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Adventure Tourism potential in Gilgit Baltistan

Adventure tourism can be the best source of income for Gilgit Baltistan ‘s citizens if the government gives industry status to this sector and eliminates obstacles from its way. Gilgit…

Karakoram Highway, the eighth wonder of the world

The Karakoram Highway (N-35) is a long highway connecting Pakistan with China. It is also called the Silk Road and KKH as well. It traverses the world’s great mountain ranges,…

Agriculture system and problems in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan is a mountainous region. that’s why the agriculture system and problem are different here from other areas of Pakistan. The Ice and glaciers melt from mountain heights and…

The climate of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

The climate of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan as a whole is cold and dry. Here, from the beginning of April to the third week of June, the spring season is at…

Where is Gilgit Baltistan located in Pakistan

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

Bilamik Valley: The best tourist destination in Gilgit Baltistan

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…

Shigar Valley: The best place to visit in Gilgit Baltistan

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…

Geographical introduction of Baltistan, Pakistan

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…

Katisho Baltistan: The beautiful land of huge mountains

Katisho Baltistan: The majestic land of huge mountains

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 painful story of the divided Balti families

The divided Balti families of the 1971 War

The divided Balti families due to the war of 1971 are still suffering in different areas of Baltistan. Still, this biggest human tragedy is out of sight on the mainstream…