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Heavenly blessed landGILGIT - BALTISTAN
Heavenly blessed landGILGIT - BALTISTAN
Tourism Department Gilgit-Baltistan
Where Great Mountain Ranges Meet
Where Great Mountain Ranges Meet
Pakistan is home to 108 peaks above 7,000meters and probably as many peaks above6,000 m. There is no count of the peaksabove 5,000 and 4,000 m. Five of the 14highest independent peaks in the world(the eight-thousanders) are in Pakistan(four of which lie in the surroundings ofConcordia; the confluence of BaltoroGlacier and Godwin Austen Glacier). Mostof the highest peaks in Pakistan lie inKarakoram range (which lies almost entirelyin the Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan, but somepeaks above 7,000 m are included in theHimalayan and Hindukush ranges
PAK
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Gilgit Baltistan of PAKISTAN
Gilgit Baltistan is, perhaps, the most spectacular region
of Pakistan in terms of its geography and scenic beauty.
Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the
Karakoram, the Hindukush and the Himalayas – meet.
The whole of Gilgit Baltistan is like a paradise for
mountaineers, trekkers and anglers. The region has a
rich cultural heritage and variety of rare fauna and flora.
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Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan which isendowed with most unique geographical
feature in the world.
In an area of about 500 kms in width and350 kms in depth, is found the most dense
collection of some of the highest andprecipitous peaks in the world, boasting
more than 700 peaks above 6000 meters,and more than 160 peaks above 7000
meters.
These include five out of the total fourteenabove eight thousand meter high peaks on
earth, namely the second highest rockpyramid - the K-2 (8611 m), the killer
CAPITAL
AREA
POPULATION
Gilgit
72,496 km²
870,347
DISTRICTS
TIME ZONE
LANGUAGES
Diamer, AstoreGilgit, Ghizer, Hunza/NagarBaltistan, Ghanche
PST, GMT +5
Shina, Balti, WakhiKhowar, Brushaski
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mountain Nanga Parbat (8126 m), theHidden Peak, Gasherbrum I (8068 m), theBroad Peak (8047 m) and the GasherbrumII (8035 m). This enormous mountain wealthmakes Pakistan an important mountaincountry, offering great opportunities formountaineering and mountain related
adventure activities. The area is aptly calleda paradise for mountaineers, adventure
seekers and nature lovers. The compellingcharm of these high, challenging, endlesssea of rugged rock and ice pinnacles lure
large- number of climbers, adventureseekers and nature lovers from across thefive continents to the Gilgit-Baltistan and
Chitral, each year.
ASTORE VALLEY
Astore is the recently established
district headquarters at Gilgit-
Baltistan with its district
headquarters at Eidgah. The
Astore Valley is comprised of
numerous valleys and villages
where the prominent ones are
Rama, Gorikot, Rehmanpur,
Rattu. Bunji, Dashkin and Chilim,
among others. Of particular note
in the District are Parbat (Rupal
Face) and Rama Lake.
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Raikot7074
Astore River
Bunji
Dashkin
Gudai
Rama Lake
Chachor Pass4266
Nanga Parbat8125
Chilam Chauki
ASTOREEid GahGurikot
Chongra6828
Tarashing
Rupal5584
Rattu
Mir Malik
RockInscriptions
DIAMIR VALLEYThe Diamer District is the
gateway to the Gilgit-Baltistanif driving from Islamabad via theKarkorum Highway (KKH) or
Kaghan Valley through Babusaror Butogah passes. The areahas been important since the
pre-historic period andnumerous traces of ancient rockcarvings ore found in different
shapes, especially rockinscribed pictures and writingswhich are spread all around theregion. The important places inDiamer District are Tangir, Darel,Chiias, Bunar Das, Gonar Farmand Raikot. Of particular notein this District are Nanga Parbat(8,125m) Raikot Face and FairyMeadows, some of the most
picturesque places in the world.
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Jaglot
Thalechi
Nanga Parbatviewpoint
Raikot Bridge
GunarBunarThor
Thak
ChilasRock
Diarmori
ZangotKachalPass4400
Babusar
Babusar Pass4173
Ganalo6608
Buldar5602
FairyMeadows
JilipurPass4837
Jilipur5245
Jail Tato
Karakoram Highway
Shatial Rock
TDOCHILAS
Muthat Pass 4964
Buto GanPass 4100
Thor
Riv
er
But
o G
ah R
iver
Thak River
Thal
pan
Riv
r
Hud
or R
iver
Kha
nbar
i Riv
erDar
el R
iver
Tangir River
Indus River
GILGIT VALLEY
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Gilgit strategically the mostimportant region in theKarakorams and the tradecentre of the region forcenturies, is the capital townand administrative centre ofthe Federally AdministeredGilgit-Baltistan. The area iswatered by the Ghizer/Gilgit,Hunza and Indus rivers andseveral of their tributaries.Gilgit was an important cityon the Silk Road throughwhich religions were spreadto and from the region.
Of particular note in this district areNaltar, 35 km from Gilgit and apicturesque grassland surrounded byhigh peaks with accessible glacial lakes.Near to Gilgit there is the KargahBuddha, a rock-wall carved Buddhadating back to the 8th century AD whilea little further on is the ruins of aBuddhist monastery and stupa.
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Naltar Pass4600
Daintar Pass4636
NaltarLake
Chalt
Naltar
Punial
Normal
Danyor Chirah
Bulchi
Rakaposhi7788 Hinarchi GlBagrot Valley
Alam Bridge
Sassi
Mani Glacier
KutwalLake
Rash Peak5098
Diran7266
Unique Point
GILGIT
Pari
GashoPahotLake
Kara
kora
m H
ighw
ay
GHIZER VALLEYThe major places are Punial which
is a former small kingdom andSherqilla which has a wood carved
mosque and 150 year oldwatchtower. Fishing is anotheractivity in the villages.Yasin is a
green and picturesque region. TheIshkoman valley is another
beautiful region in Ghizer. Phanderis one of the most interestingplaces in the district. It is wellconnected by metalled road toGilgit. A leisure day at Phander
with fishing in the lake is ideal forholiday makers. ShandurPass, thebordering plateau between Gilgitand Chitral is more famous for itsannual polo tournament and gala.It offers superb panorama as thevast plateau fills with alpine flowersand the lake on the pass makes it
more picturesque.
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Darkot
Darkot Pass4575
Thui 16660 Kyoyo Zoom
6872
Thui An Pass4499
IshkumanPass 4587
Ishkuman
AsumbarPass4400
YasinNazbar Pass4977
Chillinji Pass5291
Imit
Pakora
Chatorkhand
Bubar
Gulapur
Kargah
Singal
GHAKUCH
GupisKhalti Lake
Phander Lake
Karambar An4188
Zagar Pass5008Chamurkhan Pass
Teru
HandrabLangar
Shandur Pass3734
HandrabLake
To Chitral
DI
R
C
HI
TR
AL
Dadarilli An4941
Sher Qila
HUNZA /NAGAR VALLEY
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Kilik Pass
Mintaka Pass
ZiaratBaba Ghundi
Chepursan
Misgar
Khunjerab National Park
Kuksil
KhunjerabRiver
Ghujerab River
DheeChepursan
Lupghar
Batura 7785
Khaibar
Sost
Dutt Ziarat
Daintar Pass4636
HussainiGhulkin
GulmitShishkat Bridge
Nazimabad
Karimabad
Passu Glacier
Batura Glacier
Borit LakeGhulkin GlacierGulmit Glacier
Hunza Valley
Hunza River
GhulmatSikandarAbad Nilt
Baltit FortAltit Fort
Ultar ViewpointSacred RockAliabad
Minapin
Barpu GlHopar Gl Rash LakePak
aposh
i
Viewpoint
GhanishNagar
Ultar7388
Passu 7478
Golden Peak(Spantily)
7027
Hispar Glacier
Distaghil Sar7885
Kanjut Sar7760
5790Khurdopin
Pass
Passu
Shimshal RiverShimshal
ZeroViewpoint
Karakoram Highway
ChapchingolPass5150
Khunjerab Pass4733 m
To Kashgar
Shimshal Pass4735
ShuwartChikar
Braldu G
lacier
Braldu River
Hunza valley is the prime attraction for tourists as thespectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains is
overwhelming. A view of four 7,000 m high peaks, i.e.,Rakaposhi, Diran, Golden and Ultar, from various points
of Hunza makes it unique. The valley is known for itsdelicious fruits, terraced fields, and also for its changing
colours in various seasons.
Nagar has been a state of equal status and importanceas that of Hunza. Although the valley is spread in a vastregion, however the main village of Nagar is just oppositeto Karimabad, across the Hunza River. Bar, Jaffarabad,Husanabad, Sikandarabad, Nilt and Ghulmit are the major
villages in Nagar.
SKARDU VALLEYSkardu town is located near the
confluence of Shigar and Indus rivers,and is watered by the stream flowing
down the Sadpara Lake. AlthoughSkardu is the base camp for the routesto some of the world's highest peaks,low altitude mountains surround the
town. The old bazaar has a fewmountaineering equipment (second
hand) shops and others provide basicprovisions required by trekking and
climbing parties.
Of particular interest in this district are:Khorpocho Fort, Manthal Rock
(Buddhist carving), Sadpara andKachura Lakes (including the upscaleresort of Shangrila while so 3 full dayexcursions are a visit to Deosai Plains
(the second highest plateau in theworld), and the Shigar valley with animpressive renovated fort and fruit
orchards. 11
TDO
5151
His
par
Pass
Snow
Lak
e
Baintha Brakk7285
Latok 7145
AranduBiafo Glacier
Dassu
Hyderabad
Chogo Lungma Gl
Stak Thongal
AskoleThowar
DambudasSkoro La 5073
Rondu Baghicha
BashoThalle La 4572
ShigarMasjid
KhurposheFort
Paiyu UliBiaho Trango
TowerCathedral
Mustagh7284
Baltoro GlacierConcordia
Baltoro Glacier
God
win
Aus
ten
Gl
Paiyu
Urdukas Milre6010
Vig
ne G
l
GhondoghoroPass 5650
Gho
ndog
horo
Gl
Dalsangpa
Chogolisa7668
Snow Dome7150
Baltoro Kangri7150
Masherbrum (K1)7821
Hushe K76934
K67281Kande
Doghoni
Korophon
Kiris
GansePass5030
Mehdiabad
SatparaLake
KatichoPass4588
Burjl La4815Ali Malik
Upper KachuraLake
KachuraLake
Sheosar Lake
Deosai National Park
Bara Pani
Kharmang
Olding
Indus River
Thalle River
Shigar River
BashaR
iver
Braldu River
Braldu River
Du
mo
rdo
Riv
er
Indus River
SKARDUManthalBuddha
Gol
Chilam Chauki
Ranak Pass4964
Shengus
Haramosh7409
HaramoshPasss 4800 Broad Peak 8047
Gasherbrum 47929
Gasherbrum 28035
Gasherbrum 18068
K28611
GHANCHE VALLEY
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Ghanche has two major divisions,Khaplu and Mc'herbrum. Hushe,under the shadow of MasherbrumPeak, is the gateway to variousimportant peaks and glaciers. A102 km drive mostly along the
Shyok river takes to Khaplu, thedistrict headquarters of Ghanche. Khaplu Palace and
Chaqchan Mosque are the interesting places to visit. Thepalace was the summer residence of the ex-ruler’s family.The mosque was built around 1500 AC and boasts to be
the oldest mosque in Baltistan. The building shows Buddhistinfluence and Tibetan architecture. Ghondoghoro Pass at5,650 m is one of the most popular and challenging trekkingroutes in the world. Other places to trek to with relative ease
are the base camp of Masherburm Peak and Thalle La.
Frano
PiunLunkha
Masjid Fort
Thagas
Hulde
KHAPLU
Salto
ro R
iver
Hus
he R
iver
Shyok River
GILGIT - BALTISTANHISTORY & PEOPLEThe region has a rich history andwas previously ruled by severalsmall states, like Hunza, Gilgit,Punial, Ghizer, Skardu, Shigarand Khaplu. The part of theregion has been governed underKashmir as wel l . I t wascommonly believed that peopleof Hunza were descendants ofthe Greeks who came as thesoldiers of Alexander; however,recent research says that mostof the population belongs tovarious aboriginal people and arethe descendants of Indo-Iraniantribes.
LANGUAGE & RELIGIONThe population consists of manydiverse linguistic, ethnic andreligious groups. The mostfamous languages of the region
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are Shina, Brushaski, Wakhi,Khowar and Balti. Most of thelanguages are considered tobelong the Dardic group, a blendof indigenous languages withthose of the Aryans. Baltilanguage has more influencefrom Tibet. Urdu is widely spoken,while English is understood inmajor towns and at the places oftourism activities. The people areMuslim following various sectslike Sunni, Shia, Ismaili andNurbakshi etc.
FRUIT - CROPS - LIVESTOCKThe GB produce high qualitydelicious fruits like Cherry,Apricot, Mulberry, Plum, Peach,Apple, Pomegranate and Grapeetc. Apricot of Hunza and Shigaris believed to be the mostdelicious and of very high quality.
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The main crops include Maize, Wheat, Barley,Millet, Potato, Peas, Beans, various fruits andnut trees, while livestock comprises of Sheep,Goat, Cow, Horse and Yak.
FLORA & FAUNAThe alpine flowers of the region are, Aster,Potentillas, Delphinium, Daffodil, Daisy,Parsley / Rosemary, Mustard, Honeysuckle,Carnation, Gentian, Geranium, Mint, Peas,Lilly, Evening Primrose, Poppy, Plantain, SeaLavender, Buttercups, Rose. The trees areof Fir, Birch, Cedar, Juniper, Spruce, Chilgoza,Chir, Blue Pine, Deodar, Willow, Oak andSycamore. Common bushes and shrubsinclude, Ephedra, Rose, Tamarisk, Viburnumand Artemisia.
The animals include Brown and Black Bear,Grey Goral, Lynx, Laddakh Urial, HimalayanIbex, Markhor, Musk Deer, Marco Polo Sheep,
Blue Sheep, Flying Squirrel, Mouse Hare, Wolf,Fox, Golden Marmot, Wild Asses, Yak, andSnow Leopard. The birds are Grebes andWaterfowl, Teal, Falcon, Herons and Gulls,Wood Sandpiper, Pigeons, Turtle Dove, Owl,Nightjar, Cuckoos, Kingfisher, Hoopoe, Larks,Swallows & Swifts, Wagtails, Redstarts,Wheatears, Thrushes, Warblers, Buntings,Rose finches, Crows and Magpies, Songbirds,Chakor, Ram Chakor, Snow Partridge,Pheasants, Golden Eagle, Vulture and Hawketc.
ROCK ART AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITESThe present GB region was dominated byBuddhism, which left various rock inscribedwritings and pictures dating back between 5000BC to 8th. Century AD. Some 20000 points arefound but the important places are Chilas RockInscriptions, Manthal rock carved figure ofBuddha, Kargah Buddha, Danyor Rock andthe Sacred Rocks of Ghanish etc.
MOUNTAINS RANGES AND PEAKSKarakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush alongwith Pamirs are the famous mountain ranges,with several prominent peaks of world ranking.The region has the greatest cluster of peaksabove 7000 meters while five out of fourteen8000 meters high peaks in the world are alsolocated in GB ( detail in box ). Apart fromthese giants, there are few important peakslike Gasherbrum-IV, Mustagh Tower,Chogolisa, Masherbrum (K1), Trango Towers,Distaghil Sar, Rakaposhi, Diran, Spantik, Ultarand Haramosh etc.
Mountainand Height
K28611 m
Nanga Parbat8125 m
Gasherbrum 18068 m
Broad Peak8047 m
Gasherbrum 28035 m
OtherName
Chogori
NakedMountain
HiddenPeak
FalconKangri
WorldRanking
2
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11
12
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Lino LacedelliAchille Compagnoni
Herman Buhl
Peter SchoeningAndy Kaufmann
Herman BuhlMarks SchmittFritz WintersellerKurt Diemburger
Fritz MoravecJoseph LarchHans Willenpart
Climber(s)FirstClimbed
31.07.54
03.06.53
07.07.58
09.06.57
08.07.56
Country/Team
Italy
AustroGerman
America
Austria
Austria
Peaks above 8000 meters
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CALENDAR OF EVENTSl Shandur Polo
Festival(7th-9 th July)
l Babusar PoloCup Tournament
(5th-7th Aug)
l Spring BlossomFestival
(21st Mar -21nd Apr)
l Ginami Festival
(20th-24th June)
l Silk Route Festival
(15th Sep-15th Oct)
l InternationalPamir Festival
(15th - 20th Jul)
Visit our website:www.visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pkIt is only a mouse click away. You can find out everything youneed to know about your travel destinations. We are offeringthe following areas of tourism:
1. Adventure Holidays2. Cultural Holidays3. Expeditions4. Trekking Trips5. Safaris6. Mountain Biking7. Hunting Trips8. Rafting9. Skiing10. Eco Tours11. Filming Trips12. Family Trips
For further details and assistance please contact:
Tourism SecretariatKhomer Chowk, Shahrah-e-Qaid-e-Azam,
Near Rupal Inn,Khomer, Gilgit.
Ph: +92 5811 920458/920573/920690-1Fax: +92 5811 920689
Tourism DirectorateCheeta Colony, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam,
Near General Bus Stand, Jutial, Gilgit
Ph: +92 5811 920458/920573/920690-1Fax: +92 5811 920689
www.visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk [email protected]
Tourism Department Gilgit-Baltistan