In the PM’s one-day visit to Skardu, he emphasized the people of GB to fasten their skills and prepare their plans to deal with the upcoming flow of tourists in your areas. The Skardu International Airport has made every traveler throughout the world keen to visit directly to Skardu without any hustle of transit or stays. He further added that Gilgit Baltistan can create a major economic turnout from the tourism sector more than Switzerland. he said.
Imran Khan has assured the audience at Munciple Ground Skardu and the whole people of Gilgit Baltistan to provide Health Insurance and Sehat Cards work 10 Lac rupees at any hospital (Government or Private).
New Districts of Gilgit Baltistan:
PM Imran has also announced the additional four districts that are considered remote and away from administration services. the list will be shared in the next articles.
Distance of Jaglote Skardu Road and its expenditures:
Jaglote Skardu Road has been completed with the expenditure of 31 Billion rupees and the total distance is 167 KM.
Minutes of Prime Minister Imran Khan Speech:
Education Reforems.
Scholarships for needy students.
New Four Districts.
Inaugration of Jaglote Skardu Road
Inaugration of Skardu Internation Airport.
Road Connectivity from Gilgit to shontar pass kashmir.
Rosie Gabrielle Moved To Gilgit Baltistan. As per the post shared on her Instagram Handle, The long-anticipated wait is over! We are happy to share and announce that we have officially shifted to the north of Pakistan 🇵🇰
Neither of us is city people or “fit in” with societal “norms” and the system. We long for wide-open spaces, fresh air, peace, simple life, nature, and ADVENTURE!
Although it was necessary for the time to be based in the city, we couldn’t wait to get out of there. After 10 long months living in Lahore, we finally made the move and shifted our entire life up here- indefinitely.
With travel restrictions still in force around the globe making getting around too complicated, we decided to stay put for a while here in Pk. But that meant moving somewhere we both could thrive a bit better.
Looking to take the stressful pressures off ourselves, focusing more on being present, being in nature, having an adventure at our fingertips, and generally living a more simple life, this is the PERFECT place to be.
We have SO MANY things to share with you about living life in a small village tucked in the mountains. It truly is a DREAM come to true MASHALLAH we are so blessed 💓🙏🏼
Stay tuned for lots of amazing new content (time to work on and upload pending content) wonderful stories and epic adventures with our little family 💓
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Rakaposhi Peak– The 3rd Beautiful and 12th Highest Peak of Pakistan
Rakaposhi Peak 7788m: The 3rd beautiful, world’s 27th highest, and Pakistan’s 12th highest peak. The reason for its fame is not because of its ranking but its beauty. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Rakaposhi Peak is the only peak that can be viewed from bottom to top with its extremely incredible flowing streams.
Breathtaking Rakaposhi Zero Point Nagar:
There are many points to take the breathtaking glimpse of Rakaposhi. But particularly when you moving on Karakorum highway in District Nagar Region. You may have hundreds of different enchanting views while crossing different villages of Nagar valley. Moreover, note that Rakaposhi can only be accessible from Nagar Valley and also can be clearly viewed from Rakaposhi View Point Nagar.
Rakaposhi Peak can be seen from different regions of Gilgit. You may have a glance at Bagrot Valley Gilgit. It can also be seen from some points of danyore Gilgit and you may also have a clear upper view from karimabad hunza. But majorly Nagar Valley is its feed and can be accessed and seen from different points of Nagar even from bottom to top. i.e. Nilt Valley, Thole Valley, Qasimabad Masot Valley, Ghulmet Valley, Pissan, and Minapin Valley.
Surprising Rakaposhi in Karakorum Mountain Ranges:
The long spread ice wall of Rakaposhi in the Karakorum mountain ranges, this peak is its kind of the only peak that has an astounding ice wall that creates uniqueness with other mountains and that is why it is considered the third beautiful peak after K2 and Nanga Parbat Peak. Rakaposhi Peak – The 3rd Beautiful and 12th Highest Peak of Pakistan but has a prominent profile for having 27th rank worldwide.
Rakaposhi Peak is previously named Rakaposhithen it is molded into Rakaposhi which locally means “Shining Wall”. Furthermore, Rakaposhi is known and Dumani“The Mother of Mist”. It is called because of, covering in cloud during the whole year in most of the time.
There are many successful and unsuccessful attempts done during 1892-2004. However, the first successful summit was done in 1958 by British Climbers.
Successful Summits of Rakaposhi Peak Nagar:
The first successful summit of Rakaposhi Peak (7788m) was done by members of a British expedition Mr. Mike banks and Mr. Tom Patey in 1958. This ascent was achieved from Southwest Ridge. Remember that both of them got minor injuries during ascent on 25 June 1958. But sadly on their descent another climber slipped and died at night time.
Best Time to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
The best and favorable time to climb the 3rd beautiful Rakaposhi peak is from June to September. Where everything acts moderately where you will enjoy the green and lush meadows as well during your ascent with local foods and seasonal fruits.
There were multiple climbing’s done from different ridges routes during the period between 1982 to 2004 but now 2021 is going to add in few days. Below are the possible and used routes that can be selected for your summit pushes.
Southwest Ridge: Long route but not that technical
Eastern Side, that is shortest route.
Northwest Ridge: This route is long and technical than Southwest ridge.
Northern Ridge: This route is short but more difficult than above two routes.
Latest New Route identified to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
Yes, after 2004 there was no attempt made to summit Rakaposhi Peak. But in September 2021. The energetic and well enthusiast young climber from Nagar Valley Mr. Wajidullah has started his summit push to Rakaposhi Peak this weak and he is on his way to the summit from Basecamp 1.
As per his last comments, he together with his Czech Fellow Climbers (Mr. Jakub and Mr. Petr ) has started a summit push with a new brand route that would help them to make a successful attempt after years of break.
Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and New Route to Climb Rakaposhi Peak:
Due to the extreme uphill and exceptional rise of Rakaposhi peak up to 16000 feet. It is most difficult and different wall than other peaks like K2 and Everest. That is why it has rarely opted for the summit in the past. Now a brave local climber Wajidullah Nagari has started with some foreign climbers to push from Nagar side and most importantly this time the route would be brand new.
If they succeed in this mega climb, they will make the historical attempt and this would bring more attention to worldwide climbers to summit this beautiful ice wall (Rakaposhi Peak).
By raising local tourism in northern areas of Pakistan, there is rising problems that need to be handled before it left a severe impact on lands or cultures.
As per the Instagram post by Rosie Gabrielle, she said as tourism to outside countries is not happening due to covid19 and hence this is why people and traveling to northern areas Hunza, Nagar, Skardu, diamer, Gilgit, naltar or haramosh regions.
She also spoke up on the dance party lately happened in gojal village of Hunza, She advised, instead of bringing back you just smile they are introducing new cultures thereby bringing drugs, vulgarity, rave parties and on top of that leaving a lot of trash.
Do not Disrespect land and local cultures:
She has also shared her experience during her traveling to the north. She has been escaped for many weeks due to the bad behaviors of tourists. I (she) can understand people have the right to express but if they coming to these lands how they feel confident to affect the cultures or lands or even putting harmful activities by bringing their toxic habits in such a pure and innocents land.
She has superbly addressed travellers that on introducing such behaviours and launching such activities not only destroying culture but demolishing lands by trash and doing disrespect of this motherland.
Responsibilities of Tourist during Travel:
This is very much important to give value to the local cultures, local norms, and values. Try to give knowledge and share your skills with them in return they will honor you with great hospitality and respect. North is Pure Keep it clean or stay home
Pakistan is thankfully a home of 108 peaks above 7,000 m. Here in this article, I will share the facts about the complete list of mountains in Pakistan and their ranking globally and in Pakistan. Probably there are many peaks above 6,000 m. Peaks between 4000 m to 7000 m have not been counted. 5 (Five ) of the 14 (Fourteen) 8000s highest peaks in the world (the eight-thousanders) are located in Pakistan.
There are 5 mountains over 8,000 metres in Pakistan, 29 over 7,500 metres and 108 over 7,000 metres. However, the Peaks height lies between 4,000 metres to 7,000 metres are countless.
How many mountains in Pakistan especially mountains in Gilgit Baltistan?
However, four of which lie in the surroundings of Concordia, the junction of Godwin Austen Glacier and Baltoro Glacier). Fact about these globally ranked mountains are: Most of the highest peaks located in Pakistan lie in the Karakoram mountain range and which lies almost entirely in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan and is considered to be a part of the greater Himalayan range) but some peaks above 7,000 m are included in the Hindukush and Himalayan mountain ranges.
There are still unnamed peaks in Pakistan but most of the peaks have been given a proper name. So this list is still incomplete due to the unnamed peaks. The list also includes many other peaks that are still not classed as independent mountains, but instead are considered subpeaks of other mountains, due to having low topographic prominence.
The dominance of Karakoram Mountain Range in Gilgit Baltistan:
Considering the fact, most of the highest mountains from three famous ranges in Pakistan are located in the Karakoram Range, the highest of which is K2, globally ranked on the 2nd position, and its height from sea level is 8611 m, so there are some high mountains located in Himalaya (the highest of the mountain is Nanga Parbat, which is globally ranked on 9th position, its height from sea level is 8126 m) While in Hindukush mountain range (the highest mountain of which is Tirich Mir, that is globally ranked on 33rdposition while its height from sea level is 7708 m).
List of Mountains in Pakistan and their Ranking:
Mountain Name
Height
Rank in Pakstan
Global Rank
Range
Area
District
K2 – Chogori
8,611 m
1
2nd
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Nanga Parbat
8,125 m
2
9th
Himalayas
Diamer
Diamer
Hidden Peak -Gasherbrum . I
8,068 m
3
11th
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Broad Peak – Falchan Kangri
8,047 m
4
12th
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Gasherbrum . II
8,035 m
5
13th
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Broad Peak Middle
8,016 m
6
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Gasherbrum . III
7,952 m
7
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Gasherbrum .lV
7,925 m
8
17th
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Distaghil Sar 1
7,885 m
9
19th
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Kunyang Chhish
7,852 m
10
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Masherbrum NE – K1
7,821 m
11
22nd
Karakoram
Bagrot
Gilgit
Masherbrum
7,806 m
12
Karakoram
Bagrot
Gilgit
Rakaposhi
7,788 m
13
27th
Karakoram
Minapin
Nagar
Batura . I
7,785 m
14
25th
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Batura II
7,762 m
15
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Distaghil Sar . II
7,760 m
16
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Kanjut Sar . I
7,760 m
17
26th
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Masherbrum W
7,750 m
18
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Saltoro Kangri . I
7,742 m
19
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Batura No. II
7,730 m
20
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Batura III
7,729 m
21
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Trivor / Peak . 8
7,720 m
22
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Main Tirich Mir
7,708 m
23
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Saltoro Kangri II
7,706 m
24
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Chhaltoro Gang R1 N
7,705 m
25
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Distaghil Sar (E)
7,700 m
26
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Tirich Mir (East)
7,692 m
27
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Saser Kangri I
7,672 m
28
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Chogolisa . I SW/E
7,665 m
29
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Chogolisa . II/NE
7,654 m
30
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Yukshin Garden Sar
7,641 m
31
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Kunyang Chhich(S)
7,620 m
32
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Shispare
7,611 m
33
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Batura IV
7,594 m
34
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Broad Peak (N)
7,550 m
35
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Skyang Kangri .I
7,544 m
36
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Batura V
7,531 m
37
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Yakshin Gardaan . I
7,530
38
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Mamostong Kangri
7,516
39
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Saser Kangri E
7,513
40
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Tirich Mir (West II)
7,500
41
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Skyang Kangri . II
7,500
42
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Kunyang Chhish (W)
7,500
43
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Saser Kangri II W
7,500
44
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Saser kangri III
7,495
44
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Pumari Chhish (W)
7,492
45
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Tirich Mir (West I)
7,487
46
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Pasu Massive M
7,478
47
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
K-12
7,469
48
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Teram kangri 1
7,463
49
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Malubiting (W)_
7,453
50
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Muchu Chhish
7,453
51
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Pumari Chhish (N)
7,440
52
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Yazghil Dome (S)
7,440
53
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Sia Kangri I / N
7,422
54
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Haramosh . I
7,409
55
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Teram Kangri II
7,406
56
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Istro-Nal (Main)
7,403
57
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Tirich Mir (West III)
7,400
58
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Kunyang Chhish (E)
7,400
59
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Pumari Chhish (S)
7,400
60
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Yazghil Dome (N)
7,400
61
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Ultar No. I
7,388
62
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Rimo (S) No. I Peak 51
7,385
63
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Teram Kangri III
7,382
64
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Sherpi Kangri I Main
7,380
65
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Istro-Nal (North I)
7,373
66
Hindukush
Soltoro
Gaunche
Rimo (S) . II P-50
7,373
67
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Istro-Nal (North II)
7,372
68
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Sherpi Kangri . II
7,370
69
Karakoram
Soltoro
Gaunche
Istro-Nal (North III)
7,365
70
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Skil Brum
7,360
71
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Skyang Kangri M
7,357
72
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Karun Kuh
7,350
73
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Kunyang Chhish W
7,350
74
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Pumari Chhish S
7,350
75
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Saragharar (Main)
7,349
76
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Skyang Kangri W
7,345
77
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Momhil Sar / Peak – 7
7,343
78
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Ghent (N)
7,342
79
Karakoram
Batura Muztagh
Gilgit
Saraghrar (Central)
7,330
80
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Yutmaru Sar (S)
7,330
81
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Bojohagur Duanasir
7,329
82
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Sia Kangri II/E
7,325
83
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Yazghil Domes S
7,324
84
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Gasherbrum No. V
7,321
85
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Kunyang Chhish (SE)
7,320
86
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Malanghutti
7,320
87
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Baltoro Kangri . I
7,312
89
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Ultar No. II
7,310
90
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Saragharar (S)
7,307
91
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Istro-Nal (South)
7,303
92
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Saraghrar (NW)
7,300
93
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Istro-Nal (West I)
7,300
94
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Urdok . I
7,300
95
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Baltoro Kangri . III
7,300
96
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Malubiting (NW)
7,300
97
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Yazghil Domes N
7,300
98
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Sherpi Kangri . III
7,300
99
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Teram kangri IV
7,300
100
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Malubiting Central
7,291
101
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Rakapohsi (E)
7,290
102
Karakoram
Bagrot
Gilgit
Savoia Kangri
7,286
103
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Baintha Brakk/Ogre
7,285
104
Karakoram
Panmah
Skardu
Passu/Peak . 55
7,284
105
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Pasu Massiv E
7,284
106
Karakoram
Batura Muztagh
Gilgit
K-6
7,282
107
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Istro-Nal (West II)
7,280
108
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Baltoro Kangri . III
7,280
109
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Istro-Nal (Northwest)
7,276
110
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Golden Throne SE
7,275
111
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Diran / Minapin
7,273
112
Karakoram
Minapin
Nagar
Mustagh Tower (E)
7,273
113
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Sia Kangri No. IV/Central
7,273
114
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Mustagh Tower (W)
7,270
115
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Golden Throne NE
7,270
116
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Golden Throne SE
7,265
117
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Summari
7,263
118
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Baltoro kangri . V
7,260
119
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Baltoro Kangri . IV
7,254
120
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Saraghrar (SW-I)
7,250
121
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Apsarasas-1
7,245
122
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas II
7,239
123
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas III E
7,236
124
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Rimo No. II P-49
7,233
125
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas IV
7,227
126
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Saraghrar (SE-I)
7,208
127
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Mt. Rose/Singhi Kan
7,202
128
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Saraghrar (SW-II)
7,200
129
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Istro-Nal (X)
7,200
130
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Urdok Kangri I
7,200
131
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Malubiting LC
7,200
132
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Bularang Sar
7,200
133
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Lupghar Sar (E)
7,200
134
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Lugpahur Sar MD
7,200
135
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Apsarasas V
7,187
136
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas III E
7,184
137
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas III W
7,181
138
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Mustagh Tower (NW)
7,180
139
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Rimo No. III
7,169
140
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Kampir Dior
7,168
141
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Karun Koh
7,164
142
Karakoram
Khunjerab
Hunza
Hachindar Chish
7,163
143
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Yermanenbu Kangri
7,163
144
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Un-Named/Masherbrum
7,163
145
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Un-Named
7,150
146
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Depak
7,150
147
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Latok . I
7,145
148
Karakoram
Panmah
Skardu
Kampir Dior
7,143
149
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Gasherbrum V
7,133
150
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Shakawar
7,125
151
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Apsarasas (S)
7,117
152
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Koh-I-Nadir Shah
7,116
153
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Udren Zom (N)
7,108
154
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Kunyang Chhish (N)
7,108
155
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Langar (Main)
7,100
156
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Saraghrar (SS)
7,100
157
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Ghenta
7,100
158
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Sia shish
7,100
159
Karakoram
Batura Mustagh
Gilgit
Lupghar II / Central
7,100
160
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Yakshin Gardaan . I
7,100
161
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Sherpi Kangri
7,100
162
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed
Gaunche
Ghenta
7,090
163
Karakoram
Batura Muztagh
Chitral
Urdok No. II
7,082
164
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Mandu Pk
7,081
165
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Udren Zom (Central)
7,080
166
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Chogolisa Kangri I
7,071
167
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Langar (SE)
7,061
168
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Pyramid/Thyor
7,058
169
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Udren Zom (S)
7,050
170
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Link Sar
7,041
171
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Saraghrar (N)
7,040
172
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Spantik/Ghenish Chish
7,027
173
Karakoram
Haramosh
Skardu
Akber Chioh/Akher
7,020
174
Hindukush
Hindukush
Chitral
Chogolisa Kangri II
7,014
175
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Rakaposhi (E)
7,010
176
Karakoram
Minapin Nagar
Nagar
Malubiting (E)
7,010
177
Karakoram
Haramosh
Gilgit
Gasherbrum . VI
7,004
178
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Sangemer Mar
7,000
179
Karakoram
Batura Muztagh
Gilgit
Un-Named
7,000
180
Karakoram
Boltoro
Skardu
Lupghar Sar III (E)
7,000
181
Karakoram
Hispar
Nagar
Chogolisa(W)/Prupoo
7,000
182
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Ghent III
7,000
183
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Kaberi Peak
7,000
184
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
Apsarasas(E)/Un-Named
7,000
185
Karakoram
Siachen (disputed)
Gaunche
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Beautiful places to Visit in Hunza: Explore the Beauty of Pakistan
Why do they call Hunza Valley, the refresher to your heart and soul? The reasons are here.
Beautiful places to Visit in Hunza: Gilgit Baltistan or The Northern areas is the fifth province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, known for its beautiful valleys, the world’s longest glaciers, and mighty mountains. Places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Gilgit Baltistan has been divided into three divisions, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Diamer. The home of five eight-thousanders and have fifty peaks higher than 7,000 meters. The traces of 2000 BC civilization was founded in Gilgit Baltistan rock carvings on mountains in form of different sculptures of Buddha.
In my list of places to visit in hunza, let me introduce short history and then will jump into things to do in Hunza Valley . The region of Gilgit Baltistan was the part of great Tibetan Empire in 780 CE. Islam was entered in the Gilgit region via Muslims Sufis from Central Asia and Persia. Gilgit Baltistan contained the world’s highest mountain ranges, the great Karakoram and the western Himalayas.
The K2 and Nanga Parbat are the most dreaded mountains in the world. Due to its beautiful high-altitude lakes, mighty mountains, and beautiful landscape, Gilgit Baltistan is a dreamland for tourists around the globe. For tourism, the Hunza Valley of Gilgit Baltistan is a suitable location in any season. There are many famous places to visit in Hunza.
Places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan
Places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan
The valley of panoramic beauty with fertile lands and historical mass migrations and over centuries traditional tastes, Valley of Hunza is one of the famous tourist spots in the world. When you travel to gilgit city, you will first experience the beautifull villages of Nagar Valley. You will also love to stay at Rakaposhi View Point Ghumet Nagar. And this chain of villages in nagar spreaded ahread even it goes opposite to hunza as well.
This valley has three regions, The upper Hunza or Gojal, The central Hunza or Hunza Valley, and the lower Hunza or Shinkai. This mountainous valley is located in the northern region of Gilgit Baltistan. Buddhism was the main religion in this area before the arrival of Islam. In the 15th century, this Valley was a central trading route from the subcontinent to Central Asia and played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism around the world. Even today many works of graffiti in the ancient Brahmi script by Buddhist monks are present on mountains as the mark of their worship and Culture. The local languages in Huzan valley are Burushaski, Shina, and Wakhi. The literacy rate in Hunza valley is more than 95 percent. The local handicrafts, music, dances, cuisine, festivals, and traditional celebrations of Hunza are famous in the whole world.
Famous places to visit in Hunza
The paradise on earth Hunza valley have many beautiful places to visit. From the mighty Rakaposhi Peak to Eagel Nest Duiker, Hunza is the land of mystic beauty which can give you a chance to explore new horizons. In below you can find details to the places to visit in Hunza.
Karimabad also called Baltit, is the capital of Hunza valley, famous because of Royal family houses. The construction of the village consists of stones. The best time to visit Karimabad is April to October. Karimabad is located on the west bank of Hunza River which is a stopping place for tourists for centuries. The remarkable landmarks of Karimabad are Baltit Fort, Queen Victoria Monument, Channel walk, and the Glacier of Ulter Nala.
Passu Cones
Passu cones – places to visit in hunza valley
Passu cones are pointed peaks located in Passu village of Hunza Valley. These cones are very near to the Passu glacier, which is the seventh-longest Non-Polar glacier. Known for easy hiking and having a shape like cones gave them the name of Passu Cones.
Hussaini Hanging Bridge
Hussaini Hanging Bridge is world’s most dangerous rope bridge. Hanging over the Borit Lake in the upper Hunza, the condition of bridge is really poor due to lack of attention from local authorities. But Hussaini Hanging Bridge is still attraction for tourists and hikers across the world.
Hussaini Hanging Bridge – Places to visit in hunza valley gilgit baltistan
Baltit Fort
Baltit fort was built 700 years ago, the Mirs of Hunza abandoned this fort in 1996. In my list of places to Visit in Hunza Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan, baltit fort has its own presence and travelers recommendation. Due to ignorance of authorities, the fort’s structure began to deteriorate, but in 1990 His Highness Aga Khan IV initiated the renovation and restored it to its majestic glory.
Baltit Fort Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Altit Fort
Located in Altit town, Altit fort is the most ancient fort of the Hunza valley. The white Huns from the army of Alexander the Great started a human settlement in Altit. It was the first original home of Mirs of Hunza. Three centuries later, they moved to Baltit fort. The Altit Fort is about 1100 years old and it is the oldest historical monument in Gilgit Baltistan. UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation was given to Altit fort in 2011. Due to negligence Altit Fort was in the worst condition but restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme in 2007.
Altit Fort Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Attabad Lake
Attabad lake was created on January 4th,2010 as a result of the Attabad Disaster. As a result of massive land, sliding blocked the flow of Hunza River for five months as result Attabad lake formed. Attabad Lake is famous for its turquoise blue water and spell-bound beauty. This lake is also ranked in the top lakes of Pakistan because of its beauty and exceptional charms. This picturisque areas is top rated as per visitors in my bucket list of Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan.
Attabad Lake Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Sost Border
The last village of Hunza is Sost, next to the Chinese border. Sost village is important because of cargo transport and border crossing traffic. The highest Mountain pass in the Karakorum mountain range, the Khunjerrab Pass is located in Sost. Sost Border is a symbol of Pak-China friendship. This village is also a habitat for rare snow leopards.
Eagle Nest Duikar
Another point in my list of best places to visit in hunza is awesome and dramatic if it comes to the ariel and bird eye view of Hunza and on its opposite Nagar Valley. Duiker is a small village, and Eagles nest Hotel is located on Duikar Viewpoint in Valley of Hunza and it’s about 10000 feet high above sea level. From this viewpoint, you can get panoramic views of Rakaposhi, Golden Peak, and other mountains.
Eagle Nest Duikar Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
The Hotels in Hunza Valley to stay
Anytime you visit a place you want the guest house and hotel rooms feel like home. In Hunza Valley few hotels offering luxurious rooms at the price of another hostel standard room. Few hotels offer premium services to their guests.
Hunza Serena Inn is the best 4-star hotel located in Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan. The 4- Star rooms with beautiful views of Hunza Valley provide you the comfort of home.
Hunza Darbar hotel is another luxurious hotel located in Karimabad. The hotel has 40 rooms with 3-start facilities.
Hunza Hilltop Hotel Karimabad is another three-star hotel with a quality food supply and clean comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.
Hunza Embassy offers a view of magnificent Rakaposhi. They offer quality food and 3-star facilities. While Hunza View Hotel is a 2-star hotel, it is a very good hotel if you have less budget to spend on living.
The people of Hunza
With beautiful Greenish Blue eye color , people of Hunza are famous for their natural beauty and average age of 100.
People from different races and cultures lived in Hunza Valley, the natives of this area are known as Burusho or Brushi also known as Botraj. The Burusho people are keen lovers of music and dance. As Hunza is located at a very high altitude, so people of Hunza are isolated from the rest of the world. This isolation and utopian environment made them a mysterious subject for study.
The friendly and most hospitable People of Hunza are closely attached to their traditional living style as some of the villages are more than 100 years old. According to some researches, the People of Hunza are the happiest clan on the earth. Their daily exercise and simple lifestyle keep them strong and healthy. The elderly population is fit, full of life, and free from diseases.
The reason behind health and long lives of Hunza people is their healthy and hygienic diet.
Once you love and wish to visit hunza valley after reading my travel guide on Places to visit in hunza valley. Here are some of its famous cuisine of hunza that you get worth your visit there. The people of Hunza have a variety of local cuisine. Their cuisines are famous around the world for their mouth-watering aroma and delicious taste.
The region of Gilgit Baltistan is full of real natural flavored foods and hygienic ways of cooking. There are too many delicious cuisines that are famous around the world and these cuisines are trademark of Hunza valley. Some of the traditional cuisines are mentioned here.
Chapshuro
Chopshuro is one of the favorite cuisines of Hunza Valley. It’s like a center-filled pizza. The bread stuffed with mince is cooked in onions, tomatoes, and other spices and baked in a specific tandoor oven. If you ever visit Hunza valley don’t forget to try delicious Chopshuro. You will get this real taste at Chapshuro Food Street Thole Nala.
Chapshuro – Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Harissa
Harissa is a delicious combination of rice, meat, wheat, and spices. it always cooked in special mud pots. This dish is for special occasions like weddings, work celebrations, etc.
Harissa Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Shopan
Shopan is another tasty dish of Hunza valley, specifically prepared at the event of Nasalo. Mince along with flour and spices marinated in vinegar or lemon juice and cooked in form of meatballs covered with doh.
Shopan Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Hoi Lo Garma
Hoi Lo Garma or Garma is another delicious dish of Hunza Valley. The key ingredients of this dish are mustard grains and bread, served with the traditional salad of Gilgit Baltistan.
hoi Lo Garma Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakistan
Go-Lee/ Giyaling
Go-Lee is also known as Giyaling is an essential part of normal or traditional breakfast in Hunza Valley. This is made of whole wheat flour and butter. It is closely related to the event of Ginani which is the celebration of wheat harvesting in the month of May.
Go-Lee/ Giyaling Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakista
The Hunza water
Hunza water is the name given to local wines prepared from grapes, mulberries, apples, and apricots by the local people of Hunza. The best time for making Hunza water is autumn and local people also called this a survival aid for winters.
Once in life, you have to visit the places of Hunza valley. It will help you to expand your mental and aesthetic abilities to understand the world.
Hunza water Places to visit in hunza gilgit baltistan pakista
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