City: Gilgit-Baltistan
Top Things to do in Gilgit-Baltistan
Top 10 Things to do in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan (Urdu: گلگت بلتستان), formerly known as the Northern Areas, is the northernmost administrative territory in Pakistan. It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang region of China, to the east and northeast, and the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast. According to UNSC Resolution of 1947 the territory is part of the disputed Kashmir region along with Azad Kashmir, Aksai Chin, the Shaksgam Valley, and Jammu, Ladakh, and the Valley of Kashmir.
Restaurants in Gilgit-Baltistan
1. Hunza Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By J8514JLmohammadh - London, United Kingdom
Our 13 Nights & 14 days tour of Northern areas of Pakistan was arranged by Pakistan Guided Tours. The tour was excellent & fantastic from every point of view. Mr. Maqbool is encyclopedia of Gilgit-Baltistan. We visited Gilgit, Kargha Buddha, Shahi Mosque, NLI market, Polo ground, Chinese graveyard, Rakaposhi view point, Askoman valley, Gopis valley, Yaseen Valley, Phander valley, Naltar valley, Lower Hunza, Central Hunza (Karimabad), Uper Hunza Gojal valley, Gulmit village, Passu village, Passu cones, Borith lake, Sost dry port, Khunjerab pass, Nagar khas, Hoper glacier, Eagles nest sunset view, Old houses, Baltit fort, Altit fort, Royal garden, Ganesh village, Minapin village, Old silk route, Skardu, Shamgrila , Uper kachura lake, Lower kachura lake, Katpana desert, Karpocho fort, Shigar valley, Shigar fort, Khaplu valley, Khaplu fort, Machlo valley, Sadpara lake, Carving buddha, Chilas carving, Shatial rock carving, Islamabad and Taxila etc We highly recommend "Pakistan Guided Tours". WhatsApp# +92-333 403 3331
2. Nanga Parbat
3. Deosai National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Ranger_ofthe_North - Abbottabad, Pakistan
Deosai Plains is a 70 x 30 km plain between Astore and Skardu. It is one of the highest large plains in the world at a height of 13700 feet above sea level. The most interesting feature is the flowing water through the plain. In good old days the vehicles used to cross the water struggling to fight the flow and the obstacles in the rivers. Now, bridges have been built over the rivers.... However, I personally believe that these bridges, made of concrete have spoiled the beauty of the region. From Astore, one has to reach up to Chillam Chowky where one enters the Deosai Plain. Right in the beginning, there is a lake... The SheoSar, which literally means 'blind lake' because the exit of water from the lake was considered hidden. The total crossing may take many hours. 3 to 4. or longer. But the track across the plain is pretty much levelled, gravel type road, with easy crossings. A 4WD is recommended but not essential. The area has brown bear, that are usually far away from the road and from the tourist traffick. People interested in watching bears have to detour and go sideways quite a long way. However, in winter season, these bear come quite near the areas occupied by humans. A few tent hotels have cropped up here and there. However, solid construction is prohibited in the area because government has declared this a national park. A nice place to visit
4. Karakoram Highway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By AtifHafeezSiddiqui - Karachi, Pakistan
The KKH (Karakoram Highway) is no doubt the 8th wonder of the world. Men of unmatched courage & unbeatable will carved it through the insurmountable mountains under the most hostile circumstances in the era when there was not even any telegraphic communication was possible. Their story would induce a current through one's spine. Now when we travel with extreme comfort on this extraordinary path, we shouldn't forget the innumerable martyrs who laid their lives to turn an impossible & crazy dream to reality. The Karakoram Highway(known informally as the KKH) is said to be the highest paved international road in the world. It's the road to paradise – if you like exploring the mountains, that is. It's regarded as one of the world's hardest alpine climbs.Due to its unique features, the Karakoram highway has been called the "Eighth Wonder of the World". ... A section of the road goes through the Karakoram Mountains at a height of 15,466 feet. It is a 1,300-kilometre (810 mi) is a 1,300-kilometre (810 mi) national highway which extends from Hasan Abdal in the Punjab province of Pakistan to the Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan, where it crosses into China and becomes China National Highway 314. The highway connects the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plus Gilgit-Baltistan with China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
5. Upper Kachura Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By arbabytes - Skardu, Pakistan
It has been twice that i visited this place and everytime it gave an unforgettable experience. A beautiful lake, preserved its natural beauty as it is, gives one of the most scenic views that one may have experienced. Boating is one of the main activities. Complete boat can be booked for 2000 rupees (around $15). A place called Nazara Hotel is just a small hike away from lake. Its peaceful ppace which serves the trout fish. Fish and view of the lake is the prize of this hotel that is worth every penny.
6. Hussaini Hanging Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Explore_Pakistan1 - Islamabad, Pakistan
Passu suspension bridge is considering the most thrilling and longest bridge in Gilgit Baltistan it is short walk for Passu village .some 40 minutes walk .
7. Altit Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By 765humeraa
Altit fort is a historical place with a good environment. View from the top of fort is so beautiful and hide me jawed there was a very wonderful person to meet there. T
8. Khunjerab National Park
9. K2 Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Pakistan has some of the best trekking in the world and several of the world's 2th highest mountains, including k2. Many people visit the country just to trek and the tourism industry is well prepared to facilitate all manner of trekking styles and destinations.
Reviewed By VaneesaWL - Atlanta, United States
We flew into the base camp of Concordia in helicopters piloted by the Pakistani Army. What an incredible experience. It was the most incredible experience of my entire travel career. Exciting beyond belief and beautiful beyond measure. I do not have enough words in my vocabulary to express how fabulous it was to fly low over the mountains of the Karakorams to wind up with such an exquisite view of K2, followed by views of Masherbrum,Gasherbrum I, II, III and IV. Spectacular!!! I cannot imagine that anything will every top this experience.
10. Attabad lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By AnasAriya - Sialkot, Pakistan
Best spot on the way to Hunza valley , Boating experience there is unbeliveable and amazing , Gorgeous colour of nature and hill tops view make it entirely different from boating at other places
