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Baltistan is a mountainous region of Pakistan, situated in the heart of the Karakoram Mountains. The region is inhabited primarily by Balti people of Tibetan descent. Few Kashmiris settled in Skardu, practicing agriculture, Gem stone, and woodcraft. The Yabgo families of Khaplu were from Yarkant County, China. Before the arrival of Islam, Buddhism can be traced back to before the formation of the Tibetan Empire in the region during the seventh century. The region has a number of surviving Buddhist archaeological sites. These include the Manthal Buddha Rock, a rock relief of the Buddha at the edge of the village near Skardu. Buddhist-style wall paintings can be seen in forts and Noorbakhshi khanqahs, including Chaqchan Mosque in Khaplu, Amburik Mosque in Shigar, Khanqah e Muallah Shigar, Khaplu Fort, Shigar Fort and Skardu Fort
Muslim writers around the 16th century speak of Baltistan as the “Little Tibet”, and of Ladakh as the “Great Tibet”, emphasizing their ethnological similarity.]According to Ahmad Hassan Dani, Baltistan spreads upwards from the Indus River and is separated from Ladakh by the Siachen glacier. It includes the Indus valley and the lower valley of the Shyok River.
Islam was brought to Baltistan by Sufi missionaries during the 16th and 17th centuries, and most of the population converted to Noorbakshi Islam. The scholars were followers of the Kubrawiya Sufi order. Most Noorbakhshi Muslims live in Ghanche and Shigar districts, and 30 percent live in the Skardu district.
Baltistan has been called a living museum for wildlife. Deosai National Park, in the southern part of the region, is habitat for predators since it has an abundant prey population. Domestic animals include yaks (including hybrid yaks), cattle, sheep, goats, horses and donkeys. Wild animals include ibex, Markhor, muskdeer, snowleopards, brown bears, jackals, foxes, wolves and Golden marmots.
Polo is popular in Baltistan, and is indigenous to the Karakoram. Maqpon ruler Ali Sher Khan Anchan introduced the game to other valleys during his conquests beyond Gilgit and Chitral.
✈️ Arrival at Islamabad International Airport 🚗 Transfer to Hotel | Travel Time: 1 hr ✅ Meet & Greet – Welcome by our expert tour guide. ✅ Explore Islamabad’s first impressions & discuss tour preferences. ✅ Relax & prepare for the adventure ahead.
Distance: 461 km | Travel Time: 8-9 hrs ✅ Scenic drive through Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram & Besham. ✅ Witness the Indus River weaving through towering peaks. ✅ Drive on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) – The 8th Wonder of the World. ✅ Overnight stay in Chilas.
🚗 Distance: 270 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hrs ✅ Stop at the Junction Point of the Karakoram, Himalaya & Hindu Kush ranges. ✅ Marvel at Nanga Parbat (8126m) & Haramosh Peak (7395m). ✅ Enjoy a breathtaking drive along the Indus River, perched villages & ridges. ✅ Overnight stay in Skardu.
Distance: 45 km | Walking Time: 2-3 hrs ✅ Stay at Shigar Fort (400-year-old Tibetan-style palace). ✅ Enjoy panoramic views of Shigar Valley. ✅ Visit the 700-year-old Amburiq Mosque (UNESCO heritage site). ✅ Meet locals & experience their culture.
Distance: 103 km | Walking Time: 2-3 hrs ✅ Discover Khaplu Fort – A 400-year-old palace. ✅ Visit the Chaqchan Mosque (700 years old, built by Syed Ali Hamdani). ✅ Explore Khanqah of Khaplu, a spiritual Sufi center (built in 1712 AD). ✅ Overnight stay in Khaplu Fort.
Distance: 103 km | Walking Time: 2-3 hrs ✅ Visit Manthal Buddha Rock (9th century, Golden Era of Buddhism). ✅ Enjoy the serene Upper & Lower Kachura Lakes. ✅ Hike to Kharpocho Fort for stunning views of Skardu town. ✅ Explore Skardu Bazaar, experiencing local culture & handicrafts.
Distance: 250 km | Travel Time: 8-9 hrs ✅ Drive through the Sadpara Dam & Deosai Plains (4,000m altitude). ✅ Spot rare wildlife – Himalayan ibex, red fox, golden marmots & snow leopards. ✅ Enjoy photography of 1400+ varieties of wildflowers.
Walking Time: 2-3 hrs ✅ Hike to Rama Lake, one of Pakistan’s most stunning alpine lakes. ✅ Witness the breathtaking reflections of Nanga Parbat on the lake’s surface. ✅ Explore the scenic glacier of Sachen.
Distance: 280 km | Travel Time: 8-9 hrs ✅ Drive through Babusar Pass (4170m), with stunning mountain views. ✅ Stop at Lake Lulusar & Saif-ul-Muluk, home to fairy legends. ✅ View the majestic Malika Parbat (5290m) – Queen of the Mountains. ✅ Learn the folklore of Prince Saif-ul-Muluk & his fairy princess.
Distance: 240 km | Travel Time: 6-7 hrs ✅ Scenic drive through Balakot, Mansehra & Abbottabad. ✅ Pass through Himalayan peaks, waterfalls, and lush green hills. ✅ Arrival in Islamabad for your last night in Pakistan.
Day Tour | Evening Departure ✅ Islamabad: 🔹 Parliament Road & Government Buildings 🔹 Drive through the Diplomatic Enclave 🔹 Visit Faisal Mosque – The largest mosque in South Asia 🔹 Explore the Pakistan Monument & Museum ✅ Rawalpindi: 🔹 Step into history at Rawalpindi’s Old City & Raja Bazaar 🔹 Experience the vibrant street life & shopping scene ✅ Farewell Dinner in Islamabad. ✅ Evening transfer to Islamabad International Airport – Fly back home with unforgettable memories!
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