Forts of Gilgit-Baltistan – Heritage Guide
Scattered across the valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, a chain of ancient forts tells the story of the region’s former princely states, their rivalries, and the trade routes that once linked the Karakoram with Central Asia, Tibet and Kashmir. Many have been beautifully restored — most famously by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture — and visiting […]
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BY Irshadali
- October 23, 2026 5:20 am
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Khunjerab Pass Travel Guide
At 4,693 metres (15,397 feet) above sea level, the Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world, marking the frontier between Pakistan and China on the Karakoram Highway. For many travellers, standing beneath the great border gate with the Karakoram giants all around is the climax of a trip to Hunza. […]
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BY Irshadali
- October 23, 2026 5:19 am
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Complete Hunza Valley Travel Guide
Hunza Valley, in the far north of Gilgit-Baltistan, is the most visited valley in Pakistan — and for good reason. Encircled by giants such as Rakaposhi (7,788 m), Ultar Sar and Ladyfinger Peak (Bublimotin), the valley combines dramatic scenery with a warm, hospitable culture, centuries-old forts and some of the best roadside food in the […]
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BY Irshadali
- October 23, 2026 5:17 am
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Apricot Blossom Season in Hunza & Nagar
Every spring, the valleys of Hunza and Nagar turn into a sea of pink and white as thousands of apricot trees come into blossom. From mid-March to mid-April, terraced villages such as Karimabad, Altit, Ganish, Minapin, Pisan and Hopper glow against the still-snowy peaks of Rakaposhi and Ultar, making blossom season one of the most […]
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BY Irshadali
- October 23, 2026 12:07 am
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