TOURISM A SOURCE OF INCOME FOR GILGIT BALTISAN (HEAVEN ON EARTH)

   TOURISM A SOURCE OF INCOME FOR GILGIT BALTISAN(HEAVEN ON EARTH) 

The Gilgit Baltistan is one of the main tourism destination for foreign and Pakistanis tourists. The natural beauty, some of the highest mountain peaks in the world, the largest glaciers outside the polar region, the rich cultural heritage, the remnants of the long history in the form of archaeological sites are the main tourism assets of the area. Several mountaineering and trekking expeditions visit the area every year Tourism is one of the major sectors of the economy of Gilgit Baltistan providing employment and income to a large segment of the population. Since most of the tourism in Gilgit Baltistan is based on its natural assets mountains, glaciers, rivers. The Gilgit Baltistan has a rich and diverse cultural heritage in the form of arts and crafts, built and archaeological heritage. The world famous rock carving and inscriptions discovered in the area from prehistoric to the modern times have helped in reconstructing the history of this region. Tourism is the main source of income for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. Often called the paradise for mountaineers and trekkers, it contains some of the tallest mountains in the world. Numerous archaeological sites, historical forts, rock carving from the days of the Silk Route, high altitude forest.

Royalty rate for the peaks

Height                                           Rate

K-2                                             $12,000

8001 –                       8500 meters high peaks $9,500

7501 –                       8000 meters high peaks $4,000

7001 –                       7500 meters high peaks $2,500

6000   –                       7000 meters high peaks $1,500