Best Places to Visit in Gilgit Baltistan (2024)
Gilgit Baltistan Tour is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pakistan. Karakoram and Himalayan ranges are included in the tour.
In this Gilgit Baltistan Tour , you will visit the ancient Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. In India, it is located between the Xinjiang province and the Kargil Ladakh areaa.
Our Gilgit Baltistan Tour is a great way to discover hidden valleys, meet local people, and learn about their culture and traditions in this region.
Travel on the ancient Silk Route as well as the modern Karakoram Highway during the Gilgit Baltistan Tour . The Silk Route was travelled by merchants, warriors, and religious monks for centuries.
Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan has some of the most magnificent mountain valleys, the highest paved road in the world, ancient forts, glaciers, and mountains on the planet.
The Himalayas and Karakorams are the main mountain ranges of this region. Aslo, the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush are the highest mountain ranges on earth.
Pamir lies to the north, and Hindu Kush lies to the west. This Gilgit Baltistan Tour itinerary takes you on a journey through the mountain ranges, past UNESCO-listed mediaeval forts, and into an area of great diversity and wildlife.
Adventours has offered Gilgit Baltistan Tour for many years to travellers from around the world. Adventours has designed a Gilgit Baltistan Tour itinerary that allows you to explore the entire region. The tour can also be customised to meet your travel requirements.
A sample itinerary is given to provide you with an idea of what we can do.
Islamabad is the starting point of our Gilgit Baltistan Tour . Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, is a green and purpose-built city. In the evening, your guide will meet you over dinner to provide you with a comprehensive briefing about the Gilgit Baltistan Tour .
Taxila, Hasan Abdal, Haripur, and Abbottabad are some of the ancient towns that you will pass through on your way to Naran the following day.
Naran & Kaghan Valleys
The Naran & Kaghan Valleys are lush green, and the night stay in Naran Town is in the middle of them. Naran is very popular among domestic tourists because of its greenery and rivers as well as its cool climate.
Travelling from Naran along the Naran river, you pass Babusar Pass (4,067 m) before continuing on through the rugged Kaghan Valley.
The Babusar Pass is a high altitude pass that is only open during the summer. Chilas can be accessed via this alternate route via Kaghan Valley, with its colourful array of mountain flowers.
Within the the Gilgit Baltistan Tour, town of Chilas is an oasis in the desert with a unique charm. Chilas is the gateway to fairy meadows and Nanga Parbat (8,126 metres). Nanga Parbat can be seen in the background as you travel to Gilgit along Karakoram Highway in Chilas.
Located in Gilgit Baltistan, Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit Baltistan. As well as a getaway to China, it offers a chance to see the local culture.
Karimabad
At the Gilgit Baltistan Tour, Gilgit will be your first stop before you travel on to Karimabad. Karakoram Highway runs along Karimabad’s northern edgel. For centuries, travellers, merchants, and mountaineers have been drawn to the Hunza Valley by its natural splendour and location on the central Asian silk route.
The region is rich in cultural heritage in addition to its iconic glaciers, apricot farms, and turquoise lakes.
The UNESCO has listed the 700-year-old Baltit and Altit forts in the Karimabad Bazaar. Baltit Fort is located on an artificially flattened spur below the Ulter Glacier.
Hunza Valley
Hunza Valley controls trans-Karakoram trade between south and central Asia from its commanding vantage point over the valley and its surrounding region. In the Baltit Fort, there are three floors, with the ground floor mainly containing chambers for storage, and the first floor open to one another.
Travel towards Skardu after exploring the ancient Hunza valley to continue your Gilgit Baltistan Tour . At 2,500 metres above sea level, Skardu is the administrative capital of the Baltistan region. Between the Karakoram Range and the Himalayas, the Indus River runs along the bank.
K2
K2 in addition to Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Masherbrum, Spantik, Hispar Glacier, Trango Towers, Baltoro Glacier, and Concordia, Skardu is also the spot to visit world-famous peaks.
Skardu offers a variety of activities, including visiting the local bazaar, exploring the Budha rock, exploring Kharpocho Fort, and experiencing an ancient Polo match.
Khaplu
The Gilgit Baltistan Tour journey to Khaplu follows the famous Indus and Shyok rivers after two nights in Skardu. Khaplu is a beautiful Balti town along the Shyok river, which is one of the largest and most beautiful in Baltistan. The Balti language is spoken in Khaplu and Skardu, which is similar to Tibetan.
Baltistan was part of Tibet and Kargil Ladakh before India and Pakistan were partitioned in 1947.
Tibetan architecture, local traditions, cuisine, and culture can all be found in this region.
Chaqchan Mosque
Through Gilgit Baltistan Tour, visit the historical Chaqchan Mosque and the local bazaar in Khaplu. Located in Gilgit Baltistan, Chaqchan mosque dates from when the area converted from Buddhism to Islam in 1370. Tibetan, Mughal, and Persian styles combine to form the architecture of Chaqchan mosque.
One of the oldest types of construction, the Chaqchan Mosque, makes a weatherproof structure that is also suitable for harsh winter conditions.
Deosai
Your Gilgit Baltistan Tour will continue the following morning via the Deosai Plain towards Astore. Himalayan brown bears inhabit Deosai, the second highest plateau in the world.
Afterwards, take your breakfast and continue your journey back to Islamabad.
A Gilgit Baltistan Tour is an unforgettable experience that combines majestic mountains, ancient culture, friendly people, and four decades of experience.
We specialise in planning and executing the best trips in Gilgit-Baltistan. Additionally, in Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu, we provide a host guest environment which others cannot.
Adventours have a variety of tour packages listed below that you can choose from to ensure you have a memorable time.
Gilgit-Baltistan Tour
Hunza Valley Tours via Naran
Skardu Spring Tour
Hunza Valley Tour
Nowruz Festival Tour
