whatever happened in gilgit-baltistan in recent times is very unfortunate for all of us. it has compelled us 20 years back. it will only prevail poverty, hunger and bloodshed in the region. now it is time to rise above yourself and realize the need of the hour to accept each other and move on.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, March 18, 2010
airline service is also available to go to gilgit. natco buses and many private buses provide service to facilitate the visiters. karakorum highway is in progress which will help the visit the region more easily.Gilgit Airport
Gilgit airport is a small domestic airport, located at Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan. The city of Gilgit is one of the two major hubs for all mountaineering expeditions in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Many tourists choose to travel to Gilgit by air since the road travel between Islamabad and Gilgit by Karakoram Highway takes nearly 24 hours, whereas the air travel takes a mere 45-50 minutes.
Flight between Islamabad and Gilgit
Gilgit has an airport, providing daily flights to Islamabad, punctuated only by adverse weather conditions. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flies 12 weekly flights between Gilgit and Islamabad and the flight is one of the most scenic flights of the world as its route passes over Nanga Parbat and the mountain's peak is higher than the aircraft's cruising altitude. These flights, however, are subject to the clearance of weather and in winters, flights are often delayed by several days
Airport Type Public
Elevation 4,781 ft (1,457 m)
Length 5,400 ft (Asphalt) 983 ft (Concrete)
Phone Number 92-572
Coordinates 35?55'07"N, 74?20'01"E
Gilgit airport is a small domestic airport, located at Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan. The city of Gilgit is one of the two major hubs for all mountaineering expeditions in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Many tourists choose to travel to Gilgit by air since the road travel between Islamabad and Gilgit by Karakoram Highway takes nearly 24 hours, whereas the air travel takes a mere 45-50 minutes.
Flight between Islamabad and Gilgit
Gilgit has an airport, providing daily flights to Islamabad, punctuated only by adverse weather conditions. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flies 12 weekly flights between Gilgit and Islamabad and the flight is one of the most scenic flights of the world as its route passes over Nanga Parbat and the mountain's peak is higher than the aircraft's cruising altitude. These flights, however, are subject to the clearance of weather and in winters, flights are often delayed by several days
Airport Type Public
Elevation 4,781 ft (1,457 m)
Length 5,400 ft (Asphalt) 983 ft (Concrete)
Phone Number 92-572
Coordinates 35?55'07"N, 74?20'01"E
Booking A Flight Online
Visit Below Links For Booking An Online Ticekt
http://www.cheaperairlineticket.co.uk/cheap-tickets-Gilgit
http://www.piac.com.pk/
Tourist Guide
Gilgit is located at an area of 72,496 km in the North east of Pakistan . The city had been a central point of trade and political activity as early as 1st century AD. Since then it has always been a very strategic point for the neighboring countries. Surrounded by the massive mountains of Karakorums Gilgit is largest town of northern area of Pakistan. Beyond here there is no such a big town or city in any direction within a distance of about 450 Kilometers in any direction. Gilgit is the administrative and commercial capital of Northern areas.
Mountains of the region are known to be the highest and greatest in the Number around the world. Stretch of Gilgit comes in the rain shadow of Nanga Parbat Mountain i.e. The moon soon winds are blocked by the massive of Nanga Parbat and clouds can not reach Gilgit which makes it dry & rugged but the labor of the strong and willing local population has even claimed the hard mountains for cultivation's. Due to this there are beautiful green orchids of many fruits in the valley. This makes an spectacular contrast in the green fields and ruggedness on the mountains topped with white snow a scenery only found in the northern areas of Pakistan.
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The road to Gilgit is an other adventure and beauty filled experience Karakorum Highway built Between 1966 to 1978 by the Chinese and Pakistani engineers, above the shoulders of gigantic mountains of Himalayas , Hindukush & Karakorum ranges. More than five hundred lives are buried under this marvelous road which is known all over the world for its beauty and variation in terrain and culture. The highway runs along the river Indus and later continuos to Gilgit on Gilgit river. Each stop of this highway will definitely force you to admire it. There are nice PTDC motels on main points and towns of the Highway.
An Ideal Itinerary will to take go from Islamabad to Besham overnight at PTDC motel Besham is located on the Bank of Indus river. Later you continue to Gilgit With several photo stops on the way. There are also some interesting Rock drawings from the Buddhist period along the road.
Flights to Gilgit are depending on weather. Road Journey is much scenic and more reliable.
Transport System
Gilgit Airport to Hotel.
Gilgit Airport is located at a small ground very close to the center it takes 5 - 10 Minutes from Airport to any hotel in town
Gilgit to Hunza.
100 Kilometers form Gilgit one of the most scenic journeys in the world. Stopping at several photo stops it takes 3 - 4 Hrs to reach Hunza.
Gilgit to Skardu.
An spectacular drive along the Indus river between Karakorum & Himalaya mountains. Road is narrow so 220 Kms. take about 9 Hours
Tours & Excursion.
Gilgit city tour.
2 - 3 Hours visit the Gilgit bazaar and Kargah Buddha Usually it is done by Jeeps but can also do it by Hiaces and Suzuki.
Hunza tour.
Best outing from Gilgit Hunza is 100 Kms. from Gilgit take a slow drive stopping at different places for Photos and short walks. Also stop at the memorial of Pakistan army's Mortals who gave their lives for the road, stop at mark where The two continents collided ( Collision of Asian and Indian tatanic plats which resulted the gigantic mountains in the area) Tea at Rakaposhi View point from where you can see Rakaposhi facing right before you Lunch at Baltit Inn . Free time in Hunza bazaar Afternoon return to Gilgit.
Naltar tour.
Naltar is probably one of the most spectacular Excursions in Pakistan, for those who like a little bit of adventure. The road to Naltar is pretty but Very dusty until the village of Nomal after Nomal you drive along the side of mountains and the climb is quite steep. At the upper Naltar you very instantly see the beautiful meadows the temperature is also very comfortable so one can really get a fancy escape from Gilgit`s heat. There is a small restaurant at the meadows which can serve a hot meal or you can carry Lunch boxes from Serena and have the restaurant make tea for you.
Gilgit Map
Mountains and Glaciers
Five of the Eight-thousander (above 8,000m) peaks of the world are in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Three of the world's seven longest glaciers outside the polar regions are also in Northern Areas, the Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, and Batura Glacier.Some of the notable peaks include:K2, 2nd highest of the world at 8,611m. Nanga Parbat, 9th highest of the world at 8,125m Gasherbrum I, 11th highest of the world at 8,080m. Broad Peak, 12th highest of the world at 8,047m. Gasherbrum II-IV, 13th-17th highest of the world at 8,035m-7,932m Masherbrum (K1), 22nd highest of the world at 7,821m. Rakaposhi, 27th highest of the world at 7,788m.
Need More Information? Visit below links.
http://www.karakurum.com.pk/http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/http://www.pakistanguides.com/http://www.kjti.co.uk/
Gilgit is located at an area of 72,496 km in the North east of Pakistan . The city had been a central point of trade and political activity as early as 1st century AD. Since then it has always been a very strategic point for the neighboring countries. Surrounded by the massive mountains of Karakorums Gilgit is largest town of northern area of Pakistan. Beyond here there is no such a big town or city in any direction within a distance of about 450 Kilometers in any direction. Gilgit is the administrative and commercial capital of Northern areas.
Mountains of the region are known to be the highest and greatest in the Number around the world. Stretch of Gilgit comes in the rain shadow of Nanga Parbat Mountain i.e. The moon soon winds are blocked by the massive of Nanga Parbat and clouds can not reach Gilgit which makes it dry & rugged but the labor of the strong and willing local population has even claimed the hard mountains for cultivation's. Due to this there are beautiful green orchids of many fruits in the valley. This makes an spectacular contrast in the green fields and ruggedness on the mountains topped with white snow a scenery only found in the northern areas of Pakistan.
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The road to Gilgit is an other adventure and beauty filled experience Karakorum Highway built Between 1966 to 1978 by the Chinese and Pakistani engineers, above the shoulders of gigantic mountains of Himalayas , Hindukush & Karakorum ranges. More than five hundred lives are buried under this marvelous road which is known all over the world for its beauty and variation in terrain and culture. The highway runs along the river Indus and later continuos to Gilgit on Gilgit river. Each stop of this highway will definitely force you to admire it. There are nice PTDC motels on main points and towns of the Highway.
An Ideal Itinerary will to take go from Islamabad to Besham overnight at PTDC motel Besham is located on the Bank of Indus river. Later you continue to Gilgit With several photo stops on the way. There are also some interesting Rock drawings from the Buddhist period along the road.
Flights to Gilgit are depending on weather. Road Journey is much scenic and more reliable.
Transport System
Gilgit Airport to Hotel.
Gilgit Airport is located at a small ground very close to the center it takes 5 - 10 Minutes from Airport to any hotel in town
Gilgit to Hunza.
100 Kilometers form Gilgit one of the most scenic journeys in the world. Stopping at several photo stops it takes 3 - 4 Hrs to reach Hunza.
Gilgit to Skardu.
An spectacular drive along the Indus river between Karakorum & Himalaya mountains. Road is narrow so 220 Kms. take about 9 Hours
Tours & Excursion.
Gilgit city tour.
2 - 3 Hours visit the Gilgit bazaar and Kargah Buddha Usually it is done by Jeeps but can also do it by Hiaces and Suzuki.
Hunza tour.
Best outing from Gilgit Hunza is 100 Kms. from Gilgit take a slow drive stopping at different places for Photos and short walks. Also stop at the memorial of Pakistan army's Mortals who gave their lives for the road, stop at mark where The two continents collided ( Collision of Asian and Indian tatanic plats which resulted the gigantic mountains in the area) Tea at Rakaposhi View point from where you can see Rakaposhi facing right before you Lunch at Baltit Inn . Free time in Hunza bazaar Afternoon return to Gilgit.
Naltar tour.
Naltar is probably one of the most spectacular Excursions in Pakistan, for those who like a little bit of adventure. The road to Naltar is pretty but Very dusty until the village of Nomal after Nomal you drive along the side of mountains and the climb is quite steep. At the upper Naltar you very instantly see the beautiful meadows the temperature is also very comfortable so one can really get a fancy escape from Gilgit`s heat. There is a small restaurant at the meadows which can serve a hot meal or you can carry Lunch boxes from Serena and have the restaurant make tea for you.
Gilgit Map
Mountains and Glaciers
Five of the Eight-thousander (above 8,000m) peaks of the world are in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Three of the world's seven longest glaciers outside the polar regions are also in Northern Areas, the Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, and Batura Glacier.Some of the notable peaks include:K2, 2nd highest of the world at 8,611m. Nanga Parbat, 9th highest of the world at 8,125m Gasherbrum I, 11th highest of the world at 8,080m. Broad Peak, 12th highest of the world at 8,047m. Gasherbrum II-IV, 13th-17th highest of the world at 8,035m-7,932m Masherbrum (K1), 22nd highest of the world at 7,821m. Rakaposhi, 27th highest of the world at 7,788m.
Need More Information? Visit below links.
http://www.karakurum.com.pk/http://www.hunzaguidespakistan.com/http://www.pakistanguides.com/http://www.kjti.co.uk/
Indus river starts from Gilgit Baltistn. Which has great potential to produce electricity at low cost. This river is also used for irrigation. Currently the Government is working on Dimar basha dam in future it will produce 45000 mw electricity and it 'll also helps to store water.This dam 'll attract tourist due to its uniqueness.
The wild animals of Gilgit are very rare in the world.They add more beauty to the region.wild animal like markopoloship is only found on this region, this is declared nas our national animal.
There are so many lakes in Gilgit Baltistn.Famous lakes are kachora, shangrala,shagatan etc, which attrects tourist from all over the world.Government has made some efforts to improve the infrastructure to facilitate foreigners.
gilgitbaltistan is famous 4 its enriched culture and traditions. there are more than five local languages of gilgit. nultar, hunza valley,phunder, ghizer, shakardu and diyamer are beautiful areas which u must visit if u ever go to this region. these areas r famous 4 there natural beauty and enrich traditions. the weather remains cold throughout the season but in summers it becomes pleasent and ideal 4 visiters. it past many festivals were arranged to attract the foriegners and foriegner started to come but after war on aghanistan started people stopped to visit this region and tourism industry suffered due 2 it and till now foriegners afriad to come to this region. now its our responsibility to aware the people about the fact that this is not a war affected area and it is developed more than their expectations.
Monday, February 22, 2010
gilgit baltistan is one of the most beautiful land located in the earth. tourism is the main industry of this region but from few years this industry is not going well due to war against terror in pakistan. people generally thick that there is security threat in this region and it is not save to go this region but actually it is not so. it is a peaceful region from decades and people are loving and peaceful. there is no war going on in this region. gilgitbaltidtan is mountainious area and karakoram and hindukush lies in this region. there is great potential to attract the people around the globe but it will only be possible if we make some efforts to bring awareness among the people through different compaigns by media channels. the important thing which we have to do is that we have to change the perception of people by telling the reality that it is peaceful region and there is no war going on there.long live gilgit-baltistan
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