Places to Visit in Winter in Gilgit Baltistan
If you are planning a trip to visit Gilgit Baltistan in winter then you have come to the right place. One of the most important things to consider in winter is hotels. In most places of Gilgit Baltistan hotels are closed in winter. Here I will provide those places where you can find hotels, heated rooms, transport and restaurants easily.
There are a lot of places to visit in winter in Pakistan. In this post we will cover best places to visit in Gilgit Baltistan.
Kachura Lakes and Shangrila
Kachura Lakes are easily accessible during winter. It is located at a distance of 20 Km from Skardu airport. There are two lakes in Kachura: Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake also called Shangrila Lake due to the resort which is built there. There are many hotels around Lower Kachura Lake. In Skardu city, you can find many hotels and restaurants of your choice. You can enjoy local Balti dishes like soups and noodles.
Naltar Valley
Naltar valley is located at a distance of 40 Km from Gilgit city. This is the perfect place to visit in winter but facilities are rare there. So you must prepare before travelling to Naltar. Try to travel early morning and back to Gilgit. A ski tournament is organized by PAF. There is a ski resort and chairlift. Each year ski teams from across Gilgit Baltistan come here.
Hunza Valley and Khunjarab
Hunza valley is also a perfect place to visit in GB. If you are a snow lover then Khunjarab is the perfect place to see snow.
Khaplu Valley
Khaplu is yet another stunning place to visit in winter. It is located 103 Km from Skardu city. Few hotels are open during winter. Khaplu is the coldest town in Pakistan where the temperature goes down to -18 during winter.
Precautions
If you have never been to high-altitude places in winter check these precautions before travelling:
- Turn your gas heater off before going to bed else you will die due to the low level of oxygen in the room.
- Bring warm clothes like jackets and socks with you.
- Never walk on frozen rivers and lakes.
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