What to Explore in Gilgit-Baltistan in 2021

Pakistan has four provinces including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab. Apart from that the country has two autonomous territories including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, The capital and only federal territory is Islamabad. Among all these territories, one of the most mysterious is Gilgit-Balistan. Home to some of the world’s tallest mountain peaks, beautiful valleys, and incredible fresh water sources, Gilgit-Balistan can be your next escape from the hectic city life. Let’s go through a few places you can discuss with a Pakistan tour company for your travel plans in 2021.

Skardu District

The heart of Gilgit-Baltistan area is Skardu district. Made from beautiful lakes, deserts, villages, and roadways, this is the best gift Pakistan has to offer to nature lovers. Skardu district is also famous for being the base camp for mountaineers who love conquering some of the world’s highest peaks. You can also cherish the wonderland of flora and fauna Deosai National Park located at a height of 4,114m. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to discover the beauty of Skardu district, start checking out some Skardu travel packages that fit your budget and plan something now.

Fairy Meadows

All you will feel once you reach Fairy Meadows is MAGICAL. But it’s not easy to get the picturesque view of world’s 9th largest mountain Nanga Parbat. First a scary jeep ride uphill and then a 3-hour hike to the site. Of course the travelling will leave a toll on you but there’s nothing that compares with the magical scenes of Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows.

Karimabad (Hunza Valley)

Hunza valley is another natural heaven that Pakistani tourists enjoy. Whether it is about the 8th century BC built fairy-tale-like fort that gives an amazing view of Karimabad or it is about astounding mornings and evenings of the Eagles Nest, Gilgit-Baltistan will make your 2021 incredible.