Author: Skardu City

Gilgit Baltistan is located between the Karakoram Mountains and the Himalayas. The Karakoram is a word from the Turkish language which means black stone. The series begins on the northernmost…

Bilamik valley is considered one of the best tourist destinations in Gilgit Baltistan, but due to lack of roads and other facilities, it is still hidden from the eyes of…

The beautiful Shigar Valley in Gilgit Baltistan is famous for its fruits. When you enter in Shigar valley, a special kind of fragrance greets you. This fragrance is of Russian…

Baltistan was known as Pololo, today is known as Baltistan until the 8th century. The people of Tibet and Ladakh use to call this region as BALTI and also call…

A four-hour drive from Skardu City, there is a region, close to Desai plains, between lush green and high mountains, which locals call Katisho Baltistan: The majestic land of huge…

The War of 1971 wreaked havoc on the people of the already divided Gilgit-Baltistan and in one night many areas came under Indian occupation and hundreds of families were separated.…

Mehdiabad Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of the district Kharmang in Gilgit Baltistan. The old name of Mehdiabad was Parkuta which was later changed to Mehdiabad by…

The biggest problem of Gilgit Baltistan is climate change. In fact, we have a lot of problems and really need attention. And then every point of view speaks to the…

God has bestowed Gilgit Baltistan with rich deposits of gold, gemstones and minerals, such as, aquamarine, topaz, tourmaline, quartz, mica, marble and the famous serpentine, cherished for its magical healing…

Gilgit Baltistan is a majestic land of hidden valleys, vast deserts, mountain passes, high and snow-capped mountains, still lochs, monuments to history and culture. If you travel through Gilgit Baltistan,…