I have just returned from a trip to Gilgit Baltistan, I have been thoroughly charmed by its enchanting beauty. Long considered the most beautiful country in the world, Pakistan.
We all have at least dreamed once in our lives for a Baltistan trip. The most obvious reason for this dream is the beauty of the place that is so alluring. When one compares scenic beauty of Baltistan with another place. The beauty of the place is so immaculate that one can't help but praise the scenic landscape that Baltistan has been blessed with.
Beauty as seen in Baltistan is reminiscent of mans first abode, Deosai & Minimerg . Beauty as displayed here by the towering snow capped mountains, lush green plains, crystal blue & green lakes, azure skies, rich forests and the cleanliness of the place is unmatched by any other place in the world.
The setting of the place is so beautiful that words aren?t quite enough to describe the scenic views. It is as if a fragment of what we all call paradise was put here by Allah. The picturesque hills with lush green meadows, fresh air free from the pollution of the modern world, lakes that reflect the clear green & blue skies, cattle grazing in the vast meadows, the towering mountains of the great Karakoram, Himaliya and hindukuch reaching out for the sky and silence is what makes this place a dream destination for entire world.
The scenic landscapes of Deosai, Sheosar & Rama lake and meadows will captivate you as you make your way slowly through the hiking trails. Breathe in the beauty of the place and feel it grow within you with every step you take. Take a village tour to Hushe and feel the warmth of the love radiating from the people here. Witness the age old traditions that have been kept alive by the people here and be a part of it when in this land of beauty. I always loved their culture, dresses and cuisine.
Take a Baltistan Tour and then you come to know what real beauty is. If one is said to describe Baltistan then beauty would be the word.
I am thankful to my PakWheeler friends Mansoor Bhai @versitian and Sufian Bhai @xoofi. I dedicate this thread to Saifullah Bhai @Baltistan who was always present to help me and he use to call me on daily basis for Haal Chaal and other issues.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1-2 Lahore > Islamabad > Gilgit
Day 3 Gilgit > Astore > Rama >Tareshing > Chillum Choki
Day 4 Chillum Choki > Minimerg > Kamri > Minimerg > Domel > Minimerg
Day 5 Minimerg > Deosai > Satpara > Skardu
Day 6 Skardu > Hushe
Day 7 Hushe > Khaplu > Shigar > Skardu
Day 8 Skardu > Shangrilla > Kachura > Gilgit
Day 9 -10 Gilgit > Islamabad > Lahore
Things we can recommend
Ameer Hamza :- Jeep driver from Gilgit (near Nagar Valley). He is recommended for family tours. His contact numbers are 0312-9337484 0343-8801986.
Dewane Khas Hotel & Restaurant, Kazmi Bazar, Skardu, 05815-455494, 0321-8595494, 0346-9555854, 05815-454600
We were 4 friends Azhar Shahid@mianazhar80