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Naltar Valley

Pine forests, turquoise lakes and Pakistan’s ski slope

Naltar is a forested high valley near Gilgit, famous for the surreal turquoise Naltar Lakes (Satrangi Pari and Bashkiri) and Pakistan’s only established ski resort, which hosts national winter competitions. In summer it is a cool escape of dense pine, wildflowers and glacial streams.

Altitude

3,000m+

Best Season

May - October (ski: January - March)

Region

Gilgit-Baltistan

Highlights

Naltar Lakes (Bashkiri & Satrangi)Ski resort & winter sportsDense pine forestsWildflower meadowsJeep track from Gilgit