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Gilgit Baltistan TourismAn Overview on Gilgit Baltistan Tourism

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Gilgit Baltistan TourismIn this presentation we will cover :Introduction MountainsValleysLakes Historical Sites

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IntroductionGilgit Baltistan is located in north Pakistan. It borders China, Afghanistan and India. Gilgit Baltistan is a semi autonomous

territory with provincial system of government.

There are three administrative divisions in Gilgit Baltistan: Baltistan, Diamer and Gilgit.

There are 10 districts in Gilgit Baltistan.

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Mountains Gilgit Baltistan is home to some of the highest

peaks in the world including K2, the 2nd highest peak in the world.

5 out of 14 eight thousand meter highest peaks are located in Gilgit Baltistan. These mountains are: • K2• Nanga Parbat• Gasherbrum 1• Broad Peak• Gasherbrum 2

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K2K2 8611 m is the 2nd highest peak in the world.

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ValleysSome famous valleys are:Khaplu ValleyAstore Valley Hunza Valley Naltar Valley Heramush Valley Hushe Valley Phander Valley Shigar Valley

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Phander ValleyPhander Valley is located in Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan

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LakesThere are more than 3000 alpine lakes in GB.Some famous lakes are: Sadpara Lake, Skardu Naltar Lake, Gilgit Kharfaq Lake , Ghanche Atabad Lake, Hunza Kachura Lake, Skardu Shangrila Lake, Skardu Rama Lake, Astore Koromber Lake, Ghizer Rush Lake, Nagar Phander Lake, Ghizer Rainbow Lake, Astore Sheosar Lake, Deosai Blind Lake, Shigar

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Sadapar LakeSadapara lake is located in Skardu

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Historical SitesGilgit Baltistan is rich in culture and history. Some important historical sites are:Khaplu fort, GhancheBaltit fort, HunzaAltit fort, HunzaShigar fort, Shigar Kharphocho fort, Skardu Chaqchan Mosque, Khaplu Amburik Mosque, Khaplu

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Khaplu Fort Khaplu fort is an ancient fort located in Ghanche district.

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