Karimabad is one of the most famous towns in Gilgit-Baltistan. Located under the snow packed Ultar Mountain (7388 m) in Hunza valley, this town is awesome in scenery and tourist facilitation. The altitude of Karimabad is 2450 meters and it offers superb views to a number of mountain peaks and vast…
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Mountain Travel Guides for Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, Chitral, Murree and Galiat and other areas in Pakistan.
Travel to Ramkot Fort
The Ramkot Fort is an ancient attraction for adventure lovers, ancient architecture observers and picnic enthusiasts. On the junction of Jhelum River and Mangla Dam, this unique island like historical place is an all-season destination in lower Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Built in 16th and 17th centuries, the Ramkot fort…
Continue ReadingLeepa Valley Travel Guide
In the presence of Neelum Valley, it’s very difficult to take eyes away from the majestic splendors of this top ranked belt. This valley remained and will remain the first priority for the travelers of Azad Kashmir. But for those who consider the less known but unique destinations, Jhelum Valley…
Continue ReadingThe Sajikot Splendors
From the Karakoram Highway, it’s difficult to have a hint of the grandeur laying over the heights of Havelian. It needs to leave the KKH and drive through the Havelian city to unveil another fantasy land of Hazara. It is not about the waterfalls only but a variety of natural…
Continue ReadingKarore-Ban Road: A Tranquil Route to Murree
To access the areas of natural beauty, exploring the alternatives to the known highways and main roads is a common hobby among the adventure seekers. Many of the enthusiastic bikers and rough and tough drivers opt for a challenging yet attractive drive to the higher destinations. This alternative to the…
Continue ReadingNaran – Kaghan Valley Travel Guide
Naran is the ultimate name which brings energies, thrill and adventure to the youth of Pakistan. In the recent years, the Kaghan valley emerged as the biggest attraction for the family holidays, jeep safaris, trekking, camping and a number of exciting outdoor activities. The variety of natural attractions including pine…
Continue ReadingAstore Town Travel Guide
Astore Town is renowned for its versatile natural beauty and access to a number of world’s unique mountain attractions. This beautiful mountain town is located at an altitude of 2600m with availability of basic necessities, communication and routine business facilities. The Shina is the common language while Urdu is the…
Continue ReadingGilgit Town Travel Guide
The Gilgit Town is situated at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. The weather is hot in June to August and freezing from December to end to February. Shina is the local and common language while Urdu and English languages are also spoken in the urban areas. Gilgit…
Continue ReadingSkardu Town Travel Guide
The capital of Baltistan and a major town of Gilgit-Baltistan province, the Skardu is a well established mountain city. Skardu is about 10 kilometers wide and 40 kilometers long valley at the confluence of the Indus River and the Shigar River. At an altitude of 2,500 meters, the Skardu town…
Continue ReadingMurree – The Queen of Hills
Pakistan’s most popular and mesmerizing hill station Murree is an ideal family holidays spot. A broad area from Murree to Galiat is predominantly a population of pine and oak forested mountains. In addition to the dense natural brilliance, the Murree is equally rich in tourist amenities. Due to well constructed…
Continue ReadingAbbottabad Travel Guide
Abbottabad is the most advanced, beautifully established and scenic mountain city of Pakistan. This city is a large lush bowl surrounded by green Sarban hills which add to the magnificence. The Karakoram Highway divides the Abbottabad and thus makes it a very convenient base for the tourists heading further up…
Continue ReadingShausar Lake, Deosai
Shausar Lake is the biggest charm for tourists visiting one of the highest plateaus of the world. This lake is renowned for its magnificence, size and location among the high altitude wetlands lovers. The deep blue water and the dense green grassy boundaries of the lake add an enormous grandeur…
Continue ReadingHushe Valley Travel Guide
Hushe is the Karakoram’s fantasy land. It is a versatile home of mountaineering activities including climbing, rock climbing, trekking and adventure photography. A land of granite towers, beautiful peaks, challenging glaciers and noisy rivers, there is a lot much to choose from in Hushe. Hushe valley stretches from the bank…
Continue ReadingShigar Fort, Baltistan
Shigar valley becomes the first when identifying the most congested cluster of world’s highest peaks in any specific mountain area. Starting from the K2 to the bank of Indus in Skardu, an uncountable list of splendors and wonders are located in Shigar valley. Beside the mountains and adventures, Shigar valley’s…
Continue ReadingKhunjerab Pass
Khunjerab is the border between Pakistan and China located in the South West end of Gilgit-Baltistan province. At an altitude of 4700 meters, this Karakoram pass also becomes the world’s highest international highway. The distance of Khunjerab from the Gilgit is 270KM and from Sost it is 125KM. The first…
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