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Nansoq Organic Village Skardu There are many beautiful organic villages in Gilgit Baltistan region; however, Nansoq Organic village Skardu is one of them which is very popular in the region especially in Pakistan. There is no any road for Nansoq village, people comes here from Skardu by foot. Old traditional balti life style is found in this village with minimal use of machinery and synthetic materials. The organic village is a symbol to show how important the organic way of life is. The life style of people in this village is far away from modern living. People are still using…
Introduction Thoqsi Khar Khaplu Gilgit Baltistan is beautiful tourist place in District Ghanche. Thoqsi Khar is a balti word which means “The upper side fort”. It located at the top hill of Khaplu town having altitude of about 9000 feet above the sea level. There is a restaurant on the way to the Thoqsi Khar, whereat various foods and balti traditional foods are available. The restaurant is very attractive and staff are also very hospitable. It has consisted of two rooms and there is also sitting place at the outside of the restaurant whereat you can enjoy while seeing the beautiful…
Salajeet in Gilgit Baltistan There are lot of Salajeet in Gilgit Baltistan. Salajeet is an organic mineral compound which is found in the Himalayan mountains and as well as in Russia, Afghanistan etc. In Balti language salajeet is called “Braqzung” which means “the perspiration of mountains”. Salajeet is used for the treatment of various diseases especially in Pakistan, Nepal and India. Salajeet looks like a black sticky substance found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas and Karakoram. Raw Shilajit develops over centuries from the gradual decomposition of plants. The original quality of salajeets are easily available in Skardu, Gilgit,…
Amburik Masjid Shigar The word Amburik derived from the village’s name where it is situated. The Amburik Masjid Shigar was built in 14th century by some Irani craftsmen who were travelling with the great Islamic preacher Ameer Kabeer Syed Ali Hamdani (R.A). The traditional cribbage and technique was used to design this mosque. Being old mosque in Baltistan region, the holy ancient mosque Amburik Masjid is very popular and people comes from all over the world to see this mosque. The mosque also possesses rich carved motifs and strong structural elements. During the year of 1998, AKCSP funded to local…
Chundah Valley Skardu Chundah valley is one of the most beautiful tourist point in district Skardu. It takes one hour’s to reach here from Skardu city. The valley is a hilly and has an amazing view of the whole of Skardu City. Feasibility of Season The best season to visit this area is spring blossom season, as the area filled with so many colorful flowers fruit bearing plants, like apricot, cherry, apple etc. The most suitable visit time is the period of April to July. In Skardu, the Chundah valley is one of the best must-visit place. It have a viewpoint…
Introduction: Sea Buckthorn in Gilgit Baltistan There are found large amount of Sea Buckthorn in Gilgit Baltistan. Sea Buckthorn is a shrub fruits having rich vitamins and several other bioactive benefits. This medicinal plant contains various carotenoids, tocopherols, ascorbic acid or vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B complex, organic acids and zinc. This medical plant is still largely unexplored in the world due to negligence of locals who did not know about the benefits of Sea Buckthorn. Like other countries of the world, in Pakistan this plant traditionally known as a medicinal plant, it is available in Gilgit Baltistan but…
Basho Valley Skardu The word “Basho Valley Skardu” means Raisin in Balti, the local language of the valley, which means grapes because the valley is rich in grapes fruit. Basho Skardu is located in Tehsil Rondu District Skardu, Baltistan. The Basho Skardu is one of the most popular places to visit in Gilgit Baltistan. The Basho Valley Skardu is an ideal meadow for camping and trekking due to its beautiful green plains and streams. You reach here after two hours journey from Skardu city. You can enjoy Basha Valley butter and Marzan food (a Balti traditional food). The locals, tourists…
Manthokha Waterfall Manthokha Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world and Pakistan. It is a very popular place in Pakistan where tourist flow remains high rate in summer season. The waterfall is easily accessible from Skardu city. It is to mention that make sure your plan well and reach the destination with camping equipment, because it is very suitable place for camping. Book your flights, transport, and stay in advance to fully enjoy this beautiful waterfall and the tourist spots. Manthokha Waterfall location Manthokha Waterfall is located in District Kharmang of Gilgit Baltistan. This waterfall is approximately 180…
Polo Match Polo Match In Gilgit Baltistan: Polo Match is an interesting game which plays between two teams who ride horses taking wooden hammers in hand to hit a ball, towards score goal. Polo Match is a game played on horseback down a grass field and between two goal posts. Polo Match is the game of Kings “Badshahon ka khel” and is the unique and most traditional game. Currently, the traditional freestyle polo played in Gilgit-Baltistan. Local Government organizes various Polo Match Tournaments throughout the year. Polo Match Started From Although, the exact origins of the Polo Match game is…
Introduction Salab/Salam Panja normally has the height of 20-25 cm. It found open meadows, slopes, marshes growing in damp pastures, open areas, moist meadow soils and shrub land. It is a perennial herb with leafy, stout, erect and hollow stem. These are uproot during seed formation so, due early harvesting it faces the threats of extinction. The leaves sizes are 3-5, leaf blade oblong to linear lanceolate, 7-14 cm long and 1-3 cm wide, base sheathing, apex obtuse or acuminate. Salab/Salam Panja mainly found in Himalian Range and the countries like India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet, Bhutan, Europe, North…