed the peaks as well.

K-2, Nanga Parbat, K--3, K-4, K-5 Rakaposhi, Masherbrum Peak, Broad Peak, Golden Peak, Ultar Sar, Haramosh Peak, Laila Peak, Parabar Peak,