Beautiful Baltistan

Beautiful Baltistan Bestowed by nature with the most astonishing valleys, high mountains and a diverse culture, Baltista Shangri-la, Deosai plain, Satpara, Basho etc.

The region of Baltistan is bestowed with some of the greatest bounties of Nature. Tourists from all over the world have a great attraction toward this region because of its beautiful valleys, plains, peaks and heritage sites. The capital of Baltistan, Skardu welcomes the visitors with its ethereal tourist resorts, dounting plains, wonderful lakes and alpine mountains. are adorable places to visit.

in the north of Skardu, Shigar valley fascinates the people by its splendid plains, hiking tracks , tempting peaks ad camping sites. other worth mentioning valleys in Baltistan region are Khaplu, Rondu, Kachura and Kharmang. Baltistan is a paradise for mountaineers and anglers. The area is surrounded by the mighty ranges of The Karakuram and The Himalayas .Towering mountains are spread throughout the region. Four out of fifteen highest peaks of the world are situated in this region. whic are, K2 (8611m), Gashabrum-1(8080m), Broad peak (8051m) and Gashabrum-2 (8035m). 108 peaks ofheight above 7000 meters ar situated in this regin. This figure is matchless in the world. Some of the gigantic glaciers are also present in this region. some of them are Siachin(the highest battle field in the world), Baltoro, Batura, Hisper and Biafo. these glaciers aways remain seducing for hikers and trekkers. This area enjoys a sound cultural heritage which depicts its great past. Forts, Monestries, Mosques and Stone carvings are present in every valley telling us the tales of early inhibitors.

It has been more than 24 hrs since M ali Sadpara, John Snorri and Juan Mohrr have been out of contact while pursuing the...
06/02/2021

It has been more than 24 hrs since M ali Sadpara, John Snorri and Juan Mohrr have been out of contact while pursuing their summit attack. Search and Rescue operation has been launched. Please pray for their safe return..

Breaking Dawn, Skardu BaltistanPC: Tahir Ragvi Photography
19/01/2021

Breaking Dawn, Skardu Baltistan
PC: Tahir Ragvi Photography

The Savage mountain has been conquered by Nepalese team today for the first time in Winter. History has been made..
16/01/2021

The Savage mountain has been conquered by Nepalese team today for the first time in Winter. History has been made..

History has been made today by a 10 member Nepalese Team who summitted K2 in winters for the first time. The team was l...
16/01/2021

History has been made today by a 10 member Nepalese Team who summitted K2 in winters for the first time. The team was led by Nirmal Purja and Mingma G. The Savage mountain has finally been conquered in winter. Congratulations to the team and Godd wishes for the other climbers who are also trying to summit this season..

"It is a savage mountain that tries to kill you"George Bell (US Climber) - 1953Members of K2 winter expedition prepare f...
14/01/2021

"It is a savage mountain that tries to kill you"
George Bell (US Climber) - 1953
Members of K2 winter expedition prepare for fresh attempts after camps being devastated at Camp 2.

07/12/2020

"Fairy Trails"
Road to Shigar Valley, Baltistan

"Mighty Beasts"Two Snow Leapords spotted at Khunjerab National ParkPC: Pamir Times
23/11/2020

"Mighty Beasts"
Two Snow Leapords spotted at Khunjerab National Park
PC: Pamir Times

Shigar, BaltistanPC: First Level Production
06/10/2020

Shigar, Baltistan
PC: First Level Production

Haldi Cones, Khaplu BaltistanPC: Nadeem Photography
03/10/2020

Haldi Cones, Khaplu Baltistan
PC: Nadeem Photography

Skardu
17/04/2020

Skardu

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope"Spring blossoms in Baltistan, amid lockdown and fears of Coronavirus.
05/04/2020

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope"
Spring blossoms in Baltistan, amid lockdown and fears of Coronavirus.

11/02/2020

A fairytale journey through Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar, after snowfall.
Courtesy: Inayat Ali S

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