Top Fascinating Attractions to Visit in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is the most incredible place to visit in Pakistan. It is a place of attraction in all the seasons. The spring season is surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers that will make you feel pleasant while in the summer season, mountain climbing is at its peak in this region. Winter is full of skiing and all the snow activities to have fun and autumn is bounded with eye-catching greenery. This place is not less than a haven for mountaineers, trekkers, and anglers. Every year it is crowded with a massive number of local and international visitors because of its irresistible beauty.

We have lined up a list of most incredible places to see in Gilgit-Baltistan so that you can appropriately explore the hidden beauty of this place.

Khaplu Valley

Khaplu Valley

Khaplu is one of the most attractive valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is around 103 km away from Skardu. It is renowned for historical buildings, fruit trees, mountain peaks, and river streams. This valley is full of tourists all around the year. In the fall season, the colors of trees changed into brown, yellow and red which give a magnificent view. The summer season also has its impact on the beauty of this village. It offers a nice platform for mountaineering and trekking and is the most well-known place among visitors because of its exceptional views. This valley is no doubt a nice place to have fun with friends and family.

Shigar Valley

Shigar Valley

This is a remarkable valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is around 120 km away from Skardu. The distinguished places of this beautiful valley are Shigar Fort, Amburik, and Khilingrong Mosque. Khanqah e Mualla Shigar, Hashoo pi Bhag, Marapi Ranga. The land of this valley is fertile and full of fruits like apples, cherries, apricots, pears, and walnut. There is also a cold desert in this valley which offers a pleasant look to the tourist. It is an excellent place for trekkers and has a lot of historical buildings that are linked with the Sufi people of Noorbakhshi.

Gupis Valley

Gupis Valley

Gupis Valley is in the west of Gilgit. It is surrounded by stunning landscapes and breathtaking views. The wonderful color of water and the mind-blowing views are sufficient to refresh your mind. The water flows by the side of the road and surrounded by the fields which provide a magnetic look to this valley. It is a nice spot for photography with splendid views. Khalti Lake which is a delightful place is also very close to this valley. This lake is famous for trout fish. The lake turns to dark blue in summer and freezes in the winter season.  

Astore Valley

Astore Valley

Astore Valley is in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is a preferred location for the people interested in activities like trekking, climbing and jeep riding. A specific area from Nanga Parbat to Deosai and Kamri is especially well-liked by the visitors.  This valley offers an attractive view to the photographers and nature-loving people. It has over 100 villages including Gudai, Shekong, Dass Kariam, Loas, Louze, Chilm, Gorikot, Parisheng Eidgah, Fina, Chongra, Tari Shing, Kamri, and many more. The climate of this beautiful valley is extremely cold in winter and calm in the summer season.

Nagar Valley

Nagar Valley

Nagar is a small valley in Gilgit-Baltistan which is positioned at a height of around 2,438m. Hopper, Ghulmet, Minapin, BAR, and Chaprote are the major tourist points around this region because they offer an impressive vision of nature. Hopper is a snow-clad mountain with glaciers that make it extremely gorgeous. The valley is famous for its mouth-watering fruits, terraced fields, historical monuments and a lot more that adds value to this magnificent valley.

Hushe Valley

Hushe Valley

Hushe valley is in Ghanche district of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is one of the most attractive places that is visited each year by a lot of visitors to notice the beauty of Pakistan. It is a calm place where the skies meet the earth. This valley is used as a base camp for various renowned mountains where the world of trekking takes place. The Charakusa valley which is inside Hushe valley is the most prominent place for trekking and stonework towers and is considered as a delight for mountaineers.

Phandar Valley

Phandar Valley

The Phandar valley is almost 61 km away from Gupis. It is surrounded by a magnificent road with green fields, lush forests, rivers, and snowy peaks. The deep blue color of this lake gives an appealing look to this valley. The weather in this valley is very pleasing between June and July and is considered as the most excellent time to visit. The Phandar valley is one the most spectacular and eye-catching valleys in Pakistan.

Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows

A fairy meadow is an astonishing place that is present in the center of Gilgit- Baltistan. It is one of the most calming places in Gilgit where you can see the generosity of the locals. Fairy Meadows is a charming place for backpackers, climbers, photographers, geologists, and nature lovers. The pine forests in this area are one of the virgin forests on the northern side and are considered as a home to various species of birds and wildlife.

Darkut Valley

Darkut Valley

Darkut is a very gorgeous village of Yasin Valley. It is the final village of this valley towards Chitral. This valley is cultivated land. The major tourist spots of this village are ghasumo and bar lake. Ghasumo is a small attractive village while the bar lake is a fascinating lake in this village which is admired by a lot of people all around the world. The Yasin flower can be easily viewed in this valley in the month of August, which plays a key role in grabbing the attention of visitors towards this place.

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