Gilgit Baltistan is a semi-autonomous region located in northern Pakistan that borders China, Afghanistan and India. The document outlines the main tourist attractions in Gilgit Baltistan, which include some of the highest mountains in the world like K2, numerous valleys and over 3000 alpine lakes, as well as important historical sites like Khaplu Fort. The region offers trekking, hiking, and climbing opportunities amongst the Himalayan peaks and attractions like K2, Nanga Parbat and over 5000 meter peaks, while its valleys, lakes, and historical sites also make it a popular tourist destination.

1. An Overview on Gilgit Baltistan Tourism
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2. Gilgit Baltistan Tourism
In this presentation we will cover :
 Introduction
 Mountains
 Valleys
 Lakes
 Historical Sites
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3. Introduction
 Gilgit 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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4. 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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5. K2
K2 8611 m is the 2nd highest
peak in the world.
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6. Valleys
Some famous valleys are:
 Khaplu Valley
 Astore Valley
 Hunza Valley
 Naltar Valley
 Heramush Valley
 Hushe Valley
 Phander Valley
 Shigar Valley
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7. Phander Valley
Phander Valley is located in
Ghizer district of Gilgit
Baltistan
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8. Lakes
There 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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9. Sadapar Lake
Sadapara lake is located in
Skardu
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10. Historical Sites
Gilgit Baltistan is rich in culture and history.
Some important historical sites are:
 Khaplu fort, Ghanche
 Baltit fort, Hunza
 Altit fort, Hunza
 Shigar fort, Shigar
 Kharphocho fort, Skardu
 Chaqchan Mosque, Khaplu
 Amburik Mosque, Khaplu
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11. Khaplu Fort
Khaplu fort is an ancient fort
located in Ghanche district.
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