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Social and Environmental Impact of Tourism Written By : Naila Ajaz The trend of domestic tourism towards North Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan, has increased exponentially during the last few years. The increasing trend itself is an evidence of peace and harmony in the region. I have heard people calling Gilgit-Baltstan a “Heaven on Earth”. I have also met people who are in love with the place and never want to go back. I regard those who have visited the place and invite those who haven’t. I like tourists, and it is always nice to welcome them to view the natural beauty of our mother land. I am not the one to stop you to picture the “Heaven”. You must come; it is your utmost right to sight the beauty and experiences the nature. It would be appreciated if you visited it with purpose, concern and care. Experiencing the natural beauty is also a means to connect with the divine; it really helps nourish the soul. Imagine a midnight walk under the clear blue sky with shinning st...

Comparative Study Of Pakistani & Chinese  Cultures This section will draw a comparison between Chinese and Pakistani cultures focusing on diversified and pluralistic aspects from the both sides by considering different parameters of the culture. The comparison between these cultures has been discussed by taking care of material and non-material aspects of both cultures. These both cultures immerse strong and momentous roots with a milestone of thousands of years in spectra of civilization. Both countries share different Ideologies, architecture, food, arts and crafts, festivals, ethical values, customs, traditions, political setup, educational polices and religious beliefs within a friendly borders; all these parameters are interconnected to the ancestral teachings, philosophies by their idiosyncratic minds of their forefathers. Although, they have different ideologies, religious beliefs and style of life but both share a common border of love, harmony and r...

    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 tim...

Khunzerav National Park Gilgit Baltistan, A Gateway to China Khunzerav national park (wrongly known as khunjerab) is the national park of gilgit Baltistan. Khun means “blood” and zerav is “to stream” in Wakhi, the native language. The name has been wrongly pronounced and written for a long time because the language was not developed at that time and it is difficult to pronounce by speakers of other languages. The  Khunzerav National Park  was established primarily as a means to protect the Marco Polo sheep (as well as  snow leopards  and  bharal ) living in the area. The borders of the park were mapped by Schaller in 1974, after a short field survey. The park was formally established on April 29, 1979 by  Prime Minister of Pakistan   Zulfikar Ali Bhutto , who said that "it must become a world famous park" Khunzerav National Park is Pakistan's third largest national park. It is adjacent to  Taxkorgan Natural Reserve  (1,400,000ha) ...