Naltar Valley
Naltar is just another beautiful pine-forested valley located in the Gilgit district. Naltar valley is one of the most beautiful places in Gilgit Baltistan located near Gilgit city. The valley is famous for its greenery, lakes and skiing resort. In winter Naltar valley receives heavy snowfall. There is a Ski resort in Naltar valley. Recently Pakistan Airforce PAF installed a ski chairlift in Naltar valley. Skiers from different countries visit each here to participate in the Ski championship.
Satrangi Naltar Lake is another tourist attraction in Naltar Valley. These lakes are famous for crystal clear blue water.
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Naltar Valley is located near Gilgit city, in Gilgit–Baltistan, North of Pakistan. At a 42 km jeep drive from main Gilgit city, Naltar can be accessed easily by road. Like its surrounding areas, Naltar’s terrain is mountainous where alpine lakes and coniferous forests provide relief.
Naltar Valley is renowned for its lakes whose waters change colours depending on the time of day. The three lakes are known by several names: Bashkiri Lakes, Satrangi Lakes or simply, the Naltar Lakes. According to locals, one of the lakes is called the Pari Lake because of its enchanting, deep blue colour.
The Naltar Lakes are situated at an elevation of above 10,000 feet and are counted amongst the high mountain lakes in the world. The drive to the lakes is undertaken in 4 by 4– wheeler jeeps as the road is rocky and rough. The Naltar River flows alongside the road making the tricky journey quite scenic. The first lake lies at a distance of 12 kilometers from Upper Naltar. The rest of them are within 10 km of each other.
Naltar is also famous for its ski resort managed by the Pakistan Air Force. The Ski Federation of Pakistan holds competitions there annually where international players come to compete. At an elevation of 9,600 feet plus, the resort is built atop the snowy slopes of the Karakoram Range. Naltar is the second place apart from Malam Jabba to have an operational ski chairlift that now attracts tourists from the world over. Naltar’s chairlift is the longest chairlift in Gilgit-Baltistan.
