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Masoor Rock Skardu Masoor Rock Skardu is one of the very inspiring rock like as Trolltunga Rock located in Norway. This rock is very beautiful and is about 3.5 feet long. This rock is situated near of Hussain Abad Village Skardu and takes about 3-4 hours hiking from Hussainabad village to reach the destination. It was discovered later 2017 when it was popular on social media while people sharing astounding pictures of this rock. After reaching here, you can view the whole Skardu city, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Katpanah Dessert and some areas of District Shigar also. You have a sightseeing…
Winter Festival In Gilgit Baltistan Winter Festival in Gilgit Baltistan is a very popular festival in GB. Every year a huge number of people participates, attends and enjoys this winter festival. The Tourism Department of GB Govt annually organizes this festival during the winter season. Various Players participate in this event. This event is included ice hockey, football, valley ball, cricket, takoo polo, polo and many other games. The northern areas of Pakistan, especially Gilgit Baltistan is a beautiful place, which is known for its natural beauty, and is a popular destination for thousands of tourists. There are many tourism…
Jashne Noroz In Gilgit Baltistan Every year on 21st March, people of Gilgit Baltistan celebrate Jashne Noroz in Gilgit Baltistan at a high rate in the whole region. On this day, the local people makes traditional foods especially boil eggs and most popular traditional dish Prapoo. According to some, Jashne Noroz is the celebration of the Persian New Year, which marks the beginning of spring. What is mean of Noroz? (Jashne Noroz in Gilgit Baltistan ) Noroz means new day, and it starts the exact moment when earth passes into the vernal equinox, which in the Northern Hemisphere marks the…
Chaqchan Masjid Khaplu The holy ancient Chaqchan Masjid Khaplu is located in District Ghanche of Gilgit Baltistan. In the past, this mosque was a worship place for the Buddhists around 700 years ago, later then it was converted into a beautiful mosque when the people of this region accepted Islam. This mosque is very popular in the world having the architecture inspired from the local designs and valley of Kashmir architects. This mosque is constructed with the combination of Persian, Kashmiri and Tibetan architecture and is made of stones and wood. The masjid is fully wood cravings around the…
Ali Sher Khan Anchan Ali Sher Khan Anchan was a famous king of Gilgit Baltistan region. Who expanded its frontiers to Ladakh and western Tibet in the east, and in the west Ghizer and Chitral. He conquered most of the principalities of District Kargil and expended Balti culture in the region during his regime. What is Anchan? Anchan is a Balti word which means very strong. As Ali Sher Khan Anchan was a very strong raja in the history, therefore, he was popular by the name of Anchan. Relations between Anchan and Mughals According to history of Baltistan, Ali Sher…
Kharfaq Lake Khaplu There are many lakes in Gilgit Baltistan, however, some very beautiful lakes are hidden from the eyes of human being, Kharfaq Lake Khaplu is one of them, this Lake very beautiful and amazing, it is located on a high altitude in the Karakoram mountain range near of Kharfaq village. Originally, Kharfaq is the name of a village which is situated on the way to Khaplu city from Skardu city. After crossing Yougo village, you will reach Kharfaq village. Geography of Kharfaq Lake Khaplu On the eastern side of the Kharfaq, Barah village is located and the on…
Haldi Cones Khaplu
Jashn e Mephang in Gilgit Baltistan Jashn e Mephang in Gilgit Baltistan is a very old traditional festival of Gilgit Baltistan. On 21 December every year, people of Baltistan celebrate this festival with great zeal and zest. In Baltistan region the festival organizes by people on Thursday of mid-December and the final celebration organized on 21 December every year. The District Administrations of Skardu, Shigar, Ghanche and Kharmang also organized various program to celebrate this festival. As mentioned above the Jashn e Mephang festival in Baltistan has been observed for centuries, but in the past, the festival was observed in…
Soq Valley Skardu Gilgit Baltistan Soq Valley Skardu Gilgit Baltistan is located on the upper side of Kachura village. It is also known as Karuchra broq. A number of tourists did not know about this place and they missed to visit this beautiful place. There is no any danger road to reach here, the way from Shangrila and upper kachura is very simple. You can reach here without any disturbance. The road from Kachura village to Soq Valley is not carpeted. It is about a hidden place in Skardu city as it is situated behind the upper Kachura Mountains on…
Tormik Rondu Tormik Rondu is a valley which is located in Tehsil Rondu Baltistan. It is a very beautiful area in the Karakorum range of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. After Stak village Tormik Village is the 2nd largest valley regarding population in Sub Division Rondu. This meadow is very beautiful, wonderful and amazing in this region. After reaching here, you can see the beautiful ranges of Karakoram and Hamaliyan mountains. Tormik Broq In Tormik Broq there is a Polo Ground. In summer season, the people of various villages of district rondu reach here to play the Polo, which is also known as…