Top ten places in Gilgit-Baltistan

 Top 10 places in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is famous for its dramatic mountains especially the snow-capped mountains. GB has unlimited scenery views and is known as heaven on earth. It is one of the beautiful places in Pakistan, delighting and pleasing several tourists, travelers, and adventure lovers. Planning to visit Gilgit-Baltistan? Here are the most enchanting places to visit.

Naltar Valley:

Naltar, a beautiful valley famous for its beauty and hi lakes. Every year especially in the summer season it is full of visitors to spend their holidays and they also used to visit in winter for ice skating and skiing. Naltar is considered as the birth space of Gilgit Baltistan as it was the first village to be discovered. The mountains of Naltar are covered with snow in all seasons. The highest peaks in this valley are the Maherbani peak or Palo peak, the Shani peak, and the Khaltar peak. At the end of March, this place starts to bloom and every scene looks stunning. The main attractions are dense and lush green forests. It also has three fascinating lakes which include Rainbow lake, Blue star lake, and Badroko lake. The rainbow lake is enclosed between thick alpine forests whereas the Blue star has completely blue water and Badroko Lake is the dusty black one, situated on the top of Kottay, a place covered with mountains.

Naltar has a rich culture and a unique history. It is a very peaceful valley and its people are friendly, caring, and loving. It is a homeland for wildlife animals, especially for Markhor and snow leopards. Whether in summers or winters you can enjoy a lot of activities like skiing, chair

lifting and the perfect camping spots are near the lake area as there is much cooler than others.

Fairy Meadows:

Fairy Meadows is considered the heart of exotic North Pakistan located at the base of Nanga Parbat the 9th highest mountain in the world known as the killer mountain because this is the end of Himalaya. There are small cottages and you can reach over thereby from the main village giving you the view of Nanga Parbat. The region in front of these cottages is known as Fairy palace due to its breathtaking scenic beauty. Fairy Meadows has lush green alpine pasture along with a delightful destination for the polo lovers having a touch of adventures. It is picturesque and a homeland for wildlife animals and birds. Fairy Meadows has popular hike sites like Bayal camp. If you love to climb and hike then you have the opportunity to practice climbing because the mountain guides and trainers are available over there.

Hunza Valley:

Hunza is a mountainous valley with a beautiful and natural site which is known as " Heaven on Earth." Thousands of tourists visit here to enjoy the spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, lakes, and historical places. The mountains of Hunza are rough and covered with snow. The majority of people visit here especially to enjoy the few glimpses of the shiny ice wall of the Rakaposhi mountain. The popular mountains are Passu mountain, Ultra mountains, and the Kuksel Sal mountain.

Some beautiful places in Hunza Valley:

A stunning place in Hunza is Khunjerab pass, a border that connects Pakistan and China. It is a high mountain pass above sea level. You can also visit the National park in this place. The Khunjerab national park is very famous as it is considered the world's third-largest park. The main purpose behind the establishment of this park to protect endangered animals and snow leopards were also present in this park.

Duikar Valley:

Another beautiful place is Duikar Valley. It has amazing scenic views as it provides you the epic views of Rakaposhi peak and the Golden peak and the magnificent image of sunshine and sunrise. Tourists often visit for hiking on the Duikar Stone, they climb up this steep hill to enjoy the stunning view of the entire Hunza.

Attabad lake:

The Attabad lake is one of the beautiful lakes in the world as it is surrounded by dramatic mountains and the very clear blue colors of this stunning lake. This lake was formed due to massive land sliding but now due to the formation of the lake, it becomes a picnic spot especially for nature and boating lovers.

Altit and Baltit fort:

Altit and Baltit are one of the ancient and historical forts in Hunza. Altit is located at the top of Karimabad and you have to pass through the Karimabad bazaar. The bazaar is full of local handicrafts, handmade carpets, traditional embroidered caps, and gemstone shops. Whereas the great Altit fort is the most remarkable fort having an impressive architecture. It is built on the rock of a mountain and the river of Hunza flows at its back.

Deosai plains:

The word Deosai is a combination of two words, 'Deo' means giant and 'Sai' means shadow. For many years people believed that Deosai is the land of giants and haunted by giants. It's too cold over there as the snow starts to fall in the summer season.

Deosai is located on the boundary of the Karakoram and the western Himalayas. It is famous for Deosai National park and Sheosar lake. The charming thing about Deosai is that the clouds are so low, just imagine anyone wants to touch the clouds, so it's the best chance to visit over there.

The wildlife is dwelling in the mountains of Deosai which includes brown bears, red foxes, white tigers, eagles, and marmots. The best site for fishing is Sheosar lake as it contains Trout fishes. One should visit Deosai as it is the epitome of beauty, serenity, and wilderness.

Sheosar lake:

The word Sheosar means blind, it is one of the highest and deep lakes. It is known as the heart of Deosai. This lake's deep blue water, snowy mountains, and greenery with wildflowers look amazing. Anyone can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain killer Nanga Parbat's snow-covered peak. The image of Nanga Parbat appears in the looks like the white paint has mixed up with the blue paint and this whole spectacle looks breathtaking.

Astore Valley:

The Astore valley is very stunning in the north of Pakistan. It's a site of tourist attraction due to its beautiful landscapes. There's a lake named Rama and it has its natural beauty, freshwater, and spectacular scenery. There are also forests near the polo ground. A large number of herbs and shrubs made forests smell fresh and organic.

Rama lake and Rama meadows:

On the top of the enthralling Astore Valley, there is Rama lake and Rama Meadows. The path between Astore and Rama is full of lakes having a utopia for reconnecting with nature. Rama Meadows is a peaceful spot, enriched with nature and an eye of beauty, and an ideal place for trekking lovers. This path leads to the eastern side of Nanga Parbat and the Rama lake gives you a glimpse of Nanga Parbat. This place is covered with snow for a large part of the year but in summer it's a perfect place to visit.

Skardu:

Another fascinating place, the central valley of Gilgit-baltisan is Skardu. Allah Almighty has blessed this place with aesthetic and natural beauty. The mountains of Skardu has attracted climbers, so it is one of the best places for climbing and hiking. It contains delicious fruits and fresh spring water.

The famous forts in Skardu are Kharphocho fort and Shigar fort reflecting the past of its culture and civilizations. Some of the beautiful lakes are Kachura lake, Shangrilla lake, and Satpara lake. The Shangrila resort is the main destination for tourists. It is a unique restaurant that is the epitome of beauty and serenity as it is surrounded by flower gardens and fruit orchards.

Gilgit-Baltistan a worthy place to visit:

The landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan are beautiful as they please our eyes and soul. Its geography is beautiful and diverse. Gilgit-Baltisan is a remedy for the people who wants to find peace, serenity, excitement, and delight. It’s an admirable place to visit as it gives a pleasant experience to eyes and delightful memories to keep in one’s heart. The landscapes of GB can affect the human psyche, the soul, the body, and the innermost contemplations like music.

From stunning lakes to dramatic mountains and everything between, Gilgit-Baltistan will offer you a lot of wonderful places to visit. All you have to choose your favorite places from the above list and then plan to visit the one of the most beautiful places in the world.