Things to know before travelling to Gilgit Baltistan



Some of the highest peaks in the world may be found in Gilgit-Baltistan, where the Karakorum’s and Hindu Kush meet. Khowar, Shina, Wakhi, and Balti speakers, as well as individuals who speak Burushaski, a language unrelated to any other, call Oust their home. When you're in a place where hospitality is a way of life, you'll never run out of things to see and do. The ratio of tourism in GB is increasing day by day but while travelling they face a lot of difficulties, for that purpose there are some guide lines which need to be followed by tourist during travelling to Gilgit Baltistan.

 

What to wear in Gilgit Baltistan

The cultural dress of GB is shalwaar kameez but T-shirts for boys as well. But it’s not that much necessary to wear this dress. It’s up to your choice but you have to take care of weather that if you are visiting in winters you need to take shawls and sweaters with yourself to protect from cold and if you are visiting in summers so you have to take light cloths so you will not feel that much warm.

 

Best Time to Visit Gilgit

 The greatest season to visit for hiking and camping is between June and August; nevertheless, August may be extremely busy and pricey due to the large number of Pakistani visitors travelling from all over the nation during this period. Visiting during the months of October and November is particularly enjoyable, as the lovely fall colors are in full bloom.

 

Transportation

The majority of travel in Gilgit-Baltistan will be accomplished through bus or vehicle rental. A number of different transportation companies operate in the region, the most well-known of which is NATCO (Northern Area Transport Corporation). Jeep rentals may be arranged through transportation companies and tour providers in the area.

 

Requirements to visit places in Gilgit

In addition, tourist must have some permits and special permissions. Traveling to Pakistan requires special authorization and a NOC (no objection certificate), which you've definitely heard of if you've done any research on the subject. To visit the bulk of the country's tourist sites, travelers to Gilgit-Baltistan do not require permits or No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) at this moment. It's vital to remember that the bureaucracy in Pakistan is very fluid and vulnerable to abrupt and unexpected shifts in policy and procedure. Social media platforms like as Facebook's Karakoram Club and Backpacking Pakistan are excellent places to discover up-to-date information and to ask questions about the region. There has been a lot of debate in 2019 over whether or not NOCs are required in various areas of Pakistan, although some tourists have expressed a desire to obtain them.

 

Food available in Gilgit Baltistan

There are several similarities between Gilgit-Baltistan food and Chitrali cuisine in Khyber-Pakktunkhwa. Naturally, pilafs, daals, and other traditional Pakistani cuisine can be found all Goli,shirikh, shapshalo, mul, sharbat, Mantu, phitii, shapik etc. Consequently accommodation is the major issues faced by many visitors. In Gilgit-Baltistan, smaller hotels, guesthouses, and inns are the best option for individuals on a restricted budget. Many lodging options are available in Gilgit, Gulmit, Karimabad, Fairy Meadows, Skardu, Passu, and Astore, as well as in other locations. Booking.com is a good place to look for lodging options.

In Conclusion, these are the most important guide line while travelling to Gilgit-Baltistan to make your journey comfort.


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