Tourism Potential in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

1. Unique Landscape and Pristine Nature

• World’s Most Famous Mountain Ranges.
• The Himalayas, Karakorum & Hindukush.
• K2 World’s Second Highest Peak.
• Five over 8000 Meters Peaks.
• 101 Peaks over 7000 Meters.
• 5100 Glaciers.
• 2200 Sq. Miles of Snow Covered Area.
• 119 Lakes.

2. Biodiversity in Wildlife and High Altitude Forests

• 4 National Parks
• 09 Game Reserves
• 3 wildlife sanctuaries
• 230 species of Birds
• 54 Species of mammals
• 20 species of fresh water fish
• 23 species of reptiles
• 6 of amphibians
• 6592 Sq. KM of Forests, which constitutes 9.1 % of the total area

3. Cultural Diversity and a Tradition of Hospitality

• 20 species of fresh water fish
• 5 ethnic groups and 5 ethnic languages with 36 dialects.
• 7 Asia Pacific Heritage Conservation, UNESCO and British Airways Award Winning Historical Sites.
• 23 Historical Forts.
• 75 Polo grounds.
• 65 Archeological sites.
• More than 39,000 Rock carvings and inscriptions.
• Yearlong festivals all around the Gilgit Baltistan.
• Indigenous music.
• A centuries old culture of hospitality and acceptance of visitors.

4. Strategic Location and Historical Linkages.

• Centuries Old trade and travel route (Silk Rout/KKH)
• The only part of Pakistan bordering with four neighboring countries.
• Presence of International Road Network (KKK/ China Pakistan Economic Corridor)