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Two Female Students of Department of Toursim & Hospitality Management climbed over Minglik Peak Shimshal In addition to the highest number of 7000 meter peaks Pakistan has got numerous 6000m, many a times ten or more standing shoulder to shoulder. In Pakistan mountaineers are allowed to climb any peak less then 6500m without any permit or prior permission, making it an ideal expedition to make. In addition, Baltistan Tours Pakistan has selected a number of trekking peaks, which we can offer to experienced trekkers, giving them a taste of climbing, without any previous experience and technical difficulties. Northern Areas of Pakistan, offer excellent opportunities for such ventures in the ranges of Hamalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush with two, three weeks programs with Baltistan Tours Pakistan you can scale one to three such peaks. Two female students of Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management from KIU Hunza Campus, Ms. Nadeema Sahar, and Ms. Samana Rahim represented ...

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...

 علاقے کی ثقافت اور ہماری زمہ داری: تحریر:۔ دردانہ شیر گلگت بلتستان جو اپنی ثقافت کی وجہ سے پورے ملک میں مشہور ہے اور ہر سال لاکھوں کی تعداد میں سیاح گلگت بلتستان آتے ہیں اور اس جنت نظیرے خطے سے اچھی یادیں لیکر واپس چلے جاتے ہیں اور ہر سال یہاں آنے والے سیاحوں کی تعداد میں اضافہ ہوتا جارہا ہے گلگت بلتستان کا خوبصورت ترین خطہ غذر جس کو شہیدوں اور غازیوں کی سرزمین بھی کہا جاتا ہے یہ ضلع اپنے نیلگوں آسمان ،سرسبز وشاداب ،چراگاؤں اونچی اونچی چوٹیوں اور وسیع و عریض میدانوں کی وجہ سے سیاحوں کی توجہ کامرکز رہا ہے سالانہ ہزاروں کی تعداد میں سیاح اس خوبصورت علاقے کا رخ کرتے ہیں ایک طر ف اس جنت نظیرخطے کی قدرتی خوبصورتی تو دوسری طرف یہاں پر انگریزوں کے زمانے میں بنائے گئے تعمیرات بھی یہاں آنے والے سیاحوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتی ہے مگر دو سو سال قبل تعمیر ہونے والے ان قیمتی فن تعمیر کی مناسب دیکھ بال نہ ہونے سے اب آہستہ آہستہ یہ آثار قدیمہ مہندم ہوتے چلے جارہے ہیں دوسری طرف اس علاقے میں آنے والے سیاحوں کو آمدورفت کے سلسلے میں بھی سخت مشکلات کا سامنا ہے گلگت بلتستان کی صوبائی حکومت سالان...

    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) ...